THE FIELD. 
AMUSEMENTS. 
T heatre royal drury lane- 
Lessee, Mr. K. T. SMITH. 
FIRST MORNING PERFORMANCE ON WEDNESDAY 
NEXT. 
Tlie success of the new Christmas Pantomime is beyond nil precedent. 
The united London Press have pronounced it perfect. Magnificent 
effects. Scenery resplendent with jewels mid gold. Wonderful 
mechanical changes. Fairy ballet. Grotesque sprites. The far- 
famed Italian brothers. * ~ :1 — 
200 performe 
galaxy of talon, miu uomoniuuon 01 attraction never before pre- 
sented to the Public ; and which has been received, on each repre- 
sentation, with enthusiastic applause by audiences so crowded that 
new Drama, 
Misses Marriott, Arden, Warrington, Sec. After which, tYie 
DEAD SHOT. To conclude with the most successful Pantomime 
°f JACK AND GILL. OR HARLEQUIN KING MUSTARD 
AND I'OLIt AND TWENTY BLACKBIRDS BAKED IN A 
1 J Harlequin. M Milano; Columbines, Mdlles. Boleno and 
Helen Honey; Pantaloon, Herr Kohl; Sprite, Herr Willikind ; 
Clown. Iiarry Boleno; Principal Dancers, Mdllc. Bertha Mochlin 
principal Dacseuse from the Imperial Theatre, Vienna), Mddles. 
Therese and Auuie Cusluile, Miss Smith, &c. 
Re luced Prices as usual. 
1247 
' tufn r “ he Mu cum i R,v, V B -, eT S rjr do,ail of Turkwli life and 
AJm EL is w ls °.P en ‘ lai, >; ffo"* Ten a m till Ten p m - 
for five. 10s. ’ bjturtla y s - -»• tlJ - f children, ls.Cd.; family tickets 
ian brothers. Agile Clown, graceful Columbines, anti 
icrs, engaged in this National Pantomime, presenting a 
ale it and combination of attraction never before pre- 
lie Public ; and which has been received, on c; 
. vitli enthusiastic applause by audiences so cro 1 
hundreds have been unable to gain admission nightly. 
MONDAY, Jail. 1st, and during the week, a new 
EUGEN.K Messrs. T. Meal, Belton, A. Younge, 
AT i J w nre Mneei.tf t A .d An ltr.1 .. * _ n i <• I 
r PIIEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII. — Proprietor and 
ci r > Mr. B. WEBSTER. Directress, Madame CELESTE 
h m" l i ; ry, . Da ' lcil ,'"V and Lea Flottesl Apropos 
Act Diop, Wellington and Napoleon. The Grand New Spectacular 
TCvlrawnwnn™ ^1 7 i;.'/ u; ........ r ...... ...... . . 
i^as. l ft JU \ EXILE NIGHTS, Monday, Tuesday, and 
Wednesday, when the Grand Extravaganza will commence ut 
El? 1 ?. k ;“ R ®y' v *l of tlle popular Drama of THE MYS- 
TERIOUS S I RANGE It, in which Madame Celeste, Mr. Leigh 
Murray, and Mr Keeley, will appear. 
MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY (Three Juv 
Nights), BONA FIDE TRAVELLERS, by Mr. Keeley, Mr 
Bedford, and Mrs. Keeley , with the great ly-successftil New G 
Spectacular lx f r U vagan / a. in Two Acts, of ZIG-ZAG TRA V 
ii '^D FRU1II. with Cuts, and New Scei 
■igh 
(Three Juvenile 
. ICeeley, Mr Paul 
Grand 
VELS 
t,.. „ ,, v ■ - v ^ _ * ** w ■ "• •**>•** cuio, auu hbi» Scenery, 
Dresses, Ballet, and Effects. Principal Characters by Mrs. Keeley. 
Buss Woolgnr, Miss M. Keeley, Miss Windham. Mademoiselle Mari- 
queta, l riucip.il Danseusc from the Theatre Imperial'! de l'Opera, 
l uns, Mademoiselle Bcnoni, Principal Danseusc from the La 
Sonin, Milan ; Mr. Paul Bedford, Mr C Selby, Mr. J. Rogers, &c. 
