New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-04
CLOSING Mr.. MORSE'S TEMPLE.

CLOSING MR. MORSE'S TEMPLE.
THE PASSION PLAY AGAIN ENJOINED.
LATE SERVICE OF AN ORDER DY JUDGE DoNoHUE-
THE WOES OF THE CHORUS SINGERS.
The aid of the Supreme Court was invoked sue
cessfuly last night TO prevent the promised first
public performance of Salml Morse's "Passion
in the theatre which he has attempted
to ssnctfy by giving it the name OF
temple. The moving party this time was the So
ciety for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents.
Under the law regulating places of public amu'e-
ment in New York City, this society is authorized TO
collect penalty of 500 for every exhibition or
performance given in hall that has not been
licensed by the Mayor except such as are specially
exempted under the provisions OF the aot
The complaint of this society is based
on the performance Of "The Passion" at the
public rehearsal last Friday which is
characterized q violation of the statute.
inasmuch as the "tempe" of Mr.. Morse is not a
building. hall room Gin which only private
theatricas, tablesux and other exhibitions for
charitable and religious purposes are given"
Nor is the exhibition gwen by amateurs for any
charitable or religious purpose Under the law this
society is not only entitled TO recover the penalty
mentioned above for every violation of the law,
but 1t is also authorized to proceed by injunction in
the Supreme Court to prevent the opening of an
licensed playhouse or hall until license shall have
been obtained.
The application was made by Robinson. Scrbner
& Bright, counsel for the society to Justice Dono-
hue. OF the supreme Court and 1t was supported by
2 number, OF afidavits. Charles X. Groth and
Richard Keef, made oath that they were present
ut the exhibition last Friday, and found that
the Temple of the Passion" was fitted up like
theatre: that The Passion was performed in
costume,not by amateurs nor for charitable pur-
pose. aud that programmes and advertisements
nnH Anrl IWI IN
made AFFIDAVIT T that ss way;
h stage-play, as much so as any ordinarily pro-
auced at the theatre in this city" aud marked by
all the ordinary features of q public performance,
p large portion of the audience
than if the general public itself had been permit
ted to witness SAID play, and the room or hail was
gerald, who is employed in the Office of
The Corporation Counsel made affidavit that
court re- ords showed that Salm Morse had adj
United that he had PAID his performers salaries
hence they were not amateurs. Charles X. Groth
twore that the Mayor had not granted license for
the Temple.
On the complaint supported by these
kf6davts Justice Donohue granted
ttIainrng, order against the, performances
which Salmi Morse had announced to begin last
hlght for the charitable purpose and benefit of the
Ialle d'Asile Francaise." This order was served
last night short time before the time at WHICH
begn: According to Morse's statemel
be did not know anything about i until after hal
ipector Thorne served him with notice of the ,ac
fon of the Court. Captain Williams: he SAID, had
slso letter Of Instructions from Mayor
the performance must not be permitted. Captain
Williams said: "You are not under arrest now. but
I advise you not to begin the performance" There
upon Mr. Morse sent for Mr.. Howe, his lawyer.
Of the Supreme. Court would have to
3 o'clock, the doors of the theatre were closed |
There were theu about 900 persons in the house,
sentsd, Mr.: Morse protested to be unable
to say last night. About O'Clock Mr.. Morse APP |
pear cd before the curtain and said:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: | am glad to see such !
an audience here and at the time regret 10 |
be obliged to say that at the last moment was
known it earlier / would have been able to |
prepare myself. heperiormanco tonight was in
tended for q charitable purpose; worthy society |
needs house for its children. and l promised to |
perform l." The Passion " until they shonld have a |
house. The society for the Reformation of Juvenile |
Delinquents is against these honest children |
having home. Those vi you who have purchased
tickets will receive the money back for them by
bringing the coupons to the box-Oifice Tomorrow.
do not wish 10 complain here, but | perse-
outed man; there is ony one thing left ior me- and
that is cruciiixIon and then l shall stand in the
After Mr.. Morse had spoken Mr. iIowo appeared
and denounced the late service OF the writ
of injunction insult to the people, |
The audlence applauded the speeches and thea DIS
What are you going to do TRIBUNE reporter
asked Mr. Morse.
- 1 don't know"
Are you getting discouraged
No. NV cause Is Just. have rendered the So |
eiety the license money twice through the Mayor
aud IL was each time reiuscd That is on the record
My company IS suffering fer food, and the cost to
me while have waited to produce this
play has not been less than 81 200 day. Until
this case is settled and my application to the Court
of Appeals TO compel the Mayor to give me a IL
cense. i can do nothing.
A score or two OF chorus singers were clamorng
in All ante-r0om Pun very sorry for these poor
people" SAID Mr.. Morse, but can't help them.
Tell them to go home. and III let them know
what intend to 90 for them by postal hard.'
But the chorus singers not to be elsiy got
rid OF, aud The tribune reporter found them still
rooms OF the theatre an hour later. They
were complaining bitterly of the treatment
received by them at the hands of Mr.. Morse.
cOnely little woman stood weeping on the sidewalk |
out of doors while an Older one proclaimed loudly
of u.s." she said "who haven't re-
cecvcd a cent since November 81 when we were
engaged 10y sir Morse. He has prom scd and prom.
him and believed him. AT first we were sory for
him. but not now. We know that he has men back
OF him who are putting up the money for every
thing, and we know too that his favOrtes ,
In the company got a part of their money at least
but we got nothing but words. A short time ago |
there a strike, but we wouldn't go in because |
we didn't want to hurt him, and we |
kept 1t out OF tho papers. He had a j
~ by telling his troubles and pattng our cheeks
telling we were good girls and boys, aud all
hat but (hat dIdnt help. gave up position in =
NapesOn's chorus, aud that girl who is crying lost
evera chances to gointo this hing, and now she has
,awncd her scaskin sacque and hasn't decent q
,ar Of shoes To her feet. It's pretty hard Tor a II
,irl who is tTying to be decent. tell you"
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