New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-02
Two actors MAKE SPEECHES.

JOHN DREW AND WILLIAM II. CRANE END THEIR
NEW YORK ENGAGEMENTS
Two of those bright li;tle speeches that mitigate
the sadness Of parting with favorite actors were
made last night John Drew closed his long en-
gagement in The Bauble Shop" al the Empire
Theatre. and between the acts. being urged In the
usual manuer. he spoke thus:
Ladies and Gentlemen: This same sa! occa sion
mas come around again TO the farewell for
season 10 my New-York friends / don't really
thanks. The few "speechlets" / have made in the
last two years have exhausted my imagnal lion and
cabegram received To-Day from London. from Mr.
Henry Arthur Jones the author OF this play begs
a Lhe Banbl" shop This with sreai pleasure and
gentlemen. / reall, don't think can offer you in
substance sun us anything more or better than Mr Jones
pIond beyond measure 10 think my audience here
S S my Efforts In ms present direction FOR
The Bsnele Shop" marks decided advance i'll
actor. am sure you appreciate There IL little
more that ! can say ladies and gentlemen; my
thanks 10 You for unstinted. unceasing and
swerving Kindness and encoura cement. Let me say
again then at the end Of this pleasant and profit
able engagement. | thank you. for Mr. Frohmsn.
farewell ~
Al the Star Theatre William H. Crane made his
last appearance for the season in New-York. His
stay here has been devoted 10 "The Merry Wives
o. Windsor" and THE Pacific Mail" Mr.. Cranes
words OF adeu Were these: Ladies and gentle
men: 1t Is a matter oi common repute that the
habit of addressing an audience from the stage is
railing into innocuOus desuetude. and real estate
dealers in the West attract investors by Advertising
N. BIO attorney within fifteen miles the
atrical managers VIII soon attrac, patrons by print
ing on the programme. ~. BIO speechmaking
between the acts But your kindness tenpts me 10
say word about The Pacific Mail which YOU have
received with so much favor There has arisen 4
school of drama. headed by lbSen. the Norweg IAN.
which insists that farce is dead and thai the the
atre is no longer place OF amusement. but dis
secting room. The new drama has use for more
comedians like me. SO whatever do W. can
only cultivate the philosophy OF the gentleman al
the time OF the flood. who being shut out OF Noah
ark shouted Take your old ark | guess IT won't
be much OF a shower. We only 90 on trying
to provide you with hearty and innocent mirth. and
let the new drama and the old drama fight II out
between themselves
'ln such matters I thoroughly believe in letting
others do the lighting. Remember. brethren said
Parson Hunt, at the battle OF Brandywine re
member that those no die In battle sup with the
Lord. and then he marched or. 'Parson.' cried
Colonel Ennis, of Virginia, are YOU not going to
battle No. Colonel he replied. i am not for
the Lord knows that never eat supper. Ladies
agement OF the Star Theatre. and all connected with
IT, for their unfailing courtesy and helpful goodwill.
and with the promise that will appear before you
next in play by an American author.
/ bid you. behalf of my company ana myself a
grateful and arectionate farewell"