AMUSEMENTS.

Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 4, 11 October 1871, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

Formosa. —The play about which so much can bo said for and so much against was repeated last night. The performance if anything was a greater success than that of the preceding evening. Miss Oolyille’s conception of the part of the erring, Formosa, was perfection itself, Her beauty, gracefulness, auded to her natural ability and thorough good taste* made her acting all that could l>e desired* and must have pleased even the most fastidious. As for Mr,Hoskins, the terms in which we must sneak of him cannot be other than these or unqualified praise. His make-up was porfect, and he seemed thoroughly to enter into and enjoy- the character he so vividly pourtvay-ea. He naturally identified himself with, and re-called to our memory sundry “ gentle villains, it has been our good fortune to. meet. In fact, the success of the piece was dependent upon the splendid impersonations of' Miss Colville and Mr Hoskins in these parts. Mrs Walter Hill acted the part of Nelly Saunders in such a manner as to earn the commendation of all who saw her. The piece was magnificently put* upon the stage, thanks wo doubt not to the ability and experience'of Mr Hoskins, aided by Mr Jones. Everything waa in good taste—nothing to please the vulgar or offend the refined. ’ Theatre Foul Play" was.the piece represented here last evening. Miss Bowring in taking the part of Helen sustained her usual competency’ in this character. Mr Steele’s Wolonski was rendered with true dramatic precision and care. The role of Robert Penfold was in good hands when committed do Mp Keogh’s charge. The attendance was very small, owing possibly ta the present popular bias for “■ Formosa.’ 1 That the Thames pan support two theatres there is qot a doubt, but judging from the mannerin, which the Royal is patronised one would be inclined to tliiuk otherwise, Jt is ccrtainlp not the paucity’ of talent or scenic display which causes this hou.se tu hare so little attractions for the public. This evening the company will perform at the American Theatre Shcrtlaud* and there is no, dqnbt they will be wel,\ sup-» ported at this end of the town.