... [7ITe following appearecl in our Towx EDITroN of Laot Iljeio.j STRAND THIEATRE. This popular little Theatre opened its doors last Sttri. with a bright auditorium, a brilliant prograrmle Saud b flae crowded and most enthusiastic audience. Dari'n bforea Mrs Swanborough has had the front of thers the recess th susprettily redecorated by Mr IV. J. Ball, and we are glad to he able to say that the ...

... CThefollowiny appeared %fl 0'11 TOWN EDITION of Last Week.] DRURY-LANE TREWATRE. Mr Wills's latest effort, England, has been consigned to the limbo of theatrical failures. Mr F. B. Chattertons has shown judgment by removing it from the Drury-lane stage, and by producing metal more attractive for the many playgoers ever ready to patronise the old and favourite house when good fare is provided ...

... AMUSEMEN TS IN AIJSTR)XLIA. (FROMi OUR OWN CORREsrONDENTr.) MELBOURNE, SEPTEMBPR 4, 1877.-THEATRE ROYAL.- Miss Ada Ward's engagement at this Theatre terminated on August 17th. She produced Frou-Pron, Th7e School for Scandal, Pygmalion and Galatea, The New Mogdaleen, Macbeth, and JMarie Antoinette, and her impersonation of the heroine in each of these dramas was marked by considerable ability. ...

... only slight changes have taken place in the playbills of the Loedoli Theatres during the week. As recorded in our later edition of last week, Antmy Robsatrt has taken the place. of Id at DRURY-LANE, and Ciprico, the new American tra- aEdian, has apeared at the SURREY, in the Californian drama of pates and Furies. At the HAYMARKET the eccentric comedy ef Encaged is drawing fair houses. After ...

... TRIAL BY JURY AND THE AQUARIUM TERFATEtNED PROCEEDINGS FOR UNLAWFUL PERFORMANCE. Visitors to the Royal Aquarium at Westminster have noticed that during the last fortnight, in addition to the other new and varied attractions of the place, the first of a series of what are termed opera recitals has been given in the main Hall. The ever-popular Trial by Jus-y, by Arthur Sullivan and Gilbert ...

... j The Magistrates met on Thursday in the First Court, under Mr Hardman, for the consideration of music and dancing licences. Among those renewed without opposition were:-J. D. Allatt, Montpclier Tavern, Walworth. J. Barratt, Magpie, Lower Wandsworth-road. S. F. Hamblin, Castle Hotel, Rich- mond. G. Gatti, 214, Westminster-bridge-road (music only). T. Hayes, Star and Garter, Bermondsey (music ...

... ppROVINCIAL THEATRIC AlS,. (,ROM OTIS OWN CORRESPONDENTS.} ABERDERE. arc MAJESTY'S THEATRa.-Lessee, Mr William Gomersal.- F1r J. R. Gibson opened for a week on Monday in Rob Roy to a good house. The play was repeated on Tuesday. On 1NIednhesdaY Lost in London and Cramond Brig constituted the bill. Mliss Maisey gave chief support. 3i'FARLAND'S Music HALL.-Manager, Mr Frank Har- ,arve. ...

... THEATRICAL GOSollp MIss NnnLsoN, who has been appearing at the Al Theatre, Liverpool, was on W~ednesday so indisposed I etit compelled to relinqui~sh her proposed arduous tasl as to be and Juliet. In her absence the tragedy Liad to be ab) n08jP2 and The Lady of Lyons took its place in the bill. cdoed, FOR the benefit of M~r Edwin Adams, at the Ney Academy of Music, on the 12th inst., Bil ...

... MISS BELLLA PATEMAN, AS RACHEL, IN THE MOONSTONE. Miss Pateman acted with an intense and unforced energy which had the effect of all true ?? Telegraph, September 19th. Miss Bella Pateman and Mr Henry Neville played up to one another with brilliant skill and nureenitted energy. * The acting of caol artist was instinct with genuine passion, and appealed irresistibly to the sympathies of the ...

... THE LOVNDON _THEATRES. Only alight changes leave occurred in the theatrical pro- gmisees of the week. Another Wagner night was given on Wednesday at the Promenade Concerts,' COVENT-GARDEIN, and oln Friday a ballad evening tool place. At DRURY-LANE the short career of Erngland in the Days of Charles the Second cameto carcloe on Friday evening, and Ampy Bslsart is now revived in its place. At ...

... MUSIC AND DANCING LICENCES IN T CIPY A General Court of Quarter Session was held at the Guild- hall, on the 20th inst., for the purpose of hearing applications for licences for public music and dancing. The following was the result of the proceedings .- ALDGATrE.-Henry William Hansen, of the Sussex Hall, applied for music and singing, and it was reported to the Bench that it was an old licence ...

... A DIALOGUE.oteStg. [Aftcr lleadimg Thomas Camlbell'ontheStage,] DRAMATICS PERON2S. Mr PRYNNE, a Puritan; Mr KING, a Patron. Mr Prynne.-I admire your enthusiasm, my young friend, in the cause of what you are pleased to call the dramatic art; and, whilst I give you every credit for the instincts of a generous nature, you must make some allowance for those who have been taught from their cradle ...