"The Three Hats."

Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 129, 15 October 1886, Page 2

" The Three Hats."

? Those peoplo who went to the Thoatre Royal last evening in tho expectation of enjoying themselves were not disappointed. The farcical comedy entitled "The Three Hats," being an adaptation of M. Hennequin's "Les Trois Chapeaux," was prodnced by tho Wyburd Dramatic Company, and it is perfectly safe to assert that no piece which has been placed on the boards for months past lias proved more provocative of laughter. The audience was convulsed every few minutes, and everyone present must have gone home feeling considerably pleased at having attended the performance. "The Throe Hats" has been played in Wellington before, but the version given last evening is a great improvement on that produced by a former company. The principal character, that of Horace Bosco Blithers, was impersonated by Mr. Geo. P. Carey in a manner which entitles him to great praise. The part was sustained without exaggeration, and Mr. Carey proved himself to be admirably suited to the rote. Mr. John L. Hall is an actor who appears to advantage in low comedy, and in the part of George Selwyn he had ample opportunity of displaying his undoubted abilities. As Moris. Victor do la Tour Mr. W. South was really good. Mr. Eoy Grenfell gave a capital pourtrayal of the charaoter of Fred Bellamy, and Mr. Harry Hall deserves praise for the way in which he acted the part of Dibbs. Miss Bessie Vivian appeared as Mrs. George Selwyn, a character which the lady impersonated with considerable ability. Miss Nellie Edwards, as Grace Selwyn, had little to do, but that little was well done. The remaining parts in the comedy— Tilly and Lottie Blithers— were taken respectively by Miss May Hill and Miss Mary Field. The piece went smoothly from beginning to end. "The Three Hats" will be repeated this evening, and we advise those of our readers who wish to spend an enjoyable evening to witness the performance. "Our Dad" is billed for to-morrow.