to take them, has been compelled to put down his violin, and, after looking about in a helpless and puzzled manner, holds them until further orders from his chief. Not receiving further orders, he occupies his time by sniffing at the flowers and making remarks _sotto voce_ to his companion violinist on the botanical beauties of the _flora_. Conductor RANDEGGER, apparently unaware of what has been taking place behind his back, turns round abruptly to inquire why leader is taking a few bars' rest. Leading violinist exhibits bouquet, and appeals in dumb show to conductor. The conductor's eye in fine frenzy rolling, says as clearly as fine frenzied rolling eye can say anything, "Remove that bauble!"--(RANDEGGER would make up remarkably well as _Cromwell_)--and the leader, with a sympathetic and apologetic glance at ZÉLIE as implying, "You should have had 'em if _I_ could have managed it, but you see how I'm situated. RANDEGGER'S a hard man"--puts the bouquets on the floor of the orchestra, and, dismissing them by a supreme effort from his thoughts, betakes himself to his musical Paganinic duties. What becomes of the flowers that bloom in the orchestra, _tra la!_ I don't know, I wish that ZÉLIE may get them. Remembering the example set by "Practical JOHN" at the Gaiety, of placarding up everywhere in the theatre "No Fees," DRURIOLANUS, at the suggestion of Conductor RANDEGGER, might "hang out a banner on the outer wall" of the orchestra, with the letters inscribed on it "N.B.--No Bouquets." _Tuesday._--The grandest night of the Season up to now, dear boys. _Romeo_ JEAN DE RESZKÉ, and MELBA _Juliette_. What can you wish for more? EDOUARD DE RESZKÉ as the _Frère Laurent_ a magnificent Friar, belonging to some one of the theatrical "Orders" "not admitted after seven." The talented Mlle. BAUERMEISTER'S _Gertrude_ hardly a companion picture to her _Martha_ in _Faust_. Signor PLUNKETTO GREENO not quite every inch a Duke: about one inch in three Duke and the rest Democrat. When he has been _Duke of Verona_ long enough, he'll be all right, and most likely He'll be, this Mister PLUNKET GREENE, The Dukiest Duke that ever was seen. A word to the wise. Whenever this Season _Romeo and Juliette_ is played with this cast, go and see it. Don't hesitate. It's memorable. A feast for ear and eye. _Ite ad astra-operatica._ And at the same time, don't forget to honourably mention the founder of the feast, AUGUSTUS DRURIOLANUS.