“A TRIP TO CHINATOWN.”

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 3782, 25 January 1908, Page 2

“A TRIP TO CHINATOWN.”

To-night at the. Public Hal) .the Howard-Vernon Musical Comedy Company will commence a two night’s season, when the laughtermaking comedy, “ A Trip to Chinatown,” will, be presented. The Wanganui Chronicle, in reporting the performance, says:-—lt-.may safely be averred with regard to the leading light of the company at present occupying the boards at the Opera House-—Mr Howard Vernon —’that ‘ age cannot wither nor. custom stale his. infinite variety.’ Mr Vernon has not only been before the tbeatrefgping public fob a considerably; nuhiber ,of years iri various'* -gctusfes. } aiC /an operatic comedian, creating' Reading parts in shine of Gilbert and Sullivan’s mdSt 'brilliant' productions (under Mr J. C. Williamson’s regime), but also filled with credit the responsible role of stage manager. His. versatility is noted throughout Australia,and r the compact company he has ’now brought amongst us tends to show that in catering for the public he thoroughly understands what the necessities are to arouse enthusiasm and keep the audience amused. The curtain, will - .tonight rise at 8 o’clock, and seats may be reserved at Mr I*eyett’s Book Arcade. *’