TICKET-OF-LEAVE MAN

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 856, 26 August 1881, Page 2

TICKET-OF-LEAVE MAN

This Drama was presented to a Wairarapa audience last evening itir the first time by the Maßterton GarrickvAmateur Dramatic Olub, atjtho attendance Iwitajtijo largest jseenKift the flallffor a lbhgitttae past [fllto bisiding was literally ;JE>ackail from floqr|tojceilib|. Thejilky of'' has alfeaay been outlined in'q'urpplillins./nd is pretty well-known. ICftua-iplaced upon the stage in the most complete manner ever before httempted in the Wa'rarapa, not a properly- being" missed,' and its thrilling incidents and touching pathos were given full to effect by the actora; j and their effortß gave • unbounded' satisfaction ■ The character 'of; May' Edwards, the heroiue,' was pourtrayed in a most natural and .graceful maimer by Misa Beaufort, and won high encomiums from the audience. Her appeal to her husband in the public house,'and-her; despair when she cannot find him iuthej street, were most affecting and created great applause, Bob Brierly (Mr TV Wrigley), played the part to the life. His acting was easy and unaffected, and his, joy on being set free after his incarcera;' tion for a crime which he had hot coin-' muted, and his deup despondency.when he can no longer bear up against his troubles,' were excellently dipected, In fact; throughout the .whole-piece his rendering, of the character could not be surpassed, His only fault was in making too quiok a struggle with the detective when- first, arrested. Of Jim Daltun we must also speak in high terms, for though his voice; was a little too '"set," his acting was certainly very effective, his disguise in Gibson's office, and his clever deception of Hawkslmw were particularly good, and also hi? acting in the final scene'".when, arrested. His pal, Melter Moss, (Mr 6." T. Coker), played the part in-,capital style, his actions and get up being irreproachable, but wo cannot help thinking his voice was a little 'unnatural He shines particularly in the scene in Gibson's office, and in the - Bridgewater Arms, and received uiahy : compliments from the audience during the evening, Hawkshaw (Mr Clayspn) was ; perfect, his acting was first-class, 'and in the tap room scene where he removes his disguise and offers to take Bob Brierly's letter, he received a hearty round of' applause. The ridiculous element in the play is placed in' Mrs Willoughby (Mr W. E. Oosb) and her grandson Sam (Master' H. Taperell), and these two kept the audience in continual merriment when on together. Mr Cross was simply inimitable, and dresßed the part with good judgment. Muster Taperell is a new aspirant to hiatrionic fame, and at once made his mark, his acting and business being greatly applauded. Mr Gibson (Mr Bish) was thoroughly successful, and acted in an easy and natural manner throughout, His dismissal of Bob was extremely well donei Of. the other characters in the piece; Maltby J. F, Ward) and Jaokson (Mr (j, Ward) were very good in their re: spective parts, tho " gekip" of the latter being immense. The Sergeant of Police (Mr Dalvyinple) did his little.well, butaitamer lot of navvies could probably not have been procured, The scenery, which had all been painted expressly, for, the; play by MrT. Douelly, was excellent; autl the street scene and St Nicholas church-yard both elicited applause. .The audience all through the piece, wbrei 'thoroughly with the actors, and literally rose at them when the arrest of Dalton took place in the last act. A heartier burst of applause than that whjoh was then given' has never yet been heard in the Town Hall. It was announced that the piece would again be presented on Saturday night, at the request of a number of people in the other townships, who will be able to return to their homes by ; the train which will leave Masterton at 12 that night.