The Sun.
London, England, 1844-12-26 00:00:00

Now ready, at all the Libraries:,
1111 E COUNTESS of .BLESSLNGTON'S
NEW NOVEL,
• S£RATHERS; OR, LIFE AT HOME AND ABROAD."
A STORY OF THE PRESENT DAY.
is my Iburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Immense Holiday Attraction.

i; 4 EVENING, THURSDAY, Dec. 26,w11l be performed Balfe's
• • '"pera, TIIE DAUGIITER OF ST. MARK.
After which will be produced the Grand Christmas Ilarlequinade,
Called FUCK'S PANTOM.LNIE ; or, Harlequin and Robinson Crusoe.
The principal characters by the unrivalled pantomime artistes,
tlsssrs. W. H. Payne, Wieland, T. Matthews, Howell, and Miss
Carson.

SCENE 1. An " Attic " Story. Author (in distress for many
things, but principally for a pantomime subject), Mr. Hance ;
Pack (Envoy from the Court of King Oberon, with powers to pro-
vide the usual Christmas (tin for " Children all, both great and small,"
Miss A. Payne. How Puck gives new life to the author by giving
life to his attic, which occasions an extraordinary stir on the pre-
mises, and introduces an extensive circle of old acquaintances; how
Me:sars. Puck and Author form themselves into a Committee of Taste,
and decide in favour of Robinson Crissoe.

SCENE 2. Coast of the island on which Crusoe was wrecked, with
the ship high and dry, the ocean slumbering in the back ground, the
crabs, &c, wide awake in the fore ground. Robinson Crusoe, Mr.
W. H. Payne. How Crusoe pays a morning visit to the wreck ; his
private opinion of the useful and the useless ; how he is astonished
by an:unceremonious visit from the Caribee Indians, and how he de-
termines in hls turn to astonish them.

SCENE 3. Interior of the island. King Paribo (Autocrat of all the
Caribees, having a passion for Princess Tooraloora, and being in a
passion with everybody else), Mr. T. Matthews; Ilankipaiiki (his
club-bearer, an office equivalent to mace-bearer to the Right Hon.
the Lord Mayor of London), Mr. Howell ; Prince Parramatta, after-
wards " Friday" (King Pariboo's young brother, and old rival, con-
temned to the cage during her Majesty's pleasure), Mr. Wieland ;
Princess Tooraloora (intended by Pariboo for himself, but intending
tenet( for his brother), Mr. Johnson. Ilow, preparations being made
for a Caribe.e Pie-nic, Crusoe, fired with indignation, fires a volley—
how Pariboo and Hankipanki jump out of the flying-pan into the
;ire, i.e., the water.
SCENE 4.—Exterior of Cavern on Sea Shore. San Domingo Billy
(the celebrated Pacific Shark, netted expressly for the occasion, in
hopes of his turning cut " a great catch"), Mr. Lon swallow. liow
Pariboo and Rankipanki bolt from San Domingo Billy, and how
Billy bolts them—how Crusoe and Friday go out fishing—how they
have a" glorious nibble"—and how, the fish being landed, lands its
two insides—and how the exterior of the cavern naturally changes to
SCENE s.—lnterior of Cavern, with Bird's-eye View of Robinson
Crusoe's Farm. How Crusoe and Co. give the Caribees the go-by—
how Pariboo and his warriors, to the tune of " Follow, follow over
Mountain," set oft in pursuit—and how it is supposed they were lost
In fog, which will account for their not arriving earlier at
SCENE 6.—The House that Crusoe built. N.B. The premises
may be viewed nightly with tickets, apply to Mr. Parsons, Box-
wftice, from ten till six. How Crusoe does the honours of his hut to
• he great Princess and her little brothers—how he gives Friday his
.nit lesson In " Mrs. Glass's Domestic Cookery"—how the joilifica-
ton within is suddenly interrupted by the Indians from without ; in
hort, how the appearance of Puck leads to the disappearance of Use
tut. and then to the change of the Old Wreck to the Jolly Young
,faterman and Crusoe's Departure for London-bridge.
SCENE 7. Exterior of Music Shop and Artificial Arms and Legs
`tanafsetory ; Duet, In two flats, tune, " Here we go up, up, up, here
e go down, down, down ;" Roman Gladiator versus British Gladift-
, a clear stage and no favour ; patent violoncello, warranted to
ty on itself grand discord.
ES 8 and 9. Curriers and Fancy Leather-dressers,and Throne-
re • n !.1 the Palace at Morocco; how to leather Morocco and how to
leather; how to hide yourself to avoid hiding by another—
a skin is better than a skin in holes.
rINE 10. Exterior of Insolvent Debtors' Prison; Remember the
I,ebtors ; Knockers and bells versus thieves ; Somebody's
coulluz ; Poor debtors and heardhearted creditors ; the tables slid-

