... Sir, Respecting the appeal for help by places of amusement in behalf of European refugees, it is to be hoped that the col lections and 10 per cent, of re ceipts will not diminish the usual contributions towards our own charities, i.'e., the Actors Benevolent Fund, the Brins- worth Home, etc. There are unfortunately far too many out side calls. HENRY C. WILSON. 233, Gower Street, N.W.I, Jan. 9, ...

... To the Editor of THE STAGE Sir, It is pleasing to note that not far from the little house where J. M. Barrie wrote much of his early dramatic literature, our Borough Council has com- memoratively changed the name of Lancaster Street to Barrie Street. Shakespeare's name is used for many streets, but, other than the three thorough fares near Dulwich College named after Alleyn and two of his ...

... To the Editor of THE STAGE Sir,-- At the inquest on the recent suicide of Patrick Gover the coroner spoke of his exaggerating temporary difficulties. The coroner did not refer to-- probably, indeed, did not know of-- the frightful difficulty of finding work in an overcrowded fession. Particularly is this fact true of the West End, where every actor naturally wishes to appear, even if only ...

... To the Editor of THE STAGE Sir,-- My letter promptly brought a reply from Barry Lupino, chiding me for not being cognizant of existing London thoroughfares perpetuating names of theatrical celebrities, some of which could be found near Drury Lane. Here they are -all near The Stage office: Betterton, Keeley, Macklin, Kemble, Garrick, and Kean Streets. Well, London borough 5 councils are ...

... To the Editor of THE STAGE Sir,-- As the leading publication in matters concerning the entertainment profession, would you grant me space to express an opinion in connexion with the charitable effort about to be made by the stage in behalf of foreign refugees? In the interest of humanity I believe charitable efforts fi r the unfortunate and oppressed to be the duty of us all. But I must ...

... GRAVE NEW WORLD. By DOWER and RIDDELL, Authors of Inside Britain and Outside Britain. This weekly article is contributed by two people who live and move in tolerably well misinformed circles and feel it is vitally important at this juncture that those in High Places should know immediately what, and if, the People of this country are thinking. XI.-- A KICK IN THE PANTS. T o the Editor Dear ...

... To the Editor of THE STAGE Sir,--On Monday the Daily Express published an article, the headlines of which read: They Pay £25,000 to be British. On examination of the facts and figures it seems that there are many aliens who are now filling positions that could be taken from the ranks oi our own un employed, the official number of which is given as 1,831,372. The most striking fact of all, ...

... GRAVE NEW WORLD. By DOWER and RIDDELL, Authors of Inside Britain and Outside Britain. This weekly article is contributed by two people who live and move in tolerably well misinformed circles and feel it is vitally important at this juncture that those in High Places should know immediately what, and if, the People of this country are thinking. LFIIFKb IU 1HR bmiUK. Editorial. Two weeks ago ...