The French opera bouffe troupe had the ent of a fall audiipslité Feangaiso on Thursday night under the auspices of the Frouch Deamatic Club. It only be that their efforts were before, forthe area very talented quintette, and possess artistic merit far above that of most travelling companies inthe Bast, It wae extremely plonsant to observe that there was not a single vacant seat Place. The programme mas ly chosen one, opening with Labicl amusing, though somewhat risky, vau-neville "*Le Gargou de Chez Véty," in which M. Batréau as Adolph sustained his previous good reputation as a low comedian of excellent capabilities and fall of really humourous " business." Mune. Henriot as Afme. Gulimard was graceful and vivacious, and the other two artistes who made up the cast, Measieure Legros and Houtiot as Galimard and Alec andre, left little to be desired. "Lee Charbonniers,"" an Oyérette by Cost, fol lowed and the admirable acting and make. up of M. Batréau as Bidard crested wt laughter.
Mme, Armandini Vabeinequs showed excel ion Ve appreciation of the humour of her part, while the vocal portion of her repressuta: tion was very blessing, MI. Heusiot who played Pierre Cargougnol sang with pr spirit and correctness, although his par:
ity for the tremolo la a decided defect, part of Turdivel waa made the wt who came in for his vourite opécette ' Tromp. cluded the programme, an brief numbers assent the andi high Gigolette, and M. Honriot as Beaujolais, secured the vocal honours, the lady, whos acting aleo was clear and full of vivacity, being the very deser! ipiont of benguet, from the fro play, make-up, and acting goner M. Batréan us Vert-penn funny and kept the audience in const laughter, while M, Legros aleo displayed much ability and lumoue as Ignace, The entice performance was full of life, and
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