THEATRE ROYAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4878, 16 November 1894, Page 2

THEATRE ROYAL.

The Lady Mayor.

Tho Mastertou Theatre Royal was well filled in every part last night when an entertainment in aid of St Patrick's School wasgivcn.the items on tho programmo being largely contributed by Greytowu amateurs, the first being a pleasing overture by the Greytbwn Orchestra after which came the duet "Night is down tho' Valley Stealing" by Messrs B\ G.Moore audL, J, Forde, tlio effort beinef well received. Mr Moore is an old and favourite singer, always welcomed by aMasterton audience, and his reception last

evening—particularly ■ at ■ a laterj stage when he sang "The Vagabond"; in character with;, fine effect—amply proved this, Mr Forde is new, to a Mastcrton.audiouco but lust night he mado a good impression, and we hope to hear him again. " The Miller and the Maid," camo next, by' Miss E. Gallagher, and thoroughly, sustained that lady's reputation as ono of Grcytown's leading vocalists. She was followed by Mr J, Maguiro who gave an exnmplo of his musical ability by playing, as a comet solo, "Tho Death of Nelson".

At this stage the Rev. Father McKenna made an apology on behalf of Dr Douglas, who, ho regretted, was unable to sing owing to a cold havingattacked him. The Rev. gentlemen took the opportunity of thanking those present for attending, remarking that there was a double satisfaction to be derived from tho ontertainment, as not only were the audience amused, but also could congratulate themselves on having dono something to assist a good canso, Again thanking hearers the Rev. Father retired amidst applause. Mr R. Langlon then sang " Farewell "in a very plcnsing manner, tho song suiting his voice admirably; Miss Maguire came next with "I Cannot Sing tho Old Songs," sang with nico expression, ".Tho Vagabond"- by Mr. 11.I 1 . G. Moorband " Carissima" by Mr W. Simms following, the latter being, one of the best efforts wo liavoheard Mr Simms make for a long time. Tho first part of tho programme concluded with the quartette',' Remembrance " by Messrs Gray (2), Minifie andG. Nicol, This item was a really excellent one, and called -forth much applause.

After aii interval of ton .minutes tho comedietta " The Lady Mayor" was produced, and quite came up to expectations, ■ A full description of the plot, and tho individual characters has already appeared in our columns, it will therefore suffice to say that the performance was quite equal to any previous attempt hy the same amateurs—and that is saying a good deal. Mr Gant, of course, camo in for tlio lion's share of applauso, and ho is to ho congratulated on tho success of his little production.