New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-18
WHAT PEOPLE THINK AND SAY.
HENRY IRVING AND CHARLES HUDSON.
THE PUPIL DOES NOT INTEND To BURLEsoUE HIS
FORMER MASTER.


THE PUPIL DOES NOT INTEND To BURLEsoUE HIS
FORMER MASTER.
10 fhs Editorof rae fribuns
SIR: Will you allow me the space to correct
q little Misunderstanding which has arisen respecting
the performance OF The Terarch by Mr. Charles Hud-
OF my company. There seems to be an impression
n the OF Of the dramatic critics that have
engaged this gentleman to come TO America for the OK
press purpose OF giving burlssque Of Mr.. Henry ir
Wings diosy aud thereby TO hold up thAt o-
tuguished artist to ridicule Such . charge a. this
could only be made against me by those who DO no'
know me. do not at sIl blame tho writer's VINO nave
made this accusation such has been their oonvction'
for aad been guilty Of ooutemptbls dstestaoie anu
un-sctor-ke proceeding, should have deserved the
strongest condemnation possible. But what are 'ne
OF this ca-ei Mr. Charles Hudson is great ad-
and personal friend OF Mr.. Irving. He Was ioE
Gve years a valued member OF Mr.. Grvngs company
Almost the last person to Wish him Godspsed anu su'
IN America Mr. Irving. Mr. Irving oS'ne !"
the Princesss to "Claudian on which occasion mr.
Hudson played The Terarch IS he plays II now except
ing only that the to Me Irving WAS even
more remarkable. Mr.. Irving was delighted Win LIS
young protege aud expressed his opinion OF Mr.. huu
sons performance highest possible terms OF com
mendztion. Mr.. Irving vas perfectly a~srs OF 'no
points resemblance referred TO- but t never
Ia nan 10 resent them On the contrary Mr. Hud'on mas
informed that Mr.. Irving will at any TINS msse ~
op-nln< for him in his company should he feel dspo'ou
Mr. Hndson's father who is At the present moment .
popular member 81 Mr. IrvinRs company has written
LATER TO The London DAILY NewS In ~hch be scouts the
idea hat utsnd-d burlesque MI irving Ills
letter believe written with the sanction ana ap
proval OF Mr. IRVING himself. AZ IN oahe dspStch sous
by that gentleman vesteri.y 10 Mr.. Hutsou he says
Long leader and Dad D14lg ke11s Lave
sent papers Klndest wishes from Mr.. Irving.
That there should 10 doubt, IN my own nina 81
least tue matter. cabled yrsterdav TO Mr. Irvlns
asking him cable back 10 me for publication an ei
preston o opinion the accusation tnat
had put forward Mr.. Hudsnn's performance OF re
Ietdrch a Intentional insult 70 him. TO Wnlch MI
living Immediately fepli-d a. fpilOws
am sure all friends in America wish you
right ell do aad feel sure you could not DO so y
thing. hh'hi '"'A
Permit to adj In conclusion that have not cone
to America insult burle-qnr or Intention 1y inluro
Mr. irving other memh-r OF proi-ssion % NC
great or small. have cOne here wholly and solely 70
do nv best. BY the exercise OF snch talents ss
10 S-oss to the good will OF the great Amerlcan
public; II succeed in the III rure A. well a. nave
IN he pist week shall he far to happy ana contehteu
a man to harpor syhtest resentuent even a1ainsI
thoso gentlemen hav mistaken me AMI my dls-
position. {. charge with man. dirty AMI con
temptIule action. MiL5ON bAhhbIt'
Star Theatre, Neic- York. Oct H.