FULLER'S MYRIORAMA.

Grey River Argus, Volume LVII, Issue 10267, 25 April 1899, Page 4

FULLER'S MYRIORAMA.

Easson's Theatre was packed to the door last night by a large and enthusiastic audience to welcome back to Greymouth that sterling favorite, Mr John Fuller and his talented Coy. The Myrioramic portion consisted of a tour through the land of the "Rose, Shamrock and Thistle," and we can say nothing more of them than they were beautiful, and the frequent murmurs of approval that arose from the audience plainly showed how much they were appreciated. We can only single out a few of the pictures, as the space at our command will not permit of a lengthy description ; but Salisbury Cathedral, Arundel Castle, Shakespeare's cottage, NaTcastlo-oa-Tyn^ Manchester, etc, afeo pictures in Ireland and Scotland, were real gems. At frequent intervals breaks were made in the tour to allow the appearance of the conceit company. The first to appear was the charming Miss Hettie Warden, who sang with great taste Piccolomini's song "The Toilers," the beauty of which was enhanced by some splendid myrioramic effects, for which she was loudly applauded. In the second part she sang " The Brook," which we fancy was her best item. She also danced the Spanish Cachuca, which was decidedly encored. A new momber of the Coy, Mr Arthur Hahn, who is a decided acquisitiou to tho Coy, first sang a stirring patriotic song entitled " Sons of the Sea," which was vociferously encored, Mr Hahn responding with a fine bass song " Asleep in the Deep." In the second part he ' sang what was undoubtedly the gem of the evening"The Ship on Fire" accompanying which •was the finest set of myrioramic views we have ever seen. Mr Hahn possesses one of the finest bass voices ever heard on the Coast. Mr John Fuller's .appearance was the signal foran outburst of applause, he choosing for his first number a rather trashy ear tickling song " There'll Come a Time," which was sung in faultlefs style, and to an undeniable encore sang " Good-bye, Sweetheart, Good-bye," and in tho second part sang a beautiful ballad which waa specially written for him entitled " In Friendship's Name," which ■was also encored. In Mr Will Watkius the Company possess a sterling comedian, and he may well be summed up as an intensely funny fellow. During the evening he sang no less than six songs and gave'a recitation. We would advise all who enjoy a hearty laugh not to miss seeing Mr Watkins. A word of praise is due to Mr Walter Fuller, who acted as guide and musical director and gave a description of the Myriorama. We must also give credit to the success of the entertainment to Mr John Flora, who manipulates the Myriorama, and who, we hope, will give us one of his comic songs beforo the season finishes. The entertainment concluded with what may be best described as a screaming absurdity, "The Haunted Chamber," admfratly acted by Messrs Will Watkins and Walter Fuller. Tomorrow evening the Company give their last performance entitled " A Tour through the United States," and we advise all who desire a night's enjoyment not to miss seeing the Fuller Company.