10 JUNE 1922, Page 3

We have pleasure in recording the fast that, through the

Observer, a donor, at present anbnymous, has presented the sum of £30,000 to the " Old Vic." This sum, with the amount which has been collected in various quarters, is sufficient to save the theatre. It is unnecessary to recapitulate here the admirable work done by the " Old Vic." Under the leadership (4 Miss Baylis several of the best of our present actors and actresses have had their first experiences in this theatre. The directors have known how to reconcile popularity with erudition in a manner which has been equalled at no other repertory theatre. Lately their pioneer work in producing modern plays has equalled their fine record in the sphere of Shakespearean production.