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London, England, 1845-05-19 00:00:00

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HER MAJEgTY'S THEATRE.
ON TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 20,
Will be performed for the first time these two years, Donizetti's
opera entitled LINDA DI CH-13E0C NI. Linda, Mddle. Castelan
r first appearanc in that character) ; Maddalena, Mddle. Bellini;
Pierotto, Mddle. Brambilla ; Antonio, Sig. Fornasari ; II Pretetto
del Villaggio, Sid. Lablache ; II Marchese di Boisfieury, Sig. jj . La-
Nacho ; L'lntendente del Fendo, Sig. Dia Fiori ; and Carlo Visconte
di Serval, Sig. Moriani
The Danseusea Viennoises (under the direction of Madame
Jor4 phine Weiss) will appear in some of their favourite Pas In the
course of the evening.
Mdlle. 'arlot ta Grisi has arrived in town, and will appear forthwith.
A new grand Bullet, by Mddle. Cerito is in active preparation, the
music by Sig. Pueni, the scenery by Mr. Marshall, in which Mddle.
Cent* will sustain the principal part.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Pit Tickets to be made at the
Operiveftlce, Colonnade, Hay-market.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Subscribers, and the Public are respectfully
informed, that there will be an Extra Night (not included in the
Subscription),

ON THURSDAY, MAY 22,
When will be performed Mozart's Opera, DON GIOVANNI. Donna
Anna, Madame Grisi ; Donna Elvira, Madame Rita Borio ; Zerlina,
Madame Anaide Castellan ; Don Giovanni, Sig. Foi nasari ; Don
Ottavio, Sig. Mario ; Il Commandatore, Sig. Botelli; Masetto, Sig.
F. Lablache ; Leporello, Sig. Lablache.
The Danseuses Viennoises (under the direction of Madame Jo-
sephine AVoiss) will appear in some of their favourite Pas.
To he followed by a variety of Attractive Entertainments, in which
will appear Mdlle. Cerito, Mdlle. Lueile Gratin, Mdlles. Ferdinand,
Demelia.ie, and Moncelet.
To conclude with LA ESMERALDA . La Esmeralda, Mddlle.
Carlotta Grisi.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box-
office, Opera Colonnade.
Dc,ors open at Seven ; to commence at Half-past Seven o,Clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.
THIS EVENUSG

Will be repeated an entirely new and Original Opera, entitled
THE ENCHANTRE,S. The Music composedly M. W. Balfe ; the
Libretto, by M. de St. Georges and Mr. Bunn.
Mr. Balfe will, ou this occasion, preside in the On•hestra.
Don S> lvio, Mr. W. Harrison ; Ramir, Mr. Borrani ; Duke
d'Aquila, Mr. Weiss; Nugnez, Mr. H. Homcastle; Pacheco, Mr.
Harker; Stella, NI idame .1m Thillon.
To conclude with the First Act of the celebrated Ballet of LA
GISF:i.LE ILr Luke 01 .ilesia, Monsieur Silvain (his First
Appearance this Season ; Giselle, Mdlle. Weiss (her First Appear-
ance this Seaon). _ -

fires,: Circle, is ; Boxes, 59 ; Pit, 3s ; Gallery, 2s ; rpper Gallery,
Is. Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, may be obtained of Mr. John Par-
Acing, at the Pox-office of the Theatre.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
LESSEE, MR. B. WEBSTER.
THIS EVENING
Will be repeated a New and Original Comedy, by Douglas Jerrold,
entitled TIME WORKS WONDERS. Goldthumh, Mr. W. Farrell;
Felix Goldthinnii, Mr. Charles Mathews ; Bantam, Mr. Buckstone ;
Miss Itessy Tulip, Madame Vestris ; Florentine, Miss Fortescue ;
Mist' Tuck.-r, Mrs. Glove! ; Patty, Mrs. Hamby.
After which, a New Grand ClAntical Extravaganza, entitled THE
G 'IDES FLEECE. Principal Chars ters by Messrs. C. Mathew,
I. Bland, Madame Vestris, and Miss P. Horton.
To co"clude with A Kiss IN THE DIRK.
Private Boxes, Two Guineas and tine Guinea and a-Halt each.
Tickets and *laces to be had of Mr. I. T. Archer at the Box-office,
from 'fen till Five o'clock.

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.—FRENCH PLAYS.
Mr. begs to announce that, as the Engagements o
Mc tie. Plessy and Monsieur Regnier, will unavoidably terminate
on the 28t II instant, the pry sent representation will le positively
the Last Night but Six of theft performances.
Tills EVENING

. _
Wdl be performed Duval's popular Comedy, PROJECTS DE
MAR rAtii• , on, lee deux 3filitaires Pedro, Monsieur Reg,nier ;
RoLdine, Mdli Plessv.
After which CRISPIN RIVAL de son MAITRE.
To be i Ili,wed by LE MAN I EU; on, Le Reve du Marl.
To c,iirduile with I'RECIECSES RIDICULES.
SOIREES MYSTERIEUSES.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.

