Sorry for the delay in sending this Kristin,but here goes with what is written, "Charles BERNARD's last job was as acting manager for the Royal English Opera House,now the Palace,when Sir Augustus HARRIS took it over from D'Oyly Carte." "Then that complete man of the Theatre,Sir Augustus HARRIS,"Druriolanus"came leaping into the breach.He had always wanted to run a Music Hall and here was his chance".this refers to the Palace Theatre of Varietes,this goes on for two pages describing the acts etc:,his takeover was a failure and he retired to "Hanwell",whence he never emerged.It seems that Gus Harris as he is refered too was much involved in Opera,there is a date for an opening of his December 21st 1887. He was also the Honorable President of the Music Hall Benevolent Fund started in 1888,Sir Augustus Harris alsowas the first to introduce music hall stars to pantomine. that's all that I have managed to find,hope that it is of some help to you, kind regards, Carole. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kristin" <kristn@globalnet.co.uk> To: <THEATRE-UK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 5:22 PM Subject: [THEATRE-UK] Re: New book request/HARRIS > Dear Carole > > Thank you for your prompt response. You must be wondering by now whether your offer was such a good idea! > > I have been unable to determine the HARRIS sisters' father due to a lack of birth records. I have previously noticed Augustine Harris and would be very grateful for any information about him that there may be in the book as there well may be a connection. > > I would be very grateful for any help. > > Kristin > > > > >