The Sun.
London, England, 1850-12-23 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee And Manager, Old Brompton,
MR. 3IACR ADV.
TIES EVENING,

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING,

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. C. Kean and Mr. Keeley.
On THURSDAY, Dee. 26,

Private Boxes, &c., to be had of all the Booksellers, and of Mr.
Massingham ; of whom also places may be taken at the Box-office,
Oxford-street, from Eleven till Four o'clock.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Yates.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
On THURSDAY, Dec. 26,
Will be produced an entirely new and original Fairy Extravaganza,
.to be called KING CHARMING ; or, the Bite Bird of Paridise.
Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews, Horncastle, Suter,
Bellingham, and llonner ; Madame Vestris, Mrs. Frank atthews,
.Miss Ellis, Mrs. C. Horn, Miss St. GaVrge, and Miss Martindale.

ROYAL, OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Last Night of Mr. G. V. Brooke and Miss Helen Faucit.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed PHILIP OF FRANCE AND MARIE
DE MERANIE. Characters by Messrs. G. V. Brooke, H. Farren,
'Norton, W. Farren, jun., Johnstone, G. Cooke, Diddear ; Miss Helen
Faucit, and Mrs. L. Murray.
After which WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY

AsTLzY's ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
trader the Patronage cf her Majesty and his Royal Thighm
Prince Albert.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.

Rxtraordinary series of attractive novelties. Seci;nd week of the

Revival of TURPIN'S RIDE to FORK,
THIS EVENING,

'The Grand new Spectacle of KENNILR ORTII; or the Golden Da,ye
of the Virgin Queen. with new and costly cos.umes.
Together with Batty's Splendid .9 .enes, of the Circle, introducing
the Magnificent Stud and Company of unequall-d Artistes.
The whole concluding with the Equestf .an Drama (for the first
time these Ave years) of TURPIN'S RIDE to YORK.
Extensive preparations are now being made for the prochiction of
new and original Equestrian Comic Pant mime, written expressly
.for this Theatre, by G. H. Rodwell, Esq.
Box-effice open from Eleven till Four.
Stage Manager, Mr. T. Thompson.

On THURSDAY, December 26, 1850,
Will be produced an entirely new and original grand historical
Equestrian Christmas Pantomime, written expressly for this Theatre,
by the author of " Bluff King Hal," to be entitici

HARLEQUIN AND O'DONOCHUE ;
or, The White Horse of Killarney.
To say that this Equestrian Pantomime will be superbly
" mounted," is to say no more than must be expected ; coming, as
it does, surrounded with such favourable auspices.
It has been said by some authors, that b'Donoghue (but I don't
know who) was a good Prince of Ireland; who, eschewing whiskey,
Was always chewing water, and kicking his eels (heels) at the bot-
tom of the Lake of Killarney, excepting once a year when, Malin;
himself taken with a swimming in the head, he would pop up to the
surface, and mounting his charger, would charge her to gallop across
-the Lake. Many expected that so much galloping would have
thrown him into a galloping consumption ; but such has not proved
the case, for same assert that net only he, but his Horse too, is " still
alive and kicking." This h galloping, or Galloparding, always
occurred on the Eve of May-Day. The des'tription of him is that he
was tall—but not at all too tall—Autt he was handsome, and would
hand some whatever they desired —that his appearance was even in
the light of Day—that of an Electro-plated Knight; for he was
Covered all over a ith a thin Coat of Silver—this Coat he could
never wear cut, because he was always at home. Bet now to the
Pantomime ;

SCENE TUE FIRST.
THE OLEN OF MISCHIEF.

The Hag of Mischief, over a I'eat Fire, Is still trying to elicit from
an Illicit Still the Evil Spirit of Ireland, in the form of HisKEy
Who, though still in the Still, won't be still, but " busts his biler,'
and stands confessed the RE AL POTEEN
This powerful Spirit is sent by the Hag of Mischief, under the
disguise of Paddy Carey, to tempt and lulu the followers of " Father
Mathew" and the " Water Cure," whom, she says, are the especial
favourites of the " Water Drinking Fool," O'Donoghue. Whiskey
sa ears he'll de her bidding, for he'll fire them with drank, by
making, them as drunk as blazes' Mischief parts from Whiskey
with " a drop in her eye," but Whiskey is not so affected ; for he is
sure that where Whiskey is, Mischief won't be far off.
SCENE TIII SEC iND.
THE LAKE OF KILLARNEY.

