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Rh And the names of all living composers and authors were systematically omitted in making up programs. M. Larroumet, the self-made godfather of the movement, says: "The great repertory went to the people, into their own neighborhoods, and in their own theaters."

But let us see how this worked out. We have already considered the "popular" performances of Andromaque and Tartuffe. Let me take the twentieth Popular Gala as a typical example. This took place Thursday, April 2, 1903.

The following prices were asked for seats:

This tariff is not excessive, but I must call your attention to the fact that at that time the cheapest seats at the Théâtre-Français (usual rates) were one franc, and at the Odéon fifty centimes. This is