... The date originally fixed for these sports (August Bank Holiday) happened to be the most dreary and miserable that has been known for years, and the committee determined to postpone the event until the weather became more settled. On last Tuesday, the day chosen, a cheerless east wind blew across the Stam- i ford Bridge Grounds, and the dulness of the sky was reflected in the proceedings, ...

... the I his (FROM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDSENT.) Rochdale Rushbearing still survives to connect the old order with the new. To the old showman the dying out of the picturesque features of many of the wakes and fairs must bring regret for thle days that are p~ast. Rocbdale Winake, however, still maintains its ancient traditions, and the whole town and district enlters into the annual Rushibearing and ...

... ?? II HENRY' IRVING AT MANCIIESTIE. Sir Henry Irving attended a reception given on Wed- nesday in the Memorial Hall by the Manchester Ladies' Literary Club. Alis Ellen Terry, who was expected, wag unable to be present, but Miss Maul Milton and Mliss Hackney attended. Mrs Leo Grindon, the president of the club, received the guests. among whom were Mr A. Hopkinson (Principal of the Owens Col- ...

... SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1900. The question of the retention or abolition I of the Censorship is one which is constantly I cropping up, and one with respect to which it is extremely difficult to come to any satis- factory conclusion. Ideas on the matter are as c various as the colours in Joseph's coat and the collection which has been recently made of the opinions of some of our most notable ...

... NEW GRAND THlEATRE, ISLINGTON. The re-building of this theatre after the fre in Feb- ruary last is now accomplished, andin its new form will be opened on Boxing Day, with the pantomime of Robinson Crusoe. The work has been carried out from the plans and under the supervision of Mr Frank Mat- chain, the well-known theatrical architect, who also desigaed the original Grand. The principal ...

... TIE little company of professionals, pressmen, one press lady, meinbers of the staff, and others, who assembled a' the Palace Theatre, on Wednesday even- ing, an hoar before the curtain rose, were delighted to find Mr Charles Morton so hate and hearty on the anniversary of his eighty-'rst birthday. The doyen of the music halls vas accompanied by Mrs Morton, who must have felt keenly gratified ...

... (SPECIALLY REPORTED FOR THE ERA.) The usual weekly meeting of the London County Council was held on Tuesday at the County Hall, Spring-gardens. GREAT QUEEN-STREET THEATRE. A report was received from the Theatres and Music Halls Committee stating that they had considered plans submitted by Mr J. Murray in regard to the Great Queen-street Theatre, Great Queen-street, w.C. They recommended ' That ...

... A CHAT WITH EDWARD SASS. (BY OUR SPECIAL COMMISSIwORB) A globe-trotter by choice and a desire to see the world a bit, Mr Edward Sass has travelled to many cities and collogued with many men. He caught stage fever while oozupied in the daytime in the celebrated bank of Messrs Glyn, Mills, Currie, and Co. There he naturally bad a good commercial training and an excel- lent grounding in business ...

... THXE ,CENSOIISHIP OF PLAYS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ERA. Sir,-Your note on the office of Lord Chamberlain farther emphasises opinions and feelings which are current in the profession, and, to a lesser extent, out- side of it ; but there are two important branches of the profession-to wit, managers and authors-who have a special right to be heard in the matter; for it is these persons who pay the ...

... (BY A PARIIBAN.) The origin of such outdoor theatricals is not as recent as many persons suppose-at least, in Paris. The first of their kind appeared in the capital about 130 years ago. The year 1770 marks their departure. At this epoch the historical Boulevard du Temple was the lion of the day. As far back as 1773 a theatrical publication, alluding to the new open-air entertain- ments, ...

... The handsome new theatre, which has been built by the Blyth Theatre Company, Limited, at a cost of over 813,000, was opened on Monday night, and had a most brilliant send off, every part of the handsome interior being occupied. The theatre has been designed by Mr William Hope and Mr J. C. Maxwell, of Newcastle-on- Tyne, who have embodied in their plan aU the latest improvements in theatre ...

... THE AC'IuIls ASS 'IATION. (fly OUR SI' C, I. .5 t,0ittIR )I A ir extraorliarraY gici .1 111 erit g if thle members of ?? Actors' Asseicirtiir wri.t, I, iat tire, offices, St. Mlar- 1js-rre ?? A ttu e- liii, to confirm, if thought fit, tie resol utijel rvceit% Iir-a-cl raising tire quatli- ea t i-i o e ir-li p .o. fir tr tri t ighty weeks' -,alat ed crtflhiii nenti a, ae or. oir oit tosses. M~r ...