New-York tribune., 1878-11-27
CHILDREN IN THE BALLET.

COLONEL J. II. MAPLEsON ARRESTED FOR EMPLOY
ING little GIRLS TO DANCE AT THE ACADEMY
OF MUSIC.
Colonel j. II. MaplesOn was yesterday made ac-
auaned with the architectural beauties and inner work
Dgs OF the Jefferson Market Court House Superintend
ent Z. Fellows Jenkins. Of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, warned
Colonel MaplesOn last week that 1t was an
infringement OF State laws to employ children under
sixteen years Of in the ballet and that II he did 30
proceedings would be instituted. On Friday even
ing last. the ballet of lies Papilons" the Butterflies
was given after the OPERA and the twenty-five little
girls dressed IN gay costume, acted their part In the
graceful performance Officers Of the offended society
were present to witness the ballet, and some OF them
accompanied the youthful dancers home, to learn now
they were treated, and to talk with their parents.
About noon yesterday Colonel aapleson appro ached
the Academy of Music by way of Fourteenthst be was
arrested on a warrant Issued by Justice MorGa by
Court officer Kelley and Special Officer Innd5urg The
manager could not conceal his indignation, and
Majesty's service. fhis failing 70 impress ON, ,G
privilege Of calling cab, TO carry them to court, but
The officer preferred TO walk and the manager went
They arrived at the courthouse nd the morning
sion over Colonel Mapleson was detained IN the ser
geanfs room, Notwithstanding his remark that nc
could not STAY because he had business TO at
tend to. Soon after his business manager. Stanley
McKenna, arrived. Colonel Mapeson pointed Indg'
nantly to the officer aud exclaimed. " McKenna.
the bobby made walk ali the way over here"
Then his counsel Assistant United states DstrieAttOr
ney Herrick, appeared Mr. MaplesOns son Henry nus
band of Madam Marie R6Ze, was iaso present. About
O'Clock Colonel MaplesOn WAS brought before Justice
Morgan, and waved examination. ConIessmaneiect
Levi p. Morton, the Academy stockhoder who
settled the premlnarles for the opera season
with the manager in London, signed $500 Dali
superintendent jenkins and Mr. Delafied counsel for
the Society, present. and the former exchanged
few words with Colonel MaPeson the NOT
asked II the children wOHld be put on the Stage again he
ans cred certainly" Colonel Mapleson, in answer TO
the same question replied that he should consult with
Mr. Herrick II he had been actlng contrary 10
law. M Herrick told the SOciety's counsel that he
Before O'Clock Colonel Mapleson and his friends
were at the Academy OF Music where the occurrence
opera singers called 10 inquire alet inc ta.e oi ,nt
manager. Charles MaplesOn Thought ms Ialner WOuld
carry the matter INTO the courts and hight IL out HIS
father having leased the Academy Tor several years had
purpOsed starting training schOOl hIhIIaI 70 us
National Training School connected wife Her MaJestys
superlntenden: jenkins found at the Office OF the
Society and he said The law makes IL mlsdeneanOr
punishable with nc Of $3.50 or years Imprisonment
TO employ children under sixteen years OF age for such
exhibitions The parcnts amenablo for allowing
their children to perform. Colonel Mapleson
drem's mouths aud out of their parents
mouths After Friday night these twenty-slx niue
girls were paid 81 each SO cents performance ior
are not paid for rehearsals Think e little girls. six
aud eight years OF age. being kept up TIL nearly II
O'clock 10 dance and theu walking home, a. they dld
FRIDAY night with very little covering them and the
rain wettng them through Some OF the cmdren on trl-
day night went called at the home OF Two
OF them, They arrived 10 minutes after IL IDe par
euts have, In said that their children would
be kept at home hereafter Colonel Mapeson says e If
able TO put their skill 10 use for years. Even ballet
dancing prohibited by law in this and ten other States
and Mr: MapIeson Will not be permitted to give this
ballet am assured IN Bostoh fhllddelpa, BALTIMORE
Chicago Cincinnati"