"A LONDON MYSTERY."

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXXVII, Issue 11796, 2 December 1902, Page 5

"A LONDON MYSTERY."

The season of drama to commence on Thursday next is being looked forward to with a'good deal of interest in Wangunui. The following report of "A London Mystery" (the opening bill) we take from (lie columns of one of our contemporaries: A large audience greeted the NeviUe-Os-wiOld Dramatic Company onl their appearance here last night, -when the sensational drama. "A London Mystery," was staged. The piece affords each performer excellent scope to show his or her ability to good advantage, and all are to be congratulated on the way in which they acquitted themselves. As Harry Trenton, the hero of the piece, Mr. Gus 'Neville showed histrionic talient of no mean order. In the various phases of the drama; lie acquitted himself in a manner that elicited, the hearty appreciation of all present. The same may be said of Miss Ethel Gibson, to whom- had been allotted the dual character of Madge Brook■ton and Milly (her daughter). The actingin the scenes where she meets the villain of the piece and) accuses him of his duplicity in proffering, love for her, while really only desirous of obtaining her money, is worthy of the .highest commendation. She certainly sjiared with Mr. Gus Neville the honours of the evening. Mr. Fa>w.cett Rowe, as Silasl Abrahams, the unscrupulous Jewish pawnbroker, also acquitted hinv self admirably, his pourtrayal of the character being all that could he desired. Mr. R. J. Oswald, as Nauper Bob, the Jew's confederate in any thieving transaction, created a decidedly favourable impression. Whether in. gaol or out- of it, he excited the risible faculties of the audience. Tho part of Paul Chndjeigh was taken by Mr. L. Walsh, and! was played particularly well. Tho minor parts'were"'well filled.