The theatrical world at Rome has been recently convulsed over a serio-comic incident between the principals of two important companies. The matter began with a discussion as to the rights of a new and successful play, '"Glauco," which were claimed by both parties. As matters were not going very well legally for the Talli Company, the leading lady of this company, who is the first serious actress in Italy to-day, went with some friends of hers to one of the opening performances of the rival com-piny, and by means of her presence and' exaggerated and sarcastic laughter succeeded in irritating the opposition to the point of desperation. The result of the evening was a formal challenge to a duel between the directors of the Talli and the Ninchi companies. Signor Ninchi sent his seconds to Signor Talli attired like knights of the Middle Ages, carrying in their hands an elaborate parchment document of about three fect in length containing the formal challenge. Talli and his seconds were furious at the insult offered to the code of chivalry, and refused to have anything to do with "such buffoonery." The matter has been referred to a competent maitre darmes. for his verdict.
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