JUNO DRAMATIC COMPANY.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXIX, Issue 11126, 11 February 1886, Page 2

JUNO DRAMATIC COMPANY.

The "Oolleen Bawn," Boucicault's justly celebrated Irish drama, was played at the Princess Theatre last evening before a crowded lower house. During the opening scenes the performers seemed to suffer from some depressing influence, which caused the drama to drag a little, but as the plot developed, the true instincts of the profession j became predominant, and working all together the' performers made the prinoipal and closing scenes quite reas Hstic and life-like. From MiBS Ella Carrincjton's aoting in "The Strate^ gists" we anticipated something ex» oeptional when Bhe had a leading part to perform, but we were not prepared for suoh a natural aud finished pour* trayal of the charaoter of Eily O'Connor as she gave last night. With a sweet voice— which she used with taste and feeling—to aid her, she endowed the title role with all that tenderness and charm that must have been in the author's mind when he planned it. The proud and haughty, yet warm-* hearted and noble Anne Ohute, was represented by Miss Juno, who brought all her talent to bear upon its produotion, but there is no doubt that she shines most in Scotch and emotional characters. Mr 0. H. Taylor achieved a great success as Myles-naOoppaleen, broken - hearted and love sick, yet true to his nature and his love The lights and shades of the charaoter he brought out with a quaintness and clearness that won the appreciation of every one, while his comical snatches of song caused hearty) laughter, Miss Edwards rendered Mrs Oregan in a highly polished manner, but Miss Lily Hill,who played Sheelab, although look* ing the part in every particular, detracted from its success by the peculiarly harsh grating of her delivery. Hardress Oregan was undertaken by Mr Nunn, who played well and carefully, although there were ocoasions when he was not so good as he might have been. Mr S. Dunbar made a very fair Kyrle Daly, although without that dash that is generally ascribed to the character. The role of Danny Mann received full justice from the hands of Mr Forbes, who appears to be very painstaking in all he undertakes. Mr J\ J. Kennedy pet" formed the part of Oorrigan*with his accustomed ability and success. Tho remainder of the characters oall for no particular comment. At the close of the pevformanc9 Mr 0. H. Taylor thanked the audience for their attendance and approbation, and announced that tonight there will be a grand double bill, the piece de resistance being "Never too. late to mend," which we hear is one of | the company's strong pieces. This should ensure a large attendance.