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..