"HOME RULE."

King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 186, 30 August 1909, Page 2

"HOME RULE."

The above play was staged in the Public Hall, Te Kuiti on Thursday evening last, by the Taylor-Carring-ton Dramatic Company. There was a fairly large attendance, and judging from the vociferous laughter evoked during the performance, all must have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The leading character, Willy Reilly — Mr Charlie Taylor —was received with great applause, and his rendering of the songs, "Home Rule.'-' ''The Irish Traveller." and "The Irish Exile," were extremely good. He may be ranked among the leaders as an actor, especially in brogue, and his witty sayings at the expense of the Irish Fairyman and others, caused roars of approbation. Phil Ireland w-as a difficult part to act, but creditably got through by Ella Carrirgton, proving her to be quite an adept in assuming male characters —and bringing back memories of the notorious Amy Bock, though not in disposition, for Phil was conspicuous for his patriotism. Whysee Doyle, an Irish Fairyman —C. W. Keegan—was the proverbial villian of the niece. The character was well sustained, and Doyle appeared to lack nothing but bravery, for where his own position became dangerous or embarrassing he was quick to turn the tables, even at the expense of his colleagues. The remaining male parts were all well acted, especially Lieutenant England — F. Davenport — and Inspector Wilson —D. Logan. Annie Ireland —Miss .Minnie Lancaster — the leading lady character was well received by the audience, and in her duet with' Willy Eeiliy, Miss Lancaster showed rare musical talent. Mary Kenny —Miss Gertrude Esdaille —acted her pari to a nicety, although her brogue at times was not quite so Irish as her broad smile.. She was particularly good in the drowning scene, and from her realistic shrieks one could quite imagine the tragedy was in reality, eventuating. The- water effects, however, were of too dry a nature for this township just at the present time. On the whole the : lay -was got through with credit to the performers, and each imiivi ittal character was again s\c:.e time in N-.ventlter, and if the::;, they will ntahc a periodical