the Drury Lane Miss Faucit who is to appear in Beazely's new
Comedy : her name we believe is Harriet, but as she is the eldest
girl she has always been hitherto designated as Miss Faucit. It
certainly will be her first appearance here for two seasons !

Mr. Sheridan Knowles, and his pupil Miss Elphenstone, have
been performing for three nights at the Margate Theatre, they
opened on Monday as Master Walter and Julia % in TheHunch-
back. On the previous Saturday the Historical Drama, called
Bertrand fyBurkenstaff ; or, the Conspiracy of Copenhagen,
which was originally brought out at the Queen's Theatre, was
acted there, the characters oiCount Bertrand and the Queen, by
Mr. James Vining, of the Olympic, and Mrs. Vining, of Drury
Lane. Mr. Vining's performance evinced talent of the very
highest distinction.

Mr. Mash has published a letter in The Morning Herald in
which he says " He is authorised by the Lord Chamberlain to
state, in any manner most likely to correct the errors and preju-
dice which appear to exist on the matter in question, that every
petition, remonstrance and paper, forwarded to the Lord Cham-
berlain's office against the grant of the license to Mr. Braham,
was duly submitted to the King before his Lordship received the
final command to sign the license on the 25th of July last ; His
Majesty having been pleased to sanction the grant of the license
to Mr.Braham on the 30th of April, (nearly five weeks after the
Drury Lane Committee had received Mr. Mash's communication
to Mr. Bunn of what was likely to occur with regard to Mr,
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Braham's application, )no expression of dissent in any shape or way
whatever having been made known up to the 30th of April, nor
the slightest intimation that any opposition might be expected,
the King's sanction could not be rendered nugatory by the revo-
cation of the grant upon the grounds of the subsequent opposition
which has been manifested against it."

A petition has been addressed to the Chamber of Deputies by
the directors of the Theatre des Varietes, the Palais Royal,
The Ambigue, the Porte St. Martin, the Gaiete, the Cirque
Olympique, and Follies Dramatiques, upon that section of the
Press Bill that concerns the Theatres. They particularly oppose
the article which invests the Government with the right of with-
drawing the authorisations upon infractions of the law,ordinances
and regulations.

Captain Polhill, the ex-les^ee of Drury Lane Theatre, has let
his place, Howbury Hall, near Bedford, with the manors, fish-
eries, &c, to the Marquis of Blandford for three y ears.

Fashionable lio*&xiges.
To the Editor of the Theatrical Observer.
Dear Mr. Editor, I address you from Offley's, where I have popt in after
a refreshing walk from the Theatre, met some choice company — heard some ex-
cellent glees and extemporanious singing fcy Charles Sloman, who, I hear is to
be found here nightly, astonishing and arousing the patrons of this favorite resort
of playgoers — must repeat my visit — just wish to say a word — beg pardon, hope
I don't intrude — but will you excuse me — 1 have to mention, that I've arranged
so as to rub shoulders with my friends, and the fashionable world, at one or
other of the Grand Lounges aboui town.

Monday, heard with satisfaction of the New Views, at the Queen's Bazaar,
Oxford Street, so paid a visit and saw The Pass of lirianron — Melrose Abbey —
The Basilico of St. Francis — The Destruction of the House of LordsfyCommons, fyci\
unsurpassed in excellence and beauty. — Paid Is. to view them &other attractions.

Mr. Editor, it is impossible to express my delight at the re-opening of the
Diorama. — Talk of pictorial illusion ! — View the Church of Santa Crot<-, in the
sunshine of noon, and the gloom of midnight — the sounds of the organ and the
gradual disappearance of the congregation — beautiful ! The view of Campo
Vaccino equally delightful in its Ruins and Architecture.

Wishing to purchase a summer hat. popt into Perring's 85, Strand. — splendid
shop ! — stock of hats tremendous — light as a feather, 3oz weight, price only7s.6il.
12s. & 16s. — inimitable ones at 21s. — made a memorandum — " the only house i»
London for really good and cheap hats."

Tuesday, hearing that that wonderful Picture, The Titian Venus, is about
to be purchased for the National Gallery, by a Subscription of one guinea each
subscriber, called at the St. James'sGallery, 58, PallMall, where it is exhibited
&popped down my name, like to be handed down to posterity as a patron of the arts.

