AMUSEMENNTS.

Auckland Star, Volume VI, Issue 1671, 26 June 1875, Page 3

AMUSEMENNTS.

THE SISTEKS DUVALLI,

An unusually long run of the legitimate drama makes a change to the lighter terpsichorean entertainment, which the charming artistes above-mentioned will introduce this evening, very acceptable. -We anticipate seeing a- large audience at the Prince of Wales Theatre to-night, when Heloise and Rosalie make their bow to the public of Auckland. From what we gather from notices of their performances in England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, &c, in all of which countries they have made successful tours, their merits as danseuses are universally acknowledged. They are also accomplished actresses. This combination of talent enables them to appear in sparkling comediettas j in which the wit of the dialogue is supplemented by graceful poses and clever saltatory performances. The sisters will be supported by Mr. Charles Hall and Mr. C. F. Coutts. The pieces announced for this evening are " The Dream of a Life," and " The Shah of Persia." Though both may be described as "trifles light as air," they are replete with elegant situations, and afford fine opportunity for the display of that grace and agility in the possession of which the sisters so signally excel. Speaking of the Duvallis the Bra, the theatrical organ in London remarks anent thair appearance at the Surrey Theatre. "They are destined to become great favorites, every pas and pose being full of life and grace and eliciting . most deserved applause. The Sunday Times and' Daily Telegraph are not less complimentary. The eulogiums of the home papers are lavishly endorsed by the Australian journals. Our advice to all is to go and see the Duvallis. THE THEATRE. The second brief dramatic engagement of Miss May Howard, at the Prince of Wales Theatre, clo&ed last night with the prize drama, entitled " Hunted Down ; or, the Two Lives of Mary Leigh," in which Miss Howard acted the part of the heroine with her wonted energy and cleverness, and in which Miss Clam Stephenson enacted the simpler part of Clara. There is nothing particularly striking, in a sensational point of view, in this little domestic drama ; it is rather the simplicity of the narrative m connection with the incidents of common life that attracts the attention of . the audience. The various parts of thi3 light drama were well sust-hol by the represea-

afnW,' an<*7ere frequently greeted with applause. The acting of Mrs Jones was exceedingly good as the talkative lady, a species ol acting in which this lady excels. This 3S .^ich have produced so many cieditable things for the amusement of the Public, will appear to-night at the Thames, where no doubt they, will meet with a cordial welcome.

THE WHEELER ANT) TXE GT.ORTON TROUPE Pit, , w V?i TSe id troUpe aSain aPP eared at the •m., • • * night ' and repeated their amusing entertainment, with several interesting additions, to the evident delight of the company present. The comic act of the . Quarrelsome Servants" .made a favourable impression, and was well received ; also, the little humorous piece called the "Dolly Vardens. • The singing and Irish characteristics were highly amusing, and the cerial t'O-Lo, and the gymnastic feats of the. {"others De Glorion, were as near perfectibility as possible. A. pleasant hour may be prohtably spent with this troupe in the-City ■Hall. The proprietors have arranged nearly a new programme for this evening, and will introduce several new songs, choruses, and duets.