Show r Matinees Looked Upon as Wrong Innovation Matinees originated at Astley's theater theater theater the the- ater London during the season Q ol of 1863 1803 Then they really were as ns th the name signifies morning performances performances performances perform perform- ances much to the horror of ot old old- fashioned playgoers The time was modified to afternoon but Thalia still sUll was Vas shocked Critics assailed t the e Innovation with witha a vim John stage reviewer for tor the London Times declared that afternoon performances will lower the place to the standards of oi a penny penny- gaff but despite attacks the daylight performances prospered and In time became a recognized Institution Astley's had been acquired In that year Jear by Dion father of ot tho the actor of the same name after atter resigning the management of the Winter Winter Winter Win Win- ter garden In New York He was a pioneer in the matter of ot more comfortable comfortable com- com and attractive theaters which In fn those days were mostly dingy dirty and Bi Exchange |