The Sun.
London, England, 1844-05-24 00:00:00

In 3 vols., post Bvo.,
1,/R. D'ISRAEL I'S " C ONINGS BY ;
OR,
-THE NEW GENERATION,"
IS NOW READY AT LL 'TIP: LIBRARIES.
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HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
TOMORROW EVENING, MAY 25,
IL MATRIAIONIO SEGRETO.
,•:lisetta, Madame Grisi ; Fidalma, Mdlle. Favanti ; Carolina,
Persisni ; Paolino, Sig. Mario ; Count Rthinson, Sig. 1..
.ilache ; and Geronimo, Sig. Lablache.
fletwerm the Acts will be presented a New Divertissement, entitled
1. VIVAN D ERE, introducing the Redowa Polka; the Original
liance of Bohemia, by Aldlle. Cerito and M. St. Leon.
To conclude with the Grand Ballet of ALMA. Alma, Madame Cerito.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box
(Pico, Opera Colonnade. Doors open at Seven. The Opera will
commence at Half. past Seven.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
ON THURSDAY NEXT, MAY
When will be per ormed Rossini's Opera of:IL BARBIERE DI
VIGLIA, by Madame Grist, Signor Mario, Signor Lablache,
;-,nor F. Lablache, and SignoriFornasari, and other Entertainments,
" which Madame Persiani, and Mdlle. lav v it,. will appear.
Atter %Vim' will be produced, a New Divertissement, composed
b.; Mdlle. Cerito, entitled LA VI VANDIERE, introducing La
It,dowa Polka, by Mdlle. Cerito and M St. Leon.
to conclude with the Grand Ballet entitled ALMA (Omitting the
I; st Tableau), in which lirldlles. Cerito arid Frassi, and Mons. M
ht. Leon and Perrot will appear.

THEATRE ROYAL. DRURY-LANE.
'TLS EVENING, MAY '24,
Will be repeated A New Grand Opera, entitled THE BRIDES
CF VENICE. Count Alberto, Mr. W. Harrison; Count Ono
Soranzo, Mr. vorrani; Naaina, Mrs. Alfred Shaw; Geraldo, Mdlle.
Albartini ; Francesca, Miss Romer.
To conclude with the revived Grand Fairy Ballet, entitled THE
nEvoLr OF THE HAREM. Mahomet, Mr. Howell; Ismael,
N. Silrain t Myssouf, Mr. W. H. Payne, Zulma, Mdlle. Lucile
Gratin; Zelika, Mdlle. Clara Webster ; The Genius of the Harem,
I.la.daine Ciubilei.
Dress Boxes 75., Second Price 3s. 6d.; Upper Circles of Boxes 55..
ix—cnil Price 35.; Pit 3s , :second Price Qi.; Middle Gallery 25.,
s. and Price Is.; Upper Gallery Is., Second Price 6d.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
M it. BENJAMIN WEBSTER, LF-sSEB.
THIS EVENING, MAY 24,
F \\ ill be performed the Comedy of A CURE FOR THE HEART-
ACHE. Oki Rapid, Mr. W. Farren ; Young Rapid, Mr. Charles
.2iat:rews ; Vortex, Mr. Strickland; Frank Oatland, Mr. Webster;
Ellen Vortex, Mrs Edwin Yarnold; Miss Vortex, Mrs. W. Clifford".;
Oatland, Miss Julia Bennett.
After which. Mr. Planche's Successful Comedy of THE FOLLIES
OF A NIGHT.
To be followed by a New, Original, Occasional, and Local Extra.
v:.ganza, founded on Fact, entitled THE DRAMA AT HOME; or,
n Evening with Puff: Principal Characters by Mr. C. Mathews,
ilqr. J. Bland, Mr. Caulfield, Mrs. Mover, Miss P. Horton and
riAS Lee.
To conclude with a New Comic Drama, called THE ABSENTEE.
.r Patrick Delany, Mr. Tilbury • Edward Macarthy (the Absentee),
H Holt; Larty Lurgan, 'Mr. Leonard; Norah, Miss Julia
i•ennett ; Katy, Miss Carre.
Orchestra Stalls, ss. ; Boxes, ss. ' • Pit, :Is. ; Gallery. 25.; Upper
Is. Half-price —Boxes,
_3B. ; Pit, 25.; Gallery, Is. ; Upper
al!cory, fd H
. Doors opened at alf-past Six, and the Performances
mmexce at Seven
Tickets and Places to be had of Mr I. T. Archer, at the Box-
from Ten till Five.
•

PttINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORMSTREE'II
LESSEE, Mr. J. M. MADDOX.
THIS EVENING, MAY 24,
Will he repeated a New Comic Opera, entitled CROWN
:AMONDS Count de Campo Mayor, Mr. Weiss; Don Hen-
uez do Sandoval, Mr. Allen; Rebolledo, Mr. Paul Bedford ; La
terina, Madame Anna Thillon ; Diana, Miss Grant.
Ta which will be added GONE TO TEXAS.
Atter which, A DIVERTISSEMENT.
l'a be foll,,wed by a Comic Drama, called BLASE; or, The Man
Search of a Sensation. Monsieur Blase, Mr. Wright ; Groafer,
Paul Bedford; Louise, Madame Eugetsie Prosper; Madame
~ou, Mrs. 11. P. Gralan.

