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6 A CLEVER SATIRE Pcrcv Mackayc Discusses His Latest Play, "Anti-Matrimony." Maekav. author clever saUre in which Henrietta Creainan is giving such an artistic perfomiance ihe Garrick Theatre. said tne other when asked for an that rcfrrml to hear Roosevelt at Hall. So the writer walked him from the Garrick. Theatre, through r.Mh street to Broadway and up to 57th street.

Then Mi Maekaye turned westward jird anarty over to Ninth avenue before he was asked where Roosevelt was to at Carnegie HalL How stupid of Mr. of course, knows his New Vork. tor ha was born here. TJi" Ustejiod to Colonel the doings at Saratov and applauded ll He to a great ilir- Then, to com)umv with the writer, he walked down to the Harvard i the while answering qucstiooc about liis play. Tho writer had Mr.

on the rvcsdns Ughl "Anti-Matrimony" at the but tlie didnt know jt. Neither 4M writer, for tliat matter: at lost he wasn't certain. Mr. Maekaye sat la the orchestra stalls wcU back toward the rear of the He was a striking IDs features are aa dtoaaj cut as a Grrcien portrait. ITis WHck linir.

partad in BatMte. was brushed back over a Krimd favataaaal His eya was keen- and lie JWonM carrfuHy woni iis it in the He watched ci-crx faces of actors. And MtoaWai Ihe to see how it 100V mmvey bit af the comedy. Every line iv his awawai Baa that ha it expression Fhowed the refinement that is In him. His play was a success, he knw H.

Kut he was very modest about it. But fnrtujrli of tirM night- Let us resume Mr conversation. Mr. was asked hir was tn wridng the play- anther looked through his spectacles with wide dark eyes into the realms rf his imarination. is a little difficult to he repjied.

was pathcring his thoughts. "I wrote play in an effort toward Vringisg artist mmt the awhfae together. 7 waw4 to tr artist pjaai an artist as the gccliis who retires within himself The public I want to him have an Intereat in the world ti Us part to like to think Of hia a an aTfea my friend. "VV. Alexander, an artist of the Ft type jui4 a1 a.

man who gives of 1 mself In civi-: affairs. And I want the ruhlic to understand the not to think him a- a genius who knows his art and netMng atoe. taai as man with true Interests king part in the doings of liis city and nation. aat want pawttc to ttstok that Uy play In a sp'Jre. on It is not- It is a satire on of those who and Bay things in the like to think that Jbse.n would en.ioy wtitng in to hear what f-jim of MsfbllOTverS Mir in ato aaaae Ris a.

good Thing as to how are understood "Your play lia? critjeised." the itnr ventured, "because it from comedy and to burlesque." "That is perfectly injo. aai it Is aa 1 ln- the plaj aiUfat "The play not conventional, anrl no reason why it should eatai in a. conventional manner. I not totnat awet it should be to the regular classincations. And I know of no reason why the playwright should not the means Vrt adapted to particular demands." "It is not quite evident just to what'denomination your Nfw Kngiand clergyman Vkloees.

you intend to "3raw him In that In fact I thought first of making him a missionary city worker. one said to me, 'He is a minister. Why not have him dress in clerical 'I want I replied. wish Mm to be In every way non-sectarian, He Is a broad minded man. He Fbows that in the first act, when he.

agrees that marriage is a makeshift, but it Is the best derioe known to take the place of free 3ovc, and we must make the best of It until xre Ittare aomathisg better." Mr. MaoJcaye waa told that tha Sunday had reoalved a note for publication sjayiae that went compjerejy over tho heads of the critics, but that, the play was a great euoeeas. Ha regretted that very much. He 'taid: the- critics understood play. CUM eaid about certain passages betnt: too talky was true.

I intended to those parts, to the fhort pertod of time between the arrival of Mlfs Crosmao and her company from the VJtoat anfl openinc Bight in New York waa doaa. I Khali change them, Jww- When cskca toow Tne. Ttiappened to aa to secure Mits Crosman to tha In ICflefb "I wat. tnfleefl. fortunate.

Miss gives a. wcrtact 1b tbbnat uimntonn- In America. Can you of mny r.ne whe- Is better? Bent her piay to read. took It; that la aJL- Mr. Mackaye wan la a hurry.

was to Oorctoh. U. IL, where bo many arttoto gather. Be had to finish another play. Mr.

