... ACTORS' ASSOCIATION. Sir, With regard to letters making sngges- tionstoand demands of this Association, I am directed by the council to state that they cannot take cognizance of any communica tions unless they are addressed to them direct, in confidence, and bear tho full signature and address of the writer. Yours faithfully, June 12, 1895. ALGERNON ADYE. ...

... Sir, I am of opinion that the position of scenic artists might bo greatly improved by a few more managers following a good example and adopting the system of making the artist the stage manager, who would then be acting in a double capacity, both of which are very essential to a well- conducted theatre. This plan would give the artist absolute control over the refractory carpenter, who doubles ...

... THE ASSOCIATION.--A PROPOSAL. Sir,--I had originally no desire to take part in tho discussion now proceeding in the columns of THE STAGE under the above heading, but of late so many communications have reached me urging, as one of them puts it, the breaking of a silence which has continued much too long, that I venture this week to trouble you with a few remarKs. Ana I do so, pernaps, ...

... Sir, To debar all artists from the asso- ciatiou who work for less than £2 would, I maintain, greatly lessen its preseut numbers. Such an idea is absurd to all who aro aware of the ins and outs of au actor's life. Many a ...

... SONGS ON THE VARIETY STAGE. Sir, There are mauy old music-hall artists doing duty in our midst, and songs of I a past ago aro their forte. Can you or any of your readers inform me what song has boon sung right on up to date for the past 30 years P I inn informed that u The Whole Hog or None, by George Ware, sung by Mackney, is the oldest and most frequently heard, Dut surely thero aro others ...

... PLAY TITLE. Sir, With reference to the duologue entitled The Agony Column, by Mr. Louis N. Parker, which was produced at Miss Henrietta Cowon's matinie at Steinway Hall to-day, I should bo glad if you would place the fact on record that Mr. Parker and Miss Cowen have recognised my claim to the above title. When they learned that I had comploted some time ago (in collaboration with Mr. A. ...

... AUTHORS' FEES TO AMATEURS. Sir, Referring to Mr. G. Sington's letter in your issue of the 7th inst., ho may be interested to know that Mr. French has issued a new tariff list for 1895-1890 within the last few days. Comparing it with a former one, I find close upon 100 plays omitted, the greater proportion, if not all, being free. I believe I am correct in saying that the following plays are ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir,-- I notice in your issue of Septem ber 18 that you mention in a par that Mr. C. D. Marios has the sole direction of the Gaiety company in South Africa, and is Mr. George Edwardes's representative in that country. I beg to contradict that statement. As I am the manager of th company in question, and Mr. Georgo Edwardes's representative in South Africa for the ...

... . Sir,-- I never knew how widely circu lated The Stage was in this country, nor how many friends I really had in America, until I received copies from all parts of the United States of a recent issue, in which appears the announcement that Miss Ada Alexandra's Circus was going to appear in some obscure Welsh village. I would like, through your valuable columns, to assure inquirers that I am ...

... Sir, I am pleased with E. Edmonds's answer to my letter, but I cannot see that he has removed the difficulty by his new sug gestion. I for one would willingly assist m any scheme brought forward to raise the undercurrent salaries in the profession, but I fear that bj going to the Actors' Associa tion and asking it to regulate salaries by taking no one into its fold who earns less than £2 a ...

... SIR,--Replying to An Anxious Actor's comments on my letter re extinction of bogus and the liability of resident managers, may I be allowed to urge (1st.) No right-minded man would go into a business involving the fortunes of others without capital. (2nd.) No man has a right to speculate with other people's brains without paying for the same. (3rd.) To carry on a business when his capital ...

... THE UNION OF SCENIC ARTISTS. Sir, I qnite agree with your corres pondent, A Touring Manager, that if scenic artists want to improve their lot they must do something more than occupy your valuable space with letters week after week, aud Home decisive measure is now overdue. It is some iiiu since the subject was opened, and with a view to brtug th matter to a speedy and more tangible issue, 1 ...