Th •xtraordi ary Escamoteur, MONS. PHILLIPPE, whose per-
formances have excited universal astonishment, will resume his
MYSTERIEUSES at this Theatre, TO-MORROW
EVENING. Tuesday, May 20, and every TUESDAY, THURS-
DAY, and SATURDAY, for a short period only.
It is also respectfully announced that, in compliance with several
applications, M. Phillippe will give a MATINEE MYSTERIEUSE
on MONDAY next, May 26, commencing at One o'clock.
The surprising feat of LES BASSINS DE POISSONS D'OR, et
LA GRANDE :MENAGERIE, universally considered the most ex-
tra,rdinary Tour de Physique ever accomplished, will be presented
every pertormance.
Boxes, 4.. ; Stalls, 7s. ; Pit, 25.; Private Boxes, Two and Three
Guineas ach. Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, may be secured at Mr.
Mitchen's. Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street, and at the Box Office
f "ear:

TREA"I:;L ROYAL, ADELPRI
CINDER THE DIRECTIO_, OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING

Will he performed PALL PRY. Paul Pry, Mr. Wright ; Grasp,
Mr. 0. Smith ; Mrs. Subtle, Mrs. Yates ; Plicebe, Miss Woolgar.
After which the MYSTERIOUS STRANGER.
To conclude with THE PRETTY GIRLS OF STILBERG, Ernest,
Mr. Webser, in which he will give his celebrated personation of the
Emperor Nap Icon ; Maigot (her original character) Madame Celeste.

rRINCESS'.S 'THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
LE,SEE, J. M. MADDOX.
THIS EVENING
Will he performed Shakspeare's Tragedy of MACBETH. Mac-
beth, Mr. Wallack ; MacdutT, Mr. Henry Wallack ; Bat,guo, Mr.
Archer; Lady 31acbeth, Misi Cushman.
After which, a New Divertissement, entitled LE PRINTEMPS.
Supported by Messrs. Gilbert and Marshall, Miss Baffin and Miss
Marshall.
. To conclude with a New Farce, entitled LOVE IN LIVERY.
Lord Sparkle, Mr. Walter Lacy ; Paul Patent, Mr. Compton ; Violet,
Miss Emma Stanley.
Stage Maurger. Mr. H. I. Wallack ; Stage Director, Mr. Emden ;
Machmic E (mend Rradwell.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM
ITNOI.-Ht THE MANAGEMENT OF MKS. KEELEY.

First Week of another New Burlesque,

Brilliant Success of " Our

New Governess" every Evening.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed an Original COMedy, entitled OUR NEW
GOVERNESS. Characters by Messrs. F. Mathews, Wigan, Turner,
Stanton, and K. eley ; Mrs. Woollidge, ,Hiss Grove, Miss Arden, and
Mrs. Kerley.

Previ,,us to which a New Farce, called A GOOD NAME. Cha-
:a:ters by Messrs. F. Mathews, Stanton, Mrs. Woollidge, and

To t'onelutle with an entirely New Operatic, Dramatic, Chivalric,
Fairy, Romantic Burlesque. entitled CINDERELLA. The Principal
Characters by Mr. Keeloy, Mr. A. Wigan, Mr. Frank Mathews, Mr.
J. W. Collier, Mrs Keeley, Miss Villar s Miss Fairbrother, Mrs.
Woollidge, Miss Grove, Miss Iloward, &c.
The Box•oflice is open daily, under the direction of Mr. Grogan
ruin Ten till Four.

A STLLY'S ROYAL AMPIIITIS 'AMR.
ETOR. MR. W. RATTY.
GRAND JIORNING PERFORMANCES,

To-day and during th week, the GODOLPHIN ARABIAN ; or
the Race Horse of the Desert.

In compliance with the wish of several influential and fashionable
parties, and in order to accommodate those who, residing at a dis-
tance, are prevented from visiting the nightly representations at the
Amphitheatre, as well as with a view to the gratification of the
juvenile members of families, Mr. BATTY has concluded an arrange-
ment with Mons. Tournaire for FOUR DAY PERFORMANCES,
I itroducing the entire troop of French Equestrians. These per-
formances will take place on every THURSDAY, commencing on
the 22,1 and 29th May, June 5 and 12.
The doors will be opened at Half-past One, and the performance
will commence at Two o'clock precisely. Full programmes of the
Entertanments will he issued Immediately, and can be had by ap-
plication at the lion-office.

