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January 23, 1892
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48 PUNCH, OE THE LONDON CHAEIVAEI. [January 23, 1892.
THE DAWN OT A NEW ERA.
THE ACTORS' OWN PRESS-NOTICES
COMPANY LIMITED.
" Then came each actor with his Association."
Shakespeare, New Reading.
Capital—quite excellent. The usual thing
in sharing terms.
Directors.
The Managers of London who live at home
at ease.
The Actors of England who have a pretty
taste for literature.
„ _^ Bankers.—The
M-^fP r\ rwcE.O "Wild Time Bank,
late Puck's
Limited.
Solicitors.—Messrs.
Box and Cox,
Bouncer Buildings.
Auditors. — Messrs-
Hextra, Super,
Numery & Co.,
Mum Street, E.C
Secretary (protem.).
—A. Plyack Torr.
Offices.—In the Adelphi.
Abridged Prospectus.
This Company has been formed for the
purposes of establishing a thoroughly reliable
newspaper in the interests of the Drama, and
the shareholders belonging to the Theatrical
Profession of the United Kingdom.
1. To uphold every Shareholder's claim to
Acting as an Art.
2. To secure the best possible criticism by
enabling every shareholder to write the
notices of his own performances.
3. To take cognisance of the literature that
grows up around the Stage, especially criti-
cism in other quarters.
4. To notice the Drama all the world over,
when space permits.
5. To support the work of the Profession
in general, and the Shareholders in particular.
6. To afford a means of exercising hobbies.
7. To contain Articles by any of the recog-
nised critics ("distinguished writers of the
day").
8. To serve as a Directory, or Vade Mecum,
or Press-notes container for the benefit of the
Shareholders.
Many leading theatrical lessees, managers,
and actors, have expressed _ themselves
strongly in favour of the necessity of estab-
lishing a paper, written by themselves, for
themselves, to read. Without such an organ
it is impossible that they can be adequately
represented.
The need of such a journal has long been
felt by those whose theatrical notices have
been the reverse of satisfactory.
A large number of prominent players have
promised to take shares, and advertise, not
only in the advertisement columns, but in
other parts of the proposed paper.
The price of the paper will be hereafter
settled by the Directors, who feel that this is
a mere matter of detail. The charge for
advertisements will be very moderate, to suit
the requirements of the shareholders.
Pictures and all sorts of clever things will
be introduced when the capital is subscribed,
but it's no use making promises until the
bankers have got the money.
If there is a rush for shares (as anticipated),
those who come first will have the preference.
It may be stated that lots of people have
promised to become shareholders which is
: satisfactory. But it is necessary to add that
no one will be permitted to become a contri-
butor to the paper even of the most interest] rig
nature {i.e., Press notices, &c), until he has
contributed to its capital.
It is the intention of the Promoters that the
majority of the shares that be allotted to per-
sons in or connected with the profession, so
that there shall be no nonsense from outsiders.
No promotion money will be paid to any-
one. The only preliminary expenses will be
those connected with law and stationery.
It is proposed to start the Journal at once,
per contract. The Promoters are in commu-
nication with a gentleman who will make a
first-rate Editor, and who will (they believe)
be delighted to accept such an appointment if
offered to him. Special arrangements will be
made for the insertion of such advertisements
as "Wigs on the Green" and "Curtain
Ilazors."
As the paper will be sent about largely, it
should have a good circulation, and the Pro-
moters give as a standing toast, " Success to
the Advertisement Department! "
Under such brilliant auspices, both the
Company and the paper (as the legal advisers,
Messrs. Box & Cox would say) "should be
satisfied."
In the event of no money being received,
the amount will be returned without de-
ductions.
CRIES WITHOUT WOOL.
No. 1.—"Hall the AVinnels ! "
Of all the cries this world can boast—
A loud, unconscionable host-
There 's one that I detest the most—
It haunts me o'er my morning toast,
It scares my luncheon's calm and dinner's.
It dogs my steps throughout the week,
That cursed crescendo of a shriek ;
I cannot read, or write, or speak,
Undeafened by its howl unique,
That demon-yell of " Hall the Winners!,"
I'm not, I own, a racing man;
I never loved a horse that ran,
And betting is a vice I ban ;
Still, to the sporting caravan—
Or good, or bad, or saints, or sinners—
I bear no malice ; nor would take
A leaf from any books they make ;
Why then, should they, for mercy's sake,
Pursue me till my senses ache
With that relentless "Hall the Winners?"
If it were only but a few,
But " Hall the Winners ! "—why, the crew
Must winning be the whole year through !,
Why can't a veteran or two
Retire in favour of beginners ?
I 'd rather welcome e'en the strain
Of " Hall the Losers ! " than remain
A martyr frenzied and profane
To that importunate refrain
Of (There! they're at it!!) "Hall the
Winners! "
THE HONOUE OF THE BAE.
To the Editor of Punch.
