20 DECEMBER 1856, Page 11

Miss F. Horton has provided her entertainment with a new

" first part," in which she introduces three fresh characters, namely, a formal old maid, a jovial Irish dame, and a travelled lady, who alas! turns out to be a swindler. The last-named personage has a French husband,-who,

however, can scarcely be called a character, so lightly is he @retched. Generally Miss Horton's colouring is strong, and the figures, who are types rather than individuals, are thoroughly discriminated. The ele- gance of the "entertainment" is combined with the force of the highly- trained actress.