'F-lEAfRE ROY ',L LYCEUM, LATE ENGLISH OPERA.
HOUSE
Under the Management of Mrs. KEELEY.
?pen sesame; or, a Night with the Forty Thieves." continues to
,e nightly received with perfect enthusiasm by crowded and
'a,hionable audinces
THIS EVENING, MAY 2t,
Will be performed a New Comedietta. entitled THE WHITE
EA CHER. Principal Characters by Messrs. F. Vining, Collier,
''raven, Ysrnold, Miss Woolgar, and Miss Fairbrother.
Atter which. MY WIFE'S OUT. Principal Characters by Mr.
- evley. Mr Wigan, Miss Chaplin, and Mrs. Keeley.
whichfn will be add d a new Comic Drama, called THE
OVE BIRDS. l,.nciplal Characters by Messrs. F. Mathews,
~songs, Mrs. %Soollige, Mrs. Usher, Miss Pairbrother, Miss Chaplin,
Grove, and Miss Pitt szue.
l'o be followed by In Apropos Bagatelle. called POLK AMANI A
Aaracters ty Mr. F. Mathews, Mr. Wigan, Mr. Keeley, Miss
""oolgar, and Mrs. Kerley.
To conclude with aG. to Burle que Fairy Extravaganza, called
PEN SESAME; or. a sight with the Forty Thieves. l'ha-
-_,;tess by Miss Wo.agar. MLA E. Chaplin, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss
irner, Miss Grove, Mm, Wigan, Miss James, Miss Fairbrother,
d Mrs. Keeley, Moms. F. Mathews, 'Turner, Younge, Wigan,
irnold. and Chaplin.
I'IIICES OF AI: I ON.—Balcony Poxes, 45.; Upper
,xes, Se. ; Pit, 2s. ' • Gallery, 6d. Second Price—Balcony Boxes, 25.;
pper Boxes, Is 6t1.; l'it, 1•. Private Boxes on the Balcony Tier
tiding eight personal. 'I nr sluineas Private Boxes on the Second
ier (ho sting eight persons), One Guinea and a-Half. Private
-axes on the Pit 'Fier (holding six persons), One Guinea.

ASTLEY
Pro'S RO
Letir and Managel: Al.
IMP IT
Mr. ETRE
OFT ARTS.
pr, A.
Or -and Attraction.
Last week of M. Piege. the great French Rope-dancer.
1111$ e.V ENING, MAY 24,
Will be rep,atcd the H.st,heal Spectacle of the INVASION OF
'I GLAND BY WILLIA 'THE CONQUEROR ; or, the Battle
Hastings. With all the effects of the Norman Conquest, Death
~' Harold, &c.
Entire Change th a Splendid Scenes of the Circle.
To conclude with tl.e Oriental Spectacle of THE SECRET
IN E ; or, the flondothi a' the Ruby Cliffs.
Ihe doors will open nightly at six o'clock, and the performances
nimence at seven. Box_ctlice opened daily from ten till four. The
Avata boxes hare been tecoLstructed and decorated with care and
.-I.lendour.
Acting and stage-in t,iager, Mr. W. D. Broadfoot

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
OPEN EVERY EVENING.
The 'i,VIZ ARD OF IHE NORTH'S New Wonders of Experi-
•itlital PhPosophy and Natural Magic are the gre t source of attrac-
en As his season advances he .ill prove that he has "no rival ;"
t is peen' ar ari he will support the honour and dignity of the nation
-filch gave Idle bit th. Itemenitcr that he performs wonders every
veiling, which, if. only heard of, would never be bel eyed. In
iaio to his own Extraordinary Performance., which can have
paral!el in the world? he has other Novelties which would fill his
• heatre, independent of his Mystic Entertainment.
i he WIZARD is proud to announce that he has engaged (for this
:eek only) The HIGHLAND DANCER:S with their PIPERS who
ad the honour of dancing before the Queen at Taymouth
;),Arkeld Castles, during her Maj sty's recent visit to the land
',al:l'es." 1 hey will nightly appear in full Highland costume and
',nice their grand National Dances. Thi. will be a Great Treat, as
t v ill convey to the mind a Style quite unknown to England. The
i'JIREE ARAB BROTHER will repeat their classical perform
thecs, which are nightly received with most rapturous applause.
In consequence of the zddition to the usual er.tertainments, the
~00rs will open at Half-past Six, and the I erfonnance commence
Eight.
Isoxes, Ss.; Pit. Is. 6d.; Gallery, fal. Reserved Seats, and
.',ivate Boxes can be secured at the 'theatre, and of all the Agents.
~,:cond Price at Nine o'clock.

