2. To secure the best possible criticism by enabling every shareholder
to write the notices of his own performances.
3. To take cognisance of the literature that grows up around the
Stage, especially criticism in other quarters.
4. To notice the Drama all the world over, when space permits.
5. To support the work of the Profession in general, and the
Shareholders in particular.
6. To afford a means of exercising hobbies.
7. To contain Articles by any of the recognised critics
("distinguished writers of the day").
8. To serve as a Directory, or _Vade Mecum_, or Press-notes container
for the benefit of the Shareholders.
Many leading theatrical lessees, managers, and actors, have expressed
themselves strongly in favour of the necessity of establishing a
paper, written by themselves, for themselves, to read. Without such
an organ it is impossible that they can be adequately represented.
The need of such a journal has long been felt by those whose
theatrical notices have been the reverse of satisfactory.
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