... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. SIR,--The mass meeting at the Trocadero on Sunday last, ostensibly ono of the vaudeville profession, appeared to have been held rather at the instance of those diametrically opposed to all placos of amusement, seeing that on the platform were many eminent gentlemen who in the past have actively nsed all their influence not only against the licensing of any now ...

... . Sir, In your lea dor of last Thursday you repoat Mr. Ben W ebeier's question as to whether any artist is to-day receiv ing more pay for his or her twioe-n^htly services than in the olden days for his or foer on performance. Well, sir, the artisls in my Girl from Nowhere company receivo moro payment for twice nightly than one niglntly, as I have always made it a practice, sine th ince>t:on ...

... . To the Editor of The Staob. Sir,-- When is the time ooming for touring managers to combine and definitely refuse to book dwta; at some of the buildings described as theatres-- buildings where it is almost impossible to do anything like good business no matter what the attraction happens to be. The proprietors or managers irmert speoious (KivcrtJaemcn.tfl for companies. Some of Khiem ven ...

... . To the Editor of Tub Stage. Dear Sir,--The statements which appeared red in the Press a few days ago on the part of the Covent Garden Syndicate to the effect that a number of operas were their exclusive property right, and could only be produced by them is, to say the least, incorrect. True, according to the statements of the publishers of the Paccini opera* the Oovent Garden Syn dicate ...

... . Figures and faots quoted in tho inter view with Sir George Alexander in Thk Stage last week have inspired a reader to a statistioal effort. The following letter has been received by Sir George Alex ander, who has sent it on to us Sir, With reference to Sunday night shows at picture houses. I went to the trouble to work it out, and I find that the average paid to charity works out at th great ...

... To the Editor of The Stage. Sir,--Have you not been unnecessarily severe upon Press agents, overlooking the lamentalble fact that unless an agent evolves some sensational methods of publicity his employer will coolly turn round and tell him he is not worth his salt. In plain English, I think it is the theatrical manager or impresario who is responsible. As a Press agent I can hotfiostiv say ...

... To the Editor of THE STAGE. We think it is universally acknowledged that Sunday opening keeps thousands of young people off the streets, and many others from lounging about the bars of public houses. It is also quite evident that the working class are mostly Sunday picture patrons, which shows plainly that they appreciate this day as being the only owe ouit of tlhe seven, tnuit tney una* ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir, Allow me, through t'hio medium of your valuable paper, tx> voice a grievance w-hiidh no cloubt other artists in the same circumstances as myself have experienced. I am the proprietor of a new act, which I have during the Last six months been endeavouring to place on the halls. After a great deal of trouble I secured a week's PTigagemant (some two months ago) ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE Sir,--In a recent issue of THE STAGE a correspondent complained of managers who neglect to return photographs of artists even when stamps for the return are sent. Some bogus managers, after putting an advertisement in THE STAGE for artists, boast that they have received three or four hundred replies. A week later they tiso, All vacancies are filled, and letters ...

... . Sir,--Your esteemed contributor, Mr. James M. Glover, in his Music Box last week, quoted some remarks from an article of mine which appeared in the Musical Standard of April 27. With out the context these quotations are, I think, calculated to convey a false sion of my meaning; so perhaps you will allow me to give tho full paragraph. I am, and always havo boen, of the opinion that the ...

... . To the Editor o f The Staoe. Sir,-- May I take the liberty of re-opening an argument that concerns concerns both resident and travelling managers? I have lately discussed the matter with several travelling managers (whom it mostly concerns), and also local managers who are likewise affected, though not to such a degree and and we now ask your assistance with tho sincere hoj>o thn-t an ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir,-- Is it not time resident managers woke up and lit up? On what lines are tne dramatic incaireB run on at the present day? You will find they are very badly lighted inside and out. They are never warm. Many managers attempt to heat tho theatre by lighting the stove just before the doors are opened, and the pipes are lukewarm. Tho lights ure never turned on ...