The Sun.
London, England, 1850-08-23 00:00:00

1)Elt FIZEISCUUTZ.

Agatha, 3ladlle.Fiorentint.
After which the Pas de Ciuq from
LA PRIMA BALLERINA; oa, L'Embuscade.
By Madlle. Amalie. Ferraris, Males. Julien, Lamnreux, Rosa,
said M. Charles.
Alter which a Selection from Cimarosa's admired Opera, entitled
IL MATRIMONIO SEGRETO.
Paoling, Signor Calzolari ; Count Robinson, Signor F. Lablache ;
Geronimo, Signor Lablache.
In the course of the Evening, 3ladlle. Florentini will sing, in the
National Costume, the celebrated Cancion Espanol°, La Calesera.
To conclude w;th the Ballet Divertissement,
LES DELICES DU SERIAL,
By Madlle. Amalie. Ferraris, Madlle. Petit Stephan, Madlles.
Julien, Rosa, Lamoreux, Aussandon, and M. Charles, &c., &c.
kpplications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box-
office of the. Theatre.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
Last Night of the Season.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
WI be produced, the First Act of Bellini's celebrated Opera,
NORMA.
To be followed by Donizetti's Opera,
L'ELISIR D'AMOBE.
Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor, M. Costa.
The Performances will commence at Eight o'clock.
All persons haling claims on the Royal Italian Opera are requested
to send them to day, and to apply for payment at the Treasury of the
Theatre To-morrow, at Two o'clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Brampton.
For a few nights onl3, Adelphi Company and Adelphi Pieces.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed the Comedy of PAUL PRY. Harry Stanley,
Mr. Boyce; Witherton, Mr. Cullenford ; Colonel Hardy, Mr. Lam-
bert ; Paul Pry, Mr. Wright ; Marian, Miss Harding.
After which a new and original Zoological Extravaganza, called
THE. HIPPOPOTAMUS. Mr. Tiddywink, Mr. Wright; Sergeant
Bulbus. Mr. Paul Bedford ; Mrs. Tiddywink, Miss E. Harding.
To conclude with THE ENCHANTED ISLE.

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE,
King-street. St. James's.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Old Bond-street
MRS. FANNY KEMBLE'S READINGS OF :-lIIKSPEARE.
Mr. MITCHELL has the honour to announce, that owing to the
distinguished and increasing success of Mrs. Fanny Kemble's Read-
ings, they will be further continued To-Morrow Evening, and a
Morning Reading (positively the last), oa Monday, august 26. The
Plays are selected in conclusion of Mrs. Fanny Kemble's present
engagement in London.

THIS EVENING
Sbakspeare's Play of " Richard the Second."
And the last Reading on Monday Morning, August 26, Henry the
loarth. Part I.
Morning Readings at Half-past Two.
Evening Reading to commence at half-past Eight o'clock precisely.
Stalls, 75.: Boxes, ss. ; Pit, 35.; Amphitheatre, 2s. Private
Boxes One Guinea, One Guinea and a-half, and "Cwo Guineas.
Boxes anti Stalls maybe secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royai Library,
33, Old Bond-street ; Mr. Sams' Royal Library, A. James's-street ;
Messrs. Ebers', Andrews', Hookham's. Allerott's, Leader and Cock's,
Chappell's, Hammond's, and .01livier's Libraries, Bond-street ; Cra-
mees, and the Carlton Library, Eeg,ent-street ; and at the Box-office
of the Theatre, whichli open daily from Eleven till Five o'clock.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
The best ventilated Theatre in London.
Crowded Houses to witness the attractive and magnificent Spectacle
of Slazeppa, which, with brilliant novelties in the Wonders of the
Arena, form the most varied and attractive Entertainments in the
Metropolis.

THIS EVENING,
Will be produced Lord Byron's gorgeous Spectacle of MAZEPPA
and the WILD HORSE. Mazeppa, Mr. N. T. Hicks.
To IA succeeded by an ininutaWe Display of Batty's Feats of
Equitation in the Cirque Olympique.
To conclude with the favourite Afterpiece of JACK JUNK.
• Box-office lien From Eleven till Four
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

Under the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty, his Royal
Highness Prince Albert, &c. &c.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
OPEN every MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and
THURSDAY.
Another splendid Elephant.
Promenade Concert, conducted by Mr. Godfrey—Select Programme
of Ancient and Modern Music.
Prodigious Success of the entirely new-modelled Dioraraic Pic-
ture representing the PASSAGE of the ALPS by Napoleon and his
Army the largest Picture in the World! with innumerable moving
Figures the size of life. Modelled, painted, and produced by Mr.
D anson and Son, assisted by Messrs. Adams, Wilson, &c. &c. The
Picture has occupied the Messrs. Danson for many months, and it is
confidently submitted to the Public as a chef-d'eeuvre of art, and not
Inferior to any production of the day.
The Splendid MENAGERIE has lately been enriched by several
valuable Presents f oin the Queen.
The Musical Department is conducted by air. Godfrey. It will
be the aim of the Establishment to offer tor the gratification of the
Subscribers and the Public, the most Splendid Military isand in the
Kingdom ! ! Selected from the Bands of her Majesty's Horse and
Foot Guards, and the most eminent Artistes in the profession.
The following list of engagements will, it is hoped, convince the
Public, that the long-acknowledged excellence of the Band of this
Establishment will he fully maintained ! The Repertoire of Music
will be most extensive and varied, arranged from the most Popular
Operas in this and other countries. Solo-Players-3lessrs. Lazarus,
Prosperre, Egerton, Crozier, Webb, Ho:t, &c.
During the evening a grand Colossal, Scenic, and Pyrotechnic
Tableau illustrating the celebrated Picture by David, of Buonaparte
Crossing the Alps ! wowing a general view of the Region of the
Alps, stretching from the small mountain lake in the foreground to
the distant snow-clad mountains, crowned by the stupendous Mount
St. Bernard and its far-famed Monastery. A portion of the French
Army is first seen "en bivouac," presently the drums beat to arms,
sod amid the clash of Military Bands and Martial Music, the Troops
commence the Ascent. The Soldiers are seen dragging the Artillery in
Trunks of Trees, now ascending almost Perpendicular Heights, and
traversing the most Terrific Ravines, but all difficulties are overcome,
Ind the Gallant Army is seen pursuing its course to the Fertile
plains of Italy.
The whole to conclude with a Gorgeous Display of Fireworks, by
Messrs. Southby, introducing, amongst various novelties, the most
adadred feux d'artifice of former seasons, jets d'eau, water rockets,
revolving ' pieces, a magnificent Transparency fifty feet in height,
painted by Xessrs. Denson, representing Buonaparte on Horseback
cheering on his Troops, surrounded by warlike emblems, insignia of
honour, flags, trophies, &c., amidst a cerruscarlou of various coloured
fires.
The complicated and diffinult machinery, and the erection of the
picture under the direction of Mr. Thos Lowe. The extensive gas
fittings by Messrs. Boteherby and Dixon, 23, King-street, Covent-
garden.

Admission. I.

HIGH WATER Al LONDON BRIDGE.

THIS DAT —Morning 19 min. after 2 I Evening 37 win. after 2
TO-Moasow— Morning 53 rain. after 2 I Evening 8 nun. atter 3

THE WEATHER—Sus OFFICE, AUGUST 23.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
63—highest since noon yesterday.
47—lowest this morning and during the night.
62 this day, at noon.

BAROMETER, 29.97.
WrQD W.S.W.—fine, but cloudy.