WILMOTT’S COMBINATION.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 153, 10 June 1884, Page 2

WILMOTT’S COMBINATION.

Wilmott’s Dramatic Combination made their first appearance here last night at McFarlane’s Hall, to a very fair audience. The first part of the entertainment consisted of the comedy entitled “ Withered Leaves,” which was splendidly performed, and deserved the applause with which they were continually greeted. AU evidently did their best to please and uphold the reputation which they have so deservedly earned down South. The second piece was entitled, “ All that Glitters is not Gold.” >This was also successfully performed. Great amusement was caused by Mr. J. Wilkinson, who took the part of Toby Twinkle. Martha Gibbs, which part was taken by Miss Louisa Crawford, was extremely good, and received much well merited applause, as also did Miss Amy Johns and Miss Lizzie Lawrence, who each acted their parts, as Lady Leatherbridge, and Lady Valeria Westendleigh, in a most creditable manner. The other performers were equally successful, and performed to perfection. Mr. Wilmott has come to Gisborne at rather a bad time, on account of the pending election, many being hindered from attending as their presence is required at each of the candidates public or committee meetings. We can pronounce this as one of the best dramatic companies that have visited this part of the world for a long time past, and we strongly advise those who have an opportunity, to go and witness their performance, which is really worth double the money paid. To-night, Paul Meritt’s great drama (in four acts), entitled “ The Golden Plough,” will be produced, when we hope to see a large attendance. The press down south speak of the drama as follows .—“ The Golden Plough,” while it does not afford room for spectacular display like “ The World ” or “ New Babylon,” is in many respects superior to either of the plays mentioned. There is nothing in it that is startlingly improbable, and it appeals strongly to the emotions of the spectators, without exciting incredulity. There is very little that is humorous in the play, the villian being the only man in it who laughs, or tries to make others laugh, but the situations are good, the characters natural and well drawn, and the plot is skilfully developed. It then goes on to describe the plot, and winds up by saying that “ The Golden Plough ” proved to be an extremely interesting drama, and the performance was immensely enjoyed by a large audience.