Mtta W. H. Newton’s benefit at the Masonic TT«.U on the 23rd was a' triumphant success. The attendance, notwithstanding the' inclemeiicy of the weather, .was large and .respectable. “ Plot and Passion is a splendid piece, and it was well rendered ; Mrs Newton’s Splendid impersonation o£ Madame de Fontanges was-ranch admired ; while Mr Newton as Fouohe, Mr Kemp as Desmarets, and Mr Swan as Henride Neuvillei'eustained their respective parts.in an admirable, manner., And we believe that a vexy .plesant evening was passed by all who were 1 present. Thunders of applause greeted- the performers) throughout ; the play, and at its close both Mr and Mrs NewSk' were mailed before the'durtain.- 1 ‘‘Plot and Passion” was repeated on Saturday night, bu.t' the • attendance (consequent on the eontinued ihclemency of the“weather) was kot so gbodvas; under more favorable oircqmßtances, might havo
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Hawke's Bay Weekly Times, Volume 1, Issue 4, 28 January 1867, Page 23
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