... . Dear Sir, We herewith beg to submit for your knowledge an outline of the matters to be discussed by the representatives of the above organisa tions on Thursday ucxt, February 20, the subject to be stated being that of the vast number of British enter tainers. musicians, and stage hands who are at present unemployed through the direct results of the adoption of a monopoly principally of ...

... . To ihc Editor of The Stage. Sir, Before the coal strike 1 used to include fires, attendance, bath, electric lights, in the charge for rooms combined rooms for two persons being from 20s. to 25*. Now. to meet the increased cost of coal and other fuel which I have to get to supplement the ration that i* not sufficient for eight fires, which I am at presont providing. I am making an extra ...

... To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir,--The article appearing in THE STAGE by Mr. Alfred Berlyn, entitled Thinking Aloud. has interested me immensely. After all, what can bo more un natural than the soliloquy Mr. Berlyn calls it 44 an occasional habit with a vast number, if not with the majority of people but surely this is not the ease. Per sonally, I do not think anyone would be likely to ...

... . An Appeal. To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir, May I, through the med ium of vour paper, anoeal in behalf of Misa Lena Burnleigh? Are there any friends who may have known her in the old dava during her long association with the late Auguste van Biene aa the Duchesg and Mabel in 44 The Broken Melody Miss Burnleigh has written to me from. America, where I understand she is in need; and if it is ...

... 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 ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir,-- In his interesting article ap pertaining to old performers a1 1 Jeff' 8, Oldham, Frank Couc} mentions George Aytoun, Dar I Leno, and Herbert Campbell, anc states that Herbert Campbell ir 1885 was working in a trio-- Har man, Holston, and Campbell as burnt cork minstrel. I woulc liko to point out to Mr. Couch that in 1885 Herbert Campbell wai an established ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir. --Reading with ^sincere regret of the passing of an old friend Albert Bulmei, I am reminded of a little incident in which he was the chief actor. Many years ago, and duiing the time he was in Liver pool, we met, as we often did, at the Grand, Bolton. We were both on the same errand, looking for suitable variety acts for our various towns. When the .show was ...

... IRISH FIT-UPS. To the Editor of THE STAGE. Mir, Having just returned from Ireland (not a first visit), I feel it a duty to give a warning to fellow artists who, perhaps^ have had a comparatively lucrative experience at somo time in the past. Old reputations of managements stand for little now. A signed contract is not much good. Many dramatic shows are on shares or 41 if-its. I could give ...

... . To the Editor of The Stage. Sir,--I much regret I am unable to comply with Mr. Alfred Denville's kind offer contained in his letter, as the building I spoke of is no longer in existence as a theatre. A further reference to your Wanted to Sell columns in last week's issue is, I think. proof of my remarks as to port ables as paying proposition, when we see a pioneer like Mrs. Holloway ...

... To the Editor ot The Stage. Sir;--As the eldest son of a portable theatre manager, may I venture an opinion upon the much-discussed question whether or not it is still possible to run a portable successfully. Licensing seems to be a vexed question, but I feel that your correspondents have viewed this from extreme angles. From practical experience 1 have found that it is possible to obtain a ...

... . REGISTRATION ACTS. To the Editor of The Stage. Sir,--May I state my experience of a case of insolvent management? This manager had booked a date for his company at a certain theatre. The theatre management advanced the cash for the printing, and at 10.45 on the Saturday night prior to opening it received a teieptione call stating that the company could not appear unless the tares were ...

... . Sir,--Having read with interest the various opinions held, I am forced to think that too many are not regarding the matter seriously enough. Stratfordian's argument that amateur pupils' fees are often the means of keeping repertory companies going scarcely justifies itself. A company that have to depend on amateur fees to pay expenses are hardly worth running. Many managers are ready to ...