The Washington times., 1905-10-14

farewell words to me were: One day
we nave a little cottage together
somewhere ] can oaly think now OF
we not give to raise again spirit such
as his. An atom of his soul would
make god OF YOU
John Drew Shocked.
John Drew: Il am intensely shocked 10
hear OF the death of Sir Henry Irving.
Ny acquaintance with hirn--made upon
his first visit to this country. when /
was young man in Daly's company
ripened into friendship when / went TO
England TO play in THE Tanning OF the
shrew with that company, friend
ship am proud and happy 10 feel lasted
10 the end. 1t would III become me to
speak OF him as an actor.
Il can only grieve with the English
speaking world at his unlocked for TAX
ing Off
Admired Irving.
Heinrich Conried: by the death OF
Sir Henry Irving the world has lost
one OF its greatest actors, and surely
the greatest of stage managers 1 am
shocked and grieved. as he was a very
dear friend OF mine. and one for whom
/ had the most sincere and lasting ad-
miration."
Heckett's Sorrow.
James h Hackett: ''The death of Sir
Henry Irving came 10 me much in the
nature of a personal loss ! had the
honor OF his friendship and It seems
but yesterday since l dired with him in
London. l doubt II any man OF this
generation has done much to bring
about the serious consideration of dra-
matte art and its aims as he
he was great. big man, gifted with
fine intellect. tender OF heart. generous
10 fault, ever considerate OF the hum
blest OF his own profession. and always
ready by Ia force OF his personality
or his purse strings and splendid ex-
ample 10 encourage others toward the
brilliant achievements or which he was
the shining and most prominent example
Of our time.
He was as much beloved In this
country az in England, and his death
must seem almost a personal loss. not
only to the members of his own profess
sion. but 10 many others who have be-
come endeared OF him by his art.
His death will leave vacancy in the
personalities of the world. The name
of Sir Henry Irving will long stand as
a monument OF artistic achievement ac-
complished through sincerity OF purpose
good will and fine Commemorative ability"
Daniel Frohman.
Daniel Frohman: Sir Henry Irvings
death is most regrettable He simply
worked himself TO death. He might have
lived longer had he not worked so hard
His success as an actor was a triumph
over certaiu physical limitations His
great intellectual qualities established
him as the greatest Shakespearean in
terpreter in England.
An Irreparable Loss.
AL Hayman: The stage OF the Old
and New World has sustained an ire
parable loss. Sir Henry stood in the
same affectionate relation to both coun-
tries that Joseph Jefferson did to this
country"
Shock to Fiskes.
MIR. and Mrs. Harrison Grey Fiske
I'm common with all (who love the
stage. the news OF Henty Irvings death
is great shock. We pelieved that sew
eraI years more of honorable achieve
ment remained To him
THE loss TO the people of England
and America. who were equally proud of
him as commahding International
dramatic figure. Will be keenly felt,
while to his profession ii Will be ire
parable"
David Belasco.
David Relasco: In the death of Sir
Henry Irving. our stage has lost its
greatest inspiration. and there Is no one
10 take his place. He was not only a
great actor, but great stage director.
and, greatest OF all, ia faithful friend
I'm these dark days OF the drama
both In Europe and America, all it's well
wishers will deeply mourn his loss"
E. S. Willard.
f. s. Willard: His loss is Ole that
will be felt and lafnented throughout
the worldly for he had endeared himself
to many countries. He was g man so
thoroughly devoted TO his art that no
sacrifice In its servicel was too great for
MIN to make.
Personally, he was q man OF the most
estimable character tHis kindness of
known that II needs nd tribute from me
but only those who knaw him Intimately