Personne addresses his editor and his audience in announcing his return and explaining his travels. He also gives a brief account of the current events in theater and opera. The column ends with an "Apology" and a sarcastic critique of the theater critic at the Daily Times.
Personne mentions that Mr. Strakosch has departed for Europe and may bring back something for the next opera season. It is unclear which Mr. Strakosch he is writing about (2).
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Born the son of a Polish count, de Gurowski’s strong political opinions led to his expulsion from the Gymnasia of Warsaw and Kalisz, and later led to his imprisonment.
