... ITHE POSi OPERA SEASON. Distinctive as the first work designed by it' 1 auther for the lyric stage, Esmeraida' is an i opera strong indranatide contrast; and of the; many musical settings of plays based upor Victor Hugo's - Notre Dame, i iis not the least Bpicturesque. Nadeshda is more poctic, t but its romanticism is not so robust as r that of Esnmeralda.' Mr. Goring Thomas I is a ...

... The Vienna correspondent of the Times, telegraphing on Tuesday, says :-AM.Verescbagin was sentenced'to-day to n fine of M. for-having allowed photographls of his pictures to he sold without asutborisation, this being an offence against the Press law. Bl. Veresehagin was well advised in not appearing at the trial to meake a speech in defence of his pictures, as lie had intended to do, The ...

... ?? ?? I., ' ?? ' ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? THE publication of Professor J. R. Sceley's new book, A Short History of Napoleon I. (Seeley and Co.), is not an event of the first importance in contemporary literature, like the publication of Ecce Homo, Natural Religion, or the Expansion of Eng- land. It would seem from the Professor's preface that he has written the book chiefly ...

... (FROs OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) pARIS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14.-MI. Alexandre poinsei' new piece at the Renaissance is as gay as his canons 115, Rue Pigalle, to which it bears a strong 'isnily likeness, broad farce and equally broad dialogue ;,iitg amongst its most marked features. But the wit the author of Le Deputd de BEmbiigoac and his talent devising droll situations are again to the fore, so ...

... Mir Conquest's pantomime is decidedly one of the most 'legitimate productions of its kind in London, if the traditional notion of this class of entertain- ment be taken as correct. While it affords plenty of instances of gorgeous spectacle and artistic display, it also contains a large amount of downright romping, roaring, side-splitting, practical fun. The youngsters positively screech with ...

... COLLINS'S COMPANY IN THE WORKHOUSE- Mr H]. Sprake, the popular proprietor of Collins's Music Hall, rides a very handsome hobby, and for some years past has found pleasure at Christmas-time in ministering to the enjoyment of the aged inmates of Islington Workhouse. The eagerly looked for treat was given again on Wednesday last, when the members of the company under engagement at the little ...

... 1 - , P8HId D AXV xTI *- I . _ - 4 THE PRISCE-SS OF WALES. t- ' X ?? I' -, Li,,jdned>g t !ba princess of -We.4 -alpeared WIMn ±ifo t. Btlnd to-day sins eher anfvd iu tedon fromn Ssdig- ham. .IestioyalE1ighness, 4ho loo1~tv~ry-0ale 'Sft r r; e h ate iniosdtoa and confinement to the hoa4, L1drove at X~~'i0:In A cdotaedr atgge. tg Blnckizdghaln ;rwsce to visit her Msty. Lady Burton has left ...

... FASHIONr AND VARIETIES. PRiNCESS CHRISTIAN. a London, Tuesday Night. Princess Christian takes daily drives, and her health is gradually improving. ter physical condition will not, however, permit of Her Royal Highness being present at the opening of Parliament. To-day the Prineess n paid a visit to the Dean of Windsor and Mrs Davidson. g Viscount Bangor ?? left Kingstown for a England. I Lord ...

... J~AG-ZESFJ AJu{ ,e- t o- iv;R. Mallo-ck'.s n s l )aaal t Order Changes.. The veador cannot help iden-) 8 tifyi~ -at lt oae o .c;haradk in this serial 'w itl a eading -Elish- Democrat and prominent .0 ?? khe ate- G~overnment. Of course the s. fppilos~a~a author dr a caricature and not a ithfulportiitur but the distorted represen- |tation -a modified reprodlucotion of A-what has appeared in ...

... CItTTidS FROM THE! COMICS. - - (From Mssnslz) T.e TURN OP TSE TzsD.--The howl of the dog8 in leading strings. he City article sta es that. short loans were in great request last week. Yes, and well we know it. PARADoXIcAL BUT Taue.-Time--9 p.m. Sun- ?? Jane (IoquitsY)> Oh, 'Enery dear, if miss this train 1 am sure to catch it. A ResuLT OF THEE ECrcoNs.-EmPloYer: Yes, Brown, you have served ne ...

... I17[L _ _L1 LIST OF ENTERTAINMENTS. - THEATRE ROYAL DkCUX:Y ?? 0 T g V LN ri is a magifent realization of tile famous Arabial Nights ?? iS reired atigtly with deafening applauise and lauhiter by avelitsriog . th o ?? Lbe best features and full of ?? panltomnime, I. c ) ,) s titti , tle grace. of French ?? e, and trh charnt of comic . . 'si atl Iyoig, andi is unianimously pronnetced to be the ...

... OUIDA'S LA TEST NO VEL.* OTHMAR is a sequel to Princess Napraxine. Good alx> tflon for all who have not had enough of that gifted lady. And rae,. one considers Nadine Napraxine's celestial beauty, the I o dO extent of her reading, her exquisite taste in painting, h found and scientific knowledge of the tone art,' 1Lie speech adorned with choice expressions culled from the French ,Qllfel her ...