TAYLOR-CARRINGTON DRAMATIC COMPANY.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9602, 23 September 1909, Page 5

TAYLOR-CARRINGTON DRAMATIC COMPANY.

"HOME RULE." The re-organised Taylor-Carring-ton Dramatic Company made their first appearance in Masterton last evening in the Town Hal), when they presented the drama entitled "Home Rule" or "The Irish Gossoon." Unfortunately the unfavourable weather militated against a large attendance, but those who did brave the elements were treated to an enjoyable evening's amusement. A drama with a sound and in teresting plot, plenty of fun, con • siderable scenic display and some really good Irish songs has a just claim to be popular, and this is ex • actly where "Home Rule" succesds. In many respects ic is similar to other plays, sensational incidents are not wanting, and the happy blending of comedy makes the piece the more acceptable. Regarding the plot the ruin of Phil Ireland is the object of the "Glen Vhoig Boys," but he has a guardian angel in the person of a humble follower, named Willie Reilly, the Gossoon. Efforts are ! made to convict Phil Ireland of treason, but just as the coils tighten round him, Willie Reilly baulks the conspirators. The leading comedy character was played by that admirable Irish comedian Mr Charlie Taylor. His smart dialogue, witty sayings and splendid acting met with the approbation of the audience. Mias Ella Carrington was surprisingly gcod in the important role of Phil Ireland, enacting specially well the final scene in the "Murderers Cave." into whi°.h she put some clever acting. Mr C. M. Keegan's acting of the part of "Whysee Doyle" was a clever one, and his depiction of a clever but villainous schemer was most convincing. Mr F. Davenport as "Lieutenant England" was clever and convincing, and Mr D. Logan as "Inspector Wilson" gave a dignified impersonation of a somewhat difficult part. Misses Gertrude Esdallie and Miss Minnie Lancaster did full justice to their respective roles, and Messrs Coffey and Mead as the "Glen Vhoig Boys" gave a strong representation of the characters. Other characters were in capable hands.