"SAM," AND A CRITIC.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 30 January 1911, Page 3

"SAM," AND A CRITIC.

To the Uditor. Sir,—ln reply to critics re fair arid candid criticism: It was candid —very much so. For instance, he might with profit have extended his sympathy to the player instead of the* piano—the "soft pedal' is entirely "dut of action/' and urgently requires attention. His reference to Di'i Adrt.ms was also very harsh. Any person may (especially a doctor). w'ith the best intentions in the World, undertake to play a part and afterwards find himself so very busy that he cannot give it the amount ot attention requisite to ensure a. good interpretation. Possibly, then, the moistening or " smacking ' his lips might very easily have been attributed to 'its rightful cause, viz., knowing he was not inside his part, and consequently nervous and apprehensive. Brief reference to my .alleged preference for limelight: ■First—when I joined the club I stated, at the first meeting that T was not at all anxious to-play any "parts" ; willing to assist in any capacity. Secondly—V* lion jit the conclusion of the last performance the question was discussed of playing "Sam" in another locality. T then offered my ".part l ' to Mr Tilling, as -T wanted to curtail the long "waits" and could do < this -more effectually if not sustaining ahv character. Thirdly: Before the production of "Sam." the "parts'* were already allotted for a new "piece" with an entirely new cast of principals, thus showing we were trying to give satisfaction to all, if possible. "Pacts are chiels that winna. ding." and tlie.se are easily verified. Regarding his reference to "howling success," etc.: Possibly lie was horrified at such dreadful words! T can assure him I know perfectly well their equivalents, had I. cared to use them, but tihey just suited. As it happened, •he .is like one of our party who, when the request came from the "mill," stated, "we were not catering for mill hands." Perhaps not. but they paid their money, so T saw no reason why we should not accede to-their wishes; in fact, when the company is reconstructed it is a necessity that each intending member shall assume a "superiah" air and pronounce the word "haw " as frequently as possible. etc., FRANK MAY. Vogel street, Shannon.