This column was probably written by Cavenagh and includes correspondence from Kentish. See also 'Notes to Correspondents' on page 2 of the 18 August 1838 issue of the Gazette.
A brief report on John Lazar's benefit at the Victoria Theatre, Sydney and the coming benefit for the actress Maria Taylor (ca. 1813-1841).
An advertisement for performances on 23rd August 1838 at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, 'under the patronage of Sir J. J. Gordon Bremer ... and the Officers of the Squadron' to include the 'Melo-Dramatic Drama in three Acts founded on one of Sir Walter Scott's most Popular Tales called, The Knights Templars', an 'amusing Drama, in 1 Act, founded on an Historical Anecdote, entitled the Rival Pages' and the 'highly Laughable Farce of the Rendezvous'. This advertisement includes a description of the scenes and lists the actors and the names of the characters they portray for each play.