Mackaye only comes to New Tork when he haa to. Percy m-as born in this city on March 16. 1575. his interest tn the theatre from his father, James Steele Mackaye, who waa an actor, a playwright and a founder end director of Ujo old Lyiceum and the. Madison Square theatres.

His 'lather's best remembered plays are probably Tlazel and "Paul Kauvar." pr-rcy Maeavaye as a boy waus in constant companionship of father, especially durtoal the production of "Paul Kauvar" at tie iold Standard Theatre. He was also initiated tH-hind the scenes by his older brother, Payson Slackaye, an actor and artist of creat promise, who died near the of hia career. In Percy iMackaye. his first contribution to poetic drama by -writing a series of choral songs for his father's musical drama. which xctls to have been produced In the 111 fated Spectatorfum.

at the World's Fair, In Chicago. In during hi? Junior 'year at Harvard, he wrote "Sappho." a play, which waa acted by Harvard and WeUealey etudents. While residing in Italy lo soon after his marriage to Mias Marion Homer Morse, of Cambridge, he wrote a poetical play called "A Garland to Sylvia." Tn 1905 he published "Fenris the "Wolf." which was a result of "Beowulf," Anglo-Saxon play, which he wrote while waa a etodeot at LicSpsic In IMS H. Sothern uuiainlasinned hlxn to write -TTia Oaatorbory PUgrlms." which he pub. lUtMttelMS.

Mr. third published poetlo 4nan Arc," IttC, and his fMudx Vtojuxi." 1907. He aiao cf cf tp) WALLACE GRACE LA RUE. In "Get BfonL 8 fonL- Gaiety In Troubadour." LyricTheatre, Theatre. KITTY GORDON In ''Alma.

Do You Live?" Weber's Theatre. Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales." and a drama, "The Scarecrow," based on Nathaniel Hawthorne's sketch "Feathertop." The first of his plays to be acted on the public rtape was "Jeanne d'Arc," which was produced by E. IT. Sothern and Miss Julia Marlowe at the Lyric Theatre. Philadelphia, October IS, 1906.

"Pappho and Pliaon" was produced by Mr. Harrison Grey on October 31, 1907, at the i Lyric Theatre, New York, with Bertha Kallck In the title role, "Mater," an American study in comedy, was produced by Mr. Heury Miller In Fan Francisco and New York to 190S. "The Canterbury Pilgrims" has been played at the principal universities by the Coburn Players In the open air, and was the central feature of the civic pageant given on August 16, 1903, by the city of Gloucester. Mass.

One of Mr. Mackayc's latest works is "The Playhouse and the Play," a plea for municipal theatres. THE COMING WEEK NEW PRODUCTIONS. Monday night, Oct. 10.

At the Lyric Theatre, "Madame Troubadour," an operetta composed by Felix Albini, with American libretto by Joseptt Herbert. Monday night, Oct. 10. At the Irving Place Theatre. "Dep Rastelbinder" Mouse Trap an operetta by Franz Lehar and Victor Leon.

Tuesday night, Oct. At the Theatre, -John Westley in "The Family," by Robert H. Da vie. f.OMFDY AND DRAMA. ACAJ3FTMT OF Winston Churchill'e "The will be revived this week by the regular stock company.

MJss Knowles and Kdward Lynch are to bave the leading parts. "Seven Days will end its long run of flfty consecutive weeks on October 22. wtitn It will up its laughs nnd go to Boston. On October 24 "The Girl in the Taxi" will be presented, with Carter De Haven the chief member of the This play was written by Anthony Mars aud was first produced in Berlin. It was adapted for this country by Stanislaus Stance and has already beon played lor long runs in CMoieje i Boston.

It lias been seen this season in Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washington. Seldom has a play been received with such universal approval as David Belapcj's production of "The. Concert." which was adapted by Leo from Herman Babr's comedy. Mr.

Dit- I plays the part of the virtuoso with rare distinction. Miss Janet Beecher ia charming in the role of the The other parts are given effective Interpretation. The piece Is staged with that rare artistic appreciation which characterizes all of Mi Belasoo's productions. "My Man." Miss Dorothy Donnelly will adorn this stage during the coming week In the powerful and excellently acted drama in which she anil her company ecored such a success this seaeon and last. "Araane the detective, thief play presented aucoeasfuUy last reax at the liyceurn Theatre and enacted by Mr.