After which. THE CAMP VT CIIOBIIAM, by Mr. Keeley, Mr 
RAILWAY*&FL™ , E Mi83 M ' ^ e<dey ‘ lo conc lude with THE 
IIIUKSDA3, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY, will be revived the 
Ballet. Scenery, &c., and THE RAILWAY BELLE. 
Stage Ma nager. Mr. LEIGH MURRAY. 
L YCEUM THEATRE. — Under the Management of 
Madame VESTRIS. 
„ , Sole Lessee, Me. Ciias. Mathews. 
On MONDAY, Jan. 1, 1855, will he presented the new Comic 
Drama, in l.wo Acts, entitled AGGRAVATING SAM Prin- 
cipal characters by Mr. Charles Mathews, Mr. R, Roxby, Mr 
u. Baker, Miss M. Oliver, Mrs. Macnamara, and Miss Martlndnle. 
:innl Fairy Extrava- 
~ THE BUTTE K- 
Mat thews, B. Baker 
After which will be produced a New and Originn 
-anza, entitled PRINCE PRETTYPET AND I 
Pnnopal characters -Jlessrs. F. Mattli*..*, 
illiaTn>, .J. Blund. L Brough, II. Butler, Swan. Templeton; Miss 
J; Mintoii! Miss Wadhara, Mrs V. Matthews, Miss 
M. Oliver, Miss F. reman. Miss Martindale, Miss VVastell.and Miss 
Cherne. 
To conclude with, TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE 
Priticip lii^ructers— Jlessrs. R. Roxby, B. Baker, Williams, Swan, 
and 31 it; Hughes. 
tilfsix® ^ ftaa * er * Mr. B. Roxby. Box-office open daily from Ten 
Mr. ALLCROFT, 15, New Bond street, is appointed sole agent 
for the Private Boxes, to whom all applications must be made. 
R O Y AL OLYMPIC THEATRE.— Lessee and 
Manager, Mr. ALFRED WIGAN. 
MONDAY and during the Week will be performed, the New 
Comedietta, A WIFE s JOURNAL Brown, Mr. Emery; liar- 
court, Sir. Leslie; Mrs. Brown. Jliss Masked. After which, n 
New Fairy Extravaganza, by J R. Blanche, Esq, called THE 
YELLOW DWARF AND THE KING OF THE GOLD 
MINES. Characters by Sressrs. F. Robson, Danvers. Clifton, 
White, IT. Cooper, Miss Julia St. George, 31iss K. Ormonde, Miss 
Mnrston, Miss Bromley (her first appearance), and 31 rs. Fitzallan 
To conclude with the Farce called A BLIGHTED BEING ; in 
which Messrs F. Robson, Leslie, Dauvers, II. Cooper, and Miss E. 
Turner, will appear 
A ST LEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.— 
u . TL Lessee and Manager, Mr. WILLTAHI COOKE. 
THREE GRAND MORNING PERFORMANCES will take 
place on MONDAY, Jnti I. MONDAY, 8tli, aud MONDAY, 15th, 
1855, each commencing at Two o’clock. 
The most varied round of Entertainment in London is to be 
found at this vast Establishment, where, in addition to the usual 
powerful Dramatic and Equestrian Talent, 100 Auxiliaries are ex- 
pressly engaged in the Glorious BATTLE OF THE ALMA, with 
unapproachable nets of Horsemanship, and the New Gorgeous 
Equestrian CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME, nightly presented to 
overflowing and delighted Auditories, terminating as near eleven 
o'clock ns possible. 
MONDAY, Jon. I, and During the Week, the Splendid Spectacle 
of THE BATTLE OF THE AL.VIA After which u Novel Series 
of SCENES in the CIRCLE To conclude with the New COMIC 
PANTOMIME of GULLIVER'S TRAVELS THROUGH THE 
HORSE ISLANDS; or. HARLEQUIN BRITANNIA. 
HOYAL MARIO NETT E T II E A T R E . 
Great Attraction Every Morning at Three, MONS. 