The entrance to the MAnsion of Lord Bullfrog is on one side, on
the other a little inn. It being in Ireland, the sign was to have
been " a Bull," but " bull," not being in fashion at present, it has
been changed to the " Queen's Head." If being May-Day Eve, the
Fairies of the Lake are seen dancing and strewing flowers on the
water, as if sweetly M'Adamizing the road, preparatory to the ap-
pearance of
O'DONOGHUE ON HIS WHITE HORSE.

He gallops across the Lake, says much that is well worth hearing,
puts on the habit of a Beggar, and, " 0 Charming May," what a
time for making a little Irive ; is think the fair Kathleen and her
Lover Dermot Astore, but instead of making a little, they make a
great deal. She relieves the Beggars wants, and then wants to
have a little more love. It has long since been an established fact,
that even Cupid, who can change any man int 3 a goose, sometimes
has his own " goose cooked," and so it proves now, for Lord Bull-
frog's Cookey, discovering the Lovers, flares up, a broil" en,ues,
and all are thrown Into a perfect " stew." At this critical moment,
Lord Bullfrog, with his jovial companions, return from the chase.
Lady Bullfrog (to see her is to love her), with her interesting little
family, comes to meet him. S'e flies into her husband's arms—and
thus (as many married ladles have done before) stands "in arms
against her husband." Lord Bullfrog is enraged with the Lovers,
Ito to punish Dermot, who is in his debt, he seizes his only friend, his
Horse. by way of payment, but- geis " more kicks than ha'pence."
O'Donoghue, as the medicant, aids the Lovers, and Dermot's Horse
Is restored. Lord Builirog, being determined to get rid of his plague
of a daughter, pu's her up as " a Prize," which makes her look very
" blank," as he exclaims—
Whoe'er to-morrow brings the fairest steed,
The one that leaps the best, has greatest Is ed;
Shall have fair Kathleen—yes, she and all her tin,
So try your lucks, and let the best Horse win.
All disperse, leasing Dermot 'alone with h,s Horse, by whose aid,
be feels certain to win his heart's dearest hope. But, alas ! " the
soarse of true love never did run smooth." Whiskey comes in the
Way, and whi.ks away his senses—then his money—and, at last, his
Horse; Wh;skey mounts the Horse, and, setting un a horse laugh,
gallops off with it. Dermot in despair determines to try the
" Water Cure," by drowning: himself, hut, Is prevented by O'Dono-
ghue, who p:ornises to lead him another horse ler the morrow's race,
and at on :e takes to the bottom of the Lake.

SCENE THE THIRD.
THE CORAL STABLE OF TILE THOUSAND STEEDS.
'Piero O'Donoghue's White Horse is seen quite at home enjoying
Ids banquet, waited upon by Ponies and Water Fairies. He is in the
prime of lite. " None of your ha:.-beens," for he " never has beans,"
but dines off his three courses like a gent, cornisting of a TUREEN
of PUMP SOUP, a dish of STEWED HORSE LEECHES, and a
plateau of CORNED BEEF, the whole washed down by a bottle of
CLOVER WINE. Having a- turn for taciturnity, he stands no
" char," and having cut his corns, has no objections to a little dance.
Dermot chooses a Horse, which, as might be expected, proves " one
in a thousand." He feels "quite op in the stirrups," and as he is
Changing his clothes, he is closed in by changing the scene to

SCENE THE FOURTH,
THE LAUGHING FOREST.
Whiskey and Mischief meet again. lice Evil Spirit tells the Hag
that he has obtained Dermot's fay:quite Horse, and on it he hopes to
win the race, end thus bring Kathleen within their power. The
trees enjoy the run, and though precious old ones, " laugh like
sew 'uns."

