The Theatre

On Monday evening the Melo-Drama of the Gambler's Fate was repeated to a much better house, and in much better style ; from which it is evident, that the deficiencies, observable on the occasion of its first production, arose, not from any incapacity on the part of the performers, but from the causes assigned by us, viz. the neglect of the public, and being unaccustomed to melo-dramatic acting.

On the last representation of the piece, all the actors were far more perfect, and thus the piece appeared to greater advantage. Several additional dresses were introduced, which rendered the acting more effective. One prodigy we must not again omit to notice, which was the acting of Master Earle, A child only four years of age ! which on both evenings elicited thunders of applause. As the little fellow, who is a very interesting child, tripped over the stage with unerring precision to the beautiful symphony of Haydn from the Surprise, the admiration of the audience burst forth in peals of well deserved applause. To see a child so young possess so true an idea of musical time and stage effect, is a something nearly approaching to a colonial prodigy. This child is not new to the public, having sung the song of ' Nice Young Maidens' at Mr. Mackay's Theatre, at Roxboro' House, (by which by the way, we regret to say, this justly favourite and enterprising actor sustained a severe loss while endeavouring to cater for the public amusement in the absence of Mr. Cameron), where he was well received. It was an omission on our part not to notice this little fellow before ; but we feel convinced that his precocious talent will not be the less duly appreciated by the public.

Of the other performers having already noticed, we need say no more than that they were all far more perfect, and all played considerably better than on the first night.