DESARRAI’S Wonderful Troupe of DOGS AND MONKEYS, 
accompanied by SIG. BENVENUTPS talented Band. Every 
Evening at Eight. HUGO VAMP’S highly successful Entertain 
ment, THE MIRROR OF LIFE, AND TOUR OF ISABEL ON 
THAMES. Musical Illustrations by Mr. and Mrs. It Timpus. 
Mode Boxes, 10s. Gd. Stalls, 2s Gd,, 2s.. and Is. Od. Balconies, Is 
CHRIST3IAS HOLIDAYS. 
R oyal polytechnic institution.— 
The following Remarkable Novelties have been Specially 
Prepared. 
Lecture by J. II. Pepper, Esq., on Professor Wheatstone's 
Experiments on the Transmission of Sound through Solid Con- 
ductors, illustrated by a Telephonic Concert. 
First Part of nil Entirely New and Splendid Optical Diorama, 
illustrating the Voyages of Sinbml the Sailor, with beautiful Phan- 
tasmagoria Effects, and appropriate Music arranged by Mr. VV. 
Waud. 
Monday Evening, the 1st of January,— first of a New Course of 
Monday Evening Lectures to the Industrial Classes; On the Che- 
mistry of Life, by Dr. Lctlieby. 
Great Increase in the Views of the War. The Battle of the 
Alma. Siege of Sebastopol, the English Batteries, & c., &c. 
Lecture on the Minid Rifle, and that powerful implement of war 
tlie Steam Gun, projecting Sixty Balls per Minute, which has been 
ereoted by Mr Perkins, mid will be discharged daily, and iu the 
Evenings. 
Lectures on Electricity, by Dr Baolioflhcr. 
Mr. Crawford’s Vocal Entertainment of the Patriotic Songs of 
Scotland. For the special Amusement of the Juvenile Auditory, 
Davis's Ingenious Marionettes will be exhibited. All the other 
Lectures, Exhibitions of 3Iodols, &c , tec. Fresh Decoratious. 
Special Juvenile Night on the 3rd of January, and gratuitous dis- 
tribution of the Ornaments of a beautiful Christmas Tree amongst 
the Young People. 
Mr Van Noordcn's New 3Iusical Game, the Toly-harim nicou 
explained daily by the Inventor. 
FEUILLETON. 
THEATRES. 
t ‘ VV0 -— After a representation of the doleful 
« gedy George Barnwell” onTucsday evening, the new pan- 
to mime of Harl eq> im Jack and JH 1’ 'was presented. The novelty 
“ described by its author as “extraordinary, literary, tradi 
tiouary, comic, gastronomical, and peculiarly culinary, 
fantastic, domestic, and ^rand.” The dialogue & lively, the 
ucidenta laughter-stimtig, and following each other with 
great rapidity. The scenevy is unquestionably superior to 
any hitherto presented at Old Drury ; and this fact, com- 
bined with the enlivening efforts of the pantomimic charac- 
ters, aided in no small degree by the intrepid Italian Bro- 
thers, seemed for the pantomime a very successful inau- 
guration. 
Princess s. Mr. Charles Reade’a “Courier of Lyons’’ pre- 
ceded the pantomime, which is entitled “ Harlequin and Blue- 
beard, or the Good Fairy triumphant over the Demon Dis- 
cord” It was decidedly successful, though somewhat too 
long. Mr. Cormack as Barb-quin, Miss Desborough as Culum- 
binr, Mr. Huliue, Clown, and Mr. Paulo, Pantaloon, all de- 
serve praise, several of the tricks and transformations being 
very cleverly performed 
Lyceum. — “ Prince Prittypet and the Butterfly,” a fairy 
extravaganza, was this year's novelty. The piece is made 
the vehicle for brilliant scenery, splendid dresses, and some 
well-managed dancing aud grouping. Mr. W. Brough is the 
author, and he has thrown into it not a little fun. The act- 
ing was excellent, and the music, which was judiciously ar- 
ranged, gave hearty approval, as encores proved. The author 
and Mr. W. Beverley, who iu some of the scenery displayed 
extraordinary taste, were called before the curtain at the close. 
