In consequence of the great success of the "Smoking at Home" at the
Inner Temple, it is proposed to start a circus at the Middle.
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The suggested "Musical Dinner" at Lincoln's Inn is now under
consideration, and will probably see the gas-light before the end of
the term.
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The numerous professional engagements of Sir FR-NK L-CKW-D will _not_
prevent him from appearing as _The_ "Lightning Cartoonist" at the
coming Gray's Inn _Matinée_.
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Should the anticipated "Free-and-easy" come off at the Middle,
the LORD CHANCELLOR is not unlikely to give an exhibition of
swordsmanship. The distinguished Peer is said to be the finest living
exponent of the sword and dagger fight.
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The LORD CHIEF JUSTICE is expected before Christmas to repeat his
recent interesting address, with the assistance of a piano and
dissolving views. A troupe of first-rate banjoists from the
Three-in-a-Bar Musical Society may possibly be found among the
incidentals.
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There is no truth in the report that at the next "Five o'clock tea
with pipes" at Lincoln's Inn Sir 'ARRY 'AWKINS will warble "_Down
Newmarket Way_."
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In spite of the social entertainments in contemplation, the Examiners
of the Council of Legal Education will perform their duties. At
present there is no intention of adding another subject to the
pass for admission to the Bar. In the future it may happen that all
students will have to take up "the duties and responsibilities of
proprietors of music halls."
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FROM "THE POTTERY," HAYMARKET.--The "Tree-ilby Tree-o," G. D.
M.-cum-P. P.-et-B. T., beg to state that they are all delighted with
"the reception" of the piece, and still more with "the receipts."
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"EX PEDE."--Miss BAIRD appears as the model _Trilby_ without shoes or
stockings. Such realism is a novelty which unfortunately prevents
this young actress from ever losing her identity, as, though the upper
portion of her figure is "very _Trilby_," her feet are most decidedly
BAIRD.
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