„_ten;,, turned by an Act of Parliament ; Change of the Premises to
SZ 11. Baths and Washhouses for the Labouring Classes ;
',ll of the Round Tub :” Soap at a premium ; Mangling done
.trrival of " the trades of London, with their respective young-
:" The bell invites us ; Wives go to dinner ; Husbands go to bath;
-,. water versus cold water cure ; The washing-tub in a storm,
,-.!eral contusion.
i:N-E 12. Lamp and Chandelier Shop and Lodging-house ;
c"ei: him who can," or Harlequin here, Harlequin there, Harle-

quia r arywhere ; Bagged at last ; " Off with his head, so much for
IL,,' tin;' Eight heads better than one; Patent self-lighting

" The happy family we all know so well,
" The still happier family we all love so well."

\le, 13. A Stone Quarry ; A monster meeting, with a tail and
I one ; How to convert a blockhead into a groat man ; Art
nmerce lend their assistance to produce

I..NE 14. A most extraordinary 'Change, leading to a still more
(..,1:-Atkrdinary one, viz.,
N E 15. Grand emblematical and national tableau of her
christening the Royal Exchange.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING, DECEMBER 9.6,
Will he repeated a Grand Opera Seria, called THE DAUGHTER
OF ST. MARK. Lusignano, Mr. Burdini ; Andrea Cornara, Mr.
florrni ; Moncenigo, Mr. Weiss ; Adolphe de Courcy, Mr. W.
Mattison; <.atirina Lornaro, Slise hamtorth.
To conclude with a Grand Comic Christmas flarlequirucle, call#d
PUCK'S. PANTOMIME; or, HARLEQUIN AND tiOBINSQN
CRUSOE. Robinson Crusoe. Mr. W H. Payne; Harlequin, Mr.
Wieland; Clown, Mr. T. Matthews; Pantaloon, Mr. Howell ;
Columbine, Miss Carson.
The Box-orrice is open daily, from Ten in the Morning until Six
xi the Evening, where Private and Family Boxes Stalls, Places,
and Tickets may be had on application to Mr. John Parsons.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARLLT.
Lessee, Mr. B. WEBSTER.
THIS EVENING, DECEMBER
WI/1 he performed a New and Original Comedy, in Five Acts,
Called OLD HEADS AND YOUNG HEARTS. Colonel Rocket
air. Serickland ; Littleton Coke, Mr. Charles Mathe" s ; Torn Coke
Mr. Webster; Bob, Mr Buckstone ; Jesse Rural, Mr. W. Farren ;
The Counteu of 1 ...idols, Mrs. W. Clifford; Lady Alice Hawthon
Madame Vestris; Miss Rocket, Miss Julia Aennett
After which, a Grand IIIOVING DIORAMA ; or, PICTORIAL
TOUR IN S WITZERLAND.
To conclude with a New Grand Musical Fairy Extravaganza,
entitled GRACIOSA AND PERCINET. King Uxonou,s Mr. J
Bland ; Princess Graziesa, Miss Jul a Bennett ; Percinet, Miss P.
Horton ; Duchess Grognon, Mrs. Stanley.
Pnvate Boxes, Two Guineas and One Guinea anti a-Half each
tickets and Places to be had of Mr. I. T. Ar cher, at the Box.office,
Irma Ten till Five o'Clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the Direction of Madame CELESTE.
THIS EVENINS, DECEMBER .‘i6,
Will be repeated (by special permission of Charles Dickens, Esq.)
a New Drama. entitled THE CHIMES. A Goblin Story of Sonic
Bells that Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In. Toby Veck,
Mr. 0. Smith; Alderman Cute, Mr. Wright; Tugby, Mr. Wilkin.
son ; Sr Joseph Bowley, Bart , Mr. Paul Bedford ;• Will Fern, Mr.
Hudson ; Richard, Mr. Selby; Meggy Veck, Miss Fortescue ; Mrs.
Chickenstallua, Mrs. Frank Matthews.
To be followed by a New Comic Operetta, called the FOX
AND THE GOOSE. Principal Characters by Messrs. Hudson,
Paul Bedford. and Mrs Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with a New Grand Military and Comic Christmas
Pantomime, called CAT'S CASTLE; or, Harlequin and the King
of the Rats. Harlequin. Mr. T. Ireland; Columtiine, Miss Lons-
dale ; Clown. Mr C. J. Smith ; Pantaloon, Mr. SanAers.
Prompter Mr. °allot ; Principal Painter, Kr. Pitt; Leader of the
hand. Mr. Mellon.—Box—odice open from Eleven till Four. Private
'tomes to be had at the Theatre, and at all the principal Libraries.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STBEET.
LESSEE, Mr. J. M. MADDOX.

