parties. Sir ARTHUR cannot restrain himself from writing new and
original music at a rapid pace. This, is a consequence of his having
taken so many composing draughts.

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"OUR BOOKING OFFICE."--Not open this week, as the Baron has been
making a book. Interesting subject, "On the Derby and Oaks." Being
in sporting mood, the Baron adopts as his motto King SOLOMON's
words of wisdom, out of his (King SOLOMON's) own mines of golden
treasures,--"And of book-making there is no end." He substitutes
"book-making" for "making of books," and with the poetic CAMPBELL
(HERBERT of that ilk) he sings, "it makes no difference."

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AFTER THE EVENT.--Last Sunday week was the one day in the year when
ancient Joe Millers were permissible. It was "Chestnut Sunday." We
didn't like to mention it before.

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The Royal General Theatrical Fund Dinner, held last Thursday, will be
remembered in the annals of the Stage as "ALEXANDER's Feast."

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HORACE IN LONDON. TO A COQUETTE. (AD PYRRHAM.)

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