Between The Leger Lines. by Harold A. Strickland. Lohen- "Gotterdammer-ung" of Schell-ing to "Pag-. Paltrln-lerl. Bon-ftgilo Man-Bkl, Pal-trlnleri. By SAROLD A. T1HIS department seems to be standpoint or correspondence, Gfc our dally average of communclations is on the rise.

All of which is a mere Introduction to the fact that Edward B. Tang of 29 Wyckoff St. has taken his pen in hand to differ with the review published recently concerning the latest venture by the Little Theatre Opera Company. Mr. Tang attended the performance of Nicolai's "Merry Wives of Windsor and then sat down to compare his reactions with those of the representative of this department.

He differs greatly on some points, not so greatly on others, and herewith is his communication which he asks to have published and which is set In smaller type in order that it may be issued without a word or comma being changed: "Dear Sir: "yesterday. while scanning your publication. I just hsppened to be attracted to a criticism of "The Merry Wives of which is at present playing at the Little Theatre on St. Felix Brooklyn. Aa 1 happened to attend the play myself on last Monday evening.

I write to point out wherein the author of the criticism was entirely wrong. Thia article waa mora destructive than constructive and was signed by one H. K. S. whom perchance I take to ba one of the few of the audience to be displeased.

H. E. 8. I beneve is slightly prejudiced against the young artists who heretofore have done their utmost to secure the patronage of music lovers of this borough. myself have always gone In search of an Ideal place to enjoy excellent singing and superb acting.

While 1 hava heard aeveral operas by the Metropolitan Opera Company and conaider the acala on which both the Little Theatre Opera Co. and the Metmpol-ltan Opera Companies give their productions I hold great esteem Mr. Mussey's young American artists. The critic has been sever with Miss Ardelle. Truely at one time she did approach the confines of unliraltation, but this happened but once and throughout the play Mias Ardelli gava one of her best performances, to my way of thinking.

In the aria she received four curtain calls. "Wella Clary can hardly ba criticized for his acting and his singing for he has done as well aa aver, at ona tima ha received favorable notice from the same H. E. S. "Again might I mention that H.

E. S. must not be very well up on current and recent plays, for Mr. Parks who H. E.

8. has said to be Imitating a Metropolitan Opera Co. star, has himself becoroa one of the etara on Broadway. 'Another thing that aroused my Ire waa the conductor, by mentioning that a ahart circuit waa caused by Mr. Reddlck's violent actions, and causing the llghta to go out In the orchestra pit.

He Is all wrong In saying this as I have very good eye aight and a keen observer, and I can say this that when the lights went out it waa during ona of tha dlaloguea. fore Mr, Reddlck's violence could not hava "On the whole, might aay that H. E. B. tha entire cast and management of the Brooklyn Theatre Opera Company.

"Hoping that you will recognize this manuscript by publication and looking forward to less severity on the part of H. E. 8. and Departments of Tha Brooklyn Dally Times. THE conductor of this column did not attend the performance in question for two reasons: first, I was present at least twice lat season wncn tne worn was ottered by tne were more important events occurring elsewhere on that evening.

My representative, however, has been an aide-de-camp for more than two years and is thoroughly familiar with opera, with the Little Theatre Company and with the work which the organization presented. Denial is here made In connection with the personal animus contention with which Mr. Tang opens his letter. In fact. If he is aa close a reader of the musical news of the Brooklyn Times as his letter indicates, his allegation will fail to stand up particular consideration which the Little Theatre Company has received here.

Concerning Miss Ardelle, this same reviewer pointed out last season that Miss Ardelle was one of the outstanding members of the company and the principal critic of the Brooklyn Times himself raised the point of her "unlimitable" voice. Miss Ardelle in her every appearance with the company has insisted upon standing out and the auditorium on fit. Felix st. Is far too small for her voice. Incidentally the matter of curtain calls is no criterion concerning an artist's ability; Mr.

Tang ought to know that himself. Concerning yfefijary, the "news" of the evening was the fact that he followed the HbrelSKfor Mr. Clary's principal claim to fame heretofore has been his 'ad lib" work and he docs it well. And as to the short circuit. Fortunate indeed was It that the lights went out during the dialogue, for the action might have been held up.

My representative contends that Mr. Reddlck's baton affected the break in the circuit just prior to this dialogue and knowing Mr. Reddlck's method of conducting I can readily believe this. This, however, Is mere opinion In any event. I am very glad to note that Mr.

Tang avdmlts this department has praised members of this same cast. You see, Mr. Tang, we are not biased. In fact Mr. Mussey himself, has thanked us for criticism and our at that.

The Little Theatre group and this department are the best of friends; if we point out discrepancies, we are applauded and, In fact, we have been asked for our opinion personally as to possibilities of artists. We are grateful to Mr. Tang for taking up the cudgels for thlH company which has never raised a pen to differ with this department. And we hope that he will continue ad valuable a reader In the future as he appears to hava been In the. past.

Communications are always In order here. (STRICKLAND becoming popular at least from the since the beginning of the new year In 'Falstaff which very recently played great injustice accorded to Mr. Reddick the And the musicians wera not playing, there occurred. has caused a very aevere grievance against continued success to 'the Opera and Dramatic I am Edward B. Tang, same company, and secondly, there when he looks back and regards the.

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