DELPHI mHEATBE, NEW YEAR'S NIGHT. A GRAND PERFORMANCE For the benefit of the LITERARY INSTITUTE Will be given on the above date by the KUMARA DRAMATIC CLUB, Assisted by the KTJMARA BRASS BAND; On which occasion they will produce the magnificent Three Act Drama, entitled the GR With New Scenery and Mechanical Effects never before attempted on the West Coast. Cast of Characters : Connor O'Kennedy Mr J. Rochford George (his younger brother) Mr H. Hope Murtogh (Horse Jobber, Fiddler, and General Dealer) Mr C. M'Keegan Muster Grinnidge (Proprietor of a traveling caravan) Mr Kilgour Jack Gong (his man) ... Mr J. Keller Captain Dartois (a French Officer) Mr W. Barnett Paddy Kelly (a Shebeen keeper) Mr M. Maloney Dennis (a Blacksmith) ... Mr 0. Egden Larry MrJ. Coutts Tom Williams ) Sailorsaboard ( F. W. Fell Dick Fidd J the Shamrock \T. Thomas Officer ... DeGatour Darby Donovan Mr Singer Jerry Lanigan MrEllery Little Bear ) Indian ( Mr H. Hope Rattlesnake ) Braves ( Mr H. Greenwood Ned Keogh Mr J. Keller Master Muldooney Master F. M'Keegan Servant to George Mr J. Coutts Servant to Madam St. Aubert Mr C. Laden Geraldine (wife of Connor O'Kennedy) ... Miss A. Stenhouse Nelly O'Neil (her foster Sister) Mrs G. B. Way Miami, the Huntress } of the Mississippi > Mrs L. J. Spyer Mdm. St. Auberfc ... ) Meg (the Blacksmith's wife) Miss Violet Morris Eveleen Miss Nelly Rugg Tiger Tail (Jack Gong's Squaw) Miss May Turnbul Soldiers, Sailors, Peasants and Indians, by numerous auxiliaries. Finale " God Save the Queen " Band. There will be twelve Scenes, representing places in Ireland and America. The time occupied in the representation of this drama is three hours, consequently the curtain will rise punctually at 8 o'clock. Scenic Artist ... Mr W. Newman Mechanical Effects By Members of the K. D. C. Leader of the Orchestra Mr A. Miller Pianist THE KUMARA BRASS BAND, Of 21 Performers Under the able leadership of Mr W. Richards, have kindly volunteered their services, and will play before and between the Acts the following choice selections of music :—Quick March—- " Balaklava ;'\ Schottische Queen;" and the Valse—"Daybreak." Prices of admission :—Dress Circle and Front Seat 3,3 s; Back Seats, 2s. Doors open at 7.15 ; to commence at 8 o'clock sharp. Tickets obtainable <-it all the principal hoU'ls and stores in the district, and from the members of the Kumara Dramatic Club and Literary Institute. R. E. WYLDE, Hon. Sec. NOTICE. THE Undersigned respectfully requests that all ACCOUNTS due to him for Agency be settled on or before 31st instant. D. HANNAN, Miuing Agent. December 20, 1884. mHEA TR E ROYAL. MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 22. POPULAR READINGS From The Works of Great Poetry and Prose Writers, Will be given by the REV. F. R. SEABORN. Special Readings from Poe, Southey, Sims, " Sheridan's Ride," "The Life Boat," "Lodore." His Worohip the Mayor will preside. To commence at 8 o'clock. Admission Que Shilling.
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Kumara Times, Issue 2588, 20 December 1884, Page 2
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