AMUSEMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 231, 4 November 1909, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

" A BACHELOR'S HONEYMOON." An exceptionally attractive announcement appears in'to-dav's issue to the effect that Mr. Hugh vVard lias arranged to present his famous company of comedians to New Plymouth plavgoeis on Thursday, November 11th, in " the Theatre Royal. This companv will appear in the delightfully 'humorous' musical farce, entitled, "A Bachelor's Honeymoon," in which all the elements of successful amusement arc contained, and also act as a medium for introducing some well-known New Zealand favorites whose names have always bcc.i connected with the most successful .comedy productions in Australasia. In this concoction of music and mirlh Uie eminent laughtcr-provoker, Mr. Ifngli Ward, will be supported by the beautiful and gifted young comedienne. Miss Grace Palotta. also Miss Rose Mnsgrovc and Miss C'clia (iliiloni, whose abilities in this class of work will be shown to the greatest advantage. The other members of the company include Miss Ruby Master, Miss Florence lledfern (who have won niniiv admirers liv their charm an.l talent), 'Mr. Reginald Wvkehain, Mr. Arthur Kldreil. Mr. Robert (Ireig, Mr. H. 11. W. Wallace, and Air. W. 11. Heattic. Mr. Ward ha* selected a company in which each member is not only an actor of quality, but vocally qualified as well. Dancing, too. seenis to have been a necessary accomplishment in (he eyes of this enterprising management, for the whole company is credited with these varied gifts. The musical mini- 1 bevs introduced into "A Bachelor's Honeymoon" are cnnscqucnllv special and attractive features. The plot f the story abounds in humorous complications following on the marriage of Benjamin Bachelor and Juno Joyce, an actress; but lie dare not divulge the secret to his spinster sister, who abhors the stage, and on whose good favors his financial fortunes depend, so he introduces her as a new governess, omitting at the same time to tell her that he has twin daughters by a former marriage. These young ladies' lovers' make matters worse by falling in love with the new governess. The ensuing mix-up means much confusion and -much hilarity. Each character is said to be clearly cut and a well-drawn study. Mr. Hugh Ward plays the part of a "gay old dog' of the type, in which he revels. Miss Grace Palotta is a bright and vivacious actress in the piece, and takes' a part exactly suited to her dainty facile style. Miss Rose Musgrove is a domestic servant who studies Sherlock Holmes and tries to unravel the family history by his detective methods, therein- occasioning great .merriment: anil Miss flhiloni is a severe spinster. The other characters are all well represented. Th» company can only np|icar for one night here, therefore it behoves those who thoroughly enjoy a good lnugh to arrange to book their seats early next Memuiv. November Sill, at the.'('oilier Piano Company's to ensure'against disappointment. The companv will appear at Hawera mi Wednesday. November 10.