A Proper Name


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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