[Candrama] looking for Thomas hill's "The Provincial Association"

[Ed Mullaly]

Well,
 
This is the play I wrote about in my book Desperate Stages. Unfortunately I
could only pick up bits and pieces about what it was about, from the papers,
as I couldn't locate a copy.
 
In 1984 (the same time I was looking for a copy) I had a most enjoyable
sabbatical in Oakville. On returning to Fredericton afterwards, I asked my
'old books' guy if he had managed to find a copy for me. His mouth dropped.
"Didn't you get my email?" he asked. "What email" said I. He then explained
that he had indeed found a copy of the pamphlet/brochure (whatever) and had
emailed me, asking if I wanted it. His email went astray. When he didn't
hear from me he sold it to a "dentist in Ottawa who collected old
pamphlets".  My antiquarian bookseller then contacted the retired dentist in
Ottawa to see if he'd allow a Xerox of the script for academic research. The
guy said "NO!"  I thought that was rather unreasonable, and got my guy to
contact him again. This time the dentist upper the stakes by threatening
"I've already said NO, I've purchased it, it is mine, and if you ask me
again I'll stop purchasing books from you!" At that point, my guy bowed out
of the whole issue. Thus proceeds research into Canadian theatre history!
 
So, in answer to your question, 'Yes' there is at least one copy of the
script. Probably in Ottawa. Check out retired dentists. Or dentists not only
retired but now pining for the fiords. 
 
Good luck. And if you come up with a copy (I think it was printed on
newsprint, Thomas Hill being an editor here in Fredericton) how about
sending me a Xerox..
 
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I'm really sorry for you all.
But it's an unjust world,
And virtue is triumphant
Only in theatrical performances 
                                    -- Mikado
 
Edward Mullaly,                        
511 Mansfield St,
Fredericton, NB   E3B 3A1
(506) 454-3463
 
 
From: Candrama [mailto:candrama-bounces at artsservices.uwaterloo.ca] On Behalf
Of Tony Berto
Sent: Friday, November 24, 2017 3:44 PM
To: candrama at artsservices.uwaterloo.ca
Subject: [Candrama] looking for Thomas hill's "The Provincial Association"
 
Dear Candrama:
 
Does anyone know where to find a copy (if at all) of the 1845 satire "The
Provincial Association" by Thomas Hill? It is the play that notoriously
caused the St. John Theatre Riots that year. 
 
Dr. T. Berto
Lecturer, 
University of Guelph


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