COMMENCEMENT OF THE SEASON,
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS,
GRAND WHITSUN FETES
) WHIT-MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND
THURSDAY.
Strong as have been the claim: of this favoured place of public
wort at the beginning of each season, the Proprietor feels justified
asserting, that never before did it offer a tithe of the attractions
•: now presents. The Gardens have been completey renovated,
•:atues and Fountains Introduced, new and extensive Promenades
:•rmed, and the most lavish expenditure in every department,
il• evince the Proprietor's anxiety to insure a continuance of public
'strange.
rHE NEW GR AND PICTORIAL MO EL OF
LONDON IN THE OLDEN TIME D I
Painted by Lannon and Telbin,
the most gigantic achievement ever yet produced, and for grandeur
• composition, fidelity of design, and beauty of execution, it far
seeds any previous production. It accurately represents ancient
radon—Old St. Paul's—Old Londe n Bridge—Baynard's Castle, and
• the principal Churches and Buildings of the locality, and may
th truth be designated the most wonderful production of ma.
-,rn times.
THE MENAGERIE, ALWAYS UNRIVALLED,
HAS RECEIVED MANY VALUABLE ADDITIONS.
dufy all competition, the Propriet r has engaged the celebrated
AMERICAN DWARF TiM THUMB!
• • v exhibiting at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly.
the PROMENADE CONCERTS—the splendid Band of Fifty
-formars, conduced by Mr. Godfrey—will perform a selection of
newest and most popular music.
the far-famed HIGHLAND DANCERS AND PIPERS are
::so engaged, and will go through two of their National Dances,
). Inch procured for them the distinguished approbation of t.er
:Majesty and Prince Albert at Taymouth Castle
And at Dusk will take place the most astounding exhibition ever
zytemptcd, viz., a Representation of
THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON.
Mr. Soutliby (to whom in justice belongs the repellation of Fire
Ting") has exhausted the resources of his art, to give effect to this
London Bridge, Old St. Paul's Cathedral, and other
.I!,iildings will appear devoured by the devastating element, and
prosent a heap of blackened ruins, in accordance with the best
lineations taken at the period, and the coop d'ceil will give a vivid
:,:presentation of a Great City destroyed by fire.
Doors o: ea at Twelve. Admission, One Shilling.

EGYPTIAN HALL, PICCADILLY.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
DNE SHILLING Admission to TILE NAPOLEON MIT-
TM, the most magnificent and extensive Collection of Histo-
. !al Curiosities and Works of Art ever known to have been formed
One Person, during Twenty-five years of elaborate research, at a
4t of 60,000 guineas, and to completely illustrate, in the most in-
•uctive and interesting manner, the most Important part of Euro-
' an history, viz.—CHARLES 1., OLIVER CROMWELL, and
MIES XIV., to the deaths of GEORGE 111., ankl the EMPEROR
APOLEON, In 1821. This unique Museum has been visited often,
,;ring the last and present year, by the Royal Family, the Duke of
-","ellington, the Foreign Princes, Ambassadors, and their Ladles,
.'so many thousands sf the Nobility and Public; and the Pro-
. jetor has recently been able to increase, by several very fine
;:tures, &c., his previous ahnost incredible number and variety of
Works of Art, and a multitude of valuable Relics, and other
in this most Instructive and, as hundreds have said it
Mt to be, a National Museum. Many thousand have Inspected It,
THIRTY PRINCIPAL EDITOItS of the PUBLIC PRESS
ice stated that it ought to be seen by every ONC. The price of admia-
Con is reduced to ONE SHILLING.
The NAPOLEON MUSEUM is to be seen only at the "Egyptian
Piccadilly, daily from Ten till Dusk.

THE WEATHER.—SuN OFFICE, MAY 24.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 43 ; Highest, 65; Noon, 60.
BAROMETER, W.I.—WIND, N.
NOTE.—The number 32 on the Thermometer denotes thd
,erzing point, and 55 temperate. In Barometers fair is
,_,ally placed opposite 30, and rain at 29.

MOH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Moyning ... 4 minutes after :,6 I Evening ... 0 minutes after 6.

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