THIS EVENING, DECEMBER 26,
WRI be repeated a New Comic Opera, entitled THE CASTLE
11' AYMON; or, The Four Brothers. Baron de Beansanoir,
Walton ; Olivier, Mr. Allen; Allard, Mr. C. Horn, Jun. ;
:Ilchard, Mr. Hiroo ; Renaud, Mr. Matiacks• 'von, Mr. oftier ;
'lermine, aldlle, Helen Conde ; Gertrude, Mrs.i Fosbroke.
After which will he produced a New Grand Romantic, and rather
Operatic Burlesque Extravag.insa, called JOE Ni I LLER AND HIS
MEN. Otindoff, Mr. Compton ; Lothair, Mr. Oxberry; Kelmar,
M• • •ranby; Riber, Mr. Corri , Goiotz, Mr. Walton; Claudine,
Al;,,.Stanley ; Ravina, Mrs. Fosbroke.
nt, Circle, ss. ; Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallo Is. Half-price at
Nine o'clock—Dress Circle, 2s. lid. ; Boxes, 9..5. ; Pit, Is.; Gallery, NI
Privat,• Boxes. Two Guineas and One Guinea and a-Half ,• Prosce.
':oxen, Two Guineas and a-Half. Doors to be opened at Hall-
c, and the Performances to commence at Seven o'clock.
Rox-otfice, under the direction of Mr. W. Alassingham
Pri.,7 ate Roxes and l• ree AdmissioFis for the Season to be had at the
Incare.

IHEA;RE ROYAL LYCEUM, LATE ENGLISH OPERA.

• HOUSE.
Under the Management et Mrs. KEELEY.
THIS EVENING, DECEMBER 26,
•re produced THE CHIMES; A Goblin Story. Principal
ers by Messrs. F. Vining, Meadows, Diddear, Matthews,
• , Emery, Turner. and Keeley ; Miss Walcott, Mrs. ‘Voollidge,
• cove, and ,Irs. Keeley.
r• • onelude with a New Grand Operatic, Historical, Romantic,
.I';.ntooilmical, Burlesque Extravaganza, entitled VALENTINE
AND trItSON. Principal Characters by Messrs. F. Matthews;
1M,14,-ws, Wigan, Collier, gurney, Kinloch, Yarnold, and Keeley,
Mrs. Vt. lan, Miss Arden, Miss Fairbrother, Miss Grove, Mrs
R Doll' doe, Miss James, Miss Turner, and Mrs. h eeley.
rr IC Eg OF A i ),vl 1,310 N.—Balcon y eoxes, 4i.; Upper
Boxec,, :ls.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, 6d. Second Price—Balcony Boxes, 2s. ;
foxes, is. ed.; Pit, Is. Private Boxes on the Itileimy Tier
~tt;kli~;1 eight persons), Two Guineas. Private Boxes on the Second
1",,r eight persons), One Guinea and a-HalL Private
e 3 rtes (.1) the Pit Tier (holding six persons), One Guirea,
rcej,ea-ottlce is open from Ten to Four o'Clock, under the direc-
r, o of Grogan, late of Covent-garden Theatre.

Atraction every Evening—Squire Batty's Hounds meet this
Evening, at
ASTLEY'S ROY AL AMPHITHEATRE OF ARTY.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. BATTY.
THIS EVENING, DECEMBER 26,
Will be repeated a New Spectacle, entitled THE ROYAL FOX
HUNT; or, The Race-Hor,e and Life's Course of Man and Steed;
mtroducing unequalled National Fetes. Real Fox-chase on the Stage
.tnd In the Circle by living Foe and real Pack of Hounds, purchased
by Mr. Batty of Mr Tattersall, to realise this novel production.
.h.peom Rcces and other Sporting Features.
New Scenes of the Circle, and entire change in tie Feats of Horse-
nranstitp.
To conclude with a Grand Conic Christmas Equestrian Pantomime,
sr lied HARLEQUIN AND JOHNNY GILPIN'S RIDE; or, the
Black Witch of Edmonton. Harlequin, Mr. H. Lewis ; Columbine,
Mrs. J. W. C,olyer ; Clown, Mr. T. Barry; Pantaloon, Mr. Bradbury.
Acting and staga.manager, Mr. W. U. lsraadifaet.
Box-ofticetopen from Eeves till Five. Lessons lithe Art ea Riding
by Mr. R. Siaith daily.
Mr. BATTY begs to alquaint the Nobility, Gentry, and his
Patrons, that, in compliance with numerous requests from the
country, and by special desire, he has formed arrangements to pre-
sent, during the Christmas Holidays, a S ries of EQUESTRIAN
ORNING FETES and FASHIONABLE DAY PERFORM.
ANCE, to commence at Half-past One, and terminate at Half-past
Three : consisting of Batty's Splendid Scenes of Equitation in the
Circle. The first Three Morning Performances will take place en
Monday, Dec. 31, Wednesday, Jam. 2, and Friday, Jan. 4.