CHAPTER XII

_SIR HENRY IRVING AND STAGE LIGHTING_

Sir Henry Irving’s Position—Miss Geneviève Ward’s Dress—Reformations in Lighting—The most Costly Play ever Produced—Strong Individuality—Character Parts—Irving earned his Living at Thirteen—Actors and Applause—A Pathetic Story—No Shakespeare Traditions—Imitation is not Acting—Irving’s Appearance—His Generosity—The First Night of _Dante_—First Night of _Faust_—Two Terriss Stories—Sir Charles Wyndham 222