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THE BRONZE LIVING STATUES.
RUDoLPH ARoNsoN DEFENDS THE EXHIBITION
NOW GIVEN AT THE CASINO.

RUDOLPH ARONSoN DEFENDS THE EXHIBITION
NOW GIVEN AT THE CASINO.
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: am surprised and grieved at the eagerness
with which a report Is accepted that / have pre-
sented capable Of presenting, or have per-
mited the presentation upon the stage under my
management, of any act performance desgn'd
to cater other than the most refined sentiment
and to the tastes OF a moral audience.
l had felt that my reputation theatrical man.
ager was safe in the keeping of the people among
whom l have labored 50 many years in the cause OF
true art Certainly the history OF my efforts and
accomplishments In the Casino Is familiar 10 my
felow-citizens. / confident public sentiment VIII
support my assertion that 10 my labors and to my
fortunate judgment the popularity Of modern light
opera was assured. | built the Casino with inc
single end in view of giving the New-fork puDhc
resort where the best work Of the operate COM
posers could be enjoyed, and where the lovers OF
music could become familiar with the delightful
melodies of Strauss, Lecocq, Sullivan, Miilocker,
Genee Jakobowski, Chassigne, Ofenbach, Suppe'
Audran and other world famed composers can
not believe the public has forgotten the msicaI sue
given 70. the first time In this country uhuer
my direction; certainly thousands of respected citi-
must take pleasure in recalling their visits 10
my representations Of "Erminle. The queen
Lace Handkerchlef.' "Nadjy." Tho Merry war
prince Methusalem," ''Nanon," "Amotlta," THE
Gypsy Baron" The Brlgands" "Falka,' The Beg
gar Student" The Grand Duchess and DO not
believe 1t Will be disputed that the artists and sing
ers who are to-day conspicuous before the country
and the most popular with theatre-goer5 GATE SUE
from their appearance under my management
at the Casino No Introduction Is needed Tor MISS
Lillian Russell Miss Pauline Hail. Miss canine
DArvllle, Miss Marie Tempest. Miss Fanny Rlce'
Miss Marie Jansen, Francis Wilson. James 1. row
ers Jer DAnges. Richard Carroll Marx smith,
William Carlton. Fred sooman. Edwin stevens
Fred Leslie, w s. Dabol. and the foundation Tor tp'
worthy name and position they now ENJOY was aia
upon my stage and In operas discovered anu Sc
lected and in which they found their FIRST opporti
nifty for displaying an ability the public 50 promptly
and generously recognized.
l venture say there will be no contradiction 10
the claim that / have devoted my energies ana
life in this, my native city, and among people
with whom l am widely acquainted to the e'eNa-
ton of art and music in the particular field chose
In the face of this record will the public
have done much TO entertain accept WisnQ Pu
question the sensational reports tnat am strv'ng
TO debase the arts my struggles have ever otrn 10
acknowledgements based upon misconceptloh Oh
entertainment am now giving? $3.50,
veyor of the Rghest form Of dramatic art gained
through years OF effort. TO stand or fali on the
status OF the living bronze statues that have been
SO severely criticised within the last few days
inyiteI the leading artists OF the city view them
and give me the advantage OF their opinion and ar
wh5. one and ali, pronounced me production a
modest. artistic conception, worthy even OF, inc
critical audiences for which this city is famed.
Wells Champney. the celebrated lgure painter,
Is quoted "a having advised his friends 10 see
tho hronZcs and asserting there Is not the slightest
scnblanc. to immodcsty in the display. J. c.
Brown the famous artist is also quoted as sayinS
tho exhibition Is in every particular most artistic
and free from suggestion. 49,
trust in accordance with the justice that dis
tneulshos your paper. and that IS also finally the
prevailing sentiment with the public. that you VIII
give space TO this communication. ana protect th'
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pend further Judgment. at least until tho opinion
o. unpreiudiced authorities IL heard on tuesday
afternoon before His Honor Justice Slmns.
RUDOLPH ARDNSON.
New-York March %. 1895.