James II., 1; William III., 7; Anne, 14; George I., 15; George II., 20;
George III., 145; George IV., 46. W.G.C.

_Theatrical Property in France_.--A dramatic author in France is
entitled, every night that his play is performed, to a fixed sum per
act, viz. 10 francs, for Paris; 5 francs for the large theatres in the
country; 3 francs for the second-rate provincial theatres; and 2 francs
for the third-rate. A bureau is established by government, to receive
the contributions, and any manager neglecting to make a return, is
punished by a heavy fine; the amount of which goes to the author. The
advantages arising from this system are also enjoyed by the widow and
children of the author. It is calculated that the author of the _Ecole
des Viellards_, derives nightly, from the performance of that piece, in
Paris, and the provinces, about 500 francs. Scribe, a successful
_vaudeville_ writer, is in receipt of a handsome income; and Merle was
able, from the contributions upon his pieces, to open the Port St.
Martin Theatre, upon a liberal scale, and thus to lay the foundation of
a brilliant fortune. T. GILL.

_A Magdalene_.---A French bishop preaching, exclaimed, "A Magdalene is
present, she is looking at me, I will not mention her name, but I will
throw my book at her." He then raised his arm as if to put his threat
into execution, when all the women in the church ducked their heads.
"What," said he, "all Magdalenes." SWAINE.

_Unwelcome Title_.--Charles Incledon, the vocalist, being asked if he
had ever read Murray's _Sermons to Asses_, replied, "he had not, he did
not like the book, the title was too personal."

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