THEATRICAL DISPUTE
OSCAR ASQHE'S FAREWELL ,AN EXTRAOEDrNARY . SCENEJ ' PRESS ASSOCIATION.—COPXRIGHT.), .T , MELBOURNE, 17th June. Theie was a remarkable scene at Oscar Asche's farewell appearance." Em.-, mediately thi last lines were spoken the cui-tain dropped,, the National Anthem was played, and; the exit.doors: were op-' .ened, but.the audience eat unmoved.: The orchestra commenced' another''number, then Mr. Asche stepped on the'stage, accompanied by Miss Champion. ,Mr. Asche pointed to the orchestra and said, "They .will.' not let me . speak." Miss Champion jumped to the orchestra and snatched the baton from the conductor's hand.,_ -Mr. Asche then made a speech, referring, to: his relations %with the management. .:' - ' , . , -,'/•' .-- ; ■ Sir George Tailis; subsequently / informed ' the :Press that the Asohe season' had resulted in heavy losses to the firra, and a settlement ..of. certain claims'/was, pending. He Regretted that Mr. Asche': Jiad attempted to -ventilate his grievances before the curtain. .- ,' . ..
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Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 143, 18 June 1924, Page 7
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144THEATRICAL DISPUTE Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 143, 18 June 1924, Page 7
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