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The Week.
amusing as ever , and he is admirably seconded by Miss Mary Keelny in the part of fche ( lelmtanle . The burlesque duet from the " Huguenots , " is tmmiltuously encored . There is nothing new at present in the Olympic bills ; the serio-comic drama by Mr . Tom Taylor seems to be delayed for some reason , probably the continuous popularity of the present entertainments . At the St . James's Theatre , tho experiment of English opera has not apparently succeeded , and Mr . JVIaefarren ' s " Raymond and Agnes" has been withdrawn . The Spanish
ballet company are retained , and their attractive performances are interspersed with Palais Royal vaudevilles by French comic actors , ancl Mr . ancl Mrs . Howard Paul ' s " Patchwork . " This threefold nationality has produced a melange exactly . suited to the taste of the denizens of the ivest-end of the metropolis , and the theatre is filled nightly with an audience who go in perfect security that they ivill not be " bored "—an enormous consideration nowadays with the British playgoer . The little Strand Theatre continues its long-standing bill of fare . At
tho Surrey , Ave have to notice Mr . Hermann Vezin ' s very tasteful and finished performance of " Richard the Third , " ancl a capital petticoat soldier absurdity called " The Surrey Volunteers . " -The sultry Aveather Avhich has characterized the last fortnight has produced the highly agreeable result to Mr . Simpson , of filling Creniorne Gardens to their utmost capabilities , ancl it is but just to that indefatigable caterer for public amusement to acknowledge that all of the immense number of his patrons appear to be satisfied ivith bis efforts on their behalf .
Notices.
NOTICES .
Advertisers and other friends are requested to notice that accounts are in fufcurs to be paid , on printed receipts only , to Mr . JOHX COGGIN , of No . S , Denmark Street , Camberwell ; or ai the Office , 2 , Red Lion Court , Fleet Street , E . C . Post Office Orders should be made payable to HENRY G . WAHREN . Advertisers ivill oblige by forwarding their favours afc the latest by 12 o ' clock on Monday morning .
We shall be happy to receive essays or lectures ou [ Masonic subjects' returning them ( should they nofc be accepted ) if desired . Emblematic covers for the last volume of the Magazine for 1858 are now ready price Is . ; or the volumes ( containing twenty-six numbers ) may be had bound price 14 s . 6 d ., or with gilt edges 15 s . Gd . Brethren can have their volumes bound at the office if they desire it , for Is . M „ or with gilt edges 2 s , 6 tf .
To Correspondents.
TO CORRESPONDENTS .
PROVINCIAL RETORTS . —From the very limited space which remains for our closing number of the present series , notwithstanding that we give eight pages extra , we have been compelled to compress the various communications of our correspondents into the smallest possible limit , and to leave out some interesting particular-- .
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The Week.
amusing as ever , and he is admirably seconded by Miss Mary Keelny in the part of fche ( lelmtanle . The burlesque duet from the " Huguenots , " is tmmiltuously encored . There is nothing new at present in the Olympic bills ; the serio-comic drama by Mr . Tom Taylor seems to be delayed for some reason , probably the continuous popularity of the present entertainments . At the St . James's Theatre , tho experiment of English opera has not apparently succeeded , and Mr . JVIaefarren ' s " Raymond and Agnes" has been withdrawn . The Spanish
ballet company are retained , and their attractive performances are interspersed with Palais Royal vaudevilles by French comic actors , ancl Mr . ancl Mrs . Howard Paul ' s " Patchwork . " This threefold nationality has produced a melange exactly . suited to the taste of the denizens of the ivest-end of the metropolis , and the theatre is filled nightly with an audience who go in perfect security that they ivill not be " bored "—an enormous consideration nowadays with the British playgoer . The little Strand Theatre continues its long-standing bill of fare . At
tho Surrey , Ave have to notice Mr . Hermann Vezin ' s very tasteful and finished performance of " Richard the Third , " ancl a capital petticoat soldier absurdity called " The Surrey Volunteers . " -The sultry Aveather Avhich has characterized the last fortnight has produced the highly agreeable result to Mr . Simpson , of filling Creniorne Gardens to their utmost capabilities , ancl it is but just to that indefatigable caterer for public amusement to acknowledge that all of the immense number of his patrons appear to be satisfied ivith bis efforts on their behalf .
Notices.
NOTICES .
Advertisers and other friends are requested to notice that accounts are in fufcurs to be paid , on printed receipts only , to Mr . JOHX COGGIN , of No . S , Denmark Street , Camberwell ; or ai the Office , 2 , Red Lion Court , Fleet Street , E . C . Post Office Orders should be made payable to HENRY G . WAHREN . Advertisers ivill oblige by forwarding their favours afc the latest by 12 o ' clock on Monday morning .
We shall be happy to receive essays or lectures ou [ Masonic subjects' returning them ( should they nofc be accepted ) if desired . Emblematic covers for the last volume of the Magazine for 1858 are now ready price Is . ; or the volumes ( containing twenty-six numbers ) may be had bound price 14 s . 6 d ., or with gilt edges 15 s . Gd . Brethren can have their volumes bound at the office if they desire it , for Is . M „ or with gilt edges 2 s , 6 tf .
To Correspondents.
TO CORRESPONDENTS .
PROVINCIAL RETORTS . —From the very limited space which remains for our closing number of the present series , notwithstanding that we give eight pages extra , we have been compelled to compress the various communications of our correspondents into the smallest possible limit , and to leave out some interesting particular-- .