Much of the success of the popular actor-manager Sir George Alexander is undoubtedly due to his talented wife, who has always superintended what might be termed the household and domestic side of the St. Jame's Theatre, where Sir George has achieved so many successes. Lady Alexander, who, prior to her marriage, was Miss Florence Theleur, is a woman of great taste and discernment, and no theatre is better appointed or more liberal in all that adds to the comfort of its patrons than the St. James's. On the stage, too, Lady Alexander's advice as to furniture, dress, and the like has always been sought, not only by her "husband, but also by other managers, for she is an authority on such matters. Another side to Lady Alexander's character is the interest she shares with her husband in municipal work While Sir

Lady Alexander C. Vandyke

George represents South St. Pancras on the London County Council, his wife is doing much excellent work as one of the managers of the St. Pancras group of London County Council schools. In addition, she takes the keenest interest in the work of such benevolent institutions as the Actors' Orphanage Fund and the Theatrical Ladies' Guild.