THE THEATRE, situated in the Shoplatch, has a lofty stuccoed front, with three niches, containing statues of the immortal Shakspere, and of the comic and tragic muses, which give it a bold and imposing effect. The lower part consists of a rusticated base, one hundred feet in length, comprising a range of good shops, and a dwelling for the manager. The interior is conveniently arranged, and handsomely decorated with appropriate devices. It will accommodate a numerous audience; and was opened September 8th, 1834. It stands on the site of a former Theatre, which, if we may credit the affirmation of Phillips, was part of the ancient palace of the Princes of Powisland, who, in their frequent transactions with the sovereigns of England, often resided in Shrewsbury. The ancient boundary wall of this mansion inclosed all the space contained between Cross Hill, St. John’s Hill, Murivance, Swan Hill, and Shoplatch. It is probable that the old edifice was part of the great chamber, appropriated, according to the usage of the times, for receiving company, and occasionally for exhibiting shows and dramatic interludes. THE SHROPSHIRE AND NORTH WALES NATURAL HISTORY AND ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY was established on the 26th of June, 1835. The Museum, situated in Dogpole, is principally designed to illustrate the natural history of the district in its various branches of geology, mineralogy, zoology, and botany, by the gradual formation of complete and systematic arrangements of its productions in each of these departments. It is also open to other objects of scientific interest, and in particular is a suitable repository for such remains of antiquity as are found within the district, or illustrate its general history. The library contains many valuable books, illustrative of natural history and antiquities. It is deeply to be regretted, that hitherto the council have been able to do little more than maintain the museum in existence. Had they been entrusted with a larger amount of funds, they might have very considerably enlarged its collection, and extended its interests. Many donations are still in store for exhibition, whenever a more commodious building can be procured. It is, therefore, hoped that a district of so much scientific and antiquarian resource may, before long, be furnished with a building, in which specimens of its own productions may be placed for inspection, and which may also be a repository for objects of general interest and national importance. _President_: The Right Hon. the Earl of Powis.—_Treasurer_: Thomas Eyton, Esq.—_Honorary Secretary_: Henry Johnson, M.D.