Jessop. 42 great bulk of the party—which approves of the war but is to say the least of it doubtful about the policy of the clean 51 slate, recognised that' a further split in the party must only render more hopeless their prospects of a return to power, After all, however, it appears now that the split is not so serious as at first appeared. The "Tabernacle" which Tord Rosebery remains outside of ix not. the Liberal Tabernacle, hut the Bannerman Tabernacle; and while remaining outside of it the noble Earl does not intend to challenge Sir Henry's leadership of the party in the House of Commons.
Blythe Gunn.. 51 1 Ww 2
Gunn bowled 1 no-ball, atid Jessop 1 no-ball.
The following ten players have been chosen to go to England as members of the Eleventh Australi Clever J. Darling, C. Hill, South Australia. H. Carter, R. A. Dull, 8. E. Gregory, J. Kelly. M. A. Nob'e, V. Trumper, South Wales. W. Armstrong, H. Trumble, Victoria.
Theatrical.
Aladdin and his Ca. have taken a polish of their marvellous lamp, and transported themselves and numerous impedimenta Sydneywards. They have had a most successful run here, and, all things being equal, similar good Inck should attend their visit to the Harbour City.
Sweet Nell, of old Drury, with an imported Ca. from London, now nightly heads the boards at the Princess'. Australia's perennial favourite Nellie Stewart appears in the name part, and, apparently, gives as much public satisfaction as a fascinating orange girl, as she did as Aladdin. At the Majesty's "San Toy" has retired in favour of the "Runaway Girl," and this young person, of brief appearance, seems to be equally as successful in filling the benches as did the stripling from wayback China. Florence Young, who acts'the non " Cady, is equally as tuneful in this as in the previous production.
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