AMUSEMENTS.

Evening Star, Issue 3331, 23 October 1873, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

THE PRINCESS THEATRE, The new theatrical season at this place of amusement was opened under very favorable circumstances last evening. The first piece was the old farce of “The Lottery Ticket,” with Mr Towers as Wormwood. This part, which has been immortalised by the late Mr F. Hobson, was very efficiently represented by Mr Towers, who evinced a proper appreciation of the character; and he was ably supported by Mrs Towers, who appeared as Mrs (larset. Miss Grace Follande’s Susan was to the life, and there is no question but that this young lady manifests a decided improvement in her style generally than when she last appeared before a Dunedin audience. The parts of Mr Capias and Charles found suitable representatives in the persons of Mr Searle (a gentleman who is evidently an “old stager ”) aiul Mr Inglis respectively. The burlesque of “ Ixion ’ followed, Miss Stephenson sustaining the principal character with all her wonted abandon and grace. Miss Tilly Andrews, as .funo, created a decidedly favorable impression ; this lady sings very nicely, and although it was apparent she was suffering from a severe cold, the songs allotted to her were sung with taste and judgment, We have seen better Minervas than that of Mr Towers; still it must be admitted he acquitted tolerably well. Miss Follande’s Gupid was afc.e/.lij performance : Miss Moore as Mercury, dressed ft'aved charmingly; Mrs Towers’s Venus was ponderous ; but' the hit of the piece was Mr Sunmondvs Ganymede, who spoke throughout with a rich wlpch contributed greatly tqthe aljsuntyty of lm e whole, “Ixion ” was placed upon the stage in a yei-y.; creditable style Mr Kemp, the scenic artist, especially distinguishing himself m ms own department, Mr Sihbald, the enterprising proprietor of this theatre, is fftU’fy entitled to a word of praise for his exertions in providing a thoroughly comfortable and well-ventilated place of amusement for the convenience of the theatre-going portion of our community. In addition to the many improvements he has effected in the interior of the building, he has converted the old Provincial Yards, into a welllighted promenade ; and we are given to understand that Mr Sibbald intends to completely cover in the Stafford street entrance to the pit and stalls. When this alteration is accomplished, this popular place of amusement will beT«mlurgd additionally attractive. This evenin'/' '; Ttu? Held ]>y” will precede the burlesque, witjli #fßJursrdjp Hey wood. flfK MASONIC BAWp Thorp was ft very large attendance at noon perforuiftiVßft «f the Australian Bellringers yesterday, including the children of the Reformatory, who were admitted free of uhai’gp. Mr Hudson kindly sent two large boxes of buns and confectionery, which were distributed among the children ; and Mr Lynch desires US to acknowledge his thoughtfulness and consideration in providing such a treat for them. The entertainment in the evening was also largely patronised. There will be a change of nrograme to-«jght ( when several novelties will be produced.