... . FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN. On Saturday afternoon, August 31, 1895, was produced at the New, Swansea, a new melodrama in five acts, written by J. James Hewson, entitled:-- For the Sake of a Woman Sir Harry Norinanton Mr. Arnold Bell Stephen Elcombe Mr. Roy Redgrave Jack Bradley Mr. Ilenry M. Clifford Trevor Framston Mr. Frank Fountain Arthur Darwent Mr. Cyril Groor Rev. James Danvent Mr. Hugh ...

... . DALY'S. On Saturday, February 2, 1895, was produced here a musical piece, in two acts, libretto by Owen Hall, lyrics by Harry Greenbank, music by Sidney Jones, entitled:-- An Artist's Model. Ade'e Ivli., a Mario Tempest Lady Barbara Crtppa Miss Leoaora Brahauk Luo:ea Miss Nina Cadia Jessie Miss Mario btudholme Koso M ias Kate Cannon Christine Miss Alice Davis ltaby Miss Kato Adams V:olot ...

... . COVENT GARDEN. Sir Augustus Harris has set some high standards in opera, not only with great singers and superb scenes at the regular subscription seasons at Covent Garden, but also with some very solid achievements in both German and English repertories at Drury Lane. The Hedmondt season, which is fortunately by arrangement with the impresario, will fol low tne enlightened policy by ...

... . (From our own Correspondent.) Messrs. Elphinstone' s new theatre, The Grand, which will be opened on Monday next, August 22. is now receiving its finishing touches. The building is from the plans of Mr. Frank Mateham, and is one of the largest in the provinces, the auditorium being no less than 75 feet wide and 85 feet deep. The stage is of large dimensions, also having a depth of 44 feet ...

... . THE GRAND, N. It is perhaps no less onerous a task to keep up a great reputation than to achieve one, and we are pleased to be able to record the thorough manner in which the excellence of the Carl Rosa Opera Company is being maintained under the able direction of Dr. Osmond Carr. On Monday, the first night of a two weeks' engagement at tho Islington house, they gave a perform ance of ...

... . THE COMEDY. On Wednesday, December 13, 1899, was produced here, under the management of Mr. T. B. Davis, an opera bouffe, in three acts, composed by John Philip Sousa, written by Charles Klein, entitled I he Mystical M iss. Demi doff Mr. Do Wolf Iloppftr Prince Boris Mr. Harold lilake Mr. Arthur Herbert Jellikoff Mr. Charles Swain Captain Peshofski Mr. Harry P. Stone Grand Duke Mr. Henry ...

... . THE LYCEUM. On Saturday evening, Oct. 7, 1899, was produced hero a play of modern life, in four acts, by Wilson Barrett and Louis N. Parker. entitled:-- Man and His Makers. John Radloigli, Q.C Mr. Wilson Barrett Sir Henry Faber, Q.C Mr. J. H. Barnes Mr. Ripton Mr. Ambrose Manning Mr. Fa/.o Mr. Horace Hodges Mr. Mark Goodson Mr. Geo. Barrett, Jun. Aurelian Mr. Henry Besley Inspector ...

... . THE AVENUE. On Monday evening, September 1G, 1889, was pro duced here a three-act opera-bouffe, adapted by W. S. Gilbert, the music composed by Offenbach, entitled The Brigands. Falsacappa Mr Hallen Mostyn Pietro Mr. Horuco Lingard Antonio Mr. 8am Wilkinson Baron Campotasso Mr. George Honey Count of Gloria-Cassis Mr. Maurice de Solla Duke of Mantua Mr. Lawrence Wensley Fragoletto Mr. Frank ...

... . THE ROYALTY. On Saturday evening was produced at this theatre a new romantic comic opera, in three acts, words by Oswald Brand, music by Henry Parker, entitled: Mignonette. Nieol Nicholas Mr. Lionel isrongn sitvnrlinir Mr. I'alton Sonitrs Adolphus Mr. Edwin keen. Va.idvke Mr J. O. Kobertton Alpinor Mr. Henry Pope Caspar Mr It. Fairbanks Hans Mr. F. Furt;.do Chrlbtopher Mr. E. Norris 8epp ...

... . THE LYCEUM. On Saturday afternoon, March 29, 1890, a performance was given here by the Irving Dramatic Club in aid of the Actors' Benevolent Fund, when was produced the First Part of Shakespeare's five-act play, Henry 1 1 King Henry IV Mr. Arthur Ayers Henry Mr. Benjamin* Webster Prince John of Lancaster Mr. Arthur Fry Karl of Westmoreland Mr. John Pullman Sir Walter Blunt Mr. Hugh ...

... . COVENT GARDEN. Very considerable were the merits of the represen tation of Rigoletto given, as a break to the numerous repeat performances that are taking place, for the first time this season on Thursday last week. Verdi's tragic opera had the advantage of M. Lassalle as the Jester, and Madame Melba as Gilda, which advantage, musically at least, cannot be easily overestimated, as those ...

... . THE STRAND. On Wednesday evening February 6, 1889, was produce! at this theatre the farcical three-act comedy, written by J. H. Darnley and G. Manville Fenn, entitled The Balloon. Dr. Oljnn Mr. Oco. Giddcns Captain Cameron Mr. Forbes Dawson Mr. Aubrey Fitzjohn Mr. Alfred Maltljy Dr. Boyton Mr. George Iiaiemoud David Mr. S. Whitaker Todd Mr. Wilton Heriot Graco Wentworth Miss Kllalino ...