The Sun.
London, England, 1850-04-02 00:00:00

NEW TRAVELS IN AFRICA.
Now ready, in 2 vols., 21s. bound,
LEAVES from
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HER LADY'S DIARY
TRAVELS IN BARBERY.
Henry Colbum, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

Now ready at all the Libraries, and to be had of all Booksellers, in
Bvo., with a line Portrait, &c., 145.,
THE LIFE OF THE DUKE OF KENT,
With Extracts from his Correspondence and Original Letters,
now first published.
By the Rev. ERSKINE NEALE, 31. A.,
Author of " Closing Scenes," " The Life Book of a Labourer,' &c.

Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.

FRENCH PLAYS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
ARRANGEMENTS AFTER EASTER.
Mr. Mitchell respectfully announces that the THEATRE will be
IR-OPENED during the Easter Week, for the performance of
Comedie and Vaudeville, and begs to submit the following arrange-
ments:—

➢ngagements—M. Samson (of the Theatre Francais, Paris), hid
nrat appearance, Madlle. Denain (of the Theatre Francais), M.
Regnier (of the Theatre Francais), Madlle. Nathalie (of the Theatre
Francais), and M. Lafont (of the Theatre des Varietes).
The first production after Easter will be Scribe's popular Comedy
at " Bertrand et Rattan ;" Le Comte Bertrand de Rantzau (Premier
Ministre), M. Samson, as performed by him in Paris. Subsequent
performances will be selected from the following :—" L'Eeele des
Yeillards," " 'Un Veuvage," and " Ma Femme et Ma Place," new
Comedies by M. Samson ; " La Marquis de Senneterre ;" the two
admired Proverbs of Alfred de Musset, "Il ne Faut Jurer de Rien,"
and " II Faut qu'une Porte soit Ouverte on Fermee ;" " Les De-
moiselles de St. Cyr," " La Paix a Tout Prix," " Un Chateau de
Galles," " Le Mari a la Campange," and the new Play by Emile
Angler. " Gabrielle," now performing in Paris with unsurpassed suc-
cess, and in which Madlle Regnier and Madlle. Nathalie will sus-
tain their original characters.
Mr. Mitchell feels particular gratification also in announcing that,
In the production of Scribe's celebrated Comedy of " La Camarade-
rie." estimated amongst the chef d'ceuvres of the modern stage, the
principal characters will be sustained by four members of the Theatre
Francais, Paris—M. Samson, In the character of De Miremont ;
Denain, in that of Cesarine; M. Regnier in that of De
litenthicar ; and Madlle. Nathalie, in that of Zoe; presenting a com-
bination of talent not to be witnessed at any other theatre in Europe,
the arrangements for which have been most generously accelerated
by the administration of the Theatre Francais, Paris.
la addition to the present Company, and the foregoing engage-
ments, are the following :—Madlle. Avenel (of the Thedire do
Mdeon) ; Madlle. Brassine (of the Theatre du Palais Royal) ;
libtrille. Renaud (of the Theatre du Vaudeville) ; Madame Octave
(of the Theatre du Vaudeville) ; Madlle. Constance (of the Theatre
des Yarietes), &c.
The first performance of the eminent tragedienne, Madlle. Rachel,
La definitively arranged for Moaday, July Ist.
Subscriptions for the remainder of the season may be arranged at
)I. itchell's Reyal Library, 33, Old Bond-street.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
First appearance of Miss Catherine Hayes.
The Nobility, Subscribers, and the Public are respectfully informed
the.; this Theatre will RE-OPEN
THIS EVENING
When will be presented Denizetti's Opera
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR.
Lucia, Miss Catherine Hayeii; Enrico, Signor Belletti; Bidebent,
Signor' F. Lablache ; Edgardo, Mr. Sims Reeves.
Between the acts of the Opera will be presented a Divertissement,
in which Madlle. Amalla Ferraris will make her appearance in a
Fend Pas de Dena with M. Charles.
To conclude with an entirely new and original Grand Ballet,
by M. Paul Taglioni, entitled
LES METAMORPHOSES.
•

The Music composed by Signor Pugni ; the Scenery (entirely new)
by Mr. Marshall ; the Appointments by Mr. Bradwell ; the Cos-
tumes by Miss Bradley and Mr. Coombes, ender the superintendence
of. Madame Copere. _ _ - _ _ _ _

V The
Sprite (under the forms of 1, a Page —2, a Rustic Coquette-3,
Will-of-the-Wisp-4, a Folie-5, a Domino-6, a Cavalier), Mdlle.
Carlotta Grid! ; Karl (a Student), M. Paul Taglieni ; Ida (his be-
trothed), Madlle. Rosa ; Momus, M. Charles ; Elves, Aladlles.
Rosa, Ausandon, Julienne, Lamoureux, E. Pascale% and F. Pascales.
In the course of the Ballet a favourite Pas, by Madlle. Marie
Taglioni.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be mad• at the
Opera Box-office, Colonnade, Haymarket.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
First Appearance of Madame Sontag.
A GRAND EXTRA NIGHT
Combining the talents of Madame Sontag,
Signori Lablache, Belletti, Lorenzo, Calzolari, Sims Reeves,
Madlles. Parodi, Carlotta Grisi, Maria Taglioni, and
Amalla Ferraris.
The Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public are respec'
fully informed that
A GRAND ENTERTAINMENT
Will take place
On THURSDAY, April 4,
• When will be presented Dunizetti's celebrated Opera of
DON PASQUALE.
Norina • • • • • • .. Madame Sontag.
• Ernesto •• • • • • Signor Calzolari.
Doctor Malatesta Signor Belletti.
•aid

Don Pasquale.... ..... . Signor Lablaehe.
After which,
A DIVERTISSEMENT,
•
In which Madlle. Amalie Ferraris will appear.
To be followed by a Selection from
A FAVOURITE OPERA,
Combining the talents of Madlie. Parodi, Signor Lorenzo, and

Sims Reeves.
To oonelade with LES METAMORPHOSES,

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN..
The first appearance of Signor Tamberlik. -
MASANIELLO NEXT THURSDAY.
The Directors have the honour to announce, that in compliance
wish the desire of a large portion of their Subscribers, who have left
town for the Easter recess, NEXT THURSDAY, April 4, will be
given as a Subscription Night, instead of To-morrow. April 2, when
will be performed (for the first time this season) Auber's Grand and
popular Ocera of