"Princess Ida" again attracted a large audience to the Opera House on Saturday night. The majority of the principals were in good voice, and tho performance was gone through with greab spirit. All of the favourite numbers were encored, while bhe " Amazon March" was executed in such faulbless sbyle bhat bhe performers wero vociferously applauded. An immense number of bouquets were thrown upon the stage duringtheevening, while Miss Warren was the recipient of a very large floral ar rangement, thenaraeof her part, "Melissa," being picked oub in lovely flowers. At tached to it was a handsome silver brooch. This compliment was paid to the popular young lady for the excellent way in which she plays her parb, and in recognition of the anniversary of her birthday. " Princess Ida " will be tepeated for three more nights, ane. we advise everyone to see the clever performance of "our amateurs."

Considerable interest is being taken by the inhabitants of Newmarket and sur rounding districts in the concert and social to be held in Newmarket Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) night, in aid of the Fire Brigade funds. A first-class programme has been prepared, including songs by leading amateurs, Scotch reels, statuary, coniuring feaftv, etc. Captain Wilson assures us thab nothing has been left undone to make the affair all that can be desired. Mr W. H. Webbe acts as accompanist.
Wo are informed by the Telegraphic De partment thab tho "new telephone ex change regulations have been amended by order-in-Counoil, to allow of the charges for connections under two miles in length being paid half-yearly in advance.
