And I suppose London may thank the County Council for establishing comfort with economy, and luxury with rapidity? Oh dear, no! If the metropolis had trusted to that dilatory body, it would have had to wait indeed! Then to whom are the five million inhabitants of the chief city of the universe indebted for these sweet boons? To an ordinary man of business who knows how to cater for the multitude, and has the courage to rely upon increased income as a means of meeting additional outlay.--He merits a statue.--He deserves more--hearty praise by the Press when he discards his _incognito_. * * * * * ROBING-ROOM RUMOURS. In consequence of the great success of the "Smoking at Home" at the Inner Temple, it is proposed to start a circus at the Middle. * * * The suggested "Musical Dinner" at Lincoln's Inn is now under consideration, and will probably see the gas-light before the end of the term. * * * The numerous professional engagements of Sir FR-NK L-CKW-D will _not_ prevent him from appearing as _The_ "Lightning Cartoonist" at the coming Gray's Inn _Matinée_. * * * Should the anticipated "Free-and-easy" come off at the Middle, the LORD CHANCELLOR is not unlikely to give an exhibition of swordsmanship. The distinguished Peer is said to be the finest living exponent of the sword and dagger fight. * * * The LORD CHIEF JUSTICE is expected before Christmas to repeat his recent interesting address, with the assistance of a piano and dissolving views. A troupe of first-rate banjoists from the Three-in-a-Bar Musical Society may possibly be found among the incidentals. * * * There is no truth in the report that at the next "Five o'clock tea with pipes" at Lincoln's Inn Sir 'ARRY 'AWKINS will warble "_Down Newmarket Way_." * * * In spite of the social entertainments in contemplation, the Examiners of the Council of Legal Education will perform their duties. At present there is no intention of adding another subject to the pass for admission to the Bar. In the future it may happen that all students will have to take up "the duties and responsibilities of proprietors of music halls." * * * * * FROM "THE POTTERY," HAYMARKET.--The "Tree-ilby Tree-o," G. D. M.-cum-P. P.-et-B. T., beg to state that they are all delighted with "the reception" of the piece, and still more with "the receipts." * * * * * "EX PEDE."--Miss BAIRD appears as the model _Trilby_ without shoes or stockings. Such realism is a novelty which unfortunately prevents this young actress from ever losing her identity, as, though the upper portion of her figure is "very _Trilby_," her feet are most decidedly BAIRD. * * * * * ANOTHER THEATRICAL BENEFIT.--"_The Benefit of the Doubt._" * * * * * [Illustration: TRUE HUMILITY. _Right Reverend Host._ "I'M AFRAID YOU'VE GOT A BAD EGG, MR. JONES!"