Haymarket. — " Little Bo-peep, or, the Girl who has lost 
her Sheep,” is the title of the pantomime presented here on 
Boxing Night. Iu the opening portions, the scenery and 
effects are equal to almost anything we remember to have 
seen on the stage. This remark more particularly applies to 
the “Bower of Laburnums,” a scene painted by Culcott, 
aud a perfect gem iu its way The dresses arc good and 
picturesque, and the pantomime altogether is a brisk aud 
bustling affair, save some scenes in the harlequinade, where 
success depends upon the clo3vn, who, to our thinking, is 
hardly up to his work. 
Adelphi. — “ Zigzag Travels of Messrs. Pvuth aud Danube,” 
the Christmas burlesque at this house, is au eccentric produc- 
tion, containing no very defined story, but abounding in pa- 
triotic allusions, pretty scenery, aud lively dancing. The 
chief incidents in the piece are the difficulties encountered by 
The Pruth (Mrs. Keeley), The Danube (.Miss Woolgur), aud The 
Baltic (Miss Mary Keeley), during a journey in human form 
undertaken for the purpose of seeing the position of affairs. 
Three new danseusc* made their dibit Is on the occasion, Ma- 
demoiselles Marquita Fraulein, Helene Spaol, and Miss Dalton, 
and created a most favourable impression. One of the dances, 
called “ Les Flottes,” iu which the corps dc ballet, with model 
ships on their heads, representing the combined aud Russian 
fleets, was very novel and graceful, the dancers representing 
the tossing of the vessels on the sea. “ Pierre ihe Foundling,” 
and “ The Railway Belle," were the other pieces performed. 
Olympic. — A fairy extravaganza by Mr. Plamh<5, called the 
“ Yellow Dwarf and the King of the Golden Mines,” was the 
Christmas novelty. It is an adaptation from the French. 
Puns aud merry jests abound. There are seems, however, 
which are too long and rather dull ; but, on the whole, it was 
successful. Mr. Robson’s acting was deservedly applauded 
The costumes are gorgeous, the scenery picturesque and fan- 
ciful, and some of the transformations unique. 
St. James’s. — T he Arabian Nights furnishes the extrava- 
ganza at this theatre. The piece is humorous, aud filled 
with puns and jokes, many of them very happy, it contains 
a pretty ballet, iu which Mademoiselles D' Antoine and Elise 
danced with grace and effect. The curtain fell in the midst 
of loud and hearty plaudits. The author, Mr. Francis Tal- 
fourd, was called for. 
Sadler's Wells. — T his year’s pantomime is “Harlequin 
Ali Baba aud the Forty Thieves; or, Morgiana aud the Ara 
biau Nights.” It is full of writ aud humour, which was 
heartily relished by a large audience. The dancing was ex- 
tremely good, and the actors throughout successfully exerted 
themselves to amuse. 
Royal Marylebonb Theatre. — T he pantomime here en 
Boxing Night was “ Young Norval on the Grampian Hills, or 
Harlequin Lord Ulliu's Daughter." The curtain rises dis- 
covering Brutaliti/, Tyranny, Despotism, Ignorance, Misery, 
Selfishness, and Blue-Ruin, rejoicing iu the cave of Barbarism, 
and agreeing to upset the Christmas sports throughout the 
nation. The fairy queen, Civilization, is resolved this shall 
not be fulfilled, and has secured Young Norval — whom 
she intends to unite to Lord Ullin’s daughter. Three Barba- 
rians arrive to plunder old Norval' s farm. Young Norval, 
pierces their chief, and is then admitted to the sports 
at Lord Ulliu's, and gains the prize ami the love of Bonnie 
Annie, Lord Ulliu's daughter. The lovers, while trying to 
elope, get upset, when the entire scene changes to the Magic 
Halls of Sparkling Gems, and the transformation takes 
place. Replete with the whims of the day, the pantomime is 
admirably put upon tlie stage, and supported by excellent 
pantomimists. Young Walbourn is a first-rate clown. 
