The New York herald., 1876-11-28
HINTS TO THEATRICAL MANAGERS.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HIRALp:-
have been TO see ''As You Like It," and wish at
the outset make observations that will apply
equally to the production OF any OF Shakcspearc's 3
plays upon the stage make tho assertion that the
text OF every drama of Shakespeare 10 prolific ty
biographical and clerical It Is in fine things
and managers ana leading actors takc OF the
restored readings but follow invariably the spurious
and unntclligble passages. II is this that makes
Shakespeare wearsome TO tho actor and pail upon the
public ear. Other points wish to make thesc:-
They miss the PLAIN outlined details. and thus spoil
the effect There is too much conventionalty and not
enough nauralncss. The long prosy speeches are all
retained as a io to show on the abilities of leading
actors, while many nice dramatic touches OF the text
sacrificed All Shakespeare's dramas are full of
episodes, and the presentation OF these retards and
dlscounccts the action
Now will point out some OF the errors in 'As You
Like It, In the opening paragraph of the play are
several bluGders. Blackstone correctly reads: LAS
remember Adam, II was upon this fashion. ne be-
queathed by will but poor thousand crowns" &c
Then as given correctly this: 'Besides this nothing
that he SO pentifuly gives me, the something that
nature gave mc, bis coreouness, seems to take from
me - Coretoslous for "countenance rs conJccturai
cmcndation OF my own. Waruurton reads stys for
.'staysn Collier gives some needed stage directions
here. Adam, Orsndo's auditor, goes apart on the en-
franco Of Oliver and comes forward again when Or'an-
do has taken Oliver by the throat, shaking him. war
81 have as much OF my father in you albeit,
confess, your coming before me Is nearer TO his
rerenues the latter word correction OF reverence
Collier the ambiguity OF passage by the fol-
loving restored reading:-
0se~rcsn you tell II Rosand the old Dukes daughter.
be bsnished with her father
Charles Oh no for the Dukes daughter. her cousin
so loves her &c
In scene the corrccior makes trinng
change. lie BlaI Ia telling the Princess OF tho good
sport she has lost pronouncng sport nncctcdly
spc,ct Celia should rcpy:-"Spotr Oh what colors'
Also the change oi your TO our. us iolIows-"If
you yourself with our eyes, or knew yourself with
our Judgment tho fear OF your adventure would
sci you a more equal entcrprise.'
In scene Celia asks Rosand if all her mental
trouble Is for her father, TO which she responds:
..No some OF II Is for my fathers cnlld." meaning
herself The copies generally give IL erroneously
.scld's tather' The correction Is Colcridge's.
ACT 2-In scene 8 Collier makes couple of notable
corrcclions-viz, proud Tor "blood " in the Ines:--
Irather win subject TO the malice
vi a diverted. proud. and bloody brother
And the correction OF "scrvicc" to favor, thus
o. good old nj an how well in thee appears
The constant Jaror OF the antique world.
When service sweat for duty. not for need
In scene 4, the Same corrector makes spdks for
Or nthou hast not spake do now.
Wearyins thy hesrer in thy mistress praise.
In scene Z, speaking OF PRIDE is corrupt passage
which has caused much COMMENT
Doth 1t not now hugely as the sea.
TIL that tho weary very means do ebb
Collier makes y read, 'very means OF do cbb /"
Acr a-In scene 2 | would offer new correction Of
'Jupiter'' 10 puigfer IN tho annexed passage, and
would observe that Celia to whom II Is addressed,
should be found reading the inscription tackled upon
the trce and not have II IN her hands
most gentle puipcr what tedious homy OF lovc havo
you wcarsd your pnrishioners withal cried
Lave patience, roon peop'ei
In scene corrected reading is paipatle for capa-
ble In tho following
Lean but on - rush.
The cicsirce and papsblc impressurs
Thy palm somo moment Keeps