10 OCTOBER 1846, Page 12

We are glad to see that novelties are, at any

rate, forthcoming at the Haymarket; for, really, matters have been very dull since the opening. Saturday, The Poor Gentleman, Monday, The Steward—this is but heavy recreation. The latter, which is a modification of Holcroft's Deserted Daughter, certainly allows fine scope for Farren" in the character of a wily hypocrite, who becomes desperate when discovered; but it is not worth while to endure five dull acts, in which there is no humour and very little interest, just for an effective scene or two. Even in the times when people relished these weighty "comedies" much more than they do at present, the piece was not a great favourite, either in its original or in its modified shape.