THEATRE ROYAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 225, 20 October 1903, Page 2

THEATRE ROYAL.

MAGGIE MOORE' COMPANY. As the attraction for the opening nigbt of the above Company's season " Killarney" was staged. This charming Irish drama whs preseu" d in capital style, and the rich vein of humour running thi th* play not only keps the audience thoroughly amused, but served to accen'uaie the mare dramatiu and, at timis, thrilling portions of the dialogue. As " Kathleen," Miss Maggie Moore nude a hit, her piquant humour, fine pathos, splendid dramatic force, and pretty singing all being brought; into play with telling effdot, and securing hearty applause and recalls. It was a performance that fully maintained this gifted lady's reputation. As "Larry," Mr John Fordej kept the house in roars of laughter, his Franco-Hibernian mixture being most droll, while his actiDg throughout wat; greatly enjoyed. Mr J. P. West had a most congenial part as " Oorney Oooney," and he did it ample justice. In fact, er<iry number of the 0 mpauy did well, the result beiog that the performance as a whole was very good. The scenery and accessories were in keeping with the acting, and gave an added pleasure to the audience.

STRUCK OIL. This evening Maggie Mooie will present on an i-laOorate scale of completeness the beautifully written story of the American war enti lud "Struck I Oil," a play that has met with enormous success wherever presented Miss Moore will pourTay her origin*] role of " Lizzie Stofel," with songs " I'll ba there Mary Dear," " Don't make me laueh," "Lizzie's farewell," and or.hi.rs. To-morrow evening, the last night of the season, Muggie Moore will produce the brightest of all comedies yclept, " The Widow from Jap»r>," a comedy that had a run tecently nr. rbe Palace Theatre, Sydney, for nole<s than tight consecutive we ks. As this will be the last opportunity prior to Miss M/'ore's df'p.r ure for America the Theatre Royal snould d ;w crowded housas both this oveiu.,- and tomorrow night"