The Sun.
London, England, 1850-04-26 00:00:00

LA ESMERALDA.

Comprising the celebrateciTruandaiss, by Mdlls. Carlotta Grisi and
M. Charles.
Te conclude with the principal Tableau of the highly successful
new Grand Ballet, by M. Paul Taglioni,entitled

LES AIETAMORPHOSES,
By Mdlle. Carlotta Grist, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni, Mdlle.
Ferraris, M. Charles, and M. P. Taglioni.

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Applications for 13,,xes, Stalls, and tickets to be made at the
Dot-office of the Theatre.
Doors open at Seven, the Opera to commence at Half-past Seven.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
Madame Grist, Madlle. de Merle, Signor Tarnberlik, Zelger,
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Massol, and Signor Mario.
When will be performed (for the second time this season) Rossini's

celebrated opera of
TO-MORROW EVENING,
LA DONNA DEL LAGO•

liens, Madame Grii;Aibina, Madlle. Cotti ; Malcolm Grreme,
Itadlle. de Merle ; Douglas, M. Zeiger ; Serano, Signor Lavia ;
litodrigo Dhn, Signor Tamberlik ; and Giacomo V., Signor Mario.
The Grand Finale of the First Act, representing the Gathering of
tile Clans, will be executed by two Military Bands, in addition to the
usual ore= estra. _ _

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The Chorus of Bards will be assisted b 7 the whole strength of the
Company.
To conclude with the second and third acts of tuber's Grand
and popular Opera,

MASANIELLO,

Mending the Barcarole, by Signor Tamberlik ; the Duet, by
Signor Tamberiik and M. Masao! ; and the celebrated Prayer and
the Tarentella in the Market Scene.

renalla, Mdlle. Bailin ; Pietro, Mons. Massa ; Alpheaso, Signor
Mei ; Borella, Signor Rommi ; Pescatore, Signor Rache ; Selma,
signor Gregorio; Masaniello, Signor Tamberlik.
The Ballet incidental to the Opera will be supported by Mona.
♦lexandre and Mdlle. Louise Tatflioni. _

Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.
Tie Doors will be opened at Half-past Seven, and the performances
commence at Eight o'clock precisely.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Positively the last appearances bat Two of the eminent comediens,
M. Samson and Madlle. Denain.
THIS EVENING.
The Performances will commence at Half-past Seven o'clock pre-

cisely, with
HEUR ET MALHEUR.
After which, by desire, and positively for the last time, Molibre s
celebrated Play of

LE MISANTHROPE.
Aleeste, M. Samson ; Celimene, Idadlle. Derain.
Te et:include with the popular Comedy, by M. Samson, entitled
L FAMILLE POISSON ; ou, Les Trois Crispins.
Raymond Poisson, M. Samson.
The Box-office of the Theatre is open daily from Eleven till
Elva

—Sexes and Stalls at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond.
street.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee has great pleasure In stating that the growing attraction

of the. Grand Easter Spectacle of the
DEVIL'S RING,

Torqhor with the urgent recommendation from all quarters that it
should be continued, has induced him to make such arrangements
as will meet the genera! wish, and supersede, for the present, the
necessity of closing the Theatre.
It eTival of Seplsocies; classical Tragedy of

ANTIGONE.
The Manager bogs to inform the public that he has yielded to the
general solicitation which demands the revival of this beautiful
Greek Play, and it will be Iroduced on WEDNESDAY, May Ist,
with new scenery, dresses, and appointments, and all the Grand
Choruses by Dr. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, adapted to the
modern stage by W. Bartholomew, Esq. Creon, Mr. Yadeuhoff;
Antigone, Miss Vandenhoff.

THIS EVENING,
Will he rresented, by her Majesty's Servants.
OUT MANNERING. Characters by Messrs. Fisher, Rafter,
Emery, Baker, Miss E. Nelson, Miss Rafter, and Mrs. Tetuan.
After which THE DEVIL'S RING ; or, Fire, Water, Earth,
and Air. In Three Acts and Four Elements.
The following are the principal Scenes.
ELEMENT THE FIRST—FIRE.
A beautiful ♦iew of the
CITY AND HARBOUR OF CATANIA IN SICILY,
With Mount Etna Smoking In the Back-ground.
CHARACTERS IN THIS FIRST ELEMENT :
Arnuph, Mr. W. Montague; Rodolph, air. Frazer ; Herman, Mr.
S. Jones; C nrade, Mr. Clifford ; Otho, Mr Everett ; Adolphus, Mr.
Darcie ; 'Rupert. Mr. Abbott ; Carloman, Mr. Brayne ; Herbert,
Miss F. Iluddart ; Franco, Mr. S. Artaud ; Host of the " World's
End," Mr. G. Watson; the Enchanted Princess Eveline, Miss E.
Nelson ; I.e -la, _Miss Rafter ; The Spirit Devil's Ring, Miss A. Lons-
dale ; Whirlilsurg, Mr. Seymour ; Go-dah, Mr. C. Fisher.

CAVERN-1 OF THE BRAZEN HAND.
TEMPLE AND SPIRIT OF THE DEVIL'S RING.

TIIE INTERIO:t OF TIIE CHARCOAL BURNER'S ABODE

THE REALMS OF FIRE.
ELEMENT THE SECOND-WATER.
FALLS OF NIAGARA IN THE NEW WORLD.
THE CITY OF THE FOUNTAINS.
BREAKING THE SECOND CHARS.

THEY ASCEND -UPON THE BOSOM OF THE WATERS

CHARACTERS IN THE SECOND ELEMENT:

Herbert, Miss F. Iluddart; Franco, Mr. S. Artaud; American
Settler, Mr. It. Itomer ; Indians, Messrs. Henry and Tressidor ;
Indian Squaw, Miss Foster; Spirit of the Waters, Miss Neil; Queen
of the Naiades, 3liss F. Grey; Go-dah, Mr. C. Fisher.

GRANO NAIADE BALLET.
ELEMENT THE THIRD-EARTH.

DIAMOND CAVES IN CALIFORNIA.
CHARACTERS IN THE THIRD AND EDI:MTH ELEMENTS:

Herbert, Miss F. Hubbart ; Franco, Mr. S. Artaud ; The Black
Knight ; Mucklow, Mr. Alanderson : Gnomes, Messrs.
Abbott, Henry, Ellar, lirayne, &c. ; the. Princess Evsline, Miss E.
Nelson ; Leela, Miss Rafter ; Go-dab, Mr. C. Fisher.,

THE SICILIAN VINEYARD.
A TERRIFIC COMBAT
ISTWNEN HEYBEET ♦ND TDB BASLE EMDEN.
ELEMENT THE FOURTH-AIR.
THE PALACE OP RAINBOWS!
HALL OF THE HUNDRED KNIGHTS.

The Triumphal Entry of Herbert and Princess Eveline in

A CAR DRAWN BY REAL HORSES.
GRAND MILITARY BAND,
AND GORGEOUS PROCESSION!

Hum WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE

THIS DAY —l4loiningiirnin7a7terlTEenirTg-2 min. after 2
To-Moasow— Morning 24 min. atter 2 I Evening 42 min. after 2

THE WEATHER.—Sux OFFICE, APRIL 26.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 39 ; Highest, 56 ; Noon, 54

BAROMETER, 30.13.
WIND N.N.E.—light breez and fine.