City OF London. — T his theatre has long been celebrated 
for its pantomime, and Mr. Nelson Lee has, from his inex- 
haustible resources, drawn a first-rate Christinas novelty this 
year. The title is “Birds, Beasts, and Fishes; or, Harlequin 
Natural History,” aud all the opportunities for display afforded 
by the subject have been eagerly caught up by the author, and 
the management. Paul Herring and Stilt are two of the 
most amusing clowns on the stage : and their fun, though 
fast, never grows furious. 
Surrey. — A n old stock piece, the " Foundling of the 
Forest,” with all the usual Surrey effects, was barely listened 
to, the audience — if that might be called an audience which 
seemed to heal* nothing — being occasionally amused by a 
pugilistic outburst in pit or gallery. Then came the pauto- 
miine, and mutual accommodation was the order of the 
night. It was called “Harlequin Little One-Eye, Little 
Two-Eyes, and Little Three Eyes ; or, Beasts and Beauties, ' 
founded on the household story of the Brothers Grimm. 
The scenery was gorgeous iu the extreme, even for the 
Th75Ll?V' he ChflDge8 nn<1 trick « were neatly managed. 
As^iw: WM 7Tf U] ' aDd ™ %% applauded/ 
rn T . LE * S wn f crowded to excess to witness “Gulliver's 
Many of tho'S tU ° H ° r3 ° Ih1uu,|s ’ or Harlequin Britannia.” 
a ml i T * ar ° ver y and > enlivened bv song 
and dance, had a very good effect There are seven! 1 all,?- 
vervoilv ° Pl °AH P roaont ' ViU '’ bllt c°m»>*ion is not 
VtcToRtA 9 ' A A v' h ; ,W0Ve ‘‘’ fiCemed to «*" 8**»t satisfaction. 
Victoria —A Victoria pantomime and a Victoria boxing. 
eIs0 theatrical. “ Gorgeous attire” 
and no attire worth mentioning— mysterious-looking bottles, 
ngnts, oranges, and sandwiches — shrieks, whistling, and beep— 
are some of the discordant elements. The pantomime was 
siSSSR? rn , n A° Fortune aml Prince Fatal; or King 
Silverwing of the Butterfly Bowers 
of Brilliants With such a title, what but success could be 
“J? Pho sc ® I,e, 'y was good, and the tricks deftly 
managed. The applause was vociferous. 
Royal Marionette Tit eat re. -T he entertainments at 
tins elegant establishment are well calculated to amuse the 
Umstmas plcasure-seekera of tho great metropolis. Hugo 
amp s ’ Mirror of Life" introduces a brilliaut succession of 
characteristic changes, which are sustained with dramatic 
ettect ot the delineator, aud the music by Mr. and Mrs. 
limpus aud Bouveuuti's talented artists, is really udmi- 
rablc. As for Mr. Desnmi’s monkeys, they perform feats 
winch are almost incredible to relate. To form an apt ap- 
preciation of their talents, it is absolutely necessary to see 
them, and wo can confidently assert that their labours will 
amply repay the trouble of a visit. They hold morning 
st ances nt three daily ; aud also give aii interlude between tho 
parts of the “Mirror of Life.” 
Ihe ExiitniTtoNS. — The Gallery of Illustration, with its 
pictures of the Theatre of War; the Polytechnic and Panop- 
ticon, with their science made easy and delightful ; the 
Great Globe, with its Model of Sebastopol ; Burford’s Pano- 
rama of the Battle of the Alma ; Madame Tussaud, with tho 
new additions" of Lord Raglau and Lieutenant Perry, and 
tho Chamber of Horrors ; tho Turkish Museum, with its 
Scenes of Ottoman Life ; the Aztoks, whatever they may be ; 
the ever-new Colosseum ; the ever-entertaining Albert 
Smith ; Charles Cotton, and his sea-songs ; tho Protean Mr. 
Love and his many voices — all have had their share of de- 
lighted and instructed visitors. 
The Ckcilian Society. — T his ancient society, in accord- 
ance with its oUBtom since its formation in 1785, of perform- 
ing the sacred oratorio of tho “ Messiah" annually on Christ- 
mas eve, met for that purpose on Saturday Inst, at Albiou- 
hnll, Moorfields, in consequence of tho usual day falling on 
Sunday this year. The songs aud choruses were effectively 
given, aud tlie whole passed off to the entire satisfaction of a 
numerous audience. 
