Mr Dion JSoucicaiilt, the actor-author recently sent £enry Irving a, present of American " dainties, which-were served at some supper parties 5 which :ha've been givetiin the Beefstcakroom at!the Lyceum' Theatre after tho'performance. Mr Irving's opinion haying been required, he telegraphed" to • the donor: .".Our verdict imperfect. Perfect terrapin j the finest soup known. Canvas-backed ducks otliereal," A celebrated : novelist/ avli6 visited the' States a few years ago, gave up all engagements in order to dine with a gourmet twelve days running on ducks and champagne. ;The 'Pall : Russia is]'! the nnwieldly empire which: Bprawlsadwßstwp'contirientß." ''': ; '' Afewdays beforehis decease Wagner gave.iitterance toa belief that 'Parsifal' would be his last work, arid on being ask why,,replied," Because I am going ■to die.";-': : -:
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1365, 28 April 1883, Page 2
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119Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1365, 28 April 1883, Page 2
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