Waitara

New Zealand Tablet, 26 November 1908, Page 14

Waitara

The Waitara Thespian Society (writes the Waitara correspondent of the Taranaki Herald) staged the farcical comedy

Jane ' on the evening of November 12, in aid of the funds of St. Patrick's Church. The piece was presented in a highly creditable manner. Dr. Claridge, as Charles Shackleton, filled a difficult role in an admirable manner. Mr. A. E. Hawkins, as Mr. Kershaw, had a difficult part as an elderly gentleman, and gained great kudos for his efforts. His by-play in the interview with Mrs. Chadwick was highly diverting. Mr. R. Farmer, as William Tipson, was convincing, and put in some good ■work. His business, particularly at the dinner scene, roused much merriment. Miss Badley, as Jane, the pert housemaid, scored a signal success. Mrs. H. M. Lund, as Mrs. Chadwick, created a very favorable impression. Her self-possession in the scene with Kershaw was also excellent. The minor parts of Claude (Mr. J. G. Russell), Pixton (Mr. H. M. Lund), Mrs. Pixton (Mr. W. J. Lonergan), and Lucy Norton (Miss M. Jensen) were all excellently filled. During the first act ' Wait till the honeymoon's over ' was nicely rendered by Miss Badley and Mr. Farmer, an encore being demanded. The takings amounted „tO £18 15s. During the evening incidental music was well- rendered by the Waitara Orchestra. Dr. Claridge acted as coach, and is to be congratulated on the result of his work. Mr. CM. Townsend was an energetic secretary.