The Sun.
London, England, 1844-03-07 00:00:00

HIS FRIENDS."

" A novel of rare interest and beauty. We unhesitatingly place it
in the first class of historical novels, and maintain that its author de-
serves at once the admiration, the esteem, and the gratitude of the
public. We can confidently promise the reader a rich fund of delight
fro.n following the fortunes of Master Shakspeare, and those charac-
ters which are here exhibited moving round, and connected with him.
The author excels in depicting female characters. Joan Hart is a
joyous and admirable creature, and Susanna, the poet's eldest
daughter, is imagined and delineated with great felicity. The
Countess of Pembroke shows to singular advantage. The scene in
which she figures in Shakspeare's Study is a master-piece."—Sunday
Times. _ . .

Henry Colburu, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

ITER MAJESSTY'S THEATRE

The following outline of the arrangements for the ensuing season
is respectfully presented to the Nobility, Subscribers, and the Public.

ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE OPERA.

Madame Grisi, Madlle. M. Favanti (her first appearance at this
Theatre), Madame Bellini, Madame and Madame Persiani.
Signor Mario, Sig. Correll (his ance at this Theatre),
Sig. Dai Fiori, Sig. Felice (his first appearance at this Theatre), Sig.
Fornasarl, Sig. F. Lab'ache, and Sig. Lablache.
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor, Sig. Costa.
THE BALLET.

Madlle. Carlotta Grisi, lfadlle. Adelaide rims!, of the Teatro dl
Pergola, Florence (her first appearance at this theatre) ; Mad. Guy
Stephan ; Madlle. Scheffre, Madlle. Ferdinand, Madlle. Planquet,
Madlle. Barville (their first appearance at this theatre) ; Madlle.
Fanny Elssler, and _Madlle. Cerito ; 31. St. Leon, 3f. Montassu (his
first appearance in this country), 3f. Coulon, M. Gosselin, M.
Gouriet, 3f. Venafra, M. Bertram, and M. Perrot, and a numerous
and efficient Corps de Ballet.
Arrangements are also pending with Madlle. Taglioni, and there is.
every probability that the talent of this eminent artiste will be se-
cured for a limited number of representations.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
First Appearance on the English Stage of M. Dupre:.
THIS EVENING, MARCH '7,
Will be performed the Opera of GUILLAUME TELL. Arned,
M. Duprez ; Gessler, Mr. Borrani ; illiam Tell, Mr. Leffler ;
Lutern, Mdlle. Albertazzi ; Matilda, Miss Romer; Martha,
Miss Betts.
To conclude with a New Farce, entitled MY WIFE'S COME.
Dress Boxes 75., Second Price is. 6d. ; Upper Circles of Boxes 55.,
Sxond Price 3s. ; Pit 3s , Second Price 25.; Middle Gallery Ls.,
Second Price Is.; Upper Gallery Is., Second Price (3d.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
MR. BENJAMIN WEBSTER. LESSEE
THIS EVENING, MARCH 7,
Will be produced a New Petite Musical Drama, called DER
NECHT TEUFEL. Baron Gillestern, Mr. Strickland Oscar, Ms.
Howe; Baroness, Mrs. Glover; Matilda, Miss P. Horton; Ca.
roline, Miss Julia Bennett.
After which, a New Drama, called THE MARRIAGE OF
REASON. General Bremont, Mr. Stuart; Edward, Mr. H. Hell;
Bertrand, Mr. Webster; Pinchon, Mr. Buckstone; Susette, Ma.
dame Celeste ; Madame Pinchon, Mrs. Humby.
After the Drama Mr. John Parry will give "The Singing Les-
son," accompanying himself and Pupil on the Grand Pianoforte.
After which will be repeated JOSEPHINE ; or, The Fortune of
War. Guillot, Mr. Buckstone; Josephine, Mrs. Fitzwilliam
To conclude (with Mr. Buckstone 's Farce of WEAK POINTS.
Mr. Jolly, Mr. Strickland; Jemmy Wheedle, Mr. Buckstone;
Miss Penelope Pump, Mrs. Glover; Sally Pybus, Miss Julia Bennett.
Orchestra Stalls, ss. ; Boxes, ss. • Pit 38. ; Gallery, 25.; Upper
Gallery, Is. Half.price—Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 2.5.; Gallery, Is. ; Upper
Gallery, 6d. Doors opened at Half.past Six, and the I'erformance
commence at Seven.

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Tickets and.. Places to be had of Mr I. T. Archer, at the Box.
office, from Ten till Five.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
LESSEE, Mr. J. M. MADDOX.
THIS EVENING, MARCH 7,'
Will be performed an Opera, in which Madame Eugenia Garcia
will perform.
Alter which, a New Petite Comedy, called AGED FORTY. Sir
Harry Wilder, Mr. Walter Lacy; Mr. Dapper, Mr. Oxberry; Lady
Clifton, Miss Fortescue.
To be followed by a New Farce, in One Act. entitled THE
YOUNG SCAMP; or The Grandmother's Pet. Joseph, Mrs.
Keeley; Mildew, Mr. Keeley.
To conclude with a Comic Drama, called BLASE; or, The Man
in Search of a Sensation. Monsieur Blase, Mr. Keeley; Grosfer,
Mr. Paul Bedford ; Louise, Madame Eugenie Prosper ; Madame
Pipou, Mrs. H. P. Grattan.