Those who wish to see Lord John Russell and Sir Robert Peel, should visit
Madame Tussaud's Magnificent Golden Corinthian Saloon, Baker Street, Port
man Square. Fac similes as natural as life — with a splendid collection of
other celebrated characters — a real treat to the curious.

Popped in to see old friend Evans, late of the Cider Cellars, at his Hotel
Piazza, Covent Garden, to get a chop and hear a song— delighted to find he
has devoted his large room to the sons of harmony — sure to be full every evening —
also his Table d'Hote every day at half-past five — nothing equal to it.

On Friday, I examine Miss Linrvood's curious Needle- Work, in Leicester
Square — just added other beautiful specimens of her art.

Every evening, after Theatre, call in at Brett's for a bottle of his Improved
PatenBrandy. — Never like servants t® know that I pay only 3s. 6d. a brttle for
" the best Brandy in the world !** Brett keeps all sorts of choice Spirits thus
nicely bottled and papered, ready to pop in one's pockets — but mark well No. 100,
Drury Lane, is near Clare Court, and the name is H. Brktt.

"Why," said Count D'O — , at the Theatre the other night, " is Robert Warrens
Blacking like the enchanting Vestris ?" " Becarse its brilliancy never fades, its
polish is complete, and its farne will I.ist while there is a last in Europe !" —
Vmt that a gond one?— but I intrude, beg pardon— Your's &c PAUL PRY.



NEW THEATRE ROYAL,

Lyceum and English Opera House



This Evening-, (5th time)a new Drama, called

The Old Oak Tree.

Founded on the incidents of the reinarkahleEscape ofDeLatude from theBastille.

The Music composed Mr G. A. MACFARR'EN.

The Scenery Painted by Messrs. TOM KINS and PITT.

De Latude, Mr SERLE, Flortille, Mr WRENCH,
Moncbard, Mr O. SMI HI, Bertrand, Mr M'lAN,

Francois, Mr TILBURY, Carlot. Mr BOWMAN,
Von Sirout. Mr F. MAT I HEWS Van Dunk. Mr MINTON,

Sfroff, Mi- LEWIS, Griffon, Mr SANDERS,

First Boor, Mr EDWARDS. Sacood Boor, Mr DUBOCHET,

' Third Boor, Mr MORRIS. Officer, Mr PAULO,
Miriette Delorme, Mis* P. HORTON, Louise, Miss NOVELLO,
Darae Boi.val, Mrs GRIFFITH, Dame Gertrude, Mrs EMDEN.

After which, Dibdin's favorite Opera of




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Steady, Mr H. PHILLIPS, Easy, Mr MINTON.

Lubin, Mr WILSON, Solomon, Mr OXBERRY,

Floretta,. ...Miss NOVELLO, Cicelv,.. ..Mrs F. MATTHEWS,

Gillian, Miss FANNY HEALY.

To which will be added, a new Balled Opera, in two acts,called

The Covenanters !

The Music Composed and Selected from popular ScotishAirs

by Mr. E. J. LODER.

The Scenery by Messrs. Tomkins and Pitt.

DonaldGrasme, MrWILSON, Allan Hamilton, Mr WILLIAMS,

Allaster Wilson, Mr J. BLAND, Harvey, Mr O. SMITH,

Captain Clobberton, Mr HEMMING,

Ross, Mr MTAN, Captain Stirling, Mr MAITLAND,

Russell, Mr BOWMAN, Atkins, Mr PAULO,

MaryHamilton, MUsP.HORTON, LuckieGraeme,MrsGRlFFTH.

To conclude with, (4th time this Season) a Romance, entitled

PRESUMPTION ;

Or 5 The Pate of Frankenstein,

The Music composed by Mr. Watson.

De Lacey, Mr RUMBALL, Felix de Lacey, Mr MAITLAND,

Frankenstein, Mr PERKINS, Fritz, Mr OXBERRY,
William, Miss R. ISAACS, Gvpsev, Mr DUBOUCHET,

Clerval, Mr J. BLAND % (* * * *) Mr MTAN,

Hamme-pan, Mr SALTER, Tanskin, Mr MINTON,

Elizabeth, Mrs EMDEN, Madame Ninon, Miss NOVELLO.

Agatha de Lacey, Miss PINCOTT.



