... FULL AND EFFICIENT. Sir, If an actor, or an actross, could be granted the right to append to his, or her, name certain initials of fitness gained by examination, the question of efficiency could be decided at once. As an illustration, the namos Smith, Brown, Jones, or Robinson appearing on a bill do not carry with them convincing proof to the playgoer who reads the said bill that they are ...

... THE STAGE IN JAPAN. SIR.-- In your account of Mr. Osman Edwards's very interesting lecture, no mention is mado of the use of the revolving stage. Perhaps a brief description of my visit to a largo theatre in Tokio three years ago may be acceptable. On arriving at tho entrance we were struck with the enormous hoau of shoos, sandals (indeed all kinds of loot-covcrings), lying massed together. ...

... THE PAVILION, EDINBURGH. Sir, In your notico of our theatre last week you refer to the Edinburgh Opera Co. as having hire ...

... THE PAVILION. Sir, My directors' attention has beer called to the statement in several rjapere that Mr. Isaac Cohen has resigned his posi tion as managir.g director of the Pavilior Theatre. Tho fact of Mr. Cohen being given a complimentary benefit at tho theatre appears to have given rise to the rumour. 1 am instructed to inform you that there ie absolutely no foundation for this, and that Mr. ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. SIR,-- In answer to Mr. Brierley's letter re above, allow me to point out to him that slating has nothing whatever to do with criticism. rne wora critic comes irom me i*reea; Kritikos a critic, which is itself derived from Krinein, to separate, 1 It is only by separating the various com- penont parts of anything that wo can become thoroughly acquainted with that ...

... THE CASE OF JAMES CUMBERLAND. Sir, Permit me to thankfully acknow ledge the following sums received on bo- half of James Cumberland: a. d. Wilson Barrett 2 2 0 Ben (Ireet J 1 1 0 Charles Revill 1 1 0 E. H. Bull 0 Lester Collingwood J J 0 King and Challls 1 1 0 William Lewis 1 0 0 Henry Mayhew 1 0 0 The Silver King company, per (Jeorge Alen 1 0 0 T. Morton Powell 0 10 6 Bertie Slielton 0 10 ...

... SCENIC ARTISTS POSITION. SIR,--I am glad the departmental heads of the stage staff are beginning to realise the necessity to organise a scheme for their better protection. I learn from all quarters that their position just at present has a tendency on the down grade. Apropos of all this, personally I see no reason why the artist should not join issue with the mechanic, and amalgamate to their ...

... PLAYS FROM NOVELS. SIR,--The leading article on the subject of my letter of the 2nd inst. traverses the general question of plays made from novels, whereas I was considering one specific instance looked at from one view point and at the subject of the dramatisation of a novel by its author. You mistake me, however, in one or two points and confirm me in others. My aesthetic objec tion to ...

... Sir, With reference to the notice which appeared in your last issue of The Perils of Life produced hero last Monday, may I re quest you in simple faimcus to every one concerned to contradict tho in correct statement therein contained, that the curtain was rung down before the terminal on of the play. The piece was acted in its entirety as announced, and bo far from Mr. McQuire's engagement ...

... ACTORS PATRIOTISM Sir, I think I am right in asserting that the dramatic profession is one of those least biassed by party politics, and very properly so, as it depends upon and reoeives support from nearly all classes of society, irrespective of political opinions. But 1 claim that it is 8ec6nd to none in loyalty, charity, and patriotism, and I feel certain that merely a suggestion through ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. SIR,-- As one who, though engaged in a humble position, has been earning a living on the music-hall stage, or, as it is more properly called, the Variety stage, for many years, I think you will agree that I should know something of my subject. This being so, I feel sure that you will give me a little room for a few remarks about the profession by which I gain ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sm, I beg to enclose you cheque, value £4 10a., subscribed by the members of Mr. Lester Collingwood's When London Sleeps Co., in aid of the unfortunate artists who lost their wardrobe in the fire at Hartos, Manchester. I am. vours faithfully. WALTER E. BARRETT, Acting-Man ager, When London Sleeps. afan^ Ccw, per Eric Hudson 0 10 6 ...