THE EDWARD REEVES’ RECITALS

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVII, Issue 982, 31 December 1908, Page 17

THE EDWARD REEVES’ RECITALS

Mr. Edward Reeves, the wellknown Australian tlocutionist, has been giving a series of recitals at the Choral Hall, but the attendances have not been commensurate with the worth of the entertainment. His first evening (Monday) was devoted to Charles Dickens’ “ Christmas Carol,” which was done very full justice to. On the second evening Mr. Reeves told the story of that dashing military hero, the Brigadier Gerard, one of Sir Conan Doyle’s most thrilling narratives. On the concluding evening of the season Ralph Connor’s “ Sky Pilot ” was the piece selected, and the struggles of the person “ out West ” were clearly shown, the pathos underlying the story being well brought out. Mr. Reeves very clearly demonstrated that he can take high rank ag a brilliant elocutionist, and the three recitals accordingly were greatly enjoyed and appreciated by those present.