| Author: | Terry, Marion | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 57 Cathcart Rd, South Kensington | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1882, May, 16 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | They hear of Irving's kindness and ask a favour Nellie [Ellen Terry] assures them he will grant. Will he do something for their first and last benefit? 'Broken Hearts' is the play they will act in, on 31st May [altered from 7 or 8 June] in the afternoon at the Savoy Theatre which has been put at their disposal. Will he and Nellie play something and secure a successful benefit? | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Written alternately, line by line, by Marion and Florence Terry. Florence was to marry and leave the stage. On 21st June all four appeared in the Trial Scene from 'The Merchant of Venice'. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/40) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2908 | ||
| Author: | Terry, Marion | ||
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| Address: | 57 Cathcart Rd, South Kensington | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1882, May, 18 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | They cannot find words to thank Irving for granting their request. They have settled the 21st June for the important event. (Postscript by Marion alone) Thanks for the box Irving sent her for the next Saturday. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Written alternately, line by line, by Marion and Florence Terry. Florence was to marry and leave the stage. Irving and three Terry sisters appeared in the Trial Scene from 'The Merchant of Venice'. See also Letter 2908. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/40) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2909 | ||
| Author: | Thorne, Thomas | ||
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| Address: | Vaudeville Theatre, Strand | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1891, April, 20 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thanks Irving for his kind act of friendship on his 21st Anniversary of the opening of the Vaudeville, and for the important part Irving took in helping to bring about so brilliant a result. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving had appeared at the new Vaudeville in 1870-71. On 21st April after a celebration performance Irving presented gifts and an illuminated address to Thorne on stage, reciting a long poem specially written by Clement Scott. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/40) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2917 | ||
| Author: | Probyn, Dighton Macnaughten | ||
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| Address: | Marlborough House, Pall Mall, SW | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1883, May, 9 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Apologises for the Prince of Wales. He cannot attend Ellen Terry's benefit on 1st June as he has public dinner with 300 guests. Could come, however on Thurs 31st May or Sat. 2nd June if the Benefit night were changed. Reprimands Irving for making a mistake of dates offered for 'Louis XI'. 22nd July is a Sunday. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Ellen Terry's benefit was changed as requested to 31st May. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/34) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2923 | ||
| Author: | Probyn, Dighton Macnaughten | ||
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| Address: | Marlborough House, Pall Mall, SW | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1885, July, 4 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (6 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | The Prince of Wales is interested in Irving's idea of attaching a Dramatic College to the College of Music. Irving should talk to the Prince at the next most favourable opportunity and say that he has Probyn's support. Probyn likes Irving's idea of a theatrical night for the Hospital Sunday Fund. It would do the stage good as well as the hospital. There are a lot of narrow-minded devils in this world. Probyn calls them 'the psalm-singing mob'. Irving and some other colleagues could silence them if they support the charity. | ||
| Published: | |||
| Notes: | Marked 'Private'. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/34) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2930 | ||
| Author: | Tree, Herbert Beerbohm | ||
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| Address: | Garrick Club, W.C. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1889, June, 20 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He quite casually mentioned to Mr Broadley that he thought many theatrical folk would like to show their gratitude for Morell Mackenzie's never-tiring generosity at his dinner. Broadley mentioned the idea to several, including Kendal & Wyndham who wish something to be done. Tree has just been talking to Toole & Thorne who think the same. Could Irving take up the matter so it would be a success. He does not think Mackenzie knows anything about it - but it would be a "tender thing to do" as Toole would say. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Morell Mackenzie the throat specialist. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/41) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2945 | ||
| Author: | Tree, Herbert Beerbohm | ||
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| Address: | Theatre Royal, Haymarket | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1889, June, 23 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thanks Irving for his prompt kindness and cheque. He realises the force of Irving's suggestions for conducting the affair, and indeed had no idea of making it an occasion for publicity. He will consult Irving further before taking definite steps. It would be appropriate for Irving to present Mackenzie with the gift on their behalves. Bancroft wants to join in. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The presentation of a gift from the theatrical profession to Morell Mackenzie the throat specialist. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/41) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2946 | ||
| Author: | Tree, Herbert Beerbohm | ||
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| Address: | Haymarket Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1891, May, 19 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thinks he has already written to Irving to say he will be pleased to be a Steward at the A.B.F. dinner but if he has not will Stoker rectify the matter? | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The Actors' Benevolent Fund. No other letter about this is present. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/41) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2955 | ||
| Author: | Probyn, Dighton Macnaughten | ||
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| Address: | Marlborough House, Pall Mall, SW | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1887, May (?), 22 Sunday | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Probyn has 'felt the pulse of the Prince of Wales' and he would sooner not give his patronage to the benefit performance in aid of Dr Westland Marston. It would set a precedent. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Marked 'Private'. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/34) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2959 | ||
| Author: | Tree, Herbert Beerbohm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Garland's Hotel | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1891, Jan., 27 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He has read Irving's speech at the A.B.F. meeting and thought every word to the point. By accident he received no notice or he would have excused himself. Mr Colston's note was intercepted in the office. He will devote the proceeds of the first Wednesday matinee of 'The Dancing Girl' to the Fund but only make the announcement after the collections. Mr Colston will tell Irving of a strange coincidence about a relief application they have had. It was kind and thoughtful of Irving to call on Sunday. (Postscript:) No need to reply. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The Actors' Benevolent Fund. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/41) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2953 | ||