The Sun.
London, England, 1845-12-24 00:00:00

A NOVEL,
EDITED BY MARY HOWITT.
Is now ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street,

THEATRE ROYAL, DUURY-LANE,
ON BOXING NIGHT

" And wasn't he a dainty dish
To set before the King ?"

MSS. in te
Scene 3. HALL OP SCIENCE IN O
T HE
THE PALACE OFBritish
THE KlNGMuseum.
OF LA-
erre.—llis 'Majesty the King of Laputa (very deep in Geome-
t ry—vide, Flappers at his elbows), Mr. T. Matthews ; Lord High
Chancellor Parallelogram and Lord High Chainberlain :Equilateral
(fond of " Figures,' especially number " One"), Mr. Howell and Mr.
Johnson. Lords in Waiting, with their attendant flappers, pages,
&c. Mrs. Gulliver makes her " first and only appearance at Court ;"
and how, having lost her 0 , the Flying Island is placed at her
disposal to recover the same.
Scene 4. TiIARINE RESIDENCE OF THE EMPEROR OF LILLIPUT.—HiII
" High" Mightiness Golbas to Momarett Molly Uliy Gue, Emperor
of LMiput, Miss Turtle ; her " equally" High Mightiness the Em-
press of Lilliput, Miss Midgley. The Lilliputian Court (tile " high-
est" families in the land), and Lilliputian Imperial Guard (at least
2 ft. 6 In. in their stockings), servants, policemen, cooks, scullions,
Scs. &c.—How Gulliver, having been let out of " durance vile," not
kisses ockets tile affront, but two policemen in dile bargain. How he
the Emperor's hand, and the Empress's lips. Inspection of the
Lilliputian Imperial Guard. How Gulliver swallows his dinner, and
is only prevented from swallowing a Lilliputian, by way of dessert,
by the news of the arrival of the Blefascadian fleet. Gulliver re-
gains his freedom, by towing in the enemy's fleet. The Palace on
fire. Arrival of the Lilliputian Fire Brigade. How Gulliver saves
the Empress, and Is then obliged to save himself, which he does by
taking a hop, step, and a jsmp into
Scene 5. CORN-FIELD IN BROBDIGNAG..—LOIIgOSIMICIIO (a sub-
stantial Brobdignag farmer, and member of the Brobdignag Agri-
cultural Society), Mr. Monster ; Long-in-the-stride (his wife), Mrs.
Strapper; Brobdignag Baby (in and out of a ge-cart), Miss H.
Payne ; A very round Robin (tile mother of a very fine family),
Mrs. Redbreast ; Prize Pig (with silver medal from the Brobdignag
Cattle Show), Mr. Snout. How Gulliver goes a bird's nesting, and
gets the worst of it, and how, after paying all proper deference to
the "great-uns," he pitches into the " little-un" in the go-cart.
Scene 6. BROBDIGNAG BED-ROOM AND NURSERY.—Brobdignag
" Gemini" (Anglice twins), Masters James and Elliott; Brobdignag
Kitten, Mr. Pussey. For further particulars of this scene apply
personally to the principal performers, who can be seen in it every
evening till further notice.

Scene 7. COAST OF THE ISLAND OF LILLIPCT (as Scene 2), and
re-Appearance of the Flying Island ; from which Mrs.Gulliyer takes
a flying leap into Gulliver's arms —" We may be happy yet." Our
old acquaintance, the Reck, introduces another old acquaintance,
the Genius of Pantomime, Transformation of the Characters.
Harlequin ••• • • • Mr. Wieland. Clown .... ••Mr. T. Matthews.
Pantaloon ......Mr. Howell. Columbines ..Miss Hicks and
Scene 8. END OF COVENTRY-STREET, PlCCADlLLY.MissLonsdale—Writing in
Eight Lessons. The Experimental Squadron, with Hornpipe accom-
paniment. A Sudden Peep into Leicester-square. Wenham Lake
Ice. Sliding made easy. A great Fall in Provisions—viz. fish, fruit
and vegetables.

Scene 9. CtowN's LODGINGS.—Bed and Window change sides, and
Clown " goes down the middle end up again ;" great virtue in a blan-
ket. "To be well shaken before taken." The principle of elongation
"Carried out." Clown is tossed up, and Harlequin comes down
" heads."

