The Bayaderes are rather increasing in attraction, since it is
known that there is nothing to wound the scrupulous modesty of English au- diences : on the contrary, some have expressed disappointment on the score of the Hindoo dancers not being so liberal in the display of their figures as the French dancers of the ballet. YATES must not rely too exclusively on the Indian novelty, but provide some Eng- lish one—or French, which means the same with our drantatists.—bet- ier than Fanny Sites; who is not so amusing as she is vulgar, riotwith.. standing Mrs. KEELEY personated the "mistress of arts," and sung a song, with boarding.school-girl airs, accompanying herself on the cor- net a piston.
Wholly taken up with the Bayaderes last week, we omitted to
give due praise to the handsome dome and chandelier that have re- placed the low flit roof that reflected the heat with such stifling effect heretofore. The audience feel more giateful for this improvement than they express themselves, for their warmth is less: duke donium is now the Involuntary exclamation of the Adelphi folks. The theatre has been entirely redecorated also in the most handsome style of paper- hanging ; the pattern-book seems to have been exhausted to give vas riety to the display ; and there is no lack of colour, whatever there may be of harmony.
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