Krohtntn'i original headed hy -VDUUun Courtenay. NEWTWJBK DAYT.Y TRIBUXE. srNPAY. OCTOBER 9. CVILUAM COURTENAY.

In "Arsene Lupin." City Theatre. eeni, 10-morrow night, John In "The Family." the first play by Robert H. Davit, editor of the Munsey publications. The scenes of the play are laid in New England. The etory is of a young girl who is led astray by a minstrel.

She Is rebcued by her family and forgiven. Most of the comedy centres father, who holds a. political offico In his home town. John Westley plays the part of the son. an impulsive boy of twenty, who wants to shoot the minstrel.

The peace loving mother Is Impersonated by Miss Mabel Bert. Other members of the cast are Sam Edwards. Julia Herne, Zylla Inez Shannon and Franklyn Boberts. "The Commuters." Go to eco it. Then run for your laughing.

"Baby Mine," Miss Margaret Mayo's farce, which eeems to appeal to the of humor of a large number of people. Second month of John Drew In Somerset Maughajn's clever comedy, "Smith," in -which the MtoaOJ Mary Boland, Isabel Irving and Jane Laureland the Meaoza. Hassard Short and Morton share honors with the star. an imaginative man like Georgo Randolph Chester and a practical producer like George Cohan get together something good is bound to he the result- This is true of "Get Rich Quick Wallinsford." as a. bit of American comedy as one would wish to bob.

Mies Henrietta Crosman a most artistic performance in Percy Mackaye's brilliant satire "Anti-Matrimony." GRAND OPERA "Is Matrimony a Failure?" IIAHCETT- Miss Kmma Dunn Is guoceaaful in Eckcrt Goodman's rntnedy, "The Deserters." with Miss Helen Ware. Melodrama that i.s in The acting, however, in better than the play. LIBERTY Country Edgar Etetwyn's comedy. It Jias come to t-ti y. And why? Because.

touches Hfe of the avoragpi man at many points and it is admirably acted. L.TCBUM— G. P. Huntley. ITattie Williams, Doris Keaxie and others are.

successful in "Decorating an exceedingly clever French comedy. MAXINE Last week of the distinguished English actor. Mr. Forbes- Kobertbon, and his excellent company, in "Tbe- Passing of the Third Floor Baok." A play that touches the best in us; a without a flaw; a play perfc-tly eaactod. "The Little Damozel." Monckton Hoffee's delightful comedy of London's Bohemia, will bo seen here tomorrow night, because in two ks it has outgrown the little Comedy Theatre.

This play is a masterpiece In stage presentation. It all that author, producer and player can hope for. It is a corner of Bohemia, with the llphts subdued and the dark illumined. Vice Is not it is there, but remote. The commonplace Is overshadowed by the noble.

Miss May Buckley, as Julio lardy. "The LJttle plays upon the fancy and maJie3 the heart captive. Cyril KHgbtley, as Recklaw Poole, tho "waster," gives an admirable representation. George Graham is very successful as the 6ABRY DORSELL, 'Hipp-jdrcmo, JOHN WESTLEY. 'The Comady Theatre.

FRSTZI SCHEFF. In "The Mikado." West End Theatre. "stipendiary person" and pal. Henry Wenman la a capital cafe proprietor. Frank Lacy is true to life as Captain Neil Partington.

tho "refined" vtllaiu. Henry Vogcl. as the Ulnd and lovable kapellmeister of tho caf6 band, is most successful. NEW Maeterlinck's "Blue Bird" lias been playing to capacity houses since its llrst performance on September The first of the East Side subscription series be given to-Tuorrow night. Th house has been sold out by the East Side committee of arrangements.

REPUBLTC-In so far as it is possible to visualize the delightful characterization quaint humor and homely philosophy ot Kate Douglas Wlggin'P Rebecca storie3. Miss Edith Taliaferro and lier associates do so In "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm." The play Is a constant delight from beginning to end. That a comedy of such genuine rneii should attain to immediate popularity Is an encouragement to those who stand for the best in American drama. "Alias Jimmy Valentine." A crook has to be well drawn and perfectly impersonated in order to take sucb fast hold of the public as Jimmy Valentine has. Paul Armstronz and 11.

