After the last Act everyone was called, inclusive of the composers
and the author; the latter, being at that very moment on his way to
France, could not respond to the hearty applause with which his name
was greeted, and must accordingly await the personal congratulations
of the audience until his return from foreign parts. Mr. CARYLL who
had done so much to musically illustrate the Christmas Tree Scene
(thus meriting the title of Mr. CHRISTMAS CARYLL), was also not to be
found when wanted, and so the Sole Lessee and Manager had nothing more
to do than return thanks for all concerned, and make up his mind to a
run that seems likely to keep him on his legs until Easter.

* * * * *

TO MR. STANLEY.

[At a meeting of the Cardiff Corporation on Tuesday, October
7, a letter was read from Mr. H.M. STANLEY stating, that he
would be unable to fulfil his engagement to visit Cardiff and
accept the freedom of the borough. All preparation for the
ceremony had been made, and a costly silver casket, which
is now useless, was specially ordered. Mr. STANLEY's excuse
was pressure of business in preparing for his American
tour.--_Daily Paper_.]

The Council at Cardiff looked angry and glum,
Their chagrin was so great it was useless to mask it,
They had only just heard you were not going to come,
And alack! and alas! they had ordered the casket!