MAJERONI COMPANY.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 819, 6 February 1903, Page 2

MAJERONI COMPANY.

THE SHAMROCK AND ROSE.

There was a crowded audience at the Theatre Royal la*t night, when the capable Majeroni Dramatic C ompany played “The riuiniroek and Hose,” a piece sparkling with dialogue of the humorous Irish vein All through tli ? thrilling plot, with its rich humor, was followed with keen interest, and the villain earned the warm disapprobation of the audience, while all had a happy time of laughter. Throughout the performance was very much enjoyed. Mr George Majeroni again scored a great success. As Dandy lhmraven lie had a popular character, of which he made the most; he was equally clever, in the stirring dramatic scenes, or with piquaut Irish wit and repartee, and time after time he was accorded very warm applause as a compliment to his ability. No drama would be complete without the villain, and as the remorseless Stephen Flint, Mr Mario Majeroni brought down on himself all the odium that well-acted villany is justly entitled to. His acting was complimented by many indications of aversion at the character. As O’Connor Desmond, the sorely-tried hero, Mr Frank Grist was distinctly successful, and won a large share of well deserved public favor. The avaricious Nicholas Flint had a clever exponent in Mr O. Knight, whose brogue helped to atone for tho unscrupulous character. Mr J. Grattan was immense in the droll Irish part of Mixy Mulcahy, and kept the audienco in roars of laughter with his irresistible blandishments. Other droll characters, capably impersonated, were Sergeant Drake and P. C. [ones, the parts being taken in a most capable manner by Messrs Fernside and Savirri, while Mr Fitzgerald gave an excellent impersonation of Dr Riversdale. As Rose Kiversdalo Miss Hilda Meade acted with splendid effect, fulfilling the character to a nicety. The line part of Morna Moore was acted in a charming way by Miss Nellie Ogden, who displayed remarkable ability in the emotional scenes, as also did Miss Leighton as the evicted widow. As Peggy O’Eaiferty Miss May Renno won the hearts of all the “ blioys.” Mr W. S. Mercer and others contributed greatly to the success of the piece.

“A RING OF IRON.” Thi3 evening ‘‘A Ring of Iron” will be staged. “ A Ring of Iron” is an exceedingly interesting play in five acts, from tho pen of Mr Frank Harvey, tho anthor of “ Brother against Brother.” “ A Ring of Iron ” was played with great success in London, where it had a long run. It affords ample scope for tho exercise of powerful acting, and abounds in pathos, comedy, and sensation. It is known as “ the ladios’ drama, and is an absorbing theme for the fair sex. The Majeronis should be greeted with a crowded house at its production this evening. To-morrow the military drama “Enlisted; or tho Chain Gang,” will bo staged.