"THE PRIVATE SECRETARY.”
AMATEUR PRESENTATION. fv*I e * arce . The Private Secretary ” in the concert chamber of the Town Hall ®^ e , mn ß before an audience which appeared to enjoy itself thoroughly. The play itself comprises three acts of bright fha ’ r r^ lble f . arce - The proceeds from +^ t i er i a i m . mcnt , are , >9 aid °f the funds Of the lodal branch of the Y.M.O.A. The of Q tl J e Parson is enacted by Mr aI , mo P d ' w >. gives a humorous apd finished characterisation. He is constantly before the footlights in the three acts, and makes a very favourable impression. The part of Douglas Cattermoje,jß ably filled by Mr Angus Gorrie and Mr Henry Roberts also acts his part /Cnfu'Xi t ~ n annf -. The noting of Miss Anita Winkel and Miss Elsie M'Peak, in their respective roles, is one of the TuMsTnrtW fi h !i P erfor maiice and Miss lut Northy finds favour in her part as the daughter of the maiior. She is ably accompanied in most of her appearances ou-,H IPS Iso^ el M Gregor. Mr Douglas btene, as the fox-hunting squire, Air Douglas Dal as Uncle and "Jr George Coley all give a good account of themselves in their particular roles. The play is produced under the direction ol Mr 8; Lawson, who is assisted by Mr Thomas Wynne. During the interval between the acts enjoyable music is proVl « rrL Nimmo's orchestra, ihe Private Secretary ” will be presented again tins evening.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 21020, 8 May 1930, Page 3
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