The only novelty since last I wrote is the revival of The Gondoliersat the Savoy. I was there on Wednesday and very much enjoyed the performance—it is in all respects excellent. As the Duke of Plaza Toro, who floats himself into a Limited Ca., Mr. Elton is very funny, as is also Mr. Walter Pass-more as the' Grand Inquisitor. Messrs. Kenningham and H. A. Lytton make charming Gondoliers and have two delightfal little wives in Miss Emmie Owen and Miss Louie Henri. The former is new to the Savoy Company and a great acquisition. As Casilda Miss Ruth Vincent has but small part which does not do her justice, but her gowns are beautiful and she looks as pretty as ever. Miss Rosina Brandram is the Duchess of Pinza Toro, n part she has played since the first production of the opera ten years ago. That the choruses are perfect yoos without saying—no pains are spared with rehearsals at the Savoy—the scenery likewise is as good as possible and from first to Inst "all goes merry as a matringe bell." T see Sir Arthur Sullivan is busy on a new opera for the same theatre. Let us hope it will be as charming as most Of his old ones are.
25th March.
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