ENTERTAINMENT AT CAMBRIDGE

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2759, 20 March 1890, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENT AT CAMBRIDGE

Thb concert and dramatic entertainment in iiid of ilia Public Library at Cambridge, came off on Monday, and was well patronised. Nearly £20 was taken at the door, so the residue, after all expenses are paid, cannot fall far short of that amount. The races having been held the same day contributed greatly to the success, as a good proportion of the audience were strangers who had been to the Hautapu meeting. The concert part of the programme was the most meagre, and did not contain a single lady performer; but tho few who took part in it did their best to please. Mr Gγ. L. Milward sang "Home Sweet Home" and "The King's Highway"; Mr Fletcher, "Simon the Cellarer" and "The Warrior Bold." Mr Drury sasig two oiii osi n»s, played a cornet soli , , and took part in a trio with Messrs McDermott and Hartly, That completed the concert. Then came the farce " Boots at the Swan," in which the dramatis personal? were as follows :— Henry Higgins, Mr J. McVaigh ; Fiank Frlskly, Mr (J, L. Milward ; Peter Pippin, Mr T. Hicks; Jacob Earwig (the boots), Mr C. Tuck ; Cecelia Moonshine, Miss 1 ,, . Robertson; Emily Trevon, Miss Tuck ; Sally Smith, Miss' Roberts. The ladies all took their parts well, Miss Robertson being particularly successful. It was this lady's first appearance upon the stage, and we congratulate her on her successful debut. Of th<3 gentlemen, Mr Tuck, of course, ranks first. His acting was perfect, and he was the life and soul of the piece, there always being a hearty laugh when he was upon the stage. Messrs Milward, McVeigh and Hicks all did justice to their respective parts. As usual, the larrikins had what they considered " a good time," that is, they made every one else .as uncomfortable as possible, by the noises they made. I understand the chief culprits were detected, and that, very probably, when next there is a dramatic performance they will be refused admission. After, the performance the hall was cleared and a dance took place, the music being supplied by Messrs Milward and Stewart ou the piano and flute respectively.