Show home for actors orphans LONDON april 30 special the criterion theater was crowded this afternoon with representative members of the theatrical profession and also the rank and file in response to an invitation vi from sir charles wyndham who recently received from mr paes more edwards proprietor of the daily echo and weekly times and the 1 british george WO hilds a proposition to erect a home for actors orphans mr charles windam was elected president and expressed hia hearty endorsement ot the project for some anch a charity he said a great need existed bat between actors fanda and similar beneficial movements there was such a drain upon the finances of the profession that it had not hitherto been found practicable to go into the founding of institutions mr plesmore Pa esmore edwarda outlined his plans and the appointment of a committee on lo 10 careiy site and other details the meeting adopted a resolution heartily approving the proposed benefaction its deep and heartfelt thanks to mr ed wards and appointing a committee as suggested in his address |