Theatre Royal, Hay-Market.

This Evening(lOth time) a Farce, in Two Acts, called

My Lute Friend.

Mr Onslow, Mr W. FARREN,
Mr Gaymore, Mr STRICKLAND,

Colonel Dashwell, Mr BRINDAL,

Fidgit, . Mr BUCKSTONE,

Servants, Messrs. Ellis, Bishop, and Brayne,

Mrs Darnly, Miss TURPIN,
Prattle Mrs HUMBY.



After which, the Comedy of

Every One has his Fault.

Lord Norland, Mr THOMPSON,

Sir Robert Ramble. Mr VIMNG,

Solus, Mr W. FARREN,

Harmony Mr STRICKLAND

Placid, Mr WEBSTER,

Captain Irwin Mr WARDE,

Edward, Miss BIGG,
Hammond, Mr SHEPHERD, Porter, Mr ROSS,

Robert, Mr EATON, John, Mr BISHOP,
Sam, Mr MOORE, William, Mr BRAYNE,

Lady Elinor Irwin, Mrs FAUCIT.
MissSpinster, MrsW.DALY, Maid, MrsJOHNSON,

Miss Wooburn, Miss TAYLOR,
Mrs Placid, Mr W. CLIFFORD



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To conclude with, (29th time,) a Drama, in 2 Acts, called The

Maid of Crotesey !

Or, THERESA'S VOW.

An interval of Two Years is supposed to pass between the Acts

Francis, Mr VINING,

Serjeant Austerlitz, Mr WEBSTER,

Walter, Mr BUCKSTONE,
1st Villager, Mr EATON,2ndVillager,Mr BRAYNE,

3rdViliager,MrBISHOP,4thVil]ager,MrMOORE,
Theresa, Miss TAYLOR, Mane tte, Mrs HUMBY.

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The entertainments at this Theatre, yesterday evening-, com-
menced with George Dance's Farce, ca I ltd J/ 7/ Lr/fe Friend,
which was followed by the Comedy failed Rvtry One has his
Fault, and Mrs. Gore's Drama, called The Maid of Croissev.
We hear that in Mr. Be ll ley's new Comedy of Hints for Hus-
bands, there are tome sentimental scenes vv hJch are expected
to tell well.

ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE.

Last night, after The Old Oak Tree, Dibdin's Operetta of
The Quaker was performed for the second time this Season,
7 he Covenanters, and Presumption making- up the bii ! of fare.
In the last piece Mr. M'lan has taken Mr. O. Smith's character
of the Monster, and by the bo dness and vigonr of his action,
and his, graceful and intelligent pi-ntomime, shews himself fully
equal to the task. We have no doubt Mr. MTan will become a
very popular actor, his talent is much more versatile than Mr. O.
Smith's, and he always enters fully into the spirit of the character
h.3 personates : he last night played three different characters
totally opposite in their natures, yet he was equally successful in
them all. O. Smith, whether he be a French Spy, a Scottish
fanatic, or an English robber, always, except in the d fference of
his costume, seems the same, his face has no variety of expres-
sion, and his unearthly tones are incapable of modulation ; he is
also very apt to rely entirely on his villanous looks, and to
walk through his part.

Mrs. Mathews, the widow of the Sate Charles Mathews, is the
daughter of Mr. Jackson, who was a pupil of the celebrated
Foote, but hs professional efforts were ol a short duration. He
died at Bath while she was an infant, and her mother, after-
wards married Mr. Kelly, the father of Fanny Kelly, to whom Mrs.
Mathews is half-sister. On the Bath stage Miss Jackson made her
debvt as the Page, in the musical Farce of The Purse. The
infant debutante acquitted herself to the entire satisfaction of the
audience, and afterwards rendered herself popular in other parts
of a similar description. At an early age she was articled to Mi-
chael Kelly, the tuition of that gentleman and Mrs. Crouch, as-
sisted by a good ear and correct taste on the part of the pupil,
effected so rapid an improvement, that she very soon played Juba,
rn ThePrizc, and other juvenile parts ; and at the expiration of
three years of her articles, she accepted a regular engagement
at York,where she appeared in 1/S9 in the characters of Atnan-
this and Hasina. It was in this company she met with Mr.
Mathews, and married him, and was engaged by Mr.Colman with*
her husband at the Haymarket, from whence she went to Drnry

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LaneTheatre, where she was a favorite till some years ago when
she quitted the binge altogether.

