I am afraid that I may get into trouble if I suggest that the far-famed at Cambridge can be counted in the number of juvenile histrionics. I am not forgetful of that capital cut in , by the late Charles Keene, which told us that Oxford and Cambridge considered the Eton and Harrow cricket match as Still the in my mind, and very likely in the minds of many others, is primarily connected with the school rather than the University.

Mr. F. C. Burnand, its founder, had been immensely fond of theatricals when at Eton, and I believe while at that historical seat of learning managed to get a farce played at the Theatre Royal, Windsor. The renowned editor of was the first member to write an original piece for presentation at the as another contributor to the , Mr. R. C. Lehmann, has been the last. Only a short while ago was delighting Town and Gown at Cambridge to the great satisfaction of the Cantabs in general and resident dons in particular. Those who have not read Mr. Burnand's should get the book at once and study it. The volume is full of amusing stories, and serves as a record of the members of the famous society to the date of publication. The history of the is traced from the early days when Mr. Burnand thought of calling the late Mr. Maddison Morton's celebrated farce Box Cox (to give it a Greek flavour for the readier acceptance of the Vice Chancellor) to the time when H.R.H. the Prince of Wales was present at the club's jubilee. It would be a good thing if the eminent author would consent to issue a new edition of his admirable work, bringing his up to date. Much has happened since the days when was the best of stage managers, and the most