B. Warner do the trick. Marie Cahill In "Judy Forgot." Bernard, in "He Came from Milwaukee." GLOBK- Dillingham need have no worry about "Tho Girl in the Train." It is a musical play admirably set, well and well acted. It will remain at the Globe for months to come. HERALD You may forget the others in "Tillle's Nightmare," but you ran't forget IBai Marie as Tlllie Blobbs.

the boarding-house drudge. TRYING The first operetta of the Gorman osaaon will be tomorrow iiijrht. it entitlod "Der Raatelliindcr" Mouse and was vritten by Franz composer of "The Merry Widow," and Victor Leon. MM Emma Malkowska and Adolpbe Kaeanawtn have thf- leading pans. "Our Miss Otbbe." with MiM Paulire Chase.

Gertrude Yandprbilt, Jean AJwyn, Ernest Bert Leslie and Fred Wright. L.YRTC "Madame Troubadour." nn operetta with American libretto by Joseph Herbert, set to the original music of Felix Albtnj. will mane it? first appearance in this at the Lyric Theatrfi to-morrow night There are only eight characters in the piece. There are no solos and all the ensembles are rung by the principals The three leading parts are played by Miss Grace La Rue, Miss Georgia Cane and Van Rensselaer Wheeler. Other members of the cast are Charles Angelo, Edgar Norton, Kdgar Atchison Ely, Doris Goodwin and Anna Wheaton.

The plot concerni the marita.l diffi of th'j Marquis who devotes his life to a study of the deeds of the ancient troubadours. The marquis and ETHCLYNNI BRADFORD, Theatre. ADOLPH KUEHNB. In "Der Rastelbinder." Irving Place Theatre. his wife decide to part, but marquis, try as he will, cannot give grounds for dlvorcp.

Tn the mean time the. marquise, tired of the fickleness of her lover, the gay young Vicomte Max. awakens to the fact that really loves hf-r husband and the two become reconciled. NFTVT AMSTERDAM. -This theatre, large as it is, is too small to hold all the people who knock at its doors while Una Abarbanell sings and dances and Ralph Hertz argues in "Madame Sherry." NEW YORK -Harry Kelly in Teacon and the chiefly the lady.

Consequently the play Is not as funny as it might be. Mian Mayme Gehrue does some very clever dancing ami the Misses Eva Fallon and Clara Palmer sing well. "Alma, Where Do You is a rery ordinary farce of little merjt, but it is dressed in such delightful mask: and as dominated by the beauty and charm of Kitty Gordon that it affords an excellent evening's entertainment. WEST CITTI Ifnin Kritzi SchefT, in "The Mikado," in Which was so successful in the notable revival at the Casino last Fpring. Jn the company with MnW.

Bcaofl v.ill William I'anforth and Arthur Cunningham, who with nor at the Casino, ana Digby Bell. Frank Rushuorth. H. P. Waterooa, Fox.

Mavto Rose and Kate r'oudon. VARIETY HOUSES. A Prominent In the Hat of entertainers here are Karno's Komedians. English pantomimists, in "The Wow Newburn. Cliff, In British ditties and dapces: brothers and Jacobson.

Barnes and Crawford and Howard and North, in "Those Were Happy Days." CharIes Rof3 and Klsrie Bowen will present a skit called Kissef." The Zigeuner Eoropean musicians, will make their American appearance. "The Paw" is to continue another The "Arvis Mysteries'," a group of French posing will be seen for the first time in this country. COLON LALr--Gus Edwards and his company will present his elaborate. "Song Re view." whirh Is one of the best acts ever to vaudeville. Garder Crane and company, in "The I-ittle thft Royal CollbrlP, comedy Sebastian Merrill company, crotesque cyclists, and "L.U" HawOiorne.

London music hall favorite, will also contribute to the excellent bill. COLUMBIA Hurtig Seantons Girls' company will present two new one- Bft burlettas. tailed "Falrday In Pocatella" and "Janitor The casts heefowa. JEANETTE SHERWOOD. Columbia JANET BEECHER.

In "Ths Concert." Belasco Theatre. ORME CALDARA. In "The Deserters." Hudson Theatre. M. Lee Wrothe, Georee Stone, who starred in "The Wizard of Jennie Beau.

Jcanette Sherwood and Brady. On tho vaudeville bill are Seroon Duo. Goldla and Hill, and Sis and Edith Franz. EPEN MUSEE-The latest trick picture Is "Tho Bolt from the Blue Cinematograph pictures hour. "The World in Wax" and band FIFTH W.

