FUTURE OF THE THEATRE.
ENGLAND ’iS PLACE IN MODERN DRAMA. LAST MESSAGE FROM H. A. JONES. 'United Press Association—By Electric Telegrapn Copyright.) . (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, Jan. 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 my 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, and Sir Arthur Pinero were all indisposed, and unable to attend the funeral to-day.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 12 January 1929, Page 7
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