Theatre Royal, under the management of Messrs. Williamson, Garner & Musgrove, leasee Mr. Saml. Lazar, treasurer Mr. Geo. L. Goodman : return of the favourite comedian, Mr Bland Holt, who will have the honour of inaugurating his annual dramatic season with his own specially organised company in his latest novelty, The Ruling Passion, an entirely exciting sensational drama, full of thrilling situations. Scenery by Geo. Gordon illustrating London by daylight, gaslight and moonlight, including the perilous balloon ascent and a London street during a storm of real rain (as originally produced in the play). Saturday, May 25th, '89 will be produced for the first time in Sydney, The Ruling Passion, written by Mr James Willing. - Holt, Bland,; Bishop, Kate, 1848-1923,; Willing, James,; Williamson, J. C.; Garner, Arthur,; Musgrove, George,; Gordon, George,