B. Murphy and Blanche Nichols are "headliners" in "The School of Acting." Nawn and company will act in Mi3S Anna llarble'a comedy. "When Pat Was King." Dan Qulnlan and "Vic" Richards will pull teeth like "Th- Travelling Dentist." and Harry Breen will sing ditties about persons in the HAMMER-STEIN'S VICTORIA Belle Blanche is to head the bill in a new repertory of tongs. "Bud" Fisher, the cartoonist, will draw new pictures of "Jeff" and "Mutt." Homer B. Mason and Marguerite Keller will present Porter Emerson Browne's sketch.

"In and Out." Also, the of Roses" and numerous other novelties. Sunday concerts, as usual. The prosperous season at the Hippodrome continues in full swing, with the three big spectacles. "The International Cup." "The Ballet of Niagara" and "The Earthquake." Among the special features which draw crowds particular credit must be given to the circus. Louise Stiekney.

equestrienne: Mile. Spellman and her baby bears: tho performing lions and elephants; the Mctzettls, who perform triple somersaults In the air. the Four Lukfus, in a. remarkable bar act, are the principal features. Ted D.

Marks will present this afternoon and evening an exceptional bill. ii eluding Harry and Irving rooper. late of the Umpire. City Quartet; William Dil- and twelve others. DRAMATIC CRITICISM.

discussion on dramatic criticism at Institute of Journalists' Conference and the length at which it has been reported in the press ko to prove the interest which the takes in this particular branch of journalism. Indeed, proof of such a fact was hardly necessary- Of all the work done for our newspapers none lias played steady or prolonged a part in the formation of a standard of taste and perpetuation of high artistic achievement as dramatic criticism. Edmund Kean and Sarah Piddons live to-day in the pages of Hazlitt and Leiich Hunt. Rachel and Salvinl will never be forgotten as long as the writings of G. H.

Lewes are part of 1 treasured in the library of every connoisseur. And dramatic Cfftttn of our own day have left such brilliant word-pictures of the performances of Sarah Bernhardt. Eleanora Duse and Henry Irving that it will be almost as easy for our grandchildren to picture the impersonations of these great artists as It is for those- of us who are happy In the living memory of them. As a historian, therefore, the able dramatic critic plays a most valuable part, and km we may say in parenthesis that no living man could have been better chosen to open yesterday's discussion than Sir ward Russell, whose essays on the great Irving performances at the Lyceum fully deserved from all points of view the honor which Irviru? himself often paid them of printing them In their entirety as a supplement to Mi theatre programmes. An'l.

as an Illustration of the importance which editors a' tach to this side of newspaper work. It may be interesting to mention to refer only to a single such writ ers as Matthew Arnold, G. H. Lewes and Oscar "Wilde figure In the long list of the dramatic critics of "The Pall Mall Gazette." On the whole, the work of tho dramatic critic who takes the theatre seriously is for two reasons harder now It was In the days of the elder Kean. NacreaCy or there Is loss great art to kurpire and fire the writer, and the conditions under which the criticisms have to be written for the morning papers are more onerous, owinn the brevity of the interval between the fall of curtain and the handing of the written criticism to the printers.

No doubt the advent of another great BBsjlMl actor uctress will one day remove the nr.st of these disabilities, whilo already there ure slKns that the London managers, headeil by Sir Herbert Tree. remove the second by allowing their premiers to begin and finish earlier than the subsequent performances. all the circumstances, a sreat deal of the dramatic, criticism in the morning papers 1s among the best work done in London Journalism to-day, ajid holds Its own very of where t-TM crttiC3 About Plays and Players Hera and There. In London Mr. has eEjf" Tree's example in begtenlaj nlcht performance mrnen avUer usual, for the convenience of the.

rrtttcs. In New Tork the I3 for ances to begin than nights, althoagn all the morning go to preas earlier toan ever before. to aalflwii more tnaa an hoar Xh't of tho last act and or flrat edition. The New Theatre ous enough to Invite the erttirs to a rehearsal of Blue Bird." other theatres might do aa much ta Interest of the which Tikes If about playa and acting. As Mr.

