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was of a very demonstrative character, and he soon became a favorite with the audience. Of the piece in when he appeared, "The Knight of the Plains," nothing particularly can be said in its favor as a dramatic work. It makes no, ambitious claims in the respect. It has, however, less of the fire-and-fury adn gore-and-gizzard about it than most constructions of the kind, presents some striking situations and tableaux, and contains some chaacters which, for eccentric make-up and broad and extravagant burleaque, are extremely ludicrous, being, indeed, what the gallery would term "immense." the acting, although some of it is very effective with the spectators, is not noteworthy. The intelligent-looking and handsome donkey acted his part capitally, making a deserved hit. The audience was at times stormy in its demonstration, particularly in the upper tiers. The "Knight of the Plains" will be repeated this evening.