OPERA HOUSE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12145, 9 January 1908, Page 5

OPERA HOUSE.

, " OULD IRELAND;" ... ] WJien Charlie Taylojfpresented his Star. impersonation of .Thady, Brady in ,: Ireland": at the Melbourne .ineatre Royal some years ago he. crushed out that unreal mockery of the "stage Irishman" m Australia - just as effectually^ as Andrew Mack afterwards did m America,fforr r his delineation of Irish character was so true to nature that plaj-goers, particularly those who were Irish, quickly realised the marvellous difference between the real and the unreal, .and stamped so heavily with the iron heel of disapproval upon the ranting, roaring, red-headed monster which at that time did duty as the typical Irishman, that it quickly disappeared trom the stage—let us hope never to return. This extract from a Wellington contemporary has reference to the forthcoming,performance of "Ould Ireit r^ y the Taylor-Gai-rington Co. at tne Opera House to-morrow evening Seats may be reserved at H. I. Jones and Son's.

"A TRIP TO CHINATOWN." General satisfaction is expressed at the announcement that the favourite comedian. Mr. Howard Vernon, intends appearing in Wanganui next Monday and Tuesday evenings For many years Mr. Vernon has delighted Australian audiences with his humorous impersonations in Mr. J. O. Williamson's operatic productions but on this occasion' ho will be supported by his own musical comedy company. Mr. Vernon's long experience as an entertainer has enabled him to select a combination of artists whose abilities are eminently suited to the tastes of audiences in this Dominion. Foremost in the company is that popular young lady Miss Vrnia De Loitte, whose splendid soprano voice, accompanied by a lively manner, enables her to play musical comedy "leads" in an ideal manner. Auss Ins Vance, a talented contralto, Miss Gertie Folwy, Miss Roso Mantell, together with Messrs. H. R. Howard Mr Carl Bell, and Mr. Roland Reis and ouher.3, complete the party who will make their first appearance in the record-breaking success, " A Trip to Chinatown." Mr. Howard Vernon himselt appears as Welland Strong The box plan will be opened at H. I. Jones and Son s this moraine-.