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First PRODUCED AT St. James's Hall, Liverpool, Saturday, June 15th, 1867

The New, Original, and Brilliant Operatic Extravaganza, founded on Donizetti's Opera, “La Figlia del Regimento, entitled

From the pen of W. S. GILBERT, Esq., under whose immediate superintendence the piece will be presented previous to its production at the New Holborn Theatre, London. The Music composed and arranged by W. H. MONTGOMERY, Esq., Royal Lyceum Theatre. The Splendid Dresses by S. MAY.

The Characters sustained by the following talented Artistes:

Count Roberto The husband of the Marchioness of Birkenfelt, disguised as Manfred, and living on the summit of Mont Blanc.

• Mr. C. Wyndham

Tonio A Chamouni guide, also living, in another sense, on Mont Blanc, a Mazeppa without his wild steed, that is to say a chasm-er and one to whom Sulpizio agrees to jine his Darter-y.

• Miss M. Brennan

The Earl of Margate A British Tourist unknown to Donizetti, one of the many liberties taken by the Author, with the original story; a liberty however that no one will resent, as it will be apoligised for by

• Miss Goodall

Lord Pentonville His Companion, man of small Parts.

• Miss Deane

Sir Peckham Rye His Companion, man of small Parts.

• Miss Armstrong

The Marquis of Cranbourne Alley His Companion, man of small Parts.

• Miss Vining

Pumpernickel Steward to the Marchioness, in love with everybody.

• Mr. E. Newbound

Sergeant Sulpizio Paymaster Sergeant and Drill Sergeant Major, risen from the ranks to the ranks

• Mr. J. D. Stoyle

Cospetto Soldier who doesn't say much, but—thinks a good deal

• Miss Chester

Ortensio Soldier who doesn't say much, but—thinks a good deal

• Miss J. Gunniss

Notary his motto is deeds, not words

• Mr. A. Brown

Maria Supposed to be the child of the Regiment, Roberto, however eventually discovers that Miss Maria's him daughter

• Miss Maria Simpson

Marchioness of Birkenfelt her Mother

• Miss H. Everard

Cocotte her Maid

• Miss E. Seymour

Guests, Happy Peasants, Soldiers, and others, by a host of unrecognized Siddonses and Kembles.

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The Pic-Nic. “The mysterious Stranger.” The Vivandiere and the belted Earl. The Rescue. Meet me by Moonlight, and a Gal'op on the Grand Mule-eh!!!

Preparations for a Fete in honor of her Birthday.

“Mysterious Stranger” again. Sudden appearance of the French Contortionist —Goodalet, Wyndmande, Gunoche, and Stoylete. The Regiment in the Blues. Maria dines and deserts. Grief of the Fallen-tears. General Woe ending in a general Jig.

MARIA gives vent to her grief in a Cornet Solo, A la Levy. The Marchioness carries off her daughter. The Clock Strikes, and the Scene ends with a grand Din, Din.

Two years are supposed to have elapsed. “The mysterious Stranger” again—he has changed colour. Startling introduction and intense agitation. The wounded Soldier. Union of the Lovers. General ecstacy, and