DOOR LATCH KEEPER

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That's quite true," said the Understudy; "I had a night off last night and I went to the Adelphi to see 'The Earl and the Girl'.''

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Another part of his job was to be the deliverer of the company's mail, something which stage-folk were unusually passionate about. "Any letters for me?" was almost invariably the first utterance of all the dramatic actors and actresses, fired at the patient stage doorkeeper as they arrived at the theatre, always anxious to receive news from their agents of where and when their next engagement might be. He would also take charge of gifts and notes from well-wishers and admirers which he must keep safe and pass on to the pertinent performers when they next passed him by. In Psalm 84:10, "I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God," the word is not used in its technical sense. the Revised Version, margin gives "stand (the King James Version margin "sit") at the threshold," to an eastern mind a situation of deep humility (compare title of the Psalms and 1 Chronicles 9:19).To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! … O, certainly," replied the Understudy, "it's very bright; there's a laugh in every second line, plenty of pretty girls, and I don't think dor'-kep-er (sho`er): The gates of an oriental city and of the temple courts so closely resembled the door of a house that the same Hebrew word was used for doorkeeper and gatekeeper. It is often translated by the less definite word "porter". In the preexilic writings ( 2 Samuel 18:26 2 Kings 7:10, 11) reference is made to porters at the gates of the cities Mahanaim and Samaria. In these early writings there is also mention of a small number of "keepers of the threshold" of the temple, whose duties included the gathering of money from the people for temple purposes, and the care of the sacred vessels ( 2 Kings 12:9; 2 Kings 22:4; 2 Kings 23:4). They held an honorable position ( 2 Kings 25:18), and occupied chambers in the temple ( Jeremiah 35:4). The same term is used to describe officers in the household of the king of Persia ( Esther 2:21; Esther 6:2).

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The song isn't much," observed the Press Agent (who had just been getting some material for paragraphs from the leading lady), "but it's made a good deal of by the girl who sings it at the Comedy. Carrie Moore, who took Letty Lind's place in 'The Girl from Kay's' is an Australian. Pretty girl, too, and deuced clever." His remuneration was not great, but a good doorkeeper was the recipient of many tips, some of them quite handsome (or else he might not be so diligent next time in performing those extra-mural duties). In some theatres the stage doorkeeper was even entrusted with the task of distributing the weekly pay envelopes to the players, reinforcing his worth to the actors.

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I am quite convinced in my own mind that these premiers artistes have either a subway laid on for their especial use, or some indescribable overhead arrangement which quietly drops them in and takes them out, via the roof.

Psalm 84:10 For better is one day in Your courts than a

And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: The idea of opening and closing doors appearing in some form 263 times in the Bible, and that includes symbolically, as Jesus employs it here. Through Paul’s ministry, we get a clear picture that such doors do not open themselves. In explaining his time in Ephesus, he said, “a wide door for effective service has opened to me ...” (1 Corinthians 16:8-9) Luke, writing of Paul’s ministry, revealed the identity of the door opener (and the door closer).

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For one day in thy courts is better than thousands. I would rather be an abject in the house of God, than dwell in the tents of sinners. There is no door the Holy Spirit cannot close and no door He cannot open to ensure that the proper access is given at the proper time in the proper way according to the perfect will of God. He is The Doorkeeper of God’s great Kingdom. Of course the recipient of such gifts is expected to do something in return. The chief matter demanded of him is to take in and deliver letters and messages, etc., for members of the company. In connection with this, however, exists another source of profit, for a stage door keeper always considers himself fully entitled to a "tip" if he transmits a callers card or message behind the scenes. When the obligation is not recognised he is apt to be suddenly possessed of conscientiouis qualms and to remember that his duties altogether prevent him leaving his post. Should the enquirer innocently suggest that the difficulty might be obviated by requisitioning the services of a call the proposal will be scouted with vigour. By this time however, the visitor will probably have perceived what it is that is expected of him, and on producing a coin will be pleased to find his wishes promptly carried out. Traditionally, the stage doorkeeper had been an older gentleman, very often an old soldier, known familiarly around the theatre as "Uncle" or "Old Tom" (or some such), and who always had tales aplenty to tell about "the old days" and a vast store of reminiscences to share with the actors whilst they were awaiting their curtain calls. But by the beginning of the Edwardian era his type was changing. Theatres, especially in the West End, were now being run on increasingly business-like lines, and "Old Tom" was, in many theatres, being replaced with a newer, more up-to-date model. This was a somewhat younger man, brusquely efficient, always busy, and who went about his work with a single-minded dedication whilst keeping his conversation strictly to the business in hand.