THE COURT AND WORLD OF FASHION. 
Her Majesty during the week has continued at Windsor. 
Among the company at the royal dinner parties have been 
her Royal Highness tlie Duohess of Kent, Sir Charles Napier, 
Sir James Graham, the Duke of Newcastle, the Dowager 
Marchioness of Downshire, Viscount Canning, Lady F ann y 
Howard, Lady Frances Bruce, Lady Caroline Barrington, 
Baron aud Baroness d'Usedom, tlie Baroness de Spetb, 
Major-Gen. the Hon. C. ami Mrs. Grey, Colonel the Hou. C. B. 
and Mrs. Pliipps, Colonel the Hon. N. and Lady Mary Hood, 
Colonel aud Lady Emily Seymour, and Mr. Glover. 
On Saturday, Prince Albert left Windsor by special train 
for Sandhurst, and inspected the site for the Wellington 
College. 
The Marquis of Lansdowue left Lausdowue-house on Sun- 
day for Bowood-park, Wilts. 
Tiie Lord Chancellor, accompanied by Lady Cnuiwortb, 
left town on Saturday for Bexley, Kent. 
The Right Hon. Sidney Herbert, M.P., and Mrs. Herbert, 
left town on Saturday evening for Wiltou-houso, near Salis- 
bury. 
Sir George Grey, the Secretary for the Colonial Depart- 
ment, left town on Saturday, for Fallodeu, near Hawick. 
Viscount Palmerston has vacated his house in Carlton- 
gardens, and removed to the mansion he has taken of Mr. 
Beaumont, M.P., in Piccadilly. 
The Duke of Argyll has taken possession of Bedford- 
lodge, Campden-hill, formerly the residence of tho Dowager 
Duchess of Bedford. Tho Duchess aud family arrived there 
on Saturday, from visiting tho Duke and Duchess of Suther- 
land at Trentham. 
Lord John Russell loft London on Saturday, to join her 
ladyship at the Duke of Bedfords seat iu Bedfordshire. 
The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Mrs. Gladstone left 
he official residence in Dowuing-street on Saturday for 
Pavvarden Castle, Flintshire. 
Tho Right Hou. Sir C. Wood, Bart., left Chesham-place on 
Sat inlay evening for Hickleton Hall, Yorkshire, to pass the 
Christinas with Lady Mary Wood and family. 
Th 5 * Duke of Newcastle, Sir James Graham, and the Earl 
of Aberdeen, are in town, public business demanding their 
constant attention to their respective departments iu the 
State. 
The E;rl of Clarendon loft town on Saturday night for the 
Grove, near Watford, Herts. 
The Duke of Somerset has agaiu rallied at Somerset 
House, Park-lane, and hopes are entertained of his grace's 
eventual recovery. 
Thf. Marchioness Camden expired on Saturday morning, 
at Wilderness Park, near Seveuoaks, Kent, after a short 
illness. By the lamented decease of this charitable lady, tho 
families of the Earl aud Countess of Kiunoull, the Bishop of 
Rochester, the Duke and Duchess of Atholl, Lady Mor- 
daunt, Ac., are placed in mourning. 
THE COUNTRY GE NTLEMA N'S JOURNAL. 
The Royal Baron of Beef — The baron of beef, which 
from time immemorial has formed tho principal Christmas 
dish of the sovereigns of England, was tin- year supplied 
by Mr. Minton, of IV scod-strert, Windsor, butcher to her 
Majesty. It was cut fioin the carcass of a fine Highland ox, 
fed by his Royal Highness Prince Albert, a’ the Model Farm, 
in the Home Park. Tho baron weighed precisely 60 stone, 
or 480 lb., and judges pronounced tho meat to be of very 
superior quality. The baron was put down before an 
enormous fire on Saturday afternoon and for fourteen hours 
was watched and basted by relays of assistants. «ndor th* 
superintendence of the head roasting cook After the baron 
U taken up and allowed sufficient time to set and cool come, 
the operation of paring aid tnminmg, whwh roatenaJly 
improves its outward app-.arance. Placed on a dish as large 