Soiety of British Musicians. — There w T as a trial of instru-
mental mus-ic on Thursday, at theHanoverSquare Rooms, by the
members of this society, consisting- of a solo for the violincello
by Mr Lucas, an overture by Mr. Salamin, a dramatic overture
by Mr. Davidson, (son of the celebrated actress,^ and a brilliant
solo for the violin, charmingly performed by Blagrove. The
trial of vo<al compositions will commence next week. At the
last trial Miss Pyne performed a concerto of Field's on the piano-
forte in a very excellent manner, she is a pupil of J. H.Cramer,
who, with his family, will quit England on Sunday for Germany.

M. Veron, the director of the Grand French Opera, has given
up all interest in that establishment to his stage-manager, M.
Duplouchet, having amassed, since he assumed the directorship
in 1830, 100,000 francs (£40,000.) A new grand Ballet has just
been produced there with brilliant success, and Mayerbeer's new
Opera will be brought out next month.

Fasliicna^Ie Lounges,

To the Editor of the Theatrical Observer.

Dear Mr. Editor, I address you from Offley's, where I have popt in after
& refreshing walk from the Theatre, met some choice company — heard some ex-
cellent {dees and extemporanious singing *>y Charles Slomasi, who, I hear is to
be found here nightly, astonishing and abusing the patro s of this favorite resort
of playgoers — must repeat my visit — just wish to say a word — beg pardon, hope
I don't intrude — but will you excuse me — 1 have to mention, that I've arranged
ao as to rub shoulders with my friends, and the fashionable world, atone or
other of the Grand Lounges aboui town.

Monday, heard with satis fac ion of tlie New Views, at the Queen's Bazaar,
Oxford Street, so paid a visit and saw The Puss of Hrianron — Melrose Abbey —
The Basilico of St. Francis — The Destruction of the House of Lordsfy Commons, tyc,
unsurpassed in excellence and beauty. — Paid Is. to view them &other attractions,

Mr. Editor, it is impossible to express my delight at the re-opening of the
Diorama. — Talk of pictorial illusion ! — View the Church of Santa Crott, in the
sunshine of noon, and the g'oom of midnight — the sounds of the organ and the
gradual disappearance of the congregation — beautiful ! The view of Carnpo
Yaccino equally delightful in its Ruins and Architecture.

Wishing to purchase a summer hat popt into Perring's 85, Strand, — splendid
• hop ! — stock of hats tremendous — light as a feather, 3oz weight, price onlyYs.Cd.
12s. & lGs. — inimitable ones at 21s. — made a memorandum — " the only house in
London for really good and cheap hats."

Tuesday, heading that that wonderful Picture, The Titian Venus, is about
to be purchased for the National Gallery, by a Subscription of one guinea each
subscriber, called at the St. James'sGallery , 58, PallM ill, where it is exhibited
&popped down my name. like to be handed down to posterity as a patron of the arts.

Those who wish to see Lord John Russell and Sir Robert Peel, should visit
Madame Tussaud's Mugn'Jicrtit Golden Corinthian Saloon, Baker Street, Port
man Square. Fac similes as natural as life — with a splendid collection of
other celeb' ated characters — a real treat to the curious

Popped in to see old friend Evans, late of the Cider Cellars, at his Hotel
Piazza, Covent Garden, to get a chop and hear a song — delighted to find he
has devoted his large room to he sons of harmony — sure to be full every evening —
t!so his Table d'Hote every day at half-past five — nothing equal to it.

Oi> Friday, I examine Miss Linn'ood's curious Needle-Work, in Leicester
Square —just added other beautiful specimens of her art.

Every evening, after Theat-e, call in at Brett s for a bottle of his Improved
PatenBrandy. — N< ver like servants l*> know that I pay only 3s. 6d. a b tt'e for
" the best Brandy iu the world P Brett keeps all sorts of choice Spirits thus
i.icely botth d and papered ready to pop in one's pockets — but ma-k weli No. 109,
Drury Lane, is near C are Court, and the name is H. Brett.

