SYDNEY STAGE GOSSIP.

Otago Witness, Issue 2057, 27 July 1893, Page 37

SYDNEY STAGE GOSSIP.

Sydney, July 10. Dear Pasquin,— The lion of the day here is most certainly Mr Edward Terry (no offence meant to Fillis'a Nubian " forest monarchs")i ] and though his visit might have occurred in rosier days, it has proved so far successful, both from an'artistical and a financial standpoint. We have now seen him in his two best

characters— the " Churchwarden," and Dick Phenyl in Finero's "Sweet Lavender." ' Before he sets sail for Europe we are to have that great London success " Liberty Hall." j Pinero is also-in evidence at the Criterion, where his "Amazons " are playing to jammed houses. This play is quite a departure for the Brough and Boucicault Company,' and Mrs Brough proves equally fascinating in I knickers as in her more conventional costume. The other two Amazons are represented by Misses Brenda Gibson* and Grace Noble. This is Miss , Noble's first appearance in Australia, and she, has proved a decided acquisition to' the company, and quite comes up to the reputation which preceded her here. Messrs Titheradge, Boucicaulfc, and Ward score well as the three suitors ,of , the Amazons, and Misses Bland and Ida Herbert are also in the cast. Jennie Lee is still the attraction at Her ' Majesty's. Miss Rhoda Halket is taking Miss Spong's part " Cherry," while the latter is with Terry at the Lyceum. On Saturday next Mr Rignold will revive " The Crimes of Paris." Miss Bishop' will support him in it. Dampier is to reappear to-night, at the Old Royal. Ho is to take three characters in " The House on the Cliff." W. J. Turner is advertising his promenade conoerts, which proved so successful in Melbourne. The talent includes Misses Ada Crossley, Ida Osborne, and Signor Buzzi. , Messrs Williamson and Musgrove have. got together an immense benefit in aid of the funds of the Musical and Dramatic Society, which has suffered heavy losses through some of the bank stoppages. Fitzgerald's Circus and Fillis's Circus are both still booming. The New Zealand Football Team are. being very well, treated here by the managers. They have visited most of the theatres.' The university had a theatre night laßt Friday. The Lyceum was the favoured house, and all went off without any misadventure. Miss Cicely Staunton', the operatic star, is shortly to be "benefited." I was sorry to hear the other day that we are not only to lose Miss Spong, but also her father, whose scenic work has so often contributed to the success of Sydney-staged plays. Miss Bessie Doyle is touring back via Queensland coast towns. ' Little Harry Rignold, a relative of Mr George Rignold, has received most favourable criticisms for his "Caddie" in' Ernest Ford's new opera. Last Call. AUSTRALIAN STAGE GOSSIP. Deae Pasuuin,— Alfred Dampier (he of the limelight, blunderbuss, and dagger), theatrical manager, has, as you have no doubt learnt ere this, filed his schedule. I need not send you particulars, as you will no doubt have received them before now. Mr Phil Spiiler, auditorium manager of the Taylor-Carrington Dramatic Company (now touring Tasmania), sends me newspaper.reportß of their latest production, '• The Right Man," a four-act drama written by the English authors Lionel Ellis and George Comer (author of " Never Despair "), and which' is now having a very long run in the English provinces. AllA 11 word or two about this company, which after revisiting Tasmania tours Maoriland,,may be of interest. The Taylor-Carrihgton Company, at present on its fourteenth annual tour, is undoubtedly the largest and best touring dramatic company in the colonies. Their plays are not only^well acted, but are staged in a manner immeasurably superior to that of any travelling ( company. Some of the scenes are painted by Mr John Hennings, Australia's greatest scenic artist,' and others by Messrs Little and Grist, both first-class Melbourne artists, 'and gentlemen who during the last 10 years -have been identified with the productions of Bland Holt, J. C. Williamson, and George Rignold. - The company recently finished a six-night season at Bendigo, where they opened with " Never Despair," the sole rights of producing the .same in Australia belonging to Mr Charlie Taylor. A very convincing proof of the excellence of this piece is that Bland Holt has purchased from Mr Taylor the right of producing "^Never Despair" in Melbourne and Sydney. There are 12 artistes in the company " all told,.'including : Mr T. H. M'Dermott, of Wellington (" Harold Carr"), who is receiving very flattering notices for his performance of Jasper Crampton, an old miser, in "The Right, Map." Mr J. J. Ennis, Mr C. M. Keegan, Mr J. E. Haynes, Mr Charlie Taylor, Misses. Ella Carrington, Violet Yates, and Florence Holmar. •Miss Abbie Taylor is musical directress, Fred Henningham advance agent, C.-W.: Taylor press representative, and Mr Charlie ' Taylor business manager. # • "..£•' • A matinee performance in aid or the Australian Dramatic and Musical Asspoiation was to take place in the Lyceum Theatre,' Sydney, on Thursday, July 13. Amongst those w>> were billed to assist were Mr Edward Terry afad,the Lyceum Company, Mr George Rignold and Her Majesty's Company, the Brough and Boucioault Company, J. H. Rainford^and Ed. Witney. . ' - „ >•* „ , Mr George Chalmers, who visited Mainland with George Darrell's "Pakeha" Company in 1889-90, is a member of the Gourlay, Walton, and Shine combination now in - Adelaide, and which will shortly visit Maoriland.' ■ - , George Darrell is resting in,Sydneyr-witn "The Double Event "up his sleeve— awaitiDg a suitable theatre. - ' The Theatre Royal Company, Harry Riokards'B Tivoli Company, and the members of- Fillis'a and Fitzgerald Brothers' Circuses are also in The largest theatrical hoarding ever erected in Australia is that at present stretching across Sydney Exhibition buildings. On % sign, board 180 ft by 60ft the words " Fillis's Circus >r can be read all over Sydney. ' Mr Robert E. Inman, Mr A. E. Greenaway, and Miss Nellie Greenlees are with the Maribel Greenwood Company at Melbourne .Bijo,u. Myra Kemble is with the Bland Holt Company at Melbourne Prinoess. ..;,,» The Maoriland team of footballers visited Mr Harry Rickards's Tivoli (Sydney) Music Hall recently, when Miss Priscilla Verne, Clara Spencer, Alf Lawton, and 'Arry Rickards were well received by " Our Boys." # The Permans— Willie, Bella (Mrs Smith), and Percy— at Melbourne Alhambra. Johnnie Collins and Flo Haylewood at the Gaiety. Miss Ida Tauchert-was married to J. Eearns at St. Mary's Church, Wagga, recently.— Yours truly, - B. S. Poverty Point, Sydney, July 8. . \ FixmiLiNE I— Foe the Teeth and Breath— A few drops of the liquid "Floriline" sprinkled ■ on a wet toothbrush produces a pleasant lather, which thoroughly cleanses the teeth, from all aprasites or impurities, hardens the euros, prevents tartar, stops decay, giveß to, the teeth a peculiar pearly whiteness, and a delightful' fra granco to the breath. It removes all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teeth or tobacco ■moke. 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