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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXII, Issue 8112, 12 May 1880, Page 2

Death of an Actoe.— From Sydney we (Otago Daily Times) hear of the death of the well-known comedian, Mr J. J. Bartlett. This gentleman was at the zenith of his popularity in Melbourne from 1862 to 1864, when, under Mr William Hoskins' management, he played a series of light comedy parts, of which Lavater, in "Not a Bad Judge," was possibly the most successful ; although there were some enthusiasts who declared that his Plumper, in "Cool as a Cucumber," and his Dodgshun, in " The Contested Election," were quite equal to I the delineations of the same characters ! by Hoskins himself. Mr Bartlett left Melbourne about 1868, and since then has alternated his timo mostly between Sydney aud New Zealand, in this country making and losing two small fortunes. His last appearance in Melbourne was as Pistol, in *' Henry V.," at the Princess Theatre, with Mr liignold. The deceased gentleman was generally liked amongst his brother professionals, and, though not unexpected, his death Vill be generally regretted by all who know him.