An advertisement for the Royal Victoria Theatre production of Tom Taylor and Charles Reade's The King's Rival and Douglas Jerrold's Black Eyed Susan on 28 and 29 July 1868.
The 28 July performance was a benefit for Mr C. H. Burford.
Joseph Simmons, 'after many years retirement from the stage', announces that he will make a 're-appearance ... upon the occasion of his benefit' on 3 August 1868.
An advertisement, probably placed by Samuel Bennett (sole proprietor, printer and publisher of the Empire), for the sale of a single cylinder printing machine. The sale is being offered 'to make room for a new machine daily expected from England'.
An advertisement for the sale by auction of '3000 Volumes Valuable Books in every department of Literature. Catalogues may be obtained on application.' The items for sale are described as being 'a large and valuable library of curious and valuable works' and 'lovers of literature are invited to inspect [them] as they are well worthy of attention'.