"Why," naid Count DO — , at the Theatre the other night, '- is Robert JVarren'i
Blacking like the enchanting Vestris ?*' *' Becarse its brilliancy never fades, its
polish is complete, and its fame will Ust while there is a last iu Europe !" — -
Lsfli tuat a £»nd one? — hu'. I intrude, beg pardon — Your's &c PAUL PRY.



NEW THEATRE ROYAL,

Lyceum and English Opera House.



This Evening", (6th time) a new Drama, called

The Old Oak Tree.

Founded on the incidents of the remarkableEscape ofDeLatude from theBasti!Ie

The Music composed Mr G. A. MACFARREN.

The Scenery Painted by Messrs. TOM KINS and PITT.

De Latude, Mr SERLE, Flortille, Mr WRENCH,
Moocbsid, Mr O. SMI I IT, Bertrand, Mr MIAN,

Fiaucois, Mr TILBURY, Carlot, Mr BOWMAN,
You Snout, Mr F, MATTHEWS Van Dui.k Mr M1NTON,

Stroff, Mr LEWIS, Griffon, Mr SANDERS.

First Boor, Mi EDWAKDS. Sacond Boor, Mr DUBOCHET,
ThiidBioi, Mr MORRIS. Officer, Mr PAULO,

M.rietteDtflorme, Miss P. NORTON. Louise, MibS NOVELLO,
Dame Bouval', Mrs GRIFFITH, Dame Ge.trude, Mrs EM DEN.



After which, the Opeia of



The Mountain Sylph.



Bailie Macvvapple, Mr EDWARDS,
Donald, Mr WILSON, Christie, Mr OXBERRY,

Hela, Mr H. PHILLIPS,
Astorath, Mr PAULO, Hobbie, Mr LEWIS,

Eolia, MissF. HEALY,
Ekheria, Miss PINCOTT, Jessie, Miss NOVELLO,

Dame Gourlie, Mrs GRIFFITH,
AttendaiHS\lph,MissJOSEPHINE,Janet,Miss Elder.



To conclude with, a new 7 Balled Opera, in two acts, called

The Covenanters!

The Music Composed and, Selected from popular ScotishAirs

by Mr. E. J. LODER.
The Scenery by Messrs. Tomkins and Pitt.

DonaldGraeme, MrWILSON, Allan Hamilton, Mr WILLIAMS,

Allaster Wilson, Mr J. BLAND, Harvey, Mr O. SMITH,

Captain Clobberton, Mr HEMMING,

Ross, Mr MTAN, Captain Stirling, Mr MA1TLAND,

Russell, Mr BOWMAN, Atkins, Mr PAULO,

MaryHamilton, MissP.HORTON, LuckieGraeme,MrsGRIFFTH.

On Monday, The Old Oak Tree, with The Mountain Sylph, and

The Covenanters.



Theatre Koyal, If ay-BrSa?iiei.

This Evening, the Farce of

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Scout, fthe Lawyer; i\Ir WKC8T- R,

Sheepface, Mr BUCKSTONE,

Snarl, Mr STRICKLAND,
Justice Mittimus, Mr COUGH, Clerk, Mr BISHOP,

Charles, fvlr SHEPHERD,
Mrs Scout, Mrs OALLOT, Kate, Miss WILSON,

Alter which, (1st time) a Comedy, in 5 Acts, called

iiiiis itfi JOLUi»iif«?iitia>#

Sir Frederick Sparkir.gton, Mr VESTING,

Old Dashiugton Mr W. FARREN.

Henry Freeland, Mr BRINDAL,
Modely, Mr WARDE,

Frank Heartington. * Mr HAINES,

Tom Bluntlv Mr WEBLTER,
Macao, Mr SHEPHERD, La Garde, Mr GALLOT,

Peter, Mr ROSS,

First Man, Mr BISHOP, Second Mm,Mr MOORE,

Mrs Modely, Mrs FAUCIT,

Angelica, Miss FAUCIT, (her first appearance)

Arabella Dashington, Miss TAYLOR

Duchess of Snarl ington Mrs NEWCOMBE,

Fmilv Freeland, MissTURPIN,

Watkins,MissBARNETT, Fringe,MissW!LLIAMS,

Mrs Commode, Mrs VV. D \LY.

The PROLOGUE to bo Spoken by Mr. WARDE.
The EPOLOGUE by Miss TAYLOR.

