AUGUST.

1.--Norwich Theatre was re-opened after thorough renovation. Gas light

was used for the first time. Mrs. Yates appeared as Rachael ("The

Jewess"), and in the petite comedy, "An Actress of All Work," in which

she sustained six distinct characters. On the 6th Mr. Yates appeared in

conjunction with his wife. Norwich Theatre was described as "one of the

handsomest, most comfortable, and best lighted of the minor theatres in

this kingdom."

4.--A two-days' cricket match, between Yorkshire and Norfolk, commenced

on the Norwich Ground. Yorkshire won, by 25 runs.

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