... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir, I should liko through your widely read paper to call tho atten tion of those authorities who lot town halls for fit-up companies to the discomfort caused to artists from this c^uso. Some managers, when the charge for fires in dress ing rooms is not inclusive, dis allow tbo fires. Fancy, this bleak and bitter weather, a pantomime visiting tho town halls, ...

... . Sir,--I feel it my duty, after following with interest tlie letters recently published in THE STAGE on tho Subject of insanitary theatres and dressing rooftis, to write to you toiling you of my experience of a certain theatre. The dross ng-room which wfts allocated to the three male mem bers of the company (including my self) was handed over to us ai>- parently without being swept, dusted or ...

... . Sir,-- In regard to Mr. B. Hackett's letter I think it is only fair to Mr. Lewis, manager of tho Palace, that, the exact position of ac commodation at Chepstow should be explained, and it wifl then be plain that- he has a very difficult task to perform. Mr. Lewis has done everything in his power to retain apartments for artists appearing at the Palace by a personal tour of the town. ...

... . Sir, -May I be allowed to supple ment tho statement made by Mr. Hackett regarding apartments at Chepstow. After reading his letter in Tub Stage I entered the town of Chepstow on Sunday with cer tain misgivings, and I have come to tho conclusion that Mr. Hackctt should think himself lucky to be al lowed, with his family, to breathe tho air of Chepstow under £5 a week. I am, at the time of ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir, May I crave a few lines in your esteemed journal to vent grievance which 1 am sure most touring managers strongly resent, i.e., the 10 per cent, commission de ducted out of one's share by certain lessees and managers who for tho sake of argument we will call theatrical agents. Tho kind of man I refer to is tlie .one who runs liis agency as a side liraa. I11 ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir, Tho Spy in tho Hanks taoirt* pany travelled from Mountain Aell to Manchester. Tiho journeys sub* mitted by the station master at Mountain Ash were Mountain Ash* depart (Sunday), 11.30 &.m. Cardiff, arrive, 1.0 p.m.; Cardiff, depart, 2.56 p.m. Manchester, arrive, 1.23 a.m. or Mountain Ash, depart, i 8.2)0 a.m. wait ati Bristol Bristol, depart about 4 p.m. ...

... . THE EDUCATION ACT. To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir,-- One of the first important duties our new Union is called upon to undertake is to watch over the interests of children employed in places licensed for public entertainments. Und#r tho new Education Act, 1918, licenses are to be granted by tho local Education Authority of the area in which tho child resides. Children under twelve years can ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir,-- What a misguided letter is that of Mr. Dennis Neileon's Terry's His distinguished father is upholding the traditions of his name. Certainly Mr. Fred Terry should have a permanent London theatre, and London would be the richer. I bold no particular brief for t (he actor-manager or star system. Actor-managers do not advance the f profession as a whole they ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir, I have juat been demobilised after 4^ years active service with the Territorial Force, and I feel more than ever the urgent need for an actors club a club for actresses and actors where they are able to meet not only for business purposes but also for social inter course; with reading and writing ami refreshment rooms foe luncheons and teas. As far as I am ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir,-- After doing my level best to IukI l rooms lor Mr. 1 1 aoltoH's Quintet when showing in Ohepstow, the imputation of my I j want of into reel ia the welfare of nrtists visiting this town ie, to ay lie loart of it, uncalled for. No man- ige>r can compel a la milady to re- ive artist, into her house, neither liaa tho manager th power to ower her ...

... . Sir,--During the rehearsals of a play at the St. James's some few years ago, I one day asked Sir George Alexander why he did not keep a permanent company, such as the Comedie Francaise, at the old Haymarket. He replied that he had often wished to, but the modern author would not permit it. The authors, he said, insisted on their own selections, having fitted the parts to certain actors ...

... . Sir,--I have been reading the letters appearing every week in the columns of your valuable journal anent the Actors' Union, and I think that one point that has escaped the notice of most writers is the general feeling that seems to exist between most managers and artists, n ii^t I am trying to con voy is that there is nearly always a certain amount of 44 suspicion (both parties arc at ...