DRILL HALL. "STRUCK OIL."

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9676, 23 February 1899, Page 2

DRILL HALL. "STRUCK OIL."

"Struck Oil" should attract a largo audience for its initial production this evening. Mr Charles Voss has gone to " considerable exponse to plnco the drama ' beforo tho public in a thoroughly .complete manner. The scenery is all specially painted, and will bo seen for.the " , lirst time, The orchestral aud mechanical 'Jllects have received every attention, and, with an escellont caste of characters, wo may confidently expect a really first-class representation. . Miss Dora Mostyn appears as Lizzie Stofel, introducing several musical items, also "Uoipe, Sweet Homo" on tho mouth harmonica, jlr Charles Voss plays .John Stofel, tho Dutch shoemaker,' a part in which ho has mado a big namo in Australia; Mr D. L. Dalzoil, , Sergeant Flynn; Mr George Coopor, Deacon Skinner] Mr S. C. .Scrimgeour, who in;.ke& t l>is first .appearance upon tho * ttage, plays Dr Pearson ; Mr George Brown, Corporal Sharp; Mr Wallace, ■ i Rowley; Mrs Charles' Voss, Mrs Stofel; Master Harry Vossi Bijly Pipr. SeVoral musical numbors wil be introdiifced .m Iho barrnck-ro'om concert scond." Mr Dnlzeil, .Mr. Brown; and Milk Mo?ty*ri < contributing Songs, The Drill Hall has been amply provided with seating accommodation in the way of chairs"; arid. tl'C comfort and convenience of the.jfubr lie studied in evory way. Tho doors' wijl : bo opened at a quarter-past 7, and tho ovcrturo will start at 8 o'clock punctually. '