Sir,—As the London Charivari is recog-
nised all the world, over as the universally
acknowledged organ of the legal profession in
England^ will you permit me to make an
explanation nearly touching my professional
reputation. A few days since, a Correspon-
dent to one of your contemporaries complained
that the_ leading Counsel of the epoch were in
the habit of accepting fees they never in-
tended to earn. He more than hinted that
we^ Barristers were prone to receive cheques
for briefs that we knew we would never
attend to ; that we were ready to be paid for
being present in one Court, when we knew
that we were sure to be engaged in another.
And so and so on.
Now there can be but one interpretation to
such a statement. I am reluctantly com-
pelled to believe that some learned friend or
other, annoyed at my increasing practice,
has levelled this blow at me, with a view to
lessening my prosperity. Will you let me say
then, once and for all, I have never received
fees for briefs to which I have paid no atten-
tion ; that my presence has never been re-
quired in one Court when I have been pro-
fessionally engaged in another ? My Clerk,
Portlngton, who has been with me for
many years, will tell anyone interested in the
matter, that I am most careful not to accept
papers promiscuously. In conclusion, any-
one who knows me will refuse to believe that
I have ever a ccepted more business than that
to which I have been able to give proper
attention. It is not my custom to crowd my
mantelpiece with papers appealing to me in
vain for my consideration. At this moment
I have not a single matter demanding my care,
except a bundle sent in to me three years ago
by a madman.
Believe me, yours most truly,
[Sigjied) A Briefless, Junior.
Pump - Ilandl e Court,
January IS, 1892.
Too Much of a Good Ttiing.—dir. Punch
is glad to congratulate everybody on the im-
provement in the health of John Lawrence
Toole, comedian. It may be remembered
that Mr. Toole, being at Mr. Edmund Rout-
ledge's house, and suddenly feeling unwell,
was pressed by his kind host to stay there
the night. He accepted and stopped about
three weeks. Mr. J. L. Toole recommends
the " Routledge Treatment" to everybody.
He is enthusiastic on the subject. So many
persons have acted on his advice, and when
calling on Mr. Routledge, in quite a casual
and friendly way, apparently, have been
suddenly taken worse, that the benevolent
publisher who feels deeply the necessity of
showing these distressing visitors at once to
the door, wishes it generally to be known
that "Open House "is closed as a "Casual
Ward," and that he is not at home to
anybody except bond fide visitors who will
give their written word, under penalties, not
lo be taken ill during their brief interview
with him.
(f^p WOTlCii.—litjetlfcu uouaniunicuLioDd or C« retributions, wliei/her Mis., .Primed Mailer, Drawings, jr iriulures oi any atjaoiipuoa, WlU
in no case be returned, not even when accompanied by a Stamped and Addressed Envelope, Cover, or Wrapper. To this rula
there will be no exception.
THE DAWN OT A NEW ERA.
THE ACTORS' OWN PRESS-NOTICES
COMPANY LIMITED.
" Then came each actor with his Association."
Shakespeare, New Reading.
Capital—quite excellent. The usual thing
in sharing terms.
Directors.
The Managers of London who live at home
at ease.
The Actors of England who have a pretty
taste for literature.
„ _^ Bankers.—The
M-^fP r\ rwcE.O "Wild Time Bank,
late Puck's
Limited.
Solicitors.—Messrs.
Box and Cox,
Bouncer Buildings.
Auditors. — Messrs-
Hextra, Super,
Numery & Co.,
Mum Street, E.C
Secretary (protem.).
—A. Plyack Torr.
Offices.—In the Adelphi.
Abridged Prospectus.
This Company has been formed for the
purposes of establishing a thoroughly reliable
newspaper in the interests of the Drama, and
the shareholders belonging to the Theatrical
Profession of the United Kingdom.
1. To uphold every Shareholder's claim to
Acting as an Art.
2. To secure the best possible criticism by
enabling every shareholder to write the
notices of his own performances.
3. To take cognisance of the literature that
grows up around the Stage, especially criti-
cism in other quarters.
4. To notice the Drama all the world over,
when space permits.
5. To support the work of the Profession
in general, and the Shareholders in particular.
6. To afford a means of exercising hobbies.
7. To contain Articles by any of the recog-
nised critics ("distinguished writers of the
day").
8. To serve as a Directory, or Vade Mecum,
or Press-notes container for the benefit of the
Shareholders.
Many leading theatrical lessees, managers,
and actors, have expressed _ themselves
strongly in favour of the necessity of estab-
lishing a paper, written by themselves, for
themselves, to read. Without such an organ
it is impossible that they can be adequately
represented.
The need of such a journal has long been
felt by those whose theatrical notices have
been the reverse of satisfactory.
A large number of prominent players have
promised to take shares, and advertise, not
only in the advertisement columns, but in
other parts of the proposed paper.
The price of the paper will be hereafter
settled by the Directors, who feel that this is
a mere matter of detail. The charge for
advertisements will be very moderate, to suit
the requirements of the shareholders.
Pictures and all sorts of clever things will
be introduced when the capital is subscribed,
but it's no use making promises until the
bankers have got the money.
If there is a rush for shares (as anticipated),
those who come first will have the preference.
