AMUSEMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 236, 29 September 1908, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

•THE LITTLE BREADWINNER." There was a \ery large audenee at the 'theatre Royal last evening to see Messrs. Meyiio.ll and Gunns ekver dramatic company ia the most entertaining aud picturesque of uieioui'amas, "jhc Little Breadwinner.'' This freslii, sparkling piece is ample in plot and agreeably free from scenes that aw I gruesome or morbid. Great interest is centred around 'Meg" (the "little 'uTead-.winner''), and the part is most intelligently presented by little Queenie Williams. In fact, this tiny imi.u is a wonder, her part being at all times . hard, but performed with a clever/ life-like freshness that won all hearts, Her singing of "Daddy' won great appause between the verses. Ihc whole play was very much to the liking of. all who attended. We have already published the plot of '■' the Little Breadwinner," which is absolutely free from non - understandable situations. The, piece was excellently staged. Mr. C. R. Stanford, the consistent villain, who systematicaly steals, robs, and intrigues, was splendid in his charaeU-r act-. ing. As the Quaker peer, Mr. G. P. Corey distinguished himself by his. yuiet, powerful acting. The comedy part is particularly well done by Mr. E. G. Couglan, the cnaracter standing out a s the most natural thing in the play. As Riclhard Lawrence, the adopted son of the peer who goes wrong at the instigation of the villain, Mr. F. Cooke succeeded .admirably. Miss Beatrice Holloway, the devoted granddaughter of the peer, gave a most winsome portrayal of iier difficult part. Miss Ida Gresham, who assists the villain in his villainy, until her time conies for betrayal, won the sympathy of the audience. The part of the little bread-winner's boy friend was ably sustained by Miss Maggie Dickenson. Slk- is decidedly bright and breezy, and her clever acting with her co-part-ner, "The Little Bread-winner," is 07ie of the points that tell in the production. AH the other parts were most capably sustained. A first-class orchestra added to the excellence of the performance.

COMIC OPERA. The Press universally speaks in the most lavish praise of the programme to be exhibited in the Theatre Royal next Thursday afternoon and evening by Mr. Cooper's Operoscope Company. The "N.Z. Herald" says: "A wonderful, enchanting and highly instructive entertainment. Round after round of applause greeted each item, showing iliat all those present in the crowded theatre were most appreciative."' Dr Rowe the famous American Magician, has been especially engaged for the Xew Zealand tour, also Madine, the White Mahamata, and Miss Vera Hamilton, til? popular Australian balladist. The latest films of animated art are included in the programme. There is also the latest and greatest invention of modern times, the wonderful living pictures that talk, sing, laugh, and whistle. Perfect combination has been secured at last of life, voice, and motion, produced by the finest mechanism, for the benefit of the amusementloving public. Mr Cooper has gone to enormous expense in purchasing these latest novelties. The season is limited | to one matinee and one night performance.