Background
LAW, William Arthur was born on March 22, 1844. Youngest son of late Reverend Patrick Comerford Law of Killaloe, and Rector of Northrepps, Norfolk. Rural Dean; and Frances, daughter of Alexander Arbuthnot, Bishop of Killaloe.
LAW, William Arthur was born on March 22, 1844. Youngest son of late Reverend Patrick Comerford Law of Killaloe, and Rector of Northrepps, Norfolk. Rural Dean; and Frances, daughter of Alexander Arbuthnot, Bishop of Killaloe.
Studied at Royal Military College, Sandhurst.
Gazetted Ensign in 21st Royal Scots Fusiliers, 1864. Served eight years, and retired as Lieutenant. Actor at Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, Surrey Theatre, and provinces, 1872-1874, when joined Mr. and Mistress
German Reed’s Entertainment.
Savoy Theatre, 18S1. Author of A Night Surprise, 1877. A Happy Bungalow, 1877.
An Artful Automaton, 1878. Enchantment, 1878; £100 Reward, 1879.
Castle Botherem, 1880.
A Flying Visit, 1880. A Merry Christmas, 1880. All at Sea, 1881; Cherry Tree Farm, 1881.
A Bright Idea, 1881.
Uncle Samuel, 1881. A Strange Host, 1882. The Head of the Poll, 1882.
Nobody’s Fault, 1882. Hope, 1882; Mr. Guffin’s Elopement, 1882.
The Happy Return, 1883.
Treasure Trove, 1883. A Moss Rose Rent, 1883. A Mint of Money, 1884.
A Terrible Fright, 1884.
Old Knockles, 1884; A Peculiar Case, 1884. The Great Tay-Kin, 1885.
Chirruper’s Fortune, 1885. After Long Years, 1886.
Gladys, 18S6; The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, 1888.
John Smith, 1889. All Abroad, 1890. Dick Venables, 1890. The Judge, 1890. Culprits, 1890.
In Three Volumes, 1893.
The Magic Opal, 1893. The New Boy, 1894; The Ladies’ Idol, 1895. The Sea Flower, 1898.
The Showman’s Sweetheart, 1898.
New Year’s Morning, 1900. A Country Mouse, 1902.
The Bride and Bridegroom, 1904. The Rising Sun, 1904.
My Cousin Marco, 1906.
Three Blind Mice, 1906. The Game of Patience, 1909. The Strange Case of Mr.
Begbie, 1910.
Dramatic author
Club: United Service.