CHAPTER XXV.

1828 to 1836.

The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his Son--His Wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement 244

Concluding Chapter 253

MEMOIRS

OF

JOSEPH GRIMALDI.