18 AUGUST 1855, page 17

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THACXERAY . S NEWCOMES.. THE striking characteristics of Mr. Thaciseray's novels have been so often and so clearly pointed out, and the novels resemble each other so much in......

It Is Said That When Garrick' Was Vehemently Applandhig...

and gentle .amateurs'at an exhibition of " private - theatricals," ho was so startled into•truth by the appearance of. an engaged " pro- fessional," that he exclaimed " Ha; hit......