OUR ILLUSTRATIONS

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume IX, Issue 672, 22 January 1903, Page 14

OUR ILLUSTRATIONS

Among our illustrations in this week s issue appears a picture of the two crack pace-followers, Rohl and Dickentmann, together with their pacing teams. the riding of these two visiting Germans has caused quite a furore in Melbourne, where great crowds have flocked to see them. * * * * A charming picture of an Up-thc-Thames regatta, in the Old Country is shown, which may revive many pleasant recollec tions among certain of our readers. * * * ... An excellent portrait appears of Wairiki, the Derby and Summer Cup winner with Gainsford, who has so often piloted him to victory, in the saddle. >o f Mr Bradley, the owner, and Mr McHugh, th trainer, are also given.

A very good likeness is shown of King Log, who scored so easily at the Auckland R.C. Summer Meeting, and who may further distinguish himself in Wellington to-day. Mr Friedlander’s smart filly, Kamo, in also portrayed.

Among our dramatic illustrations is one of Mr. Fred Leslie, a member of Mr. J. C. Williamson’s Musical Comedy Co., who so successfully took the part of Blinky Bill in the recent production of the Belle of New York. Nr. Leslie has made quite a name for himself by his clever and intricate dancing. His dances are new r and original. ♦ * »

Mr. Chas. De Chateau is one of the prominent members of Miss Fitzmaurice Gill’s Dramatic Co., which is billed to appear at the Opera House, on Saturday next, for an extended season.

Much has been said in favor of the experiment now being tried by the Australian Jockey Club in appointing Stipendiary Stewards, so that portraits of the three gentlemen now acting should prove of interest.

Miss Fitzmaurice Gill, the famous dramatic actress, who appears at the Opera House on Saturday evening with her strong dramatic company, opening with “ Man to Man.”

Mr Fred. H. Graham, the stage manager and leading comedian for Mr J. C. Williamson’s Musical Comedy Company, having a day oil in the country after a heavy week’s work.