FUN AND FANCY.

Oxford Observer, Volume I, Issue 1, 17 August 1889, Page 4

FUN AND FANCY.

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We wish to call attention to the accident which has befallen our neighbor, Mr Rossiter, an account of which will be iound elsewhere. This is exactly the kind of case which the Oxford Dramatic Company had m contezhplation when they decided to devote their profits to the relief of any local distress, and to the formation of an Accident Fund. We fear, however, that this benevolent object is not sufficiently recognised by the public, since the support accorded to the Company on the occasion of their last performance was so meagre that there can hardly be any funds m hand. We should like to point out that it will be impossible to carry into effect any thoughtful and charitable provision like this, if the community at large holds itself indifferent to the success or failure of such an attempt, and we commend the future performances of the Oxford Dramatic Company to the patronage of all those who, while they like to " get value for their money," are pleased when the proceeds an Oxford entertainment are available for the benefit ot Oxford residents, the case of this unfortunate man, we are strongly disposed to recommend that an application should be made to the manager of the Oxford Dramatic Company. It is not impossible that there may be " a shot m the locker " still, and we are confident that a case of this kind will not be allowed to appeal m vain.