The Sun.
London, England, 1868-01-06 00:00:00

f F it; BOAT SERVICES.--During the Storms of
.1-A the presont year the National Lifeboat Institution has
contributed to the saving of 1,027 lives from various ship-
wrecks and 32 vessels from destruction. The Institution
also expended £29,655 in the same period on its Lifeboat
Establishments, in addition to granting £2,444 for rewards.
The Committee of the institution earnestly appeal to the
public for assistance to enable them to meet the continued
heavy demands on their 186 Lifeboat Establishments.
Contributions will be thankfully received by the London
and country bankers, and John e Secretary, Richard Lewis,
Esq., at the Institution, 14,-street, Adelphi, London.

EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE,
PARIS, 1867.
WHEELER AND WILSON,
139, REGENT-STREET, AN
ARDD 43, ST. PAUL'S
CHURCHY,
AWARDED,
OVER EIGHTY-TWO COMPETITORS,
THE HIGHEST PREMIUM,
A GOLD MEDAL,
For the Porfection of
SEWING MACHINES
and
BUTTON-HOLE MACHINES,
THE ONLY GOLD MEDAL FOR' THIS BRANCH
FA CT

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
Morning Performance every Wednesday and Satur-
day until Feb. 15. Children and schools admitted at
reduced prices to the following parts of the Theatre:--
Stalls, dress circle, and first circle, for Morning Per-
formance only.—THIS EVENING (Monday), Jan.
6, and every evening until further notice, will be per-
formed a new and original Farce, by R. Reece, Esq., en-
titled HON EYDOVE'S TROUBLES. Characters by
Messrs. Jos-ph Toting, C. Warner, J. Motris ; Mes-
dames Kate Harfleur and E. Melville. After which will
be performed the Drury Lane annual grand Christmas
PAntomitne, written by E. L. Blanchard, Esq., entitled
FAW FEE FO FUM ; or, Harlequin Jack the Giant
Killer. The gorgeously beautiful scenery by Mr. William
iverley. The characters in the opening: Miss Poole,
Jesdames Edith Stuart, Kate Hartleur, E. Mel-
ville, Carew, Cord, Amy Herbert, Hall, and
M(10e. Anais Tourneur, premiere danseuse ; Mr. Joseph
Irvi:ig (his first appearance this season), Messrs. Moreland,
J. B. Johnstone, Naylor, Pennington, Mitcheson ; Master
Edward Lewis, Master Frederick Charles, and Master
Russell, the living Miniatures ; Master Percy Roselle.
The Harlequinade includes the services of those popu-
lar pantomimists (forming - a treble company),
M 36114 Boleno, C. Lauri ,Dander Tom Dot, clowns
M2ssrs. Barnes, Morris, d ast Russel, pantaloons ;
Messrs. Oormack, S. Saville, and Algar, harlequins;
&lessrs. Sitmey and Jelina, sprites; :Mlles. Fanny Lauri,
Adele Mario', and Eugenie Valckenacre, columbines.
Tho Juvenile Christy's Minstrels Majilton the Gro-
tesque ; and the cs.lebrated Skaters, Madame Fredreka
and Mr. Elliott. Stage Manager, Mr. Edward Stirling.
The masks, designs, and dresses, from designs by the
humorously-renowned Dyk--Wyn-Kyn. Tho music selected
and arranged by Mr. J. H. Tully. The dances and action
of the Ballet, and the general business of the children's
scenes, arranged by Mr. John Corniack. Costumes
by Mr. S. May and Mrs. Lawler. Private boxes,
one, two, three, four, and five guineas ; stalls, 7s. ;
dress circle, ss. ; first circle, 4s. ; balcony seats, 3s. ; pit
2s. ; lower gallery, Is. ; upper gallery, 6d. Box-office
open from ten to live daily. Doors open at half-past six,
the performance to commence at seven o'clock.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S TIIEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vining.
THIS EVENING, Grand Combination of the Two Great
Dramas, TnE COLLEEN BAWN and THE STREETS OF
LONDON. Mr. and Mrs. Dion Boucicault as Myles na
Coppaleen and Eily O'Connor, and Mr. Vining as Badger.
Messrs. Dominick MurrayShore,Neville, IL For-
rester, 11. Mellon, E. Atkins; Misses Elsworthy, E. Barnett,
Rachel Sanger, and Mrs. Addie.
Doors open at half-past C, commence at 7.

ccIUEEN'S THE Long-acre.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS EVENING, Shakspere's Comedy of KATHERINE
AND PETRUCHIO. Mr. H. Irving, Mr. W. H. Stephens; Miss
E Terry
After which, DOING FOR THE BEST; Mr. J. L. Toole.
To conclude with THE BIRTHPLACE OF PODGERS; Mr.
J. L. Toole.
On Wednesday, Jan. Sth, HE'S A LUNATIC. Mr. John
Clayton. After which will he produced (First Time in London)
Mr. H. J. Byron's New and Original Domestic Drama, in Three
Acts, entitled DEARER THAN LIFE. Michael Garner, Mr. J.
L. Toole. To conclude with the BIRTHPLACE OF PODGERS.
On Saturday, Jan. 11th, DEARER THAN LIFE. After which
(First Time) a New and Original Operatic Extravaganza, by Mr.
W. S. Gilbert, called LA VIVANDIERE; or, TRUE TO THE
CORPS. The Scenery by Messrs. W. and T. Grieve, Johnson,
and Assistants. Doors open at Half-past Six, commence at
Seven. Acting Manager, M. W. H. Liston.
Box-office open daily from Ten till Four.

THEATRE ROYAL, HA YMARKET.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, FAMILY JARS.
To be followed by A WIFE WELL WON. Messrs. Sothern,
Buckstone, Howe, Kendal, Rogers, Braid, Weathersby, &e , and
Ru binson.
After which, AN uriER PERVERSION OF THE
BRIGAND. Messrs, Compton, Kendal, Rogers, Clark, Braid,
Weathersby, Johnson, &c.; Mesdames Burke, Wright, Dalton,