TO-NIGHT—LAST NIGHT OF THE SEASON.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12244, 18 June 1909, Page 4

TO-NIGHT—LAST NIGHT OF THE SEASON.

"A Mestizo- from Mars" will be staged to-night. A Sydney contemporary writes thus of tlrs well-known comedy-drama : "The revival of "A Message" from Mars" at the palace,Thoatn? last night by Mr Allan Hamilton's Dramatc Company was fcrtablp for the success with which Mr'TJebrge Cross essayed the light"comedy role*of Horace Farkpr, ihp effective performance of Mr \\ ilton Power as the messenger, . and - the quiet dignity which Miss Ada Gui'd- ' ford imparted to the roe of Aunt Martha. Mr Cross made much of the'oh-' t-Ttainins; pnonuhtcr between the selfish . worldling. Parker and the Martian, wlnle Mr Power's strong, well-modulat- i ed voice gave -weight and authority to the messenger's speeches. .Miss Lilian Bi»th, who' made her first anpearanc© with the? company, was artistic as'the- - llowor girl, giving distinction to a part which is small in itself; Mies Beatrice Usher also made much of the role of Mrs Clarence, speaking in well-judged tones, and Miss Rosemary Rees, as Minnie Templer,. proved herself a capable actress, though her voice was not soft enough, at least in her love soenes. Mr John ■ Hesford was a painstaking and conscientious tramp"." . It is some time since -the* "Message from . ars". w^s performed in Wan-' V ganui; but theatre-goers;have pleasant recollections of this fine piece, with its trreat lesson—"Halves, partner, halves" It goes without saying that .there wi'l ho a largo audience to-night at the. Opera House to welcome the "Messen-,-ger.';. ; „„,.- .... .....

Our readers are reminded of the children's entertainment to be" held this •vening in the Centenary Hall. Keith Street. We are assured'the "programme is an excellent one and should draw a largp audience. The fit rids are in aid of the school building which was erected a year ago. Adjtnission Is.