SCENE THE FIFTH.
MAY-DAY IN THE HILLS or KILLARNEY.
Here we rind Morris Dancing, Running in a Sack, Grinning through
a Collar, and ether delicate amusements previous to the GREAT
TRIAL ! All the competitors seize their stirrups, and some of them
"put their foot in it." But where is Dermot ? If they start without
- km, there will be a start wi.h a vengeance. But no he is coming,
sifid very becoming he comes. All Is prepared; off they go. This
proves true enoagh, for many go off over their horses' necks. Der-
mot leaps his Lordship's " gate" after a "style" of his own Whiskey' being a lad of " spirit," is not at all behind. Nov for the Race.
which is to decide all ! Kathleen trediblf s. Whiskey must put his
Strength to the proof. Kathleen takes courage, for to her Dermot is
far too winning. to lose—nor does he ; but Whiskey getting possessioa
of 'Cathleen and the Falry-Steed, flies off with her. All Consterna-
Siou--" Pursue, pursue."

SCENE THE SIXTH.
THE PURSUIT THROUGH THE LAUGHING FOREST.
O'Donoghue again befriends Dermot, by lending him his own Whits
Ilerse--Cooky has mounted her Arabian steed, which, clever as
the thought him, proves a perfect ass.

On the' Ist of January, 1851, w:11 be commenced the publication, in
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handsomely bound, of a
CHEAP RE-ISSUE of
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copies on the days of publication are requested to give their orders
immediately to their booksellers.
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CHEAP EDITION OF TILE CRESCENT AND THE CROSS.
Now ready. in 1 vol., with Illustrations, 10s. 6d., bound,
EIGHTH. EDI'l lON of Mr. WARBURTON'S
CRESCENT AND THE CROSS.
Revised, with a New Preface.
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To be bad of all Booksellers.

'HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE,
THE GRAND NATIONAL CONCERTS.
Most Positively the LAST NIGHT of the present season.
Mr. BALFE'S Benefit on FRIDAY, Dec. 27.
THIS EVENING.
Symphoni in F, Beethoven.
The Grand Battle Overture, Lindpaluter.
Overture, Oberon, Weber.
Overture, Zampa, Herold.
Grand Selectioh from Halevy's opera, La Tempesta—L. Negri.
Angri, 3lisa Poole, Molique, Coocer, Baumann, Barret, Prospere,
letnusat, Franc, Richardson, and Miss Goddard.
Musical Director, Composer, and Conductor-51. Bare.
Conductor of La Musique de Dame—Herr Labitzky.
Promenade (admitting to the 14'1-Circles, Gallery/ 1 6
and Pit Stalls) • • .. • .
The Doors open at Half-past Seven, and the Concerts will com-
mence at Eight, and terminate about Eleven.
Boxes and Stalls to be had at the Box-office, where Programmes
of the performance n •oy be obtained.
Mr. Thomas Masao, a of the Polytechnic Institution, tha Coloseum,
and Royal Botanic and Zoological Gardens, will supply the Refresh-
ments and Wines, &c., &c.

The Single Act of the Second Part of IiENRY THE FOURTH.
Henry IV., Mr. Macready.
To be fol!owed by the JEALOUS WIFE, in which Mr. Macready
will appear.
After which A RADICAL CURE.

To conclude with THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER. Krout, Mr.
H. Redford ; Amelia Rosenthal, Miss ♦. Vining, Luise, Miss P.
Horton.

Will be performed a new and original Drama, entitled JESSIE
GRAY. Characters by Messrs. Hughes, Boyce, 0. Smith, P. Bed-
ord, Madame Celeste, and Miss K. Fitzwilliam.
After which a new Farce called THE SCHOOL FOR TIGERS •
or, The Shilling Flop. Captain Kitetlyer, Mr. Boyce • ' Major stiff,
Mr. Worrell; Mr. Panels, Mr. Wright; Alexander Panels, Miss
Chaplin.
- To be followed by a new and original Farce, in the Vulgar
Tongue, to be called JACK IN THE GREEN; or, flints on hI!-
guette.

Will be performed THE STRANGER.- The Stranger, Mr. C.
-Kean ; Mrs Haller, Mrs. C. Kean. . •
After which a new Comic Christmai Pantomime, called ALONZO
THE BRAVE AND THE FAIR IMOGENE; or, Harlequin and the
Baron all covered with Jewels and Gold. Clown, Mr. Flexmore ;
e• Harlequin, Mr: Cormack ; Pantaloon. Mr. Paulo ; and Columbine,
-Miss Carlotta Le Clercq.