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Show JHrs. Weldoa's Admiration meeting: London, September 22. Mrs. Weldon, sentenced to six months' imprisonment on March 30th for libelling Riviere, the manager man-ager of the Covent Garden Theatre, was released re-leased from Holla way jail secretly last night, in order to prevent a demonstration which was to be made in front of the prison today. to-day. Mrs. Weldon's friends had secured the services of several brass bands, and had' prepared to give her an enthusiastic reception on her release re-lease from the prison this morning, after which she was to be escorted in triumph to Trafalgar Square, where a grand welcome was to be given her. The action of the authorities caused the programme to be curtailed cur-tailed somewhat, but judging from appearances appear-ances at this moment, the musical martyr of Holloway jail will be welcomed this afternoon after-noon at Trafalgar by an immense concourse of admirers. Mrs. Weldon has sent word I that she will join the demonstration. Stv- eral speakers will address the meeting. ! |