THEATRE ROYAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4426, 23 May 1893, Page 3

THEATRE ROYAL.

Mr Olapham's Health Mission, The scries of entertainments given in connection with Mr Claphara'a Health Mission in Masterton, commenced last night at the Theatre Koyal, and proved to be one of the best variety entertainments ever put on in this town, Mr Thornton, the business manager, opened by explaining the objects of the mission, and announced tbe fact that proceeds of the performances and above actual expenses) would go towards the fund for aiding the sick poor, ana enabling them to take advantage of Mr Clapbam's renowned treatment. The programme pro* vidcd was of a lengthy character, and the numiToua encores clearly testified to the appreciation of the various items, Miss May Travers, an old favorite in Masterton, received a very hearty reception, end soon proved that she had lost none of her versatility. Her songs were rendered with marked effeot, and repeated applause. The first part of the programme was a medlv entitled ".The Picnic Party," in which some highly ridiculous situations were introduced, Mr Harry Cowan fairly bringing down the house with his funny business while the dancing of Miss Daisy Thornton was really excellent, Messrs Arthur Lovell and Olande Hermann were both beard to advantage in songsijH suited to them, and received merited applause, Miss A, Montrose * as "Harry's mother from Ireland" sustained her part well, g nd in company with Arthur Lovell kept the fun going, In tbe opening an excellent chorus was rendered by the band of nnrses, who were accompanied on the stage by a huge 8t Bernard dog. In the second part, solos and duets were rendered by the principal jrtjft'V'and a skirt, dance'by MissThoram entertainment w«s brought to a close - by a most laughable farce, the characters being sustained by Miss May Travors, Mr Hurry Cowan, and Mr Claude Herrmann, Owing to the fact that no programmes were available we are unable to give the name J of the songs sung by eaoh performer, but suffice to say the entertainment was a vorygood ene ofitß kind, Alt' . the accompaniments were faultlessly played by Mr W. Melvin.wlio proved his undoubted ability as a pianist.