Grattan Riggs.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 30 January 1892, Page 2

G rattan Riggs.

This famous Irish Comedian appeared last night at the Public Hall in " Arrah-na-Pogne," supported ty a selected Melbourne Dramatic Company. It is needless to say that every attention was given to the parts. Mr G rattan Riggs acted the part of Shaun the Post to the delight of the audience = The other characters

were well sustained Mr Robeit InmanreprasentingColonelO Grady Mr Ingles, Beamish McCoul; Mi Dunbar, Major roffin ; Mr West, Michael F.eney ; the other characters being taim as stated on the programme. The piece was frequently interrupt dby applause. Miss 1 'arey, asKatty vValsh evoked an enthusiasm in her song " The Wearing of the Green," and had to repeat it in difference to the demanded encore. The scenery was in keeping with the To night the* hall should be crowded to witness Mr Grattan Riggs delineation of " The Irish Detective.** In it, he appears in seven characters, which enables him to show the clever impersonation of Irish characters for which he has justly earned^ his title as the premier representative. ,The same care in the caste of the supporting characters has been taken as in " Arrah-na-Pogue," and appropriate scenery will be used. It will be a pity if such an excellent company is not well supported,