"A COUNTRY GIRL."

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9703, 28 January 1910, Page 6

"A COUNTRY GIRL."

As is generally known, en imposing organisation opens at the Town Hall to-night, in the new romantic musical play "A Country Girl." Great things are anticipated —and a rare musical treat looked forward to. Much has been said, read and written of its manifold beauties —music and story are both spoken of as being the very essence of cleverness. The company is a very strong combination —indeed, a more adequate coterie of artists, it is said has rarely been seen here in a musical play. With an augmented and specially selected orchestra, under the direction of Herr Fritz Hart, a chorus of grand opera dimensions, and a corps de ballet, described as the finest collection of dancers in Australasia, beautiful scenic displays and dresses, that are the very last word in splendid fashion, a treat for playgoers may be expected. The principals are Mr Herbert Clayton, specially engaged for this opera in London, who will make his first appearance here this evening, whilst •Mr Victor Frince, Mr Pat Bathurst, Mr Roland Hogue, Mr Chas. Beetharo, Mr Arthur Lissant and Mr Frank Sterling, have all important parts. Of the ladies much interest is being evinced in the appearance uf Miss Dorothy Court and Miss Lottie Sargent, both English artists of much distinction. Other ladies in the cast are Miss Ivy Scott, Miss Ada Sterling, Miss Helen Moseley and Miss Ivy Freshman. Miss Olive Godwin, the brilliant Australian soprano, will appear as the Indian Princess, whils Mr W. S. Percy will be seen as the volatile "Barry." The curtain will rise at 5 o'clock, and as the interest of this delightful play commences with the opening chorus, the management respectfully desire an early attendance. The stage direction is in the able hands of Mr Frank Stirling.