THEATRE. BENEFIT OF ST. PATRICK’S SCHOOL. On WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 0, A performance will be given by the Kumara AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB, Commencing at 8 o’clock, with the Sensational Drama, THE FLOWEI illiU DRAMATIS PERSONS. John Fryer (a poor engraver) Mr W. H. Raleigh Sir Peregrine Beamish (Master of the Grange) ... Mr W. H. Jenkins Uriah Underwood (his Steward) Mr W, Warren Gregory Dyngell ... Mr J. Shrives Pepper, or Hot Frost Mr H. Hope George Langley, M.R.C.S. Mr W. F. Thompson Charles Gardiner ... Mr M. Maloney Joe Randall (a ticket-of-leave man) ... Mr T. T. Jones Colonel Alford (Governor of Alford Prison) Mr D. Williams Falkner (a Warder) Mr W. F. Thompson Barrister Mr T. Carey Jane Grierson (the Flower Girl, afterwards Mrs Fryer) Miss Power Ellie, her sister ... Mrs L. J. Spycr Jenny, daughter of Ellie Mrs L. J. Spyer SALLY GRIERSON, afterwards Mrs Dyngell Mrs G. B. WAY The Mayor... ... Mr J. Johnson Policeman Mr M. M'Loughlin SYNOPSIS OF SCENERY. Prologue.—A Garret in London. (A lapse of ten years is supposed to have taken place.) Act I.—Scene 1 : Cottage at Ashburton. Scene 2 : In the Beamish Grange. Scene 3 : The Black Tam ; the Frozen Pool and Logan Stone. Act ll.—Scene ! : Cottage at Ashburton. Scone 2 : On the road to London. Scene 3 : The Old Hall in Beamish Grange. Act lll.—Scene 1 : Exterior of the Assize Court. Scene 2 : Street in Weymouth. Scene 3 ; Convict Settlement at Portland. To be followed by A MUSICAL BOUQUET. Songs by Mrs L, J. Spyer, and Messrs R. C. Taylor, and W, Warren. Character Song by Mr D. Williams, “ Red Cross Knight.” Solo Song by Mr W. Wilby ■ Local Song by Mr H. Hope, Pianoforte Solo. An efficient Orchestra, under the direction of Mr Alex. Millek, Violinist. Mr E. C. Richards, Cornet ; Pianoforte, Miss Lennon. New Scenery and Mechanical Effects, by Mr J. H. King ; Now Properties, by Mr W. F. Thompson ; Stage Manager, Mr W. Warren ; Prompter, Mr L. J. Spyer ; Honorary Secretary, Mr W. H. Raleigh ; Honorary Treasurer, Mr G. B. MRntyre. Prices of admission ; Dress Circle, 4s ; Front Seats, 3s; Back Seats, 2s. Children, half price. Tickets obtainable at all the principal Hotels and Stores. pis Pe^^ W. BARNETT, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Seddon Street, Agent for FRANCIS’ SYRUP OF IRISH MOSS, FOR COUGHS, COLDS, AND ALL AFFECTIONS OF THE THROAT AND LUNGS. UISSF One trial will conclusively prove its efficacy. Manugraphs Of every description made to order Price Lists on application. Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. QKU Iv U SAW MIL L M'CONNON BROS. Beg to notify the public' of Dill man’s Town, Kumara, and surrounding districts that they have erected a Sawmill at Dill man’s Town • and are now prepared to snpplj' SAWN TIMBER At (he, shortest notice. Anyone favoring us with Orders, will receive immediate attention. P.S. Letter-box kept for Orders at Pearn’s Buck’s Hoad Hotel j and at Foldi’s Store, Dillmau’s Town.
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Kumara Times, Issue 1592, 3 November 1881, Page 2
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