A Question to Outsiders.—"Won't you come round?" was the invitation (as reported in the Daily Graphic) given by Sir Henry Irving (after his speech on Friday afternoon) to his "friends in front." But it is a question addressed to many outside the theatre and the theatrical profession; to all sorts and conditions of men and women who still regard the stage askance, and who look upon the ultimate fate of theatre-goers and actors as a melancholy certainty. To these persons, whether a minority or a majority,—in either case a "narrow" one,—Sir Henry's kindly invitation is publicly addressed, and it is "Won't you come round?"
A SUNDAY DINNER.
Father of Family (who has accidentally shot the leg of a Fowl under the table). "Mind t'Dog doesn't get it!"
Young Hopeful (triumphantly). "All right, Feyther! I've gotten me Foot on it!"
ROUNDABOUT READINGS.