It may be stated that lots of people have
promised to become shareholders which is
: satisfactory. But it is necessary to add that
no one will be permitted to become a contri-
butor to the paper even of the most interest] rig
nature {i.e., Press notices, &c), until he has
contributed to its capital.
It is the intention of the Promoters that the
majority of the shares that be allotted to per-
sons in or connected with the profession, so
that there shall be no nonsense from outsiders.
No promotion money will be paid to any-
one. The only preliminary expenses will be
those connected with law and stationery.
It is proposed to start the Journal at once,
per contract. The Promoters are in commu-
nication with a gentleman who will make a
first-rate Editor, and who will (they believe)
be delighted to accept such an appointment if
offered to him. Special arrangements will be
made for the insertion of such advertisements
as "Wigs on the Green" and "Curtain
Ilazors."
As the paper will be sent about largely, it
should have a good circulation, and the Pro-
moters give as a standing toast, " Success to
the Advertisement Department! "
Under such brilliant auspices, both the
Company and the paper (as the legal advisers,
Messrs. Box & Cox would say) "should be
satisfied."
In the event of no money being received,
the amount will be returned without de-
ductions.
CRIES WITHOUT WOOL.
No. 1.—"Hall the AVinnels ! "
Of all the cries this world can boast—
A loud, unconscionable host-
There 's one that I detest the most—
It haunts me o'er my morning toast,
It scares my luncheon's calm and dinner's.
It dogs my steps throughout the week,
That cursed crescendo of a shriek ;
I cannot read, or write, or speak,
Undeafened by its howl unique,
That demon-yell of " Hall the Winners!,"
I'm not, I own, a racing man;
I never loved a horse that ran,
And betting is a vice I ban ;
Still, to the sporting caravan—
Or good, or bad, or saints, or sinners—
I bear no malice ; nor would take
A leaf from any books they make ;
Why then, should they, for mercy's sake,
Pursue me till my senses ache
With that relentless "Hall the Winners?"
If it were only but a few,
But " Hall the Winners ! "—why, the crew
Must winning be the whole year through !,
Why can't a veteran or two
Retire in favour of beginners ?
I 'd rather welcome e'en the strain
Of " Hall the Losers ! " than remain
A martyr frenzied and profane
To that importunate refrain
Of (There! they're at it!!) "Hall the
Winners! "
THE HONOUE OF THE BAE.
To the Editor of Punch.
Sir,—As the London Charivari is recog-
nised all the world, over as the universally
acknowledged organ of the legal profession in
England^ will you permit me to make an
explanation nearly touching my professional
reputation. A few days since, a Correspon-
dent to one of your contemporaries complained
that the_ leading Counsel of the epoch were in
the habit of accepting fees they never in-
tended to earn. He more than hinted that
we^ Barristers were prone to receive cheques
for briefs that we knew we would never
attend to ; that we were ready to be paid for
being present in one Court, when we knew
that we were sure to be engaged in another.
And so and so on.
Now there can be but one interpretation to
such a statement. I am reluctantly com-
pelled to believe that some learned friend or
other, annoyed at my increasing practice,
has levelled this blow at me, with a view to
lessening my prosperity. Will you let me say
then, once and for all, I have never received
fees for briefs to which I have paid no atten-
tion ; that my presence has never been re-
quired in one Court when I have been pro-
fessionally engaged in another ? My Clerk,
Portlngton, who has been with me for
many years, will tell anyone interested in the
matter, that I am most careful not to accept
papers promiscuously. In conclusion, any-
one who knows me will refuse to believe that
I have ever a ccepted more business than that
to which I have been able to give proper
attention. It is not my custom to crowd my
mantelpiece with papers appealing to me in
vain for my consideration. At this moment
I have not a single matter demanding my care,
except a bundle sent in to me three years ago
by a madman.
Believe me, yours most truly,
[Sigjied) A Briefless, Junior.
Pump - Ilandl e Court,
January IS, 1892.
Too Much of a Good Ttiing.—dir. Punch
is glad to congratulate everybody on the im-
provement in the health of John Lawrence
Toole, comedian. It may be remembered
that Mr. Toole, being at Mr. Edmund Rout-
ledge's house, and suddenly feeling unwell,
was pressed by his kind host to stay there
the night. He accepted and stopped about
three weeks. Mr. J. L. Toole recommends
the " Routledge Treatment" to everybody.
He is enthusiastic on the subject. So many
persons have acted on his advice, and when
calling on Mr. Routledge, in quite a casual
and friendly way, apparently, have been
suddenly taken worse, that the benevolent
publisher who feels deeply the necessity of
showing these distressing visitors at once to
the door, wishes it generally to be known
that "Open House "is closed as a "Casual
Ward," and that he is not at home to
anybody except bond fide visitors who will
give their written word, under penalties, not
lo be taken ill during their brief interview
with him.
(f^p WOTlCii.—litjetlfcu uouaniunicuLioDd or C« retributions, wliei/her Mis., .Primed Mailer, Drawings, jr iriulures oi any atjaoiipuoa, WlU
in no case be returned, not even when accompanied by a Stamped and Addressed Envelope, Cover, or Wrapper. To this rula
there will be no exception.