PROFESSOR MASON.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4200, 24 August 1892, Page 3

PROFESSOR MASON.

And the "Musical Quintette." The rain descended in torrenia last sight, but notwithstanding there was a good house to greet the second appearanco in the Theatre Boyal of Professor Mason and his "Musical Quintette," Masterton theatregoers are, as a rule, not over-enthusiastic in their reception of visiting companies, ( their powersof discrimination between Jf the good and bad being very marked. When, however, the legitimate outcome of sterling talent presents itself they are not lnckint; in their appreciation. The fact that Professor Mason and his musical party have jumped right into the hearts of the people is therefore a significant one. That they are possessed of more than ordinary talent is admitted by all. The programme of list night was an entire change from that of (ho previous evening, and every item was well rendered and enthusiastically received. The vocalists were, in better form than on the occasion of their first appearance, which is probably nocounted for by their having adapted themselves to the hall. The singing / of Mies Castle was muchadmired, the eweetneea and clearness of her cultivated soprano voice being heard to the greatest advantage in the various selections she rendered. Mr Bergin's powerful baritone and Mr Cadzow's melodious tenor also created good whilst Mr Mprris, the funny of the show, kept things merry by judiciously intermixing the liumovouß with the sentimental. Professor Mason, in an interval in tho programme, gave an intercstina physiological address, taking for his subject tho" Throat nud Lungs," Ho pointed out how the various affectations of these organs were incurred, and imparted information of the greatest value regarding their preaervatipa, He illustrated Lis remarks with diagrams, and concluded by offering for sale at a nominal, figure electric belts which would cure all sjfmentg. The Professor also demonstrated his ability as a phrenologist by examining tho heads of three young men chosen from the audience. Before resuming

the musical portion of the entertain* - joeot be intimated that before ho left Masterton he would extinct teeth painlessly upon ilia public platform. A change of programme will be presented to>nigbt, when tho subject of tho'Professor's address will-be the Progress of Science," There yrill ftlso be a phrenological' e'xamina-j t|pn,' 1 • '