Possible Clues:

• One gives complaint involving new player
• Female philanthropist’s gripe about new player
• She gives complaint purchasing new ham?
• Female helper, of a variety
• She sponsors France’s best exhibitions at first, somehow
• Supporter's complaint, on introduction of northern player
• Generous woman makes complaint about new player
• Complain about northern girl on stage -- an angel?
• Donor, patron
• One must have been in variety with fine female actor as fairy godmother