scene 10. EXTERIOR OP GROCERS, FISHMONGERS, AND WINE MER-
ciusTs' SHOPS.—T'4O active lads, versus active clothes-horse. Cask
of West India Produce and barrelled natives. Ladders ad infinitum,
Putting up the shutters—the wrong shop. Try again. Ditto re-
peated. Great change on the premises, and " business removieg."
Scene 11. HIGHGATE-HILL, with extensive view of the neighbour-
hood of London. Railways remember the 30th November. Grand
Railway Steeple-chase to the Board of Trade. Arrival of engines
from all the country round. " A clear course and no favour." Off
they go. Clown and Pantaloon in difficulties, and ending in a "dis-
solution of partnership."
Scene 12. FLEET-STREET DURING TILE REPAIRS, with Glass Shop,
Tinman's, and Railway Printing-office. Railway Prospectus and
Provisional Committee; publishing made easy. Orders to any
amount punctually attended to. The Great Guy for 1845. Great
battue of stags ; "they come—they come." No thoroughfare. The
shortest cut to the Board of Trade, producing a great smash among
the crockery.
Scene 13. EXTERIOR OF THE BOARD OF TRADE, and Probable Ge-
neral Railway Terminus.

Scene 14. -WATCHMAKERS' AND BOOK3ELLEAS' SHOPS.-,-Teaching
the young idea how to shoot. Illustrated LOndon Noose. A " pinch
of carry powder." Watch on a new movement. Queen's Visit to
Germany, and all eyes directed to
Scene 15. THE CITY OF COLOGNE, as it appeared on her Majesty's
arrival.

Owing to this great attraction, Immediate application shonld be
made to JOHN PAR:SONS, Box Book-keeper.

THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT-GARDEN.
M. JULLIEN'S ANNUAL SERIES OF CONCERTS.
PROLONGATION OF THE SERIES.
SIGNOR SWORE FOR TWO NIGHTS.
M. JULLIEN has the honour to announce that the arrangements
for opening the Theatre Royal, Covent. garden, at Christmas for Dra-
matic Performances, net having been brought to a conclusion, the
Proprietors have in the most handsome manner offered him the use
of their establishment for a further limited period.
M. JULLIEN therefore begs most respectfully to inform those
ladles and gentlemen who have been disappointed in obtaining boxes
for the past week, as well as the public: generally, that this Series of
Concerts will be prolonged for One Month after Christmas.
This Evening (Christmas Eve) and To-morrow (Christmas Day),
there will of course be no Performance.
On FRIDAY, Dec. 26, The Series will he continued, and a Grand
Concert, embracing Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony, a Solo by Herr
Koenig, a Solo by M. Baumann, a New Quadrille, &c. Also a Solo on
the Violin by Signor Sivori, who has made arrangements to remain in
London until the end of the present week, and will perform both on
Friday and Saturday.

GRAND BAL MASQUE.
the The unexpected prolongation of this Series of Concerts, added to
t. universal admiration expressed by the brilliant assembly on Mon-
"Y evening last, induces M..Tullien to announce another Masque,
NV " hlch will take I •February 2, 1846.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
ON BOXING NIGHT
Will be ON
the Comedy of A CURE FOR THE HEART-
ACHE. Old Rapid, Mr. W. Farren ; Young Rapid, Mr. Hudson ;
Frank Oatland, Mr. Buckstone ; Jessy Oatland, Miis Julia Bennett.
To he followed by the admired Drama of GRANDFATHER
WHITEHEAD. Grandfather Whitehead, Mr. W. Farren ; Dray-
ton, Mr. Tilbury; Langley, Mr. Stuart; Louisa Drayton, Mrs. E.
Yarnold; Susan, Mrs. Stanley.
A ND
'Do conTHEcIudORANGe with a Grand New Extravaganza, entitled TIIE BEE
H TRER ; or, The Four Wishes. Principal
Charasters by Mr. Hudson, Hr. Jarnes Bland, Mr. Caulfield, Mr.
Clark, Miss P. Holdout, Miss Julia Bennett, Mrs. Caulfield, and Mrs.
Stanley.

THEATRE ROYAL,
ON BOXING •
Will be repeated an entirely New Drama, salted THE LIONESS
;
OF THE NOR NI, or, The Prisoner of Shlusselbourg
Romanouski, Mr. Webster; Triptelemus "iron!, Mr. Wright
beth, Madame Celeste.
After which, MOTHER AND CHILD ARE DOING WELL.
To conclude with an entirely New and Original... Christmaa 'ran-
tamime, called HARLEQUIN AND POONOOWINGI(I7EWANG.
FLIBEEDEEFLOBEEDEEBUSKEEBANG ; or, The King or the
Cannibal Islands.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
FRIDAY EVENING WILL BE PERFORMED
THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH: A FAIRY TALE
OF HOME.
The Principal Characters by Mr. Keeley, Mr. Emery, Mr. Meadows,
Mr. F. Vining, Mrs. Keeley, Miss M. Keeley (her Fourth Appearance
on any Stage), Mrs. Wooßidge, Hits Dawson, Miss Howard, Miss
Forster, and Miss Turner.