DA V EDGE'S ROYAL .SURREY THEATRE.
Entirely New Entertainments, and re-engagement of the World's
Wonder, who, having recovered from his late accident, will perform
some New and Astonishing Feats.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a New Local Drama, entitled THE OLD
FLEETE PRISON ; or, The Widow and her Suitors. Splendidly
appointed and supported by the Entire Company.
To be followed by a New Melodrama, entitled THE SECRET FOE ;
To conclude with THE GYPSEY FARMER ; or Jack and Jack's
Brother. Supported by Messrs. Hicks, Honner, Cowell, Mrs. H.
Yining, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Martin, &c.

or, The Mason of Abbeville.
Places awl Private Boxes to be had of Mr. Kerschner, at the Box-
office from Eleven to Poor.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
TVIS EVENING

Will he repeated a New and Original Nautical Drama, entitled
THE YELLOW ADMIRAL ; or, The Perils of the Battle and the
Breeze. Supported by the whole Company.

After which a musical romance editlea the DAUGHTER of the
REGIMEN I' ; or the Child of Glory.
to co,clutie with an entirely New and Ori2,inal Drama, entitled
THE LI) COLL HOUSE; or, The Carrier anti his Dog. In which
Merits. Cony, Blanchard, and the Dog Hector will perform.

♦ DIFFERENT SUBJECT EACH SEASON!-GRAND OPENING

FETES.
Exhibition of the Colossal Pictorial Representation suggested
by H. R. H. PRINCE ALBERT. Under the Patronage of her
most Gracious MAJESTY, her Majesty the QUP EN DOWAGER,
H. It. H. PRINCE ALBERT, &c. &c.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
A magnificent modelled Representation of EDINBURGH, the
Pride of Scotland and of Scotchmen, and the immortal Scott's " Ain
Romantic Town," introducing the Old and New Town, the Nor'
Loch, as it formerly existed, the Calton Hill, Nelson's Monument,
Arthur's Scat, Salisbury Craggs, the Castle, Sir Walter Scott's Monu-
ment, the Royal Institution, Holyrood Palace, and all the most inter-
esting features of " Auld Reekie."
The Proprietor had the honour of submitting the Model to his
Royal Pighness Prince Albert, and lie is delighted to say it met with
his most decide and perfect approval, and from the more than usual
care which has been observed in its execution, he points it out as the
happiest production of Mr. Danson's pencil. The drawings were
made by Mr. Denson on the spot, and present a bird's-eye view of
the principal objects of the Old and New Town, the Firth of Forth, &c.
The PROMENADE CONCERTS, so decidedly popular at this
Establishment, will this season be on an unusually effective scale. Mr.
GODFREY has been occupied since the close of last summer, ht com-
posing and arranging a varied and remising succession of superior
Novelties, which will be produced in rotation, including some Ori-
ginal Pieces by Foreign Composers, rat yet performed In this country.
At Dusk will take place the most extraordinary Exhibiticn of
FIREWORKS ever attempted. Tl..a ei,tire of the Gigantic Model
will he Illuminated. The different devices in front of the houses, the
Brea on the ;Calton Hill, Arthur's seat, and the surrounding Moun-
tains, the illumination of Nelson's Monument, and all the rejoicings
which took place on her Majesty's visit will be accurately pour-
tray: d. And, as a Finale, a grand Aquatic Itcyal and Patriotic
Fifty Feet in Height, will be exhibited In the centre of the
Tia,ka ! The Portraits of her Majesty and Prince Albert, surmounted
by Fame, and surrounded by emblems and other devices will be in-
The Tableau designed and executed by Mr. Dans.on.
SoUthby has been occupied for months in giving effect to this
matchless and superb design, which combined with the Faux D'Arti-
a....e, the salute and Discharge of Rockets from the Castle and stir-
founding heights, will form the most brilliant Pyrotechnic Display
ea i y witnessed.
feeding of the Carnivore, at half-past Four ; Pelicans, ke., at
lac: Concert Six; and Pyrotechnic Display at Nine.
Admission, One Shilling

On Wednesday next, May 21, the Royal South Loudon Florieul-
vrelSociety will hold their Ilrst Gland Flower Show of the Season
these Gardens

HAWICK.—DARING THEY r.—Late on the evening
of Friday last, or early on the morning of Saturday,
upwards of 100 yards of cheek tronsering were stolen
from tksteater ground of hjesq.s. Dicksona and Laing,
manufacturirs. Up to the present time, no traces of the
delinquents, nor of the property, have been discovered.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
The communication from Greenock respecting " Mrs. Cau-
dle's Curtain Lecture" is too personal for publication.

THE WEATHER.-SUN OFFICE, MAY 17.

THERMOMETER, Lowest, 47 ; Highest, 57; Noon, 55.

BAROMETER, 30.20.-WIND,' W.N.

Sores.—The figures which follow the words "Lowest" and
•‘ Highest" denote the lowest and highest state of the
`.'hermometer during tin preceding twenty-four hours. All
the other observations ar. made at noon.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning .. 51 minutes after 11 Evening .. 0 minutes after 0.