AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXX, Issue 11977, 21 September 1906, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

MISS TITTELL BRUNE.

Picturesque romance undoubtedly appeals to the public fancy, and "Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall," which is to be the opening production of Miss Tittell Brune a season, commencing at the Opera House next Saturday, 22nd, is said to teem with it. Dorothy is the headstrong daughter of Sir George Vernon, of Haddon Hall. Sir John Manners, heir to the Duke of Rutland, wins her heart, despite the opposition of her father. An accusation of treason is brought by her cousin against her lover, and to save the life of the latter Dorothy wheedles his secret out of him— which betrays the whereabouts of Mary Queen of Scots, who has taken refuge in Rutland Castle on her way to France. Overcome with remorse for having brought dishonour on his name, she resolves to assist the Queen to escape before her would-be captors can effect their object. She gives the timely warning — dressed in her maid's clothes, which she afterwards interchanges with the Queen — and then, confronted by her cousin, fights with him a desperate duel until the fortunate arrival of her lover provides him with a more redoubtable antagonist. The play is brought to a happy conclusion by Dorothy winning the forgiveness of Queen Elizabeth, who pardons everybody involved. The second production of the season is a drama of no less interest — "Leah Eleschna," and Miss Tittell Brune and the powerful company supporting her have added to their wide popularity by their portrayal of this remarkable play. The playgoev who can enjoy a good play, perfectly presented, should not miss seeing "Leah Kleschna." The box plans for' both nights are open and filling rapidly at Messrs Jones and Son's.

THE McTAVISH BENEFIT. "LIBERTY HALL" NEXT WEDNESDAY "Liberty Hall," which ia to be staged by our local amateurs on Wednesday evening next, as a benefit to Mr R. McTavish, has proved to be one of R. C. Carton's best plays, having always drawn large audiences wherever staged. A. firstclass orchestra is being arranged for, and the committee are doing their utmost to make the benefit as big a financial success as possible, whilst those in the caste can be relied on to give an even more successful interpretation of the play than when it was staged last month. Tickets can be procured at A. D. Willis's, H. I. Jones and Son's, R. O'Hara's, and all hairdressers' and tobacconist .s