HOLLOWAY DRAMATIC COMPANY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4331, 1 February 1893, Page 2

HOLLOWAY DRAMATIC COMPANY.

"The Wages of Sk"

The Mosterton Theatre Eoyal waa again well filled last night, when (he clever Holloway Company scored another pronounced bucccbb with the highly sensational drama, "The Wages of Sin." Ab on tho previfliis' eveniug everything passed off ragout a hitch, and each .part waß tail) in such a realistic manner that the audience was on sevoral occasions quite carried away. If possible, evon more enthusiasm waa displayed than at the production of " Tho King of Iron," and the fad that Mastorton people do know how to appreciate a really good entertainment, was clearly demonstrated, A very noticeablo feature in connection with the productions of this company's pieces, is that nothing which could offend tho most fastidious is Baid or done, At tho close of every act each of the principals waa obliged to respond to a call before the curtain, and throughout the piece applauso was loud and frequent. The story is well depioted in the drama, and each charac« ter is delineated with wonderful faithfulness. Mr Charles Holloway's acting as tho villain was wonderfully consistent and natural, and the gradual change jjJßßinks lower and lower in the seijSfl&V till he becomes a wretched criminal skulking from the light of day was thoroughly artistic. Miss Dcorv/yn as Kuth played a most difficult part with excellent taste and in a manner which quite won her tho sympathies of the audience. Mr Stewart as the Eev. George Brand played with care and artistic taste, andihathispart'wastt popular one was evidenced by the applause he won. Mr Melville gave a highly creditable interpretation of bis part ag the wealthy and benevolent' old gentleman, Mr Dean. Kiss Alice Dcorywn, as Juliana, and Miss Med-' way as Jlisßloggs conld not possibly have been chosen for parts more suited to them, and their eccentric behaviour kept the house in a bubble of merriment, and lightened 1 the rather heavy Bensatioual incidents which surround the drama, Mr Oily Deering, as the "ne'er dowell" Ned Drummond, played with great skill, making the character one of much importance by bis excellent acting, Mieß Jackson was a charming heiresß, Miss Raymond's Barbara Dale was full of pathos, Mr Willard made quite a dashing young officer, and the other members of the company appeared to advantago in their respective parts. The drama met with the fullest approbation of the public, and tho verdict given by the audience last evening was unmistakably a favourable one. To-night the Company makes its hut appearance in Masterton, and the piece chosen is the faroical comedy •'Uncles apd Aunts," • .