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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1381, 12 October 1916, Page 32

Musicians will not readily forget the visit of M. Mirovitch and M. Piastro, the eminent' Russian pianist and violinist. Their fourth and final concert in the Town Hall concert chamber was attended by a highly enthusiastic audience, who demonstrated their appreciation of a classical programme when interpreted by such artists.

Miss Sara Allgood, the captivating little Peg of the J. and N. Tait production of “Peg o’ My Heart” at the Opera House, Wellington, finds existence in Australia very placid in comparison to life in the United States. When she was in the States during the first tour of the Irish Players, she never had a dull moment. Owing to the opposition of certain Irish-Americans to certain plays in the Players repertoire, Miss Allgood indeed had an exciting time. In one or two theatres missiles were hurled at them containing asafoetida and other unpleasant substances, and in one town a new and little understood law was invoked to have the whole company arrested. Through the energy of John Quinn, the Players’ great and good friend in the United States, they escaped from the law’s clutches, but this did not end the hostility.

Nance O’Neil has joined the Metro forces. She has married Alfred Hickman, who was appearing in pictures with her.