26 JULY 1890, page 12

Acting And Intellect.

I N one of his many tirades against actors, Dr. Johnson very ungallantly declared that the famous Mrs. Pritchard was in common life " a vulgar idiot," but that when she appeared......

Five O'clock Tea.

T HAT was a sad saying, that " Life would be very tolerable if it were not for its amusements;" but still, one feels inclined to echo it, and to add the more serious reflection,......