Lee. Enui. bcrt Is associated with The Xcw Theatrewhy shooid ne not carry into the houses the example which been Us Central Park VMf Why not? And. any case, why should not first night performances In New Tork begin Blxt7 oinute3 earlier than the7 do? Herbert rang up the curtain on first night of -Henry VIII" at eviock, and ho had a full house. Booth Tarktngton, arcordln? to trie preagl reports.

la to "gKe up witting antt will devote htmself to fiction." hai been giving up writing plays for tSe two or seasons, to BM press ami earn ttme- be up his output of has Ditto income from royalties. Henry Arthur Jones has writfnif. another music hall piece. name is "Drill the ar-1 tng to one account. Is aa a tnnmajr up for military The thor Is careful to explain that he hsps ras-.

cal in no offensive sense, but rather In kindly, pood natured wav. mm ly sees a peculiar fitness tn the ai original meaning 'a out oi condition, or unfit for the chase." Miss Gertrude Kingston do hopfl you will drive out of peopl? rl h-ads the notion that because a play classic it must necessarily a tragedy- Those who know the 'Lysistrata' tM original cannot. I am sure, accuse setting before them a proepect. is one of the most frankest and broadest farcical comedies existence. Much of the stdespHtUng of th- original to.

of coarse, too gross presented or suggested on an li-'O But I think you will find tha. tny adapter has preserved soruethin? at ani, rate of the breezy, common eense. phanlc spirit." And she -I cannot tell rou name of adapter- that would breaking: mil of n-ver ttoj author 1 name till the Monday after the first formanc-. but it is a poet and I cars Ton it is not myself. I presume to adapt Aristophanes.

think it needs some courage to produr, him. At least. don't kr.ow many of who would do it." Alas! what might thought may turn out to ctxsa for making speech from the lishts. Why not make the "announcement in the morning papers? The question of ftoi possibility still being some remains of the Globe Playbouse of Shakespeare's day has been ra-sex by Dr. William Martin, of the Society o-.

Antiquaries says "The London Standard. 1 Dr has written a paper recently 1., reference to th- placing of the memorial the wall of Messrs. Barclay Perkins brewery in Southwark to mark the where the Globe stood. When his was about to bo published be received information to effect that nearly twentfl years the ground floor of No. lof cellar in brewery v.as torftoj I-ywered.

the necessary excavations brousht to light a wooden staging, five to sev feet the surface, supported on pilin? facts point to tIM conclusion that staging was not the bottom of a forme? vat. Unfortunately, s-o far as it was Tincovered it was not preserved It. remarks respecting it: do not say that the Staging the stage ei the Ikeatflte, but it was in improbability part of the necessary stagtnC upon which the Globe, must been erected. VY-- know the original Globa waa bmlt by Peter Street, a carpenter tho oM theatre which lay in and the staging was sucii as a build tn order that the supcrstriauS ure micht stand safely. It ai fervently hoped that the of aieasra clay Perkins will allow cavations to be carried out.

There whirh nevtrr dug. and very probably sensaUonal find niisbt result. There must, however, no scraping the earth, but a well conceived r'an of result with interest tho world over." Another version of "Kip Van This time for Cyril at the Playhouse. I 1 It will be seen New Tear. "Plays run to extremes visr Fir Edward Russell, the well knotin Liver pool editor, himself one of the foremen contemporary crtttcs of ttfl acted drama.

"Some are so grim that the pleasure tneY glvo is painful. Soni- are merely ing that they do not amuse. Som.ft.BXfl purely conversational that on the stage they seem files In These last, however. have a very good cuse for existing. They create audiences.

They give to those audi-nces esoteric pleasure These Pieces do disarm criticism, but criticism upon tnenj has to be literary, rather than NEWMAN'S TRAVEL TALKS. M. Newman will open the lecture season this evening at Hall his travel talk on itrta Tyrol, which will contain some of the nuwSdelightful of all Alph scenery. Mr man Ilitliai to preset in such a way that cny Eurore the eastern Alps from his Itinerary. are given so mwch greater faculties ranging and their sifting their facts.

There is the work of to-day from that of a hundred years ago. The essential charoc terlstlcs of all good criticism are edge, sympathy an.l honesty, tatbest work 01 the present day th.se as healthily as ewr they did. AU writing la inspiring to the public healthful the theatre, and If day were to come in which dramatle olsm were universally to degenerate jg commercialism, log rolling pancy the newspapers woul-l no than the beautiful el theatre, which in nil ages civilized mankind and helped to fcr! ciaractsr STAGE NOTES.