VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT.

Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 1960, 16 April 1875, Page 2

VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT.

" A very excellent entertainment ; givfen, in the Academy of Mroiq/'las^ night by the members of the Thames Variety Troupe *and a number of wellknown lady and gentlemen amateurs, for the. benefit of Mrs Fox, the circumstances of whose unfortunate bereavement are notorious.^ A full and attractive programme was provided, for the occasion, landthe Very least *that can be**said of it is, that it was, very successfully carried through. The first part consisted of acrobatic feats by the local gymnasts, in -which great daring and agility were displayed ; the horizontal bar performances by Messrs Anderson, Brooks, fceddy, and Jerry Blossom, being especially deserving of the applause heartily accorded ; comic [and sentimental vocalization and dancing. Miss Wiseman sang "Dream of my :Heart," very successfully, and was loudly ' applauded. Miss Wiseman is deservedly a great favorite, and has always shown a kindly readiness to lend her valuable services tobenevolent purposes, such as the present. - Mr W. H. Reed, the Australian Mack ney, added, as he always does, greatly to the success of the entertainment, his comicalities and excellent musical abilities being justly appreciated. This gentleman introduced a local song for an encore in the second part, the title of which was " The Measles," or rather, we should say, that was the subject of the strain. ~He made some capital local hits, and was loudly applauded. The gem of the evening, however, was a duet by Miss Hunter and Miss Wiseman. The former lady is known to possess, an admirable contralto, and the two voices blended harmoniously; indeed, such a treat has not been experienced by a Thames audience for some

time. They received an enthusiastic en core. Mr J. Wh ltford made a decided hit in a comic song of sea-side experiences, but, in certain parts of the inevitable walk round, there was a lurking tendency to break out into the Bounding Brigand distressingly perceptible. We,had almost forgotten to mention Mr J. Wiachcombe's really splendid execution of tbliliorripip)©. It was admirable. Mr Seager also performed the Rattlesnake Jig in capital style, and won great applause. Mr Blake sang a comic song, "Broken down," and received a fair share of applause. .Ai the conclusion of the entertainment, the holders of front seat tickets-devoted themselves for a space to terpsichore, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The, Scottish Band lent their services, and there was an exceedingly, good attendamce in every part of the house, so that Mrs Fox should reap a substantial benefit from the performance.' !