THE MAJERONI DRAMATIC COMPANY.

Manawatu Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 7631, 24 January 1903, Page 2

THE MAJERONI DRAMATIC COMPANY.

" THISTLE AND THE ROSE."

Last evening the Majeroni Dramatic Company opened in the Theatre Royal for a three-night season with the sensational Irish, drama, ■' Thistle and the Rose," and the high, reputation the company has gained for its clever production of thrilling drama was in every degree upheld by the excellence of the performance. With a scene situated in one of the romantic parts of the Land of the Shamrock the drama depicts true Irish character in both high~ and low life. The plot purports to be founded upon the much vexed question of the 11 Land trouble " in Ireland, though really the many thrilling and touching situations that occur are the outcome cf the evil designs of deep-dyed vilhans (in this instance very successfully pourtrayed), ani the ultimate triumphs of thos9 who uphold honour and right. Though the Irish element predominated, there was also a blending of English character with decidedly English characteris'ic3, and the result was- the production of a very popular play. The Majeroni Bros., whj head the company, are both actors of well-known ability, and each gave a talented interpretadon of his allotted part. Mr George Majeroni was cast as Dandy Dunraven, a typically passionate nd reckless Irish young man of the tenant class. He played the part with great success and made himself prime favouuto with th.9 audience. His brother Mario was equally successful, thvough in an entirely different part, that of the consummate villain Stephen Flint, and he was frequently hooted from the stage. Tho company supporting the principals are also actors of marked ability, Mr Frank Crißl acted most naturally as the falsely accused murderer Desmond, as iid also Mr W. S. Mc-rcer as tho young English squire Fitzillington, Mr J. B. Fitzgerald as Dr Riversdale, and Mr C. Knight as the elder Flint. Messrs Fernside and Saveiri Hill, and Mr Phil Walsh successfully supplied the comic element. Miss H. Meade gave a jtnssfc emotional interpretation of the part of Rose Biversdale, ani proved herself'a talented actress, while Miss Nellie Ogden, cast as Morna Moore, was equally a favourite with tho audience. Mi 93 May Renno made a charming Peggy O'Rafftrty, while all ths other parts received careful consideration.