THE LORCNETTE

Observer, Volume XIV, Issue 794, 17 March 1894, Page 7

THE LORCNETTE

'The Amazons' proved a huge draw at the Opera House, and many people consider it the best piece the Brough-Bouoi-canlt Company have given ns. But there have been so many ' bests.' The fact is that everything put on by this brilliant company has been so good, from the first night of the season to the last, that it is hard to decide now the season is over, which piece is entitled to rank as the best. It's a matter of taste. One thing is very certain Not one piece was produced (with the : solitary exception, perhaps, of ' Sophia '■) but would have run for at least a weak had the management seen fit to so order things. The two concluding nights were given up to revivals. On Monday ' Diplomacy ' (produced here years ago by Wybert Reeve) went on. The house was packed. Needless to say the Bplendid acting of the principals served to invest even this somewhat heavy piece with much interest. The Brough-Boucicault Company's performances will long dwell in the memory of Auckland playgoers. And should they return here next Christmas as they talk of doing, they may be sure of a right royal welcome.

On Saturday the famous Lynch Family of Bellringers will re-open in Auckland after an absence of seven years, during which they have travelled all over the ■world and have performed before all kinds of people in all sorts of places. Since they were last here the Lynches have added considerably to the attractions of an already most attractive entertainment. The Auckland season, owing? to prior, arrangements (which mnat be kept), will be strictly limited to six nights. The Lynches have not been forgottea by Aucklanders. They are sure of doing splendid business.

Dick Sceats, so well and favourablyknown in musical circles, has returned to Auckland and settled down. We have known him in the ' Barber of Seville ' in olden times, and now it seems we are to know him as the Barber of Ponsonby. He has commenced bus ness in Ponsonby Road as hair-dresser, tobacconist, and jeweller, and should merit a fair share of public support.

Breakages in household crockery are common occurrences, and the necessity for replacing cups, saucers, plates, &c. is always present. To those who have requirements in this way Mr Aley's sale in Karangahape Road, should be of special interest. Everything is being cleared. Th» stock comprises some remarkable bargains in tea-pots, dinner services, electro goods, etc.