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Books.

A GREAT BOOK.* IT has been said, and as we think most truly, that great men are commoner than great books. Great authors almost always show certain weaknesses in their work, and......

The Theatre.

"THE ' RUINED ' LADY," COMEDY THEATRE. IT would appear from the current London productions that there is nothing more difficult than to find a good title for a play— unless......

Some Plays Worth Seeing.

CarraaroN. — Lord Richard in the Pantry 8.30-2.30 [A farce for a lenient mood.] HaviaanBET.—Mary Rose . . . . 8.30-2.30 [Sentimental enough to have a long run. Clever enough not......