CROMWELL.

Dunstan Times, Issue 703, 8 October 1875, Page 3

CROMWELL.

(from cur own correspondent. ) The Cromwe’l Amateur Dramatic Club made their first bow on Friday last to a full bouse in Bulwer’s popular Drama, entitled the “ Lady of Lyons,” or Love and Prile. Pauline was entrusted to Miss Heargraves, who sustained the character remarkably well—in fact, it is rarely that, any Amateur Lady acquits herself Jwitb as much credit. The Misses Marsh, as might have been expected, not only looked their respective characters, but succeeded in making a most favorable impression upon the audience. Mr E. Browne bad a thorough conception of the difficult part of Beauseant, while Glavis received every justice at the hands of Mr Mx. Gall. Mr Fuller played Damas remarkably well, and Mr Fraser made tho most of the “ Landlord ” The part of Claude was committed to Mr Drury, who made every point tell, and was honore I wjth four calls. The performance was in aid of the Athenaeum Hall. . From some unknown, or unexplained reason, tin re was no dance after the performance, though the room was cleared, and numerous people remained. The Leader of the Cromwell Band, (Mr Whetter) promised to play, and I understand it was expressly arranged that a charge of two shillings per head was to be fixed, and the takings to be divided between the Band and the Club- Up to the very last moment it was believed that the Band would play, and seeing that the entertainment was purely local, the services ot Mr Langenuire and family were dispensed with to allow the Band the privilege—by this conduct two fold injury has been done—the public were disappointed, and the Cromwell Dramatic Club as we 1 ! as the Atbenmam Committee were placed m a false position with tho public. If it be true that Mr Whetter on Friday afternoon stated that “ he didn’t care, he was not going to play, and they would have no dance mnsic,” the conduct of which complaint is mule is explained. To say the least, it was highly discourteous, and it is to be hoped that such a Club as that existing at Cromwell will not subject themselves to a similar insult. On the second night the Club engaged the services of the German Band (Mr Langenuire and Family), avho discoursed sweet melody till midnight. It is rumored that the Cromwell Club intend paying a visit to Clyde and playing in aid of the Hospital. This is a step in the right direction, as it evidences that we, as a community, are possessed of liberal ideas, and that Clyde and those connected therewith are members of the same family, and their interests are identical. That the local organ has been somewhat premature in its expression of opinion concerning the Club is undeniable, and when the Otago Daily Times presumes to read us a lesson, it is to be hoped that by bei-g present that exalted paper -I mean scribe—will, at least, let the world know that he was present, and saw and judged for himso’f, Victory, during the last season would seem to damp tho ardour of the Oormvel! Cricketers, who apparently labor under the impression that practice is unnecessary to attain proficiency, and I should not be at all surprised to discover that our neighbors will, in the lamruagc of Josh Billinas, give them a thorough wapning, and if tho local team continue to manifest such indiff-renoa they will find few sympathisers even in defeat. There can be no healthier exercise than that to be found upon the Criiket Field, and those who follow sedentary- pursuits would do well to avail themselves of the present weather, which might have the qffeot of dispensing with tho services of the Surgeon. It is a noticeable feature that those who require to p-actiee the most, and know the least of the manly game, are the moat dilatory and lazy upon the fie'd. A good Cricketer has never been known ■without having paid strict attention to the field captain, and regular attendance on practice days, and seeing that other Clubs are being formed, it is to be hoped that in order to maintain the credit of the district, as well as to acquit themselves by proving they are worthy to be numbered among an eleven (the gentlemen referred to in this paragraph will accept tho gentle hint in the same kind spirit in which it is offered ) Tho Club is in good working order, and it would be a pity to see it collapse. Your pood friends at tho Arrow seem to lead anything but a happy life, and one of the Councillors lias been somewhat intemperate in his expressions concerning the local journal and its Editor, who no doubt, injuriously for himself, is also a Councillor. It is a pity that Editors cannot leave local politics alone, asitis almost next to an impossibility for them to discharge their duly to their clients independently as from their personal association wirh tho body politic, they are over open to the charge of pirtiality, even though it may be undeserved. It seems tho rage for Newsnaper Proprietors to cut a dash in the C uintry Municipalities, and ifthey bo so desirous to mix themselves up in matters outside of their profession they should not complain if they got a hanl knock or two occasionally. It is rumored that that the Eureka Co. has struck good gold, and the news created some slight stir in Cromwell. Several of the shareholders left Lr Bendigo yesterday.

Business is remarkably dull, owing, in the main, to the races at Cromwell, Gardrona, Albert Town. The good folk, are nursing the almighty dollar, doubtless with a view of investing at one or other of the coming meetings. It is expected that the Albert Town will bo a successful gathering. It affords me pleasure to bo able to recommend the Wheeler Troupe to the Clydians, as their entertainment is undoubtedly one of a Jjigh order, and free from any of that vulgarity which is too frequently the adjunct of small travelling companies. Mr Wheeler is a very good delineator of the Irish character, while Master Bennie, as he is termed, is remarkably quick in his changes, and the stage is not kept waiting at any time during the entertainment. The lady is possessed of a very rich soprano voice, which she uses to the best, advantage. I commend this troupe to the favorable notice of the oonoert-going public, as they have given entire satisfaction while hero. ■ .