Cream of the Cream.—"London Society proper"—we are informed by Lady Charles Beresford—consists of no more than thirty or forty families! And how about London Society improper? Is that equally sparse and exclusive? And—terrible thought!—crucial question!—is it possible that the two orders overlap at all? That there are any "noble swells" who belong to both?
The Government's Public Policy in South Africa (according To Mr. Sydney Buxton).—Not "Carrington's Entire"!
UNDER THE ROSE.
(A Story in Scenes).
Scene XIII.—"Behind" at the Eldorado. Time—about 10 P.M.; the Stage at the back of the Scene-cloth is in partial darkness; in the centre, a pile of lumber and properties. Bare whitewashed brick walls; at one side, two canvas cabins for the Lady-Artistes to change their costumes; near them a deal table, with a jug and glasses. At one of the wings, behind the proscenium, a shelf and small mirror, at which the Comedians can arrange their make-up, and a frame, in which a placard, with each Artiste's number, is inserted before his or her entrance. A "turn" has just been concluded, and the Stage is clear.
The Stage-Manager (bustling up to Footman, in crimson plush breeches). Now then, look alive, there, can't you, they're getting impatient in front. Why don't you change the number?