We are aware that fictitious names are assumed or given to the Ladies of Saloon notoriety, originating in particular circum-stances, and we have reason to believe that Dolly K----lly has been so denominated from the propensity she almost invariably manifests of painting, as remarked particularly by one of the parties in conversation.
~136~~"Last night," replied the other--"she'll be here presently--d----nd fine girl, arn't she ?" "Very well," said the first; "a nice plump face, but then she paints so d--n--bly, I hate your painted Dollys, give me natural flesh and blood--Polly H--ward for me." "Gallows Tom{1} will speak to you in plain terms if you trespass there, my boy; you know he has out-general'd the Captain in that quarter, and came off victorious, so----" "Come," said Sparkle, "let us adjourn into the Saloon, for, Heaven knows, it is useless staying here." And taking their arms, they immediately left the Box.
"The theatre," continued he, "is a sort of enchanted island, where nothing appears as it really is, nor what it should be.

In London, it is a sort of time-killer, or exchange of looks and smiles.

It is frequented by persons of all degrees and qualities whatsoever.

Here Lords come to laugh and be laughed at--Knights to learn the amorous smirk and a-la-mode grin, the newest fashion in the cut of his garments, the twist of his body, and the adjustment of his phiz.
"This House{2} was built upon a grand and extensive scale, designed and executed under the inspection of Mr.Benj.Wyatt, the architect, whose skill was powerfully and liberally aided by an intelligent and public spirited Committee, of which the late Mr.Whitbread was the Chairman.

It is altogether a master-piece of art, and an ornament to the Metropolis.
You perceive the interior is truly delightful, and the exterior presents the idea of solidity and security: it affords sitting room for 2810 persons, that is, 1200 in the Boxes, 850 in the Pit, 480 1 It appears that the adoption of fictitious names is not wholly confined to the female visitors of these regions of fashion and folly.