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Upon the theatres this deprivation fell heavily. The
performances were given up in despair at some houses, and carried on
at others in a very restricted manner, by suddenly calling into
requisition the twilight of tallow-candles and oil-lamps. The
following advertisements, among many others of like tenor, appearing
in _The Times_ of the 4th December, are illustrative of the situation
of affairs:
SPECIAL NOTICE.--COURT THEATRE.--This theatre, from its
situation, is in no way affected by the Gas Strike, and will be
open every evening, and brilliantly illuminated.
ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.--The management having received no notice
that, in consequence of the strike, the supply of gas would be
discontinued, found at the last moment no light could be
obtained, and were compelled to inform the crowds at the door
that there would be no performance. _All Tickets_ issued last
night will be available this evening.
GAS.--GAIETY.--SPECIAL NOTICE.--Arrangements (if necessary) have
been made to light this Theatre with lime-lights and oil.


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