Apropos of theatrical matters, story at the expense of a very prominent actor is going the rounds, After signing contract to fill one of the principal parts in a now play at the Vaudervillo, he accepted a similar engageniont at another theatre.
came to the ears of Mr. Parel, the of the Vaudeville, who lay low ud said nothing. The "star" eventually concluded that the second role would suit him the better of the two, and he casually suggested to Mr. Parel that their contract should be considered "off." With the utmost affability the manager agr das the actor was strolling jauntily out of the theatre Mr. Parel added, "The treasurer would be glad to see you." "What for the actor asked. "To take your forfeit," was the reply. The "star" had affected to forget that his engagement rendered him liable to pay damages if ho failed to carry it out. His momentary good opinion of Mr. Porel's amiability has now vanished.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.