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AXXALS OF THE
Gunn was a remarkable man. Only those who were in
close and intimate relationship with him could appreciate
his capabilities. A good practical musician, he could
well judge of everything relative to that art. Of scene-
painting he seemed to possess a naturally acute know-
ledge and appreciation. Indeed, he possessed all the
attributes necessary for a theatrical manager. But in
whatever position Mr. John Gunn may have been placed,
he must have distinguished himself. All the weight and
responsibility of the management of two theatres (a great
task in any city a fearful one in Dublin) have fallen on
the younger brother, Mr. Michael Gunn, of whom cir-
cumstances will not here permit many words. It only
remains to say, that the mantle has descended to one
inheriting, in many respects in an increased degree, all
the remarkable qualities of his brother John.
April 6th. (First engagement at the Royal under the
management of the Messrs. Gunn.) Miss Charlotte
Saunders, Mdlle. Annetta Scasi, Miss Blanche Sabine,
Miss Edith Wilson, Miss Eugenie Valckenaire, Miss
Page, Mr. J.' Birchenough, Mr. Harding, Mr. Thurlow,
and Mr. E. W. Royce. Revival of " The Good Woman
in the Wood," preceded by Byron's drama, " The Lan-
cashire Lass," in which Miss Louisa Wills appeared.
April 2oth. Mrs. Dion Boucicault, Mr. George Bel-
more, Mr. Barry Aylmer, &c. "The Colleen Bawn."
May 4th. (Last week of season.) Miss Wallis, accompanied
by Mr. and Mrs. "
J. B. Howard. Romeo
and Juliet."
May 8th. "The Strollers," "The Wonder," and