Vocal and Dramatic Recital.

Hastings Standard, Issue 504, 17 December 1897, Page 3

Vocal and Dramatic Recital.

AT THE PRINCESS THEATRE

There was a fairly good audience at the Princess Theatre, Hastings, on Thursday evening, when a programme of social and dramatic recital was given under the direction of Mr Horace H. Hunt. Those who were present were thoroughly satisfied with the entertainment. The overtures were played in a creditable manner by the Magpie Minstrel Orchestra. In the first part of the programme Mr Ridgway was well received, the last of his two items being encored. Mr A. Ryan was unfortunately called away on business and could not be present. Mr Hudson, who is a recent arrival in Hastings, and possesses a bass voice of wide range, gave two numbers, the latter of which, " The Mighty Deep," was the most successful. In response to an imperative encore he sang ••Father O'Flynn" in good style. Misi G. Roach, who is always welcomed by Hastings audiences, sang " Hush me. Oh Sorrow," and " Where'er You Go." For the latter she was vociferously encored, and bowed her acknowledgment. Mr Hunter H. Murdoch, every line of whose countenance spells humour,kept the audience in of roars laughter with bis burlesque scenes and original yarns. He had to respond to a re-call each time he appeared. Miss N. Caulton, who has a charming voice and knows how to use it, sang ;t My Lover is a Sailor Lad," in plc-asing style, and gained an imperative encore. Mr Hunt lecited "The Dream of Eugene Aram" and " Shimus O'Brien,' in an exceedingly forceful and dramatic manner. His " Shemus," though somewhat defective in the Irish accent, was a splendid piece of dramatic elocution. In the second part of the programme the recitals were illustrated with powerful lime-light views. Mr Hunt recited " Curfew Shall Not Ring To-Night." Mr T. Thornton sang " Nazareth" with good effect, whilst Miss N. Caulton scored a distinct triumph in her rendition of " The Brook." '• The Village Blacksmith," by Mr S. Ri fig way, was also well received/ Reside the recitals, number of interesting views of the London procession were shown. The accompaniments during the evening were nicely played by Mrs McLean, Miss Murdoch and Miss N. Caulton. Mr J. A. Smith was the conductor and Messrs Charlton and Tyerman lantern operators, The entertainment, which was under the acting-management of Mr Thomas Morgan, was most enjoyable throughout.