After which will he produced a New Grand Romantic extravaganza,
entitled THE ENCHANTED HORSE; or, Prince Fir•uz Schah of
Persia and the Princess of Bengal. Principal Characters by Messrs.
Keeley, Wigan, F. Matthews, Collier, Turner, Kinloch, &c.; bfes -
dames Keeley, Villars, Hodson, Dawson, Howard, Arden, &c.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
OX FRIDAY EVENING
Will be repeated a New Extravaganza, entitled JEAMES, THE
RAILROAD FOOTMAN OF BERKELEY-SQUARE. Jeames Plush,
Mr. Compton.

To which will be added THE BRIGAND.
To conclude with a New Christmas Pantomime, entitled THE
KEY OF THE RI- GDOSI; or, HARLEQUIN AND THE FAIRY
BLUE BELL. Herts.:loin, Mr. W. H. Harvey ; Columbine, Miss
1311,1jva j clomp qtr, ritzmoro ; Pautalcros Mr, T. Rill'

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THE CITIZEN OF PRAGUE.

Now ,
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Bdyy B. DISRAELI, M.P.
Author of " Coningsby" and " Sybil."
I. CONTARINI FLEMING. 2. ALROY.
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PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY.
lr READ begs to inform the public that he has
u, • (to prevent piracies, which are daily practised spun him)
taken out a NEW PATENT for improvements in all his FIRE and
GARDEN ENGINES, whieli obtained prizes at the late Agricul-
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Will be repeated a Brand Opera, iu three acts, called MA RITA NA,
Charles the Second, Mr. Borrani ; Don Caesar De Bazars, Mr. W.
liarrisen ; Don Jose de Santarem, Mr. H. Phillips ; Maritana
, Miss
Bomer ; Guerin*, Miss Poole.

After which, w;11 be produced a New Grand Comic Christmas Pan
tomime, entitled HARLEQUIN GULLIVER ; or, Giants and Dwarfs

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
FRIDAY EVENING, December 26.
Her Majesty's servants will perform (thirty-third time) a grand
Opera, in Three Acts, entitled MARITANA.
After which, a new grand Christmas comic Pantomine, called
HARLEQUIN GULLIVER ; or, Giants and Dwarfs. The New and
extensive Scenery under the direction of Mr. Grieve ; the Overture
and Music by Mr. R. Hughes ; the Tricks, Transformations, and
Decorations by Mr. Blamire ; the Machinery by Mr. B. Slotnan ; the
Dresses by Mr. Bovey, Mrs. Balls, and numerous assistants. The
whole produced under the superintendence of Mr. W. West.
Scene I. INTERIOR OF GUILDHALL. Epoch—Lord Mayor's Day,
.A4s—between the Dinner and the Ball. Magog and Gog (the City
Giants—once at a premium, now at a discount), Mr. S. Jones and
Mr. H. Horncastio ; Ge ,eral Tom Thumb (a Dwarf, but causing a
great panic In the Giant market), Miss Dale.

'• Who'll kill the Giants?
I, says Torn Thumb,
As soon as I come,
I'll kill the Giants."—Yankee Nursery Tale.
The Genius of Pantomine (Chairwoman of the " Christmas Funny
Club"), Miss A. Payne.—How Torn Thumb takes the Giants down a
pegtor two—" From words they'd almost come to blows"—Umpire
and Referee, the Genius of Pantomime, who gives her decision in a
manner (it is hoped) satisfactory to her numerous patrons in boxes,
pit, and gallery.

Scene 2. COAST OF THE ISLAND OF LlLLlPUT.—Discovered A.D.
1699. "After a stonn comes a calm." Gulliver (having a passion
for travelling, high and dry on a rock), Mr. W. H. Payne ; Mrs. Gul-
liver (having a passion for her husband, in the same predicament),
Mr. Hance. Extraordinary high tide, and great rush for places.
Timely arrival of the Flying Island. Mrs. Gulliver leaves the rock
to the tune of " Here we go up, up, up"—Gulliver leaves the rock to
the tune of " Here we go down, down, down." The tide having
ceased to flow, naturally begins to ebb, and leaves Gulliver to asto-
nish tke Lilliputians ! Peasants (the real " small natives"), Messrs.
and Mesdames Tiny, Dumpy, Dot, Weebody, Speck, Short, Small,
Trot, Littlejohn, &c. &c. ; Inspector of the A division of Lilliputian
Police, Mr. Stumpy ; Policemen, Messrs. Move-a-way, Clear-the-
way, Push-a-long, Walk-on, &c.; Engineer, Mr. Easer ; Stoker, Mr.
Hot-birth. How Gulliver, alias the man-mountain, is BOUND over
to keep the peace • and how, " by a long pull, a strong pull, and a
MI altogether," he is carried away to the court of the Emperor Lii-
liput.