... TO THE 3DITOR OY THE REA. Sir,-As a constant reader of your journal I am aware that you take an interest in all that relates to the dramatic art, using that term in its highest signification. I am, therefore, induced to beg a short space in your columns to express, as one of the public, my feelings with regard to the outrage committed upon truth and common sense among a certain class of actors ...

... L T E RA V U R L GOVERNMiDNT upoN FIRST PRINCIPLES PROVED AND ILI8s. TR&TiD AN&LYTIC&LLY. By JoHs GROSSMICTH. Piper, Stephenson, aud Speuce, Peters oster-row. Mr. Grossinith Is a man ot thought sud research, eminently a theorist, and apparently actuated by the best intentions towards his fellow-creatures. Whilst, however, struggling for the liberty of every individual, and endeavouring to ...

... The Lyceum Theatre was opened on Monday evening by some members of the above corps and their friends, in aid of the funds of this distinguished body of Volunteers, the pieces selected for the essay of their various capabilities being The Rough Diaosed, The Corsicae Brothers, and Mr. Oxenford's admirable one-act farce of Twice Killed. Amateur acting has become so highly respectable and there is ...

... I Torm Taylor and his 1 High Priestess in America, . ?? the following from the Afobile 3farcury of December. It shows in what estimation oar talented dramatist is hel by our American Cousins. Our readers will at once recognise the High Priestess as the fascinating young comedienne whose histrionic talents created such afecrore in Australia some year and a half ago. MISS JOEY GOUGENHEIM-A ...

... The proceedings before the Licensing Magistrates last week were Pet sliar, and may h-ve an efifct which is not yet apparent. The Verat question ot the amusemnstts of tbe people is involked, and we believe that ultimately, and it may not be before long, 1ulic attention will be turned to the aubject in such a manner as plouade an entire clange ini the syetem by which public enter- ili'ents are ...

... I PROVINCIAL THEA rRIOALV (PoROM OUR oWN CORRESPONDENTS.) ABERDfEEN. TuRATS ROTAL,-We have had-thanks to Mrs Pollock-many and various attractious here of late. Mr W. B. Scea, who of old woes well known in this town as oue of the best eircus clowns, has now on the boards of our theatre met witl hearty applause from not a few of his old friends. Miss Cecilia Lambe fulfils a short engagement, and ...

... ?? Q HER NEMAJBltY'8 THEATRE. On Monday night a grand extra performance was given, the receipts of which have been presented by Mr. E. T. Smith to the fund of the Volunteer Rifle Association. The evening of the day was selected as being that on which the Rifle Association commeneed their operations on Wimbledon-oommon. The entertainments were of a varied kind, and consisted of the first scene ...

... I It was stated iu Tin Ea on a former occasion that Dr. James Pooh, who had been the mueical director of the English Opera at Drury-lane Theatre had petitioned the Insolvent Debtora Court, and had been libe- rated on ball. He appeared on Thursday to be board before Mr Comntls- eioner Nichols, and wae etrongly opposed. Mr Dowee represented a creditor named Joseph Braham; and Mr Bicker Caarten ...

... I PROVINOiAL THEA rRIGALB (3Fia att oul WS coulEtEBlOSD~ffT.) BRIG~HTON. TERAT~Ra ROYin.-fMeaaee, Mr Hl. Nye Chart.)-The Dow company, having Piayed togetber now for a fortnight, are getting into good warking order, and are on the whole equal to last year's corps. Mr Nye Chart ap- peare to have been partleelarly fortunate in his selection of ladies, and etthongh we mniso Mr W. Cooper, the ...

... RAGGEDSCHOOLS Ohe hDS lD TH~ BGOEDthe Theatre. IESA~ There is a class of men in the world-and every day, unfortunately, give proof that it is a very large one-who go through life with their eyes open, it is true; but who make so poor a use of them that they only see without perceifing what lies before and around them, and bear as it wvere by rote, and without understanding. Such moen shuffle ...

... P V ?? PROVINCIAL -THEA RICAL5. (FROM OUR OWN CORBRESPONDENTS.) ABERDl7BN. The amusements provided in this town for the Chrhristrae holidaye are more numerous this season than we recollect them at any former period. At the Theatre Royal the burlesque of Lalla R2okh, which was brought out at the Lyceum under Mr. DBillonts management, hes beon produced with great sucCesS. The Pcople's Concerts ...

... THEATRES, &o, The records of prosperity are, it has been often remarked, tame and uninteresting, and the dramatic chronicle of the week forms no exception to the rule. The various theatres are now reaping the benefits of their Christmas catering, and the eager appetites of the devourers of amusement are being plentifully provided for with no scanty bills of fare. Indeed, we suspect the maturer ...