FUTURE OF THE THEATRE
ENGLAND’S PLACE IN MODERN
DRAMA
LAST MESSAGE FROM H. A. JONES
(United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (Australian Press Association.) (Rec. January 11, 5.5 p.m.)
London. January 11. The late Henry Arthur Jones, the dramatist, included in his will a message dealing with the future of the theatre: “Several times when I offered by best work to the public, regardless of popular success, I encountered condemnation from both Press and public. I am convinced that England cannot have a modern drama worthy of her place amongst the nations, until the great body of English men of letters take a diligent and understanding interest in the theatre. I ask them to accept this legacy of my last few words in a spirit of forbearance and friendliness.
Mr. Rudyard Kipling, Sir James Barrie, anil Sir Arthur Pinero were all indisposed, and unable to attend the funeral to-day.
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Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 92, 12 January 1929, Page 8
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