Show TELEGRAPHIC TICKS Irviugs Pretty Little Letter to G W Ohilds LOOSE QUARANTINE SfiSVlOB Cancelled Land Entries About CabInet CabI-net Chauie Miscellaneous News Notes Irving to Childsx PUILADKLPHIA November 5 The following is a copy of the letter received re-ceived by Mr G W Childs from Henry Irving upon the occasion of the presen tatiou of the Shakespeare fountain to that city BBUISWICK HOTEL N Y Oct 31 W k Jfj Dear Mr Childs Greeting the heartiest end kindest I am back in your land again amongst many dear friends and with a welcom irom your countrymen which makes my heart beat with love nnd gratitude and I must say with pride God bless them When at Stratfordou Avon I was charged to delilver to you some honest water from the Shakeapeare fountain and here it is borne by my faithful carrier and friend Bram Stoker It may not perform miracles but It will give you a touch as it were 01 the beautiful monument which the poets native town owes to you The ceremony of the dedication is not likely to be forgotten by those who had the privilege of taking part In it I wish you had ocen there and I rejoice tp think that it has been regarded both at home and hereIn here-In England and America as one I of the land marks in the history of peace and good will May you live long to enjoy the distinction of which any citizen citi-zen in either country might be proud But I I your brain Is over busy v i > z i rnslty and good deads For myself I o ve iouui Jeep thanks for placing me on that memorable day in a position of such honorable trust and in thanking you I think you the kindest kind-est man b stconditloned and unweariec spirit in doing courtesies that this great t world has ever known Believe me mv dear Mr Childs sincerely and faithfully yours Signed HENRY IRVING |