Clutha Dramatic Club.

Clutha Leader, Volume II, Issue 55, 29 July 1875, Page 5

Clutha Dramatic Club.

The entertainment given in Barrs Hall on Monday evening by the Clutha Dramatic Club, ia aid of tbe Athecseuni funds, was rather poorly attended— that is, the . attendance waa considerably Bmaller thau tbe Club generally hay*. tbe honor to appear before. Jtfo doubt sickness prevented a great number from being present. The entertainment was even better than usual, and proves that tbe Club is decidedly one of the best in Otago. The orchestra (Messrs Ogilvie,Bamage, Hogg, Cook, and Jamie) commenced proceedings with tbe " England Quadrillei?," and . during _ the evening they played several selections, including the "Snowdrift Gallop " and the "Edmburgh Quadrilles," all of which contributed to tbe success of the entertainment.

The opening piece, "Should this Meet the Eye," was very well put on, and all the characters very creditably sustained, Mr Renner bfing specially successful aa Lambkin Louder, who gets completely sold with the notice ".Should tlm Meet tbe Eye. 1 ' Lionel Lang', sustained by Mr Hogg, was played in his usual style, the part suiting him very well. Mr Williams' make, up as Old Skinflint was very good, as also was Mr Kelly in the character of an Irish waiter. Each of these parts were well played for a first appearance. Messrs A. Low a-ad Finn did duty as Bailiffs in a very business like man* er ; while Messrs W.i?. M'Girr, juor., and J. Algie, as Maude and Polly respectively, were very good, the parts being neatly and appropriately dressed. At the conclusion of the piece there were loud calls for " Louder." .

After a short interval, Mr Cramond commenced the musical interlude by singing "The Sexton;" the song suited him admirably, and as he Was in good voice, he was heard to advantage. " The Hazel Dell," sung by Mr Bat low, was a treat, and certainly deserved the hearty encore accorded to it. This gentleman possesses an excellent tenor voice, particularly sweet. We hope to hear him again in something more effective. Mr Ogilvie followed with pianoforte selections from Norma, which be played with great taste and dash of execution. His ac companiments were excellent— quite a tr^at to both vocalists and the audience. Mr Reunert concluded tbis part with the " Stirrup Cup," in which he fuljy sustained hia reputation as a vocalist, his efforts being duly appreciated. The entertainment was concluded with a capital farce entitled "Betsy Baker," which caused roars of laughter, Messrs Renner and Algie, as Mouser and Betsy Baker, being firstelass ; in fact the former excelled himself, whilst Mr A'gie was all that could be desired. Mr Hogg, as Crummy, was also very happy in his part, and contributed to the success of the piece Mr M'Girr, junr., again looked bis part {Mrs Mouser) and acted it capitally, afcd is a credit to the Club.

The Balclutha Quadrille Club held their usual weekly assembly after the entertainment, which was well attended, and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves until the small hours.