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A Proper Name
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WHEN Messrs. Abbot and Egerton took the old Coburg Theatre for the
purpose of bringing forward the legitimate drama, the former gentleman
asked Hook if he could suggest a new name, the old being too much
identified with blue fire and broadswords to suit the proposed change of
performance. Why, said Hook, as you will of course butcher everything
you attempt, suppose you call it Abbatoir.
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