Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. Excerpt: ... do so. From the time when Mr. William Florence was engaged, we did nothing but "The Rivals" and, occasionally, "The Heir-at-Law." Poor Mr. Florence, he was the best Sir Lucius 'Trigger I ever saw. He obtained more effect out of the text than anybody reading it would think possible. Our first cast of the comedy was as follows: erally traveled in our own car, and enjoyed " every comfort of home," in the true sense of the word--not as depicted in the farce. Sir Anthony Mr. Fred. Robinson Captain Absolute.... Mr. Maurice Barrymore Sir Lucius O' Trigger Mr. Waverly Falkland Mr. Taylor Fag Mr. Tom Jefferson David Mr. Gallagher Mrs. Malaprop Mrs. John Drew Lydia Miss Rosa Rand Lucy Miss Paul Bob Acres Mr. Joseph Jefferson I forget how many miles Mr. Barnes computed we had traveled the season he was with us, but I know he said 19,000 and some. Every season was a happy one. The latter part of the time Mr. Jefferson was busy on his delightful autobiography, and used occasionally to read it to us. We gen E. L. Davenport From a photograph. In the collection of Peter Gilsey, Esq. To return to the subject of the Arch Street Theatre: when I returned there in 1892, at the close of the season, I found the business of the season had been so very poor; and as the outlook for the next season was no better, I concluded to give it up (if the stockholders would permit me to do so), and I wrote to the Board of Agents to that effect, and they agreed to my wish. And I must here pay a merited acknowledgment of the continued kindness and good-will shown me by that board, in every way and at all times; for which I tender them my sincere thanks and best wishes through all time. After this resignation had been accepted, the ladies..."
