"FUN ON THE BRISTOL."

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8106, 29 March 1906, Page 5

"FUN ON THE BRISTOL."

It is a high compliment to Mr Sheridan that when he chose to again stage "Fun On the Bristol," for the third and last night of hia Masterton season, that it should meet with a full bouse. The piece is too wellknown to need description, but it never fails to draw. The reason of this is not far to seek—it lies in the. inimitable representation o! %H character of the "Widow O'Brien," by Mr Sheridan. Last evening this well-known and popular aotor was as uomioal as ever, and his typical wit and humorous gestures kept the audience in a state of unoontrolable laughter for nearly three hours. Miss Heba Barlow and Miss May Bradley handled the roles of "Dora McAlister" and "Nora O'Bree-on" in a bright and pleasing manner, and the "Captain Oranbury" of Mr Robert Julian was a oharacter that was very well sustained throughout. MrJean deLaoey,as "Jerry Thompson," the steward, who never lost an opportunity to demand a dollar, had a part which suited him admirably, and the other characters were in capable hands. In the variety concert on board the "Bristol," in the second act, some excellent items were given. Miss Hefcja tfarlow repeated the already popular "Bom-bom-bay," and received a loud ovation. "Poor Little Man,", sung by MiSB Bradley and Mr - Thomas Curran; a musical sketch, "The Penny Novelette," by Mi' Avalon Oollard; a descriptive song. "The Cabman's Story," by Mr Thos. Curran; and some very graoeful dancing by several members of the Company, all assisted to make the entertainment a very enjoyable one.