PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

Auckland Star, Volume III, Issue 623, 10 January 1872, Page 2

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The admirable comedy of "The Two Hoses" was repeated last evening with immense success. Most of the slight imperfections whioh inevitably characterise the first performance of a piece had been amended, and the actors seemed possessed of more confidence and a better acquaintance with their parts. That of Digby Grant, a proud and poor gentleman, who having unexpectedly become possessor of a large fortune, and consequently given himself the usual supercilious airs, had afterwards to disgor_e in favor of the true heir, was most ably rendered by Mr Tavares in a quiet and effective manner. Mr Hill as a regenerated bagman was also remarkably good. Mr Jones as the lover of the Ked Hose, is also deserving of honorable mention. Miss Surtees took the leading female character—that of the fled Hose. This she performed with much spirit and a perfect appreciation of the part. We confess, however, that we should rather see this talented lady in tragedy. Her figure, style, voice, all appear better suited to it. Of Mrs Hill, as the White Rose, it is unnecessary to say more than that she was charming as usual. Mrs Jones also was remarkably good as the somewhat shrewish wife of the pious bagman. The burlesque of Little Red Ridinghood concluded the entertainment. This has been so often favourably noticed, that it is only necessary to say a word of special approbation in favor of Miss May Hill. This little girl enunciated clearly and distinctly, and acted witha correctness and precision which reflect the greatest credit, not only 6\n her-,-, self, but on the care which has beenWfSfl of her education by her talented mether, Mrs. Waiter Hill.—This evening "JKichelieu" is to be produced, in whichj Mr. * Tavares will take the part of Rich4lieu> and Miss Surtees that of Julie De Mortemar.

Idleness is the very rust and canker of the soul; the devil's cushion, pillow, chief reposal; his very tide-time of temptation, as it were, wherein he carries with much care, and without contradiction". the current of our corrupt affections, to any cursed sin.— Bolton.