The Sun.
London, England, 1845-05-05 00:00:00

RAILWAY NEWS.

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Immediately, in 3 vols., post Svo.,
MR. D'ISRAELI'S NEW WORK,
" SYBIL ; or, THE TWO NATIONS."
Orders received by all Booksellers.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great 3larlboreugh-street.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
TINS EVENING
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be performed Verdi's Opera, ERNANI.
Elvira, Madame Rita Borio ; Ernani, Bignor Moriani ; Silva, Signor
Fornasari.
Between the acts of the Opera a New Divertissement, entitled
LA. BACCHANTE. Characters by 3ldlle. Lucile Gratin; Mdlle.
Moncelet, Mdlie. Cassan, M. Perrot.
The Danseuses Viennoises (under the direction of Madame
Josephine Weiss) will appear in their most admired Pas.
To conclude with the Ballet of ONDINE.
Doors open at Half-past Seven o'clock ;to commence at Eigh.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Pit Tickets to be made att the
Opera-office, Colonnade, Haymarket.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
THE DESERT, ICY FELICIEN DAVID.
It is respectfully announeed that the LAST REPRESENTA-
PION of this celebrated Work will take place THIS 31ORN ING,
Preceded by a Grand Miscellaneous Selection of Choral and Vocal
Musie from the most classical Authors, and executed by the die-
Itnguished Artistes of this Establishment.
The Orchestra and Chorusses will include upwards of 200 Per-
formers, the whole under the direction of Sig. Costa.
PROGRAMME.
PART I —Pastoral Symphony—Beethoven. The-Hunting Chorus.
" Euryanthe"—Weber. " Les Hirondelles," Signer
David. Trio,
Trio, " Sol te oh nume 11 tutto implora"—Haydn.
" Lascia Amor Segue Marte, Sig. Lablache—Handel. Chorus,
" I Cieli immensi narrano —Marcell°. Duo, " Crudel perche Flnora"
—Mozart. " Let the Bright Seraphim," Madame A. Castellan ;
Trumpet Obligato, Mr. Harper—Handel. " La Carita"—Rossini.
Overture, " Anacreon"—Cherubini.
PART Il.—The Desert. The solo parts by Sig. Moriasi.
Doors open at Half-past Seven ;to commence at Eight.
Boxes, Two, Three, and Four Guineas each, may be had on appli-
cation at the Box-office, Opera Colonnade.

11ER 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 8,
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. Fmnasari ; Don
Ottavio, Sig. Mario ; II Coinmandatore, Sig. Botelli ; Masetto, Sig.
F. Lablache ; Leporello, Sig. Lablache.
Between the Acts of the Opera a Fantasia by Sig. Cavallini (First
Clarinette at the Theatre Imperial La Scala).
The Danseuses Viennoises (under the direction of Madame Jo-
sephine Weiss) will appear in some of their favourite Pas.
In the course of the Evening, the celebrated Spanish Dancers
appear in various national Pas of Spain.
With various Novelties in the Ballet Department, and uniting the
talents of Mdlle. Gralm, ➢I. Periot, M. St. Leon, and Mdlle. Cerito.
Ipplications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Bex-
office, Opera Colonnade.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.
FAREWELL BENEFIT OF MR. FITZWILLLIM.
THIS EVENING
be repeated THE MOUNTAIN SYLPH. Donald, Mr. W.
Harrison ; Christie, Mr. Harley ; Vela, Mr. Stretton ; Eolia, Miss
Romer; Jessy, Miss Collett.
With a New DIVERTISSEMENT.
After which, A CONCERT.
To conclude with JOHN OF PARIS. John of Paris, Mr. Cooper ;
The Grand Chamberlain, Mr. 11. Horncastle ; Pedrigo Potts, Mr.
Harley ; The Princess of Navarre, Miss Betts.
Dress Circle, 7s ; Boxes, 5s ; Pit, 3s ; Gallery, 2s ; 'Upper Gallery,
Is. Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, may be obtained of Mr. John Par-
sons, 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 WONDER.',. Goldthumb, Mr. W. Farren ;
Felix Goldthumb, Mr. Charles Mathews ; Bantam,
M Mr. Buck
ortstonescue
e ;
Miss Bessy Tulip, Madame Vestris ; Florentine, iss F ;
Miss Tucker, Mrs. Glover ; Patty, Mrs. Hamby.
After which, a New Grand Classical Extravaganza, entitled THE
GOLDEN FLEECE. Principal Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews,
J. Bland, Madame Vestris, and Miss P. Horton.
To conclude with the Farce of JOHN JONES.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELFIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTF.
THIS EVENING

Will be repeated a New and Original Drama, entitled Tilt
iiitEEN BUSHES ; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Connor O'Kennedy,
Mr. Selby ; George, Mr. Hudson : Wild Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
♦luster Grinnidge, Mr. Wright; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bediord ;
Geraldine, Mrs. Yates ; Nelly O'Neill, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Miami,

Madame Celeste.
After which will be repeated, TAE PRETTY GIRLS OF STIL-
BERG. Ernest, Mr. Webster, in which he will give his celebrated
personation of the Emperor Napoleon; Margot (her original charac-
ter) Madame Celeste.
To conclude with a New Grand Empirical Exposition, called
ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. Principal Characters
by Messrs, Paul Bedford, Wright, John Saunders Selby ; Miss
Woolgar, Miss Brooks, and Miss E. Chaplin.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
LESSEE, MR. J. M. MADDOX.
THIS EVENING
Will be repeated a New and Original Play, entitled INFATUA-
TION. Duke de Bracciano, Mr. H. Wallaek ; Pierre Laroche, Mr.
Wallack ; Duchess de Br2CCiatlo, Miss Cushman.
After which, LA FETE DES PECHEURS.
To be followed by the Comedietta, entitled TILE BRIGADIER,
Principal Characters by Messrs. Wallack, Granby, and Comptou ;
Miss E. Homier, and Miss E. Stanley.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. ILEELEY.
THIS EVENING
Will be repeated a New Farce, called A GOOD NAME. Cha-
racters by Messrs. F. Mathews, Stanton, Mrs. Woollidge, and
Miss Dawson.
To be followed by a New and Original Comedy, entitled OUNNEW
GOVERNESS. Characters by Messrs. F. Mathews, Wigan, Turner,
Stanton, and Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Grove, Miss Arden, and
Mrs. Keeley.
To conclude with WIIITTINGTON AND HIS CAT.
The Box-office is open daily, under the direction of Mr. Grogan
from Ten till Four.

