Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-03
Cincinnati Gazette.

Cincinnati Gazette.
AtIastt the managers of the proposed
Dramatic Festival have come forward
with an official announcement-thai
;s the Secretary says it is official, but
further along it will be found that
there Is at least one dissenting voice,
or rather the Director General does
not confirm the Secretary's report, nor
in fact has the general committee.
"The Dramatic Festival is q fixed
fact" SAYS the Secretary. The officers
feel very much encouraged. as every
thing is progressing nicely and the
arrangements are such that the plays
chosen will be presented upon the
grandest scale unsuitable
Have the plays been selected
"No, not as yet; but you may state
a official that six Shakspearean
dramas in all viii be given, but the
nlays themselves are to be selected
further along. There viii be eighteen
performances, including the two
matinees."
"Have you chosen 3 dramatic direc-
"Yes; oh. yes. Mr.. R. E. J. Miles
will be Director General, and engage
all the artists
"Then you have not arranged for
"No. not as yet, but Mccullough.
Barrett and Salvini have pledged
themselves to appear and will be en-
gagged. There arc seven Dr. eight stars
ali told with their companions. Mr.
Miles will 20 to New York in two
weeks and there meet all these people
TO sign contracts With them.
as this all oficial?"
'"WeIl the work Of our committee
has not been ratified as yet, but there
will be a meeting at the Chamber Of
Commerce ia about a week for that
purpose It will then be determined
when and where the festival is to be
held" 80.
"Have you an idea as to the timer?
"Yes. 1t will be sometimes be
tween the middle Of November and
the middle of December"
"Has the guaranteed fund increased
any," :
900. but we propose to make it 5000.
Mr. John Simpkinson is down for
$4,000. the Gibson House $1,000, the
Grand Hotel $1,000, Mr.. G. s. Bragg,
of Van Antwerp, Bragg l. Co., $1,000
Frank Alter $1,000, Fred Almas $1,000,
and many others for similar sums.
We have 10 addition twenty-one par
ties for $1,000 each. and besides five
parties pledged for boxes at $500 each.
and another who contemplates a lower
box at $1,000"
The gentleman was very contldcnt
that there was no longer any fear oi
failure. and seemed to be WORKING
with a zeal only b gotten by an intui.
tive assurance of success. Manager
Miles. the dramatic director, wa
questioned later in the evening as Il
his intention in the matter.
"Can't tell" said Bob. I'm fact
it's too soon to begin talking about thI
affair"
but the committee, through their
secretary, desire to have it stated a
official that Mccullough, Barrett ant
Salyini will appear"
"Now, that is all a mistake" SAT-
MI. Miles. 81 merely received a tele
gram from Salvini's manager, sayinI
that he was willing to appear. 1t wa
gratuitous on his part, and merel.
done for an advertisement. Barrett
only wrote for particulars, and that j
as far as the negotiations have gon.
with any of them. As to the festival
l think it not only possible but proba
: bic, and easier Of accomplishment thai
many now suppose; but it will requirI
much longer time than the mana
gers talk Of 1t cannot possibly tax.
place earlier than next May"
"But about the official reportl'
"There isIno official report TO maxi
nothing, In fact, to base one on, an
more than that it now looks more er
c~ouraging for the projectors Of th
scheme, and they think, and I see n
reason Why they should not, that th
dramatic festival will finally tax
place. / 20 70 New York 10 rs
weeks, and will Jet you hear moi
about il when | get there.