To conclude with, (11th tiroe) a Farce, in Two Acts, culled

Late Friend.

Mr Onslow, Mr W. FARREN,

Mr Gaymore, Mr STRICKLAND,

Colonel Dashwell, Mr BRINDAL,

Fidgit, Mr BUCKSTONE,

Servants, Messrs. Ellis, Bishop, and Bravne,
Mrs Darnlv, MissTURPIN,
Prattl e Mrs HUM BY.

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The performers here have had another good week ; on Sa-
turday evening 1 The Old Oak Tree, The Mountain Sylph, and
The Covenanter severe the entertaiments. During' Mr. H.Phillips's
absence in the Provinces, Mr. Stratton, a pupil of the Royal
Academy, who has been singing with great success inEdinburgh,
will supplv his place. — Several novelties are in preparation.

HAY-MARKET THEATRE.

We are happy to have the pleasing duty of announcing the pro-
duction and the complete success of a new five act Comedy at this
Theatre, preceded by a prologue, and followed by an epilogue,
the latter of which was smartly written, and charmingly delivered
by Miss Taylor. The Comedy is called Hints for Husbands,
and is of that species called genteel Comedy, the merits of which
consist rather in the natural succession of its incidents, than in the
display of any marked peculiarity of character, or broad humour.
It cannot be considered as purely original, for the author, Mr.
Beazlev.has availed himself of more than one French Vaudeville
in selecting- the materials for his Comedy, almost the whole of
Les Premiers Amour she has dovetailed in it, however it must be
acknowledged he has executed his task with much tact and abilitv,
making his characters and incidents so completely English.
There are so many separate plots, though all skilfuly interwoven,
that it would be impossible for us in our confined space to give
such a description of them as would make the story intelligible
to our readers ; we shall therefore merely remark that the object
of the author has been to satirize the follies and vices of fashion-
able life, and by his Hints to Husbands, that by their neglect of
their wives and their adoption of dissipated habits, they are the
cause of the lax morality of those who look up to them for protection.
Some of the situations are very good ; the dialogue, except in a
few instances, where Mr. Beazley over strained his sentiment, is
easy and occasionaly witty, and the characters are sketched
with a skilful hand ; added to which the acting is unexception-
able, so that we can promise our readers that they will be hi°-hlv
gratified in seeing the new Comedy, the success of which we trust
will remunerate Mr. Morris for the nnpropitious commencement of
his season* Miss Faucit made her re-appearance at this Theatre
in one of the principal female parts, a youngSwiss girl, and not-
withstanding she had to speak in broken English (a hazardous
attempt) she acted with so much true pathos as to win the sym-
pathy of her audience. The house was filled by a fashionable
audience, and the Comedy w r as announced for repetition with

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unanimous applause. The Village Lawyer, and My Late Friend,
were acted, the former before, the latter after, the Comedy.

Queen's Theatre. — The lovers of fun will have only this
week to witness the rich humour of that spirited actor, John
Reeve, as, after taking his Benefit at this Theatre on Saturday
night, he leaves England for America, where he his engaged by
Mr. Price, for the Park Theatre, New York. On Monday next
Mr. Soane's serious Drama, to be called Zarah, will be produ-
ced here, Mrs. Nisbett will personate the heroine, a Gipsy,

Astley's. — There will be an entire change of performances
this week, commencing, with, by the desire of some influential
patrons of this establishment, the grand Spectacle of Mazeppa,
seme wonderful RussianRopeDancers will be in aMasquedBall, on
Horseback, &c. &c. The whole to conclude with TheThunder
Bolt : or, the Burning Forest.

Fa.sli£oxia<1ble Lounges.

To the Editor of the Theatrical Observer.

Dear Mn. Editor, I address you from Offley's, where I have popt in after
a refreshing walk from the Theatre, met some choice company — heard some ex-
cellent glees and extemporanious,' singing by Charles Sloman, who, I hear is to
be found here nightly, astonishing and amusing the patrons of this favorite resort
of playgoers—must repeat my visit — just wish to say a word — beg pardon, hope
I don't intrude — but will you excuse me — 1 have to mention, that I've arranged
so as to rub shoulders with my friends, and the fashionable world, at one or
other of the Grand Loiniges aboui town.

Monday, heard with satisfaction of the New Views, at the Queen's Bazaar,