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.—FRENCH PLAYS.
LAST NIGHT BUT ONE OF MONSIEUR RAVEL.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed LE DEPIT AMOUREUX.
After which, a new Vaudeville, entitled LE FIACRE ET LE
PARAPLUIE. Saladin, Monsieur Ravel.
To be followed by LES RESSOURCES DE JONATHAS.
Jouathas, Monsieur Ravel.
To conclude with LA RUE DE LA LUNE. Clwydlard, M. Ravel.
Boxes, 6s. ; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Amphitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery, 22. Doors
will be opened at Seven o'clock, and the Performances commence
at Half-past.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
PROPRIETOR, MR. W. BATTY.
Positively the Last Week of the present splendid Routine of
Attractive Novelties.
Mr. BATTY, ever anxious to retain the patronage that has been
so bountifully bestowed on this Establishment, feels a degree of plea-
sure in announcing the greatest combination of Foreign Equestrian
Talent that ever appeared in the Metropolis, he having engaged the
whole of M. Tournaire's Company of French, German, and Italian
Artistes, and the entire Stud of highly-tutored Horses. The Com-
pany embrace the following distinguished Professors :—M. Benoit
Tournaire, M. Ferdinand, M. Francois, M. Ernest ; Signors Angussi
and Rinaldo ; M. F. Klatt ; Mesdames Louise Blatt, Hubor, and
Popowitz ; M. Popowitz, the French Clown ; Herr llubor, the Dutch
Grotesque. This talented Corps will make their First Appearance
on Whit Monday. A new Dramatic Spectacle, written expressly for
this Establishment, by Mr. Moncrielf, the plot of which is taken from
the works of Eugene Sue, will also be produced on the same
occasion.
The Amphitheatre will be closed on SATURDAY NEXT.

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Grandest Week of the Season—Last Nights of the American Samson,
the Wonder of the World, and the real Water Spectacle.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed THE GYI'SEY FARMER ; or Jack and Jack's
Brother. Supported by Messrs. Hicks, Honner, Cowell, Mn.s 11.
Vining, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Martin, Ete.
After which, THE SMOKED MISER. Daring, Mr. Fredericks ;
Old Screw, Mr. lleslop ; Golials Spiderlimb, Mr. Vale ; Sally Ceres,
Miss Martin. _ _ .

•To be tollowed by the Extraordinary Feats of the American
Sampson.
To conclude with a Dramatic Spectacle, entitled THE CEDAR
CHEST ; or, The Lord Mayor's Daughter. Supported by the whole
Company.
Places and Private Boxes to be had of Mr. Kerschner, at the Bal-
ance, from Eleven to Your.

A DIFFERENT SUBJECT EACH SEASON !-GRAND OPENING

FETES.

first Exhibition of the Colossal Pictorial Representation suggested
by H. It. 11. PRINCE ALBERT. Under the Patronage of hor
most Gracious MAJESTY, her Majesty the QUEEN DOWAGER,
H. R. 11. PRINCE ALBERT, &c. &c.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.

TO-DAY, TO-MORROW, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY,
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 Seat, 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 Highness Prince Albert, ansl he 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 productiott of Mr. Danson's pencil. The drawings were
made by Mr. Damson on the spot, and present a bird's-eye view of
the principal objects of the Old and New Town, the Firth of Forth, Ste.
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, in com-
posing and arranging a varied and pleasing succession of superior
Novelties, which will be produced in rotation, including some Ori-
ginal Pieces by Foreign Composers, not yet performed in this country.
At Dusk will take place the most extraordinary Exhibition of
FIREWORKS ever attempted. The entire of the Gigantic Model
will be Illuminated. The different devices in front of the houses, the
fires 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-
trayed. And, as a Finale, a grand Aquatic Reyal and Patriotic
Tableau, Fifty Feet in Height, will be exhibited in the centre of the
Lake ! The Portraits of her Majesty and Prince Albert, surmounted
by Fame, and surrounded by emblems and other devices will be in-
troduced. The Tableau designed and executed by Mr. Denson.
Mr. Southby has been occupied for months In giving effect to this
matchless and superb design, which combined with the Feux D'Arti-
flee, the Salute and Discharge of Rockets from the Castle and sur-
rounding heights, will form the most brilliant Pyrotechnic Display
ever witnessed.
Feeding or the Carnivore, at half-past our Pelica, &c., at
Five : Concert, at Six; and Pyrotechnic DisFplay at Nine.ns
Admission. One Shilling.

THE WEATHER.—SuN OFFICE, MAY 4.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 39 ; Highest, 60; Noon, 35.
BAROMETER, 29.90.—W1ND, N.W.
NoTL—The figures which follow the words "Lowest" and
" Highest" denote the lowest and highest state of the
fhermometer during the preceding twenty-four hours. All
the other observations are made at noon.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning .. 3 minutes after 1 I Evening .. 25 minutes after I.

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