Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, CompleteVarious
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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, Complete
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English wit and humor -- Periodicals
STRAND.The enterprising managers of this elegant little theatre have
produced another mythological drama, called The Frolics of the Fairies;
or, the Rose, Shamrock, and Thistle, from the pen of Leman Rede, who
is, without doubt, the first of this class of writers. The indisposition
of Mr. Hall was stated to be the cause of the delay in the production of
this piece; out, from the appearance of the bills, we are led to infer
that it arose from the indisposition of Mrs. Waylett to shine in the
same hemisphere with that little brilliant, Mrs. Keeley, and a gem of
the first water she proved herself to be on Wednesday night. It would
be useless to enter into the detail of the plot of an ephemeron, that
depends more upon its quips and cranks than dramatic construction for
its success. It abounds in merry conceits, which that merriest ofdare
we call her mere woman?little Mrs. Bob rendered as pointed as a
Whitechapel needle of the finest temper. The appointments and
arrangements of the stage reflect the highest credit on the management,
and the industry which can labour to surmount the difficulties which we
know to exist in the production of anything like scenic effect in the
Strand Theatre, deserve the encouragement which we were gratified to see
bestowed upon this little Temple of Momus.
The Olympic Theatre has obtained an extension of its licence from the
Lord Chamberlain, and will shortly open with a company selected from
Ducrows late establishment; but whether the peds are bi or quadru,
rumour sayeth not.
A CARD. MESSRS. FUDGE and VAMP beg to inform novelists and writers of
tales in general, that they supply dénouements to unfinished stories, on
the most reasonable terms. They have just completed a large stock of
catastrophes, to which they respectfully solicit attention.
FOR MELO-DRAMA. Discovery of the real murderers, and respite of the
accused.
Ditto very superior, with return of the supposed victim.
Ditto, ditto, extra superfine, with punishment of vice and reward of
virtue.
FOR FARCES. Mollification of flinty-hearted fathers and union of lovers,
&c. &c. &c.
FOR COMEDIES. Fictitious bankruptcy of the hero, and sudden
reinstatement of fortune.
Ditto, ditto, with exposure of false friends.
Non-recognition of son by father, ultimate discovery of former by
latter.
Ditto, ditto, very fine, with convenient cordial, and true gentlemen,
illustrated by an old debauchee.
N.B.On hand, a very choice assortment of interesting parricides,
strongly recommended for Surrey use.
WHY AND BECAUSE. Young Keans a bad cigarbecause
The more hes puffd, the worse he draws.
A new farce, entitled My Friend the Captain, is to be produced
tonight, at the Haymarket Theatre.
MR. HAMMOND will take a benefit at the English Opera House, on Monday
next. We are happy to see that this very deserving actors professional
brethren are coming forward to lend him that assistance which he has
always been ready to afford to others.
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