... Sir,--On reading the correspondence in your last issue evoked by Mr. Edmonds's letter, it seems to me that no one has touched upon the really vital part of the question, The premium-paying gentleman who acts for nothing--and is worth it-- has been attacked from all sides, and many schemes suggested for his effacement. But I don't.. think any of your correspondents hava thoroughly grasped the ...

... Sir,--I read the remarks of A. C. last week with great pleasure, because if there is one thing I like more than another it is for people to have the courage of their convietions, and not bo mere echoes; but it is a pity that A. C. does not, after demolishing my fabric, erect another one by suggesting some other plan. A. C. says Actors do not want to become trade unionists. I never ...

... THE ASSOCIATION A PROPOSAL. Sir, Your correspondent 44 M. A. A.f I advocating Mr. Edmonds's proposal as to tha £2 per week qualification for members of the Actors' Association, instances the law-- or one branch of it-- as an illustration of successful trade unionism in a profession.! I am not at all sure that the hard-and-fast 13s. 4d. aud 6. 8d. is so successful but JL know that to tho more ...