... * SPECULATIVE psychologists who hold that the works of every genuine artist are a reflection of his personal character will find in this fresh collec- tion of musicians' letters a certain amount of confirmation of their favourite theory. From Gluck's letters, it is true, not much is to be gleaned as to the special type of his mind, except that he was unquestionably a man of considerable force ...

... WHETHER the Egyptian Hall received its name in commemoration of the height to which Egyptians carried the magical art, it is hardly worth while to inquire but a great deal of modern magic has been performed there, as if it were a peculiarly appropriate place, and now we have more. The performer announces himself as Rubini, without any Colonel or Mr., or Master before the name; just as we say ...

... [From Le Pollet.] The cold weather we have had lately has been the signal for the appearance of thoroughly winter toilettes, so that their form, material, and style may be con. sidered as perfectly decided on. As far as iu.door dress is concerned, the materials are much the same as those worn last month; butthe walking costumes have a much more wintry aspect than they presented even a few days ...

... m-- OUBLIO AMUSEWMNT,& & - 1 UerandrmTbh6fltWBhe Stops leaier ?? xId T aaithekU mfdryi' s * ?? Thetr w~:I Mel'BDVeriGD,' m- t1;he J2ureahu fien.! o metr,. iiya en~biheatrq~ e . .js on a f~er reno MdsielU, The WanderinS Ioyal &oe.; EHengier'U Grand Clrque-EqUes.6n'a~eluien~e,.o ?? Muio ?? Concert. A .jojo Selection of 8tadard llih Music, Uc.;. . , concert Hall, ;Lrd Nelsbd .tNr -HEWTH ry ...

... THE LONDON THEATRES, I 'TlC NEl QUErENS.-Thoe magnificent new Theatre, erected e tile , o l ti a ar s hull_ Long-acre, was opened, under the naelzgemleirt of 'M1. Allied Wigin, on Tlhursday evening, well tire p ece of a highly distinguished audience atforded the strongest Preidce of tie great interest that had been token in this important eddlirt ?? tie sh places of ?? amusement. lor weelts ...

... i A.IiERICAN THEATRICALS. l NEW YORK, SEPTEmBlER 23. TIe great Theatrical event during the past week was the reappearance of Madame Ristori, at the FRENCH THEAXTRE, on Wedneaday, the 18th, in her great character of IMede. The house, strange to relate, was not half full, but those that were present were most enthusiasticand appreciative,and the illustriousartiste was very cordially received. A ...

... MR. H I. ROSSETTT'S ESSAYS ON A RET. Wl have so little good, or even tolerable, writing on fine art in England in the slhape of books, that it is not much of a compliment to rank this volume among the best that our art literature has produced since Mr. Ruskin went off into political economy. Let him come back, and cut a smoother reed, And blow a strain the world again shall heed AMeanwhile to ...

... TBE PANTOMXMDST.-SO long as the season lasts, be en- joys comparative affluence, but at its close he is again cast adrift in the world, and wanders from town to town, hoping against hope, and generally in a state of abject destitution. In process of time he may reap distinction. But the while he must be resigned to contempt, toil, and starvation, protracted neglect, and the hazard of a pau- ...

... rtJ' .1 UBLIC . A M E 1, ,S I ROYAL ALBXANDRA,'THEATREL a 'e lfBouclcault'e* London Aesiiiance, epro- ti .duced' at this theatre lst evening,- does- not t'ccmp~ate favourably with the olider -eomedieif pre'-, .s.ented lest week. -It'ib not so naural as Qold-. ri sminth's 'She Stoops to Oonquer't nor sao sparkling a as Se heridan's RBivals. 'At the same timea it is t.l . spaplible of being ...

... THE P.T>IS3 EXTIBITiO. [.I're 01'. oiveS UaonespdOtgPldlt.] PARIs, October 9. Two catas'roplhec have occn red atoungst the gioxt refresluiot s all-keeperS of th Iexhibltiton, The English lou c ?? Kirlaiid and C*o. having failed in both Englanid and l rouco their bi ?? ia the outer uirclo of the Pa'V;cV was closed on Saturday last. The French ''.gtetauOrt'irT, Al. Gosset, has failed for one ...

... tittrature. I The History of the Narn, during the Rebellion. By i, CHARiuES B. BOYNTON, D.D., Chaplain of the d United States House of Representatives, andb Assistant Professor at the United States Naval N Academy. illustrated with numerous Engrav- c ings. Vol. 1. New York: D. Appleton and Co. London: Sampson Low, Son, and Marston. s. We move in these days at so tremendous a pace g that in ...

... COURT AND F;ASHIU.N BALMORAL, SEPTsruBIen 28.-The Queen went out in the morning, accompanied by Princess Christian, and in the afternoon drove out with Princess Christian, Princess Louise, and Princess Beatrice. The Right Hon. Sir Stafford Northcote arrived at the Castle as the Mlinister in attendance on her Majesty. BALMORAL, SUNDAY. ?? The Qaeen, Prince and Princess Csristian, Princess ...