FUTURE OF THE DRAMA
WHAT HENRY ARTHUR JONES THOUGHT. Australian Press Association.. LONDON, 11th January. The: late Henry Arthur Jones, the dramatist, included in liis will a message dealing with the future of the theatre: "Several times when I offered my best work to the public, regardless of popular success, I encountered condemnation from both Press and publicI 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 tho theatre. I ask them,to accept- this legacy of my last few words in a spirit of forbearance and friendliness.' 1 ' ' . - Mr. Eudyard Kipling, Sir James Bar-, rie, and Sir Arthur Pinero were all.iv; disposed, and unable to attend' tho funeral to-day.
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Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 10, 12 January 1929, Page 9
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161FUTURE OF THE DRAMA Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 10, 12 January 1929, Page 9
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