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I DELPHI mHEATRE. 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 KUMARA BRASS BAND ; Oa which occasion they will produce tho magnificent Three Act Drama, entitled the 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) MrW. Barnett Paddy Kelly (a Shebeen keeper) Mr M. Maloney Dennis (a Blacksmith) ... Mr 0. Egden Larry Mr J. Coutts Tom Williams ) Sailors aboard ( F. W. Fell Dick Fidd ] the Shamrock \T. Thomas Officer De Gatour Darby Donovan Mr Singer Jerry Lanigan Mr Ellery 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. Aubert ... ) Meg (the Blacksmith's wife) Miss Violet Morris Bveleen Miss Nelly Riigg Tiger Tail (Jack Gong's Squaw) Miss May Turnbul Soldiers, Sailors, Peasants and Indians, by numerous auxiliaries. Act First.—lreland. Scene 1. —An Irish Fair. Scene 2.—Antique room in Connor O'Kennedy's House on the Sea Shore in Gal way. Scene 3.—A large plain room in the house of Connor O'Kennedy. Surprise and escape of Connor O'Kennedy. Act Second.—America. Scene I.—ln the Valley of the Mississippi, with log cabin, the home of the Huntress. Scene 2. —A pine wood in the distance. The Mississippi is seen and a raft upon it. The fight between Muster Grinnidge, Jack Gong, Little Bear and Rattlesnake. Scene 3. Another part of the forest. Geraldine in search of Connor O'Kennedy. Miami jealous ; she shoots Connor. Scene 4.—The Mississippi by sunset. The raft. Miami rescued by Muster Grinnidge and Jack Gong. Act Third.—lreland. Scene 1. —A smith's forge near the hill of Houth. Discovery of Eveleen by Madame St. Aubert (the Huntress) whose carriage breaks down near the forge. Scene 2.—Hall of an old town house in Dublin. Nelly in search of Eveleen. Scene 3.—Street in Dublin by night. Scene 4.—George O'Kennedy's house in Dublin. Scene s.—An old-fashioned drawingroom. xSelly finally discovers Eveleen. Finnic ;< God S:> n" Band. g iihicvs iii Ireland and America meiitne occupied v.\ tho representation o£ this drama is three houitJ, consequently the curtain will rise pnncluailv at 8 o'clock. Scenic Artist ... Mr W. Newman Mechanical Effects By Members of the K. D. C. Leader of the Oichestra Mr A. Miller Pianist Mrs Williams THE KUMARA BRASS BAND, Of 21 Performers Under the able leadership 0 f Mr W. PviciiAiius, have kindly volunteered their sei vices, and will play before and between the Acts-the following choice selections of music :—Quick March—- " Balakbiva ;" Sehottische Queen;" and the Yalsc—" Daybreak." Prices of admission :—Dress Circle and Front Seatd, 3s ; Back Seats, 2s. Doors open at 7.1 o; to commence at 3 o'clock sharp. Tickets obtainable at all the principal hotels and stores in the district, and :rom the members of the Knmara .Dramatic Club and Literary Institute. R. E. WYLDE, Hon. Sec,

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Kumara Times, Issue 2592, 26 December 1884, Page 2

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Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Kumara Times, Issue 2592, 26 December 1884, Page 2

Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Kumara Times, Issue 2592, 26 December 1884, Page 2

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