The project
failed. MR. O'CONNOR was a political enthusiast, ultimately became insane,
and died in an Asylum.
DIE HEXEN AM RHEIN.--MR. FREDERICK YATES was an admirable actor, and the
proprietor and manager of the favourite "little Adelphi" Theatre, in the
Strand.
PROSPECTUS.--We believe this article suggested the existing Accident
Assurance Company.
MR. SILK BUCKINGHAM was a voluminous writer and founder of the British and
Foreign Institute, in George Street, Hanover Square.
PARLIAMENTARY MASONS.--The masons employed in building the New Houses of
Parliament struck for higher wages.
THE IMPROVIDENT.--LORD MELBOURNE and MR. LABOUCHERE, MR. D. O'CONNELL,
LORDS RUSSELL and MORPETH.
PROMENADE CONCERTS.--M. MUSARD was the originator in Paris of this class of
amusement. Their popularity induced an imitation in England by M. JULLIEN.
TO BENEVOLENT AND HUMANE JOKERS.--TOM COOKE was the leader and composer at
the Theatres Royal, and a remarkable performer on a penny trumpet. He
occasionally made use of this toy in his pantomime introductions. He was
also a very "funny" fellow.
COMING EVENTS CAST THEIR SHADOWS BEFORE.
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