... . LONDON AND THE PROVINCES. SIR,--The state of dramatic writing and production in the provinces, and the overwhelming percentage of London successes in every theatrical bill of fare, are indeed matters of no little pith and moment, and well worthy the attention shown them in recent issues of THE STAGE. Ever since our drama began to deserve the name of a national art it has beon regarded as ...

... . I Sib, In the leading article of the 29th J lit., in which aro reviewed the dramatio u jrrKluctions of the year, there is no mention c >f one of tho most successful revivals of Ma cbcth over known in the provinces, unning as it did for nearly nine consecutive f veeks which, I believe, is the longest run mown of Shalcespearo's tragedy. Your Manchester correspondent gave a f rery favourable ...

... To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sm, Although not mentioned in your last edition of Thb Staob, I lost everything belonging to my False Lights tour in tho above fire. I had stored all my Btuff there till I started, this year, my third tour. I am now busy on new models for a fresh supply of Kino Vu.it hfhl]v von I'M FRED SINCLAIR Lyric Opera House, Hammersmith. ...

... . 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 ...

... . To the Editor of Tub Staoe. Sib, I read with greai; interest and pleasure the letter of your lady correspondent A Music-Hall Artist, and trust you will afford me a little space in your valuable paper to express my admiration of her well ana defined vie#s, with which, surely, ovory artist, music-hall or otherwise, will heartily agree. Undoubtedly tho critic is necessary and useful, but ...

... . IS IT VERY WELL? SIR,-- The placid, dream-like optimism of John Hare-cum-Benjamin Goldfinch concerning the English drama is the outcome of charming thoughts after sunset, the sweet contemplation of a great actor in the evening; but to the cold morning of youthful reflection, in the full light of hard, flint-like facts of the vanishing nineteenth century, it is all emptiness, ana as lar ...

... . Sin, When the time comes round for the listriDution of the Covont Garden Fund I lope our president, Mr. Boerbohm Tree, ivi.. not fail to speak up for an equal share or tho Dramatic and Musical Sick Fund. It has tho same right to its fair portion as iny other society devoted to the same interests. Wo may be small ns regards lumber of members, but that would permit }f more liberality being ...

... HARTE'S THEATRE FIRE FUND. LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS. m I Mr. Edgar Bagley, Grey Mare Hotel, Openshaw, informs us that he has received or been promised the following amounts To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sib, You were kind enough to publiah I our appeal in your valuable issue of January 12, and in juBticd to ourselves wo think it only right to inform you that tho money colleotod by Mr. Edgar Bagley, ...

... . Sib, I am anxious to raise this point !f a touring manager plays a picco without jaying author's fees, or advertising his ^hereabouts in tho theatrical organs, can he owners of the piece proceed against the infortunatc managers whoso theatres he has ,'isited, the legal plea heing that these said nanagers (knowing tho character of the nan whom they took in as a weekly part- ier) did not ...

... . Sib, Allow me to point out a slight error 0 on the part of yonr artist in sketching the 'j characters of the Grand (Islington) panto- mime. He has named the figure iu the left- hand corner Jack of Highbury. The sketch in question is that of Little John, the part undertaken bv vours faitlifullv. i EVELYN NEVILLE. lirand, Islington. ...

... THE ACTORS' CHURCH UNION. Sir,--Will you allow me to correct one or two errors in a paragraph which appeared in your columns last week, referring to the formation of the Actors' Church Union. The A.C.U. is already formed, and has commenced its work. The Bishop of Rochester is as yet in no way connected with the Union nor has he given his sanction to the work he is at present on the ...