The first performance of The Yeoman of the Guard took place on Monday before a full house and was most successful in every respect. The leading parts were all well sustained, the applause and encores being frequent.' The new talent, as I predicted, was early discovered and appreciated, the fair exponents receiving quite an ovation.
The scenery was exceedingly pretty and the incidental dances charming.
The orchestra, which fully sustained its part and contributed greatly to the success of the representation, was supplemented by some of the Bandsmen of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who gave valuable assistance. The whole of the musical portion was under the able Directorship of Mr. A. G. Ward, ongunist of St. John's Cathedral,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.