THEATRE ROYAL.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 6440, 3 December 1881, Page 3

THEATRE ROYAL.

“LONDON ASSURANCE.”

The last performance of the Pomeroy Com- ; pany was given last night, when Miss Pomeroy received a benefit. There was a large and fashionable audience. Boucicault’s wellknown and popular comedy, “London Assurance,” was produced, with Miss Pomeroy as Lady Gay Spanker. This gifted lady must have been highly gratified to see such crowded houses throughout her farewell season. This, her last appearance, was such as to satisfy the most exacting critic of the drama. We have not the space to allude to any details of the play ; but, throughout, Miss Pomeroy was followed with the most undivided attention, and thoroughly communicated her irresistible flow of mirth to everybody in the house. Mr Herbert Flemming was a perfect Charles Courtley, and almost convulsed the audience with his transition from the fast young man of the town to the straightlaced, unsophisticated youth his father. Sir Harcourt Courtley, desired him to be. The latter character was enacted by Mr Hamilton, who did full justice in its pourtrayal. Mr Holloway played Dazzle in an off-hand, easy-going manner, which was well adapted to the part, and Mr Wallace was most amusing in his eager pursuit of a case, almost every word he spoke being greeted with laughter. Mr O'Bryeu scored a genuine success as Dolly Spaoker. Mr Rede made an excellent country squire, and Mias Jessie Gray was most pleasing as Grace Harkaway. The piece was a most complete success, and was a fit ending to the season. The Wellington Guards Band played during the intervals, and added not a little to the pleasure of the evening. After the performance they complimented Miss Pomeroy with a serenade and three cheers. The Company leaves for Wanganui by the Charles Edward at midnight.