| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | George Hotel, Nottingham (1888 Tour paper) | ||
| Recipient: | Scott, Clement William | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1888, Nov., 9 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He has been wondering what to send for 'The Theatre' as he has no time, but at last sends what Scott might call 'Goethe & the Stage. He doesn't know what Rienzi's may reveal in it about that illustrious man, but thinks it will suit Scott's purpose. He wrote it for the Goethe Society that gave him a reception in New York. Poor dear Toole. He supposes Scott was with him that day. He hears Toole is bearing up bravely - but this last sorrow is the heaviest that has ever come upon him. (Postscript:) Scott should have copy on Monday. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Toole's daughter died in Edinburgh where he was performing and he brought her body to London. | ||
| Document Holder: | HUL | ||
| Ref.No: | 4823 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Scott, Clement William | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1889, Nov., 25 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | May he introduce Miss Myra Kemble - most highly appreciated on the Australian stage. Any courtesy Scott can show her will be highly esteemed by Irving. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The actress Myra Kemble died in 1906. She gave a single performance in London in 1890. | ||
| Document Holder: | HUL | ||
| Ref.No: | 4830 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | 15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Scott, Clement William | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1890, July, 17 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He has cabled Johnnie [Toole] to know if there is any truth in the rumour and will send Scott the reply. He doesn't believe it. If he were Scott he would wait for the answer, then he can speak with authority. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | With an initialled note by Scott that this is about the rumour of Toole's marriage which none of them believe. If the reply to the cable comes that night Irving will deal with it. N.B. Preserve the letter for his collection. The unfounded rumour linked Toole with Effie Liston, Mrs E.D. Ward. See also Letter 4386. | ||
| Document Holder: | HUL | ||
| Ref.No: | 4835 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Scott, Clement William | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1890, July, 22 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1+ 1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Enclosed just to hand. Scott can contradict rumour emphatically. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | With note at head by Scott that this is contradiction of rumour of the Johnson Toole marriage to Effie Liston (Mrs E.D.Ward); and Postscript by him on adjacent page to Mr Sage who is to give directions that the Johnson para in D & M [Dramatic & Musical - in 'The Daily Telegraph'] is not cut out that week as it is exclusive to them. Kindly return the letter. See also Letter 4835. | ||
| Document Holder: | HUL | ||
| Ref.No: | 4836 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Scott, Clement William | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1890, Nov., 3(?) | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He was sorry Scott was away the last night as he had hoped to have a chat. He fears Scott has had great trouble & anxiety and hopes Mrs Scott is recovering and gaining strength with relief from pain. The strain must have been very great and he hopes Scott's distress will soon be relieved. The enclosed just came from Johnnie [Toole] and he thinks they should see him about February. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Toole's letter is not present - he was touring in Australia. | ||
| Document Holder: | HUL | ||
| Ref.No: | 4839 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Scott, Clement William | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1891, March, 11 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Stoker told him Scott wondered about hearing information about a meeting at the Garrick on Monday at which were present Sir John Lubbock, Mr Fardell and a few others. There was nothing to say about an informal and absolutely private meeting. Irving thinks certain suggestions are to be intimated to the L.C.C. by Mr Fardell, but they are not binding on either side & are just as likely to be rejected as accepted. The Bill was already blocked for the second reading so there was no great gain by postponing it till April. Perhaps it may be blocked again. He is sure the correspondence has done great good & will be the cause of definite legislation. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Headed: Private. Presumably about the current discussion on London theatre licensing legislation. Sir Thomas George Fardell, MP, 1833-1917, was Chairman of the L.C.C. Licensing Committee. | ||
| Document Holder: | HUL | ||
| Ref.No: | 4856 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | [Lyceum Theatre?] | ||
| Recipient: | Scott, Clement William | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1891, April, 7 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | In invitation to supper there on the next Thursday night, 9th, at 11.30. to bid welcome home to dear Johnnie Toole(?). R.S.V.P. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Toole had been touring in Australia. Largely written by a clerk, and barely legible. | ||
| Document Holder: | HUL | ||
| Ref.No: | 4857 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Scott, Clement William | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1890, Oct., 8 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Thank Scott's friend Field, but there is not much in it as he has no intention of building. He would however be glad to know of possibilities of the kind and any details of site, price, etc. No harm would be done. On what date does Scott propose giving his lecture for the A.B.F. [Actors' Benevolent Fund]? It is not often that an actor has an opportunity of speaking for a critic & he regards as precious the opportunity to speak of an old and valued friend.. He hears Scott's first appearance was brilliant. Return the enclosed letter which explains somewhat the violent allegations of W.E.H.[Henley?]. What about the enclosed paragraph - could it be interesting? | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Scott lectured on the stage during the last thirty years; see Letter 1637. 'Beau Austin' by W.E. Henley and Robert Louis Stevenson was to open on 3rd November 1890, but that enclosure is not present. The paragraph must be Letter 4854. | ||
| Document Holder: | HUL | ||
| Ref.No: | 4850 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | London | ||
| Recipient: | Scott, Clement William | ||
| Address: | Hotel Bertholdi, New York | ||
| Date: | 1893, June, 8 6.20 pm. | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | Has seen Toole Hare Tree Wyndham Kendal Alexander Chudleigh representing English actors. Lay wreath on grave from the English actors whom please represent. They all loved him. Cabled hundred dollars Drexel Morgan more if required. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | At the funeral of Edwin Booth who died on 7th June. | ||
| Document Holder: | HUL | ||
| Ref.No: | 4866 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Scott, Clement William | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1895, June, 19 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (9 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He doesn't suppose the 'Rival Queens' is Scott's work although a fair imitation, but Scott might care to state the facts in the D.T.[Daily Telegraph]. It is not true that Irving has fallen back on revivals. He began the season by producing the American repertoire otherwise he would have continued 'Arthur' - which he now leaves for new business. Its last ten performances realised £400. He will squeeze in a few more before the end of the season on 27 July - a week longer than usual. The triple bill was not unattractive and for a large theatre like the Lyceum had remarkable success - for the Actors' Benevolent Fund he handed £380. First Scott could say that all their changes of bill to the end of the season (as booking shows) will draw crowded houses - hardly surprising as no other theatre in Europe can present such an ensemble. It is also untrue that "there is no desire to see abroad" as he has received tempting offers from every capital in Europe and within the last 24 hours he has had a remarkable invitation form Paris - but their expenses would be double or more what any continental theatre can get in. Scott knows that English companies cost 75% more than foreign ones; and one like theirs has never been out in motion. It is also a mistake to think French actors know nothing of the English stage. They know a great deal and the public will know this in good time. He wishes they met more often so that he could keep Scott right about many things which would surprise him. Some quarters seem to want to misrepresent facts and run down the native article, and the influence of Scott's pen would be useful. He agrees with 'R.Z.' that the cry against foreign art is all rot. It has not come from the real actors. The reciprocity is genuine and enthusiastic. They have learnt as much from us as we from them and all acknowledge it frankly. (Postscript:) Keep 28 July free - Scott and his wife, and Irving's love to her. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Dated by Scott 21st June. | ||
| Document Holder: | HUL | ||
| Ref.No: | 4872 | ||