THEATRE ROYAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4111, 12 May 1892, Page 2

THEATRE ROYAL.

Kr'Q; H. Snazelle. Mr Snazelle, (lie eminent baritone singer, reciter and reconteur, made bis Brat appearance in Masterton last (Wednesday) evening, when the unique and ohaiming entertainment," Musio, [ Song and Story " was produced. The , weather was extremely unpropitious, ( which no doubt prevented many from j being present, and there was also a ] countsr attraction whioh militated . against the success of the entertain- ( ment; but notwithstanding these ad» verse circumstances the audience was both large and appreciative. -It may | safely be said that the publio of Mas- ■ terton have never been attorded buoli j a treat as that provided laßt night. . From beginning to end the entertain- j ment was both refined irid beautiful. We regret that tho space.'at outdid posat prevents our giviiig an adequate description of all that was presented. The fimt-pai't of the programme, as the bills stated, was" high class," and tho second " high class but humorous." The first item was an overture by Mr Henry Hawkins, " Melodies of Scotland," played simultaneously on the piano, organ and bells, Then followed a number of views showing the beauties ot the river Thames, with scenio eflY'Ots, accompanied .by appropriate Old English music. Mr Snazelle next appeared and was greeted with a round of applause, He has a cultivated baritone voice with a fine range, which was heard to advantage in the song," In Sheltered Yale," the views adding materially to the effect. Longfellow's poem, "The Old Clock on the Stairs," with incidental musio by Sir Julius Benediot, wob,recited in capital style, then Miss Snazelle, who possesses a sweet soprano voice, rendered that favourite song " The Brook," illustrated by scenery depicting a river from its source to its mouth. The piece it reshiancs was, however, the production of "The Village Blacksmith" by Mr Snazelle', in whioh the scenery was moat magnificent, nearly every line being perfectly illustrated, The chimes of the cathedral bells, the singing of the church choir, the peeping of the children into the blacksmith , shop, and the whole of the effects i were really wonderful. This item i was succeeded by a beautiful repre--1 mentation of the" Sock of Ages," in which was introduced the sacred song " Nazareth" (Gounod) illustrated by . some lovely pictures showing " The s Village of Nazareth," "The Adoration • ot the Shepherds," " The Adoration of • the Magi," " The Shadow of the ' Cross,"" The Hill of Calvary," " The ' Empty Cross, and Plight of Angels," "The Eternal Morning Star," and S "The Light of the World." The t original of the latter picture is now in i Oxford tjnivorsity and for it £60,000 1 is said to have been offered and reJ lused. j The second part of the entertain- , ment was opened with an overture on B the piano by Mr H. Hawkins. A s humorous song entitled " Old Simon 1 the Cellarer" was then produced by Mr Snazelle, The description of how Bill Adams won the Battle of Water-. 100 evoked roars of laughter, and fhowed that the entertainer is a thoroughly good mimic Miss Snazelle sang "She Wore a Wreath of Roses ,: nicely, and was followed by an operatio song by Mr Snazelle entitled " " Michael's Adventures at the Wars," s which caused great amusement, A series of beautiful statuary scenes, d selected from some of the leading r galleries of the world, were ther il produced and .were much admired. A humorous yarn, founded on fuct, it ,s which a young tourist in Switzerlam was represented as endeavouring ti S cure stuttering by whistling, fairl] it brought down tho house. Tin

e soenio: effects produced in a rest presentation of a London fire ' wore wonderfully ingenious, indeed defydeß« o oription. A pianoforte recital with i" ludicrous pourtrayala of Professor Lisst Von Billow Rubinstein, followed o by a portrait of Her Majesty the if Queen, brought lo a close One of the best entertainments it has ever been our pleasure to witness, 1- Mr Snazelle is undoubtedly a clever 7 entertainer, and; his singing alono is fforth going miles to hear; but he g will, we are sure, pardon us when we d say that the success of the entertains. merit was in a largo measure due to 5r the scenes presented by Professor Bis\i hop,' They must be seen to be appreciated,' Mr H, Hawkins, 8.A.M., ', also lent material assistance. He is il a thorough musioian, and his pore formanceon the piano and organ was ie really clever. y .A second entertainment is to be ie given to-night, when an entirely new i" programme will bo submitted, Mr ir. Snazelle is so highly gratified with is the reception accorded bitn last night I- that he has decided to extent bis id season another night and remain in \» Masterton over Friday, We have little hesitation in predicting for biro packed houses during the rem&indorof his stay,