The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-01-30 00:00:00

111 E LI V ERPOOL STANDARD

LIVER THEATRE, CHURCH-STREET.

For the benefit of MR. 'l'. P. COOKE, and last night but one
of his appearance

THIS present TUESDAY, Jan. 30th, the performances
will commence with a new Nautical Drama (never acted
here) called

THE WRECKER'S HAUNT,
Oh, THE EAGLE'S TOWER.
The music composed by Rede, Esq. of the Theatre Royal,
Haymarket.
Bobstay Mr. T. P. COOKE, in which he will sing his po-
pular song "All on the Tong° Island."
After which a new Billet called
WRECK OF POLICHINELL.
To conclude with the Drama Of
1' I-1 E M O N S 'l' It
Oit, THE FATE OF FRANKRASTEIN.
The part of the Monster by T. P. COOKE.
On Wednesday a popular Drama, fivourite Ballet, and The
Pilot, being positively the last night of Mr. T. P. Cooke's ap-
pearance this season.
On Thursday NIADLLE. CELESTE, the Celebrated
French Actor, Dancer, and Pantomimist, will commence an
engagement for a limited period.
Tickets and places for the boxes to be had of Mr. JOHNFOGG,
at the Theatre, each day from eleven till three. Boxes, 35.; Pit.
25.; Gallery, 6d.; Second Price, Boxes, 25.; Pit, Is.—Nosecond
price to the Gallery. Doors to be opened at half•past six, per-
formance to commence at seven precisely.

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
GREAT CHARLOTTE-STREET, LIVERPOOL.

rp H I S Evening, TUESDAY, Jan. 30, and following night,
JL Lord Byron's interestintr and magnificent Drama of
MAZEPPA.
AND THE WILD HORSE.
In which Mr. Ryan's Stud of Horses and Troop of Amazons
will appear, with new magnificent scenery, extensive platforms
and machinery, &c. &c.
Ryan's Scenes in the Circle—A Burlesqli Scene, called the
Cockney Sportsman !—Mr. Powell will Oppear and represent
his Picture Gallery ! Equestrian Imitations of Eminent Actors.
The whole to conclude with the admirable Burletta, called
RORY O'MOItE.

The public are respectfully informed that a BENEFIT will
be given to the
SUFFERING POOR, on THURSDAY NEXT,

February 1, 1838, on which occasion the Profits that may arise
Tram the liberality of the visitors given for that benevo-
lent purpose.

Prices of admission—Dress Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 25.; Lower
Gallery, Is.; Upper Gallery, Eld. Children, half price, from
the commencement, to the Boxes and Pit only. Second Price
at Half-past Eight o'clock: Boxes, Is. 6d. ; Pit, Is.; Galleries,
6(1.—80x Office open every day from Eleven till Three o'clock,
whe❑ Mr. HALE will be in attendance. Doors open at Six
o'clock, and the Performance begins at half-past. Private
Boxes may be had nightly for Parties, at 21s. and 429.
Instructions in the Art of Riding Given. Riding Master, Mr.
Ginnett. Terms may be known on application at the Amphitheatre.
oprietor, Mr. BATES.
Stage Manager, Mr. NEVILLE.

Under the Patronage of the IVorshipful the Mayor, and the
Liverpool Festival Committee,
GRAND MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT
AT THE
TIIEATRE-ROYAL, LIVERPOOL,ri
ON TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARF 13, 1838.
ivir IL G. HOLDEN respectfully announces his intention of
1111 giving a MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT, on an ex-
tensive scale, comprising Selections from the following Com-
'posers :—Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Stiohr, Rossini, Merca-
dante, Bishop, &C. &c.
PRINCIPAL VOCAL PERFORMERS:

MRS. ALFRED SHAW,
MISS BRUCE,
MR. WALTON and MR. MACHIN.
Leader, AIR. ALDRIDGE.

The Band, consisting of the first talent of the town, will be
full and efficient, and a select number of the Members of the
LIVERPOOL CHORAL SOCIETY, who have kindly offer-
ed their services upon this occasion, will form a full and efficient
Chorus.

Conductor, Alr. G. HOLDEN

Full particulars, with the Schemes of the Performance, will
be published immediately.
Places for the Boxes may be taken at Mr. WElss's Music
Saloon, Church-street, on Friday, the 9th, and Saturday, the
10th of February; and on the Monday and Tuesday following,
at the Boxoffice of the Theatre-Royal, from ten till three o'clock.
No places can be secured unless Tickets are taken. •
Boxes, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. 6d.; Gallery, ls.
Doors to be opened at Seven, and the Performance to com-
mence at Half-past Seven o'clock precisely.

ACHROMATIC LENSE SPECTACLES/
S. DAVIS and SON,
From Me Strand, London, Established in 1783, and at
54, DUKE-STREET, LIVERPOOL,
OPTICIANS TO THE LONDON EYE INSTITUTION.
TN consequence of numerous Solicitations of the Professional
Gentlemen and other Patrons residing in Liverpool, Messrs.
D. have been induced to bring from Londe large assortment
E
of their SPECTACLES and Y E-GLA44ES, for inspertion,
at 54, DUKE-STREET, manufactured up4l principles recom-
mended• by the most eminent OCULISTS, mounted in a
variety of Frames, in the most approved style, with strict atten-
tion to utility.
The efficacy of these Lenses for Spectacles is well known,
having borne the test of the strictest examination from the most
eminent of the Faculty in Europe, and their universally acknow-
ledged superiority over all others, which they surpass by their
superior refractive property, their freedom from the production
of prismatic colours, possessing the further advantage of modify-
ing bright and strong lightsi—qualities which admirably adapt
them to afford ease and comfort, by protecting and strengthen.
ing the EYES when exerted in reading, writing, drawing, or
looking at minute and dazzling objects, under exposure, at the
same time, to the strong and vivid luminous rays of the sun by
dav, and lamps or candles by night.
Messrs. D. and Son's extensive practice in the above depart-
ment of OPTICS enables them to recommend the best adapted
to suit the defects of VISION.
Mr. 1), will wait on any Lady or Gentleman, by sending their
commands, as above.
Charges strictly moderate.

In a few days will be Published, Price Five Shillings, bound in
TCloth, ,HE SPORTMAN'S POCKET REFERENCE BOOK,
for 1837, (to be continued annually.) Containing all the
Races run in England, Scotland, and Wales, names of the
Riders, and lengthened notes on each race. The laws of racing,
betting, &c. A cot reet list of the Winning Horses, with their
Pedigrees at length. An account of all the Steeple Chases.
List of the Stallions advertised for the season, with their Pedi-
grees and Performances. A list of the various stud sales which
have taken place throughout England during the year. Win-
ners of Stakes. Cups, &c. front their commencement. Memoirs
of celebrated Jockies, ane. a great variety of interesting sporting
information not found in any similar publication of the day.
The whole Edited and Compiled by J. TURN ER, Chester.
Chester: Printed for the Author, and sold by BOULT and
C (THERA I.L, Eastgate-street, Chester; Mr. GEORGE HILL,
Billiard Rooms, near the Exchange, Manchester: Mr. M.
oarwsoN, Molly Malony Tavern, Upper Dawson-street, Liver-
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