FIRST NELSON AMATEURS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIII, 26 July 1929, Page 6

FIRST NELSON AMATEURS

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AN OLD BILLHEAD Now that amateur theatricals ;u'o in (.lie air it is interesting to rqpali that the first- appearance of a dramatic society, amateur or otherwise m Nelson, was as early as 1847, when the pioneer settlement had been in existence only a few years. A copy of the plav-bill for that memorable production is now in the • possession of Dr. F. A. Belt. It is as follows: — AMATEUR* ; THEATRICALS The Nelson Amateur Dramatic Society will give their FINA L PERFORMANCE Previous to the removal of the Stage, for the purpose of liquidating the liabilities incurred in the present series of representations, and tlie Society begs respectfully to call upon the public of Neison for their encouragement on this occasion. FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 31 The Entertainment to commence with the popular Musical Burletta, entitled Tim SENTINEL In which New Songs will be introduced. •King Frederick William of Prussia (Mr Stanton). The Prince Royal (Mr Phillips). Baron Vonderbushel (Mr Street). Schloppsers (Mr Collins). Corporal (Mr Balmol). Linda (Mrs W. 11. Foley—professional). Soldiers, Officers, etc. To be followed by a Musical Interlude. Song “Little Noll.” Song “Trab, Trab.” * Song “To the West.” After which a series o[ Three TABLEAUX VI VANS' with appropriate Music, Scenery, etc. NAPOLEON AT THE BIVOUAC FIRE NAPOLEON ON THE RETURN FROM MOSCOW NAPOLEON AT WATERLOO. Comic Song (Percy) “Lord Lovell.” Local Song (Rollison) “Tom Brown’s Letter.” To conclude with the highly successful farce • BETSY BAKER (By Members of the Dramatic Society) Mr Marmaduke Mouser. Mr Claiming. .. Betsy Baker. Mrs Mouser. Big Charlotte. Thirty-seven Laundresses. Admission: Dress Circle, ss; Hall and Gallery, 3s. Tickets for the Dress Circle may he had on application to Mr Stanton, corner of Trafalgar and Hardy streets. Printed at the office of C. and J. Elliott.