... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir,--The news in Chit Chat that H. M. Tenncnt, Ltd., are about to include a one-act play with Candida is indeed good. But why call the one-act play a curtain-raiser? A song, a dance, an acrobatic turn may be used before the curtain goes up on a play, but they aro none the less either song, danye, or acrobatic turn, and have no relation what ever to what ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir,--The admirable leading artiole in The Stage last week dealing with the matter of civic aid to theatres is worthy of the beet attention of those whoso business is concerned with the welfare of the stage in this country. I am one of those who strongly believe that the public conscience of the value of dramatic art has not yet been de veloped to its proper ...

... IN THE PROVINCES To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir,--To state the obvious is not very clever, certainly but I must say that the leading article in this week's STAGE dealing with theatre art is one of the most concise pieces of theatrical literature I have read for a long time. Its chief characteristic was a cool reasoning, a faolor that is not too evident to-day in uiany theatre affairs. 1 ...

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... In the Provinces To the Editor of The Stack. Sir,--Your leader, theatre art in the provinces, was, as usual, reasoned and stimulating, and I echo the praise given it. So far as one can compare the two, the theatre of living personality and animated photographs upon a screen, the former is infinitely superior. But the question of popularity Je another matter. Conditions in the West End are ...

... A FREE CLINIC To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir, -So many members of our profession are crippled during the surnmer months by asthma or hay ever, not only by its occurrence preventing their working, but i h rough, fear of its recurrence affecting their reliability, that we feel if our duty to bring to your notice any [>ossihlc relief which is offered. e would be most grate ful, therefore, if you ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE Sir,--If the issues were of lese serious moment, the wriggles of a professedly democratic Government shirking compliance with the moral rules of the democratic game might be regarded as an amusing instance of political expediency. And wore the trusty columns ot I hk Stagi no ...

... To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir,--Your reasoned and clear exposition of anomalies existing in many repertory companies will commend itself to all intelligent readers. The conditions under which a large number of these companies is run leave a lot to be desired. Since the decline of the touring system a corresponding in crease in the little theatre move ment has manifested itself. Many of ...

... To the Editor of The Stage. Sir, As an enthusiastic theatre-goer, may I protest against the modern habit of smoking in certain theatres? The other night in a West-End house every woman and several men in our immediate vicinity were belching forth smoke from their cigarettes, and clouds were blown across^ our faces, putting the stage in a perfect haze. I am a smoker myself, but during the ...

... To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir, So many of my friends in the theatrical and allied profes sions have insisted on subscribing to the Rocket Club Memorial to the late Leon Salberg that I feel thei-e must be many others, especially among past members of his pantomime and repertory companies, who would appreciate the opportunity of doing so, but with whom I am not in touch. For their information ...

... Form of Memorial To the Editor of THE STAGE Sir,--The memorial to Lilian Baylis must surely be the completion of her work. No one who knew her can doubt that this would have been her wish, for the success of the Vie.-Wells Completion Fund was to the last her most anxious The? peal made for this fund was originally for £30,000, of which £16,000 was to clear the Old Vic. and Sadler's Wells ...