Ichabod Bronson,. Mr. Penctvan Kwicut. Harry Bronson Fraxk Cocuaxe. Herr Von Pumper-knickd Duxcax Museo. Blinky Bill Ristex Ru Doctor A. Sniffkins W. H. Wi Kenneth Mugg... Ausenr E.R Mr. Snooker Percy Hayp Miss Cora Angélique Miss Burra Hes Hi-Fi Fricot. Viorer Frawrto: Maimie Clancy Kissie Fitz-Garter 5" CORRE Ropers. Violet Grey yy Atlee Wane.
Thre must be very few playgoers, even in the Far East, who are not familiar with the "Belle of New York," audit is fortunately an operetta which the most blase playgoer is always ready y vivacity as the self-s rifleing ie-hall git] determined to save to hei beloved Harry the fortune which his father proposes to hand over to herself, she was always delightful, and her obit of throwing herself whole-heartedly into every character she portrays, and every song she sings, makes her an invaluable member of the company. Much was expected of Miss Violet Frampton in the very sympathetic part of Fi Fi, and this charming young lady quite fulfilled the expectations of her many admirers. The unexpected pathos of the part was acceptably rendered, and she was as affecting in "When We are Married" as she was seductive in " La Hollo Parisionne." Miss Hunter was a most dashing Cora Angéliquo; Miss Carrie Roberts, who doubled the parts of Kissio and Mamie, was most effective in her dance with Bill, and the other ladies excellently completed the series of pictures which the ' Belle" provides.
Mr. Knight's dry humour was very refreshing. He makes the critic's part extremely difficult. by being always so good, so full of resources as actor, dancer, and singer, and with such a fund of fresh humour in each fresh rule, that it is almost impossible to find new terms in which to describe his successive triumphs. He exhausts superlatives. Besides being most welcome as a singer, Mr. Cochrane is a really impassioned lover, and his duets with Fi Fi were received with most complete enjoyment. Mr. Munro's polite lunatic was as cour-teensly homicidal as ever, and the spectator inevitably regrets the tragic conclusion of his career. Mr. Riley as Blinky Bill, Mr. Williams as Doc. Shiffkins, the father of the Queen of Comic Opera, and Mr. Rees as Mugg, deserve special mention, ind the rest of the company gave th assistance to the general success with the harmonious energy that distinguishes the force under Mr. Knight's command. The excellence of the music under the direction of Mr. Vallance was noticeable as usual.
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