DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.

Auckland Chronicle and New Zealand Colonist, Volume 2, Issue 38, 25 April 1844, Page 2

DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.

Amateur Pereormance.—The first p< rfot|n-

-nice of the gentlemen Amateurs took place pn Monday Evening last, at Buckingham’s Theatre, shortland Crescent, we were glad to see so ma/iy •espectabb- parties present; Mr. R. may congr. tolju limself on having so many young gentlemen stepping forward to assist in rescuing the Drama, and supporting him in his labours, if we were to particularize any of tbe Amateurs ve should .say he best sustained parts in the “ Highlander’s Revenge” were “ Robin Oig McCombick,” and ‘ Hugh Morrison.” The Scenery by Mr. Dnke, was sertainly first rate, and tbe Moonlight Scene was allowed by all present to be excellent, in fact we ire sure the Stage business under the management if Mr. Buckingham seemed to give universal satisaction, and the|first piece closed with tluAiders of ipplause. Then followed a Musical Olio, rn wldcß he Amateurs above alluded to were the most suctessful.iri an Irish song, and the Highland Fling. Hie Steam Arm moving excited the audience reyond measure. The Evenings performance dosed with “ Who’s the Dupe,” the Ball Room Scene was again acknowledged by every one to be wonderful in so small a stage as Auckland. The Amateur in the last piece who played “ Charles Mowbiay,” promised great things, the Curtain fell at a tew minutes past eleven, although day and night lit had never ceased raining, there was a Capital house, and although there were other amusements in the town every one seemed delighted with the whola of the entertainments, many novelties we understand are in preparation amongst them are for next Monday Evening Bombastes Furioso, and the ei Highlander’s Revenge,’" Rob Roy is also in contemplation, and the Warlock of the Glen.