The Old Oak Chest | Largo Al Factototum | The Happy Man

The season of this theatre is now drawing towards
a close, and the various artists connected with the
establishment seek to repay their exertions by
the usual means of benefits. Mr Lazar, the re-
spected manager, takes the first on Monday next;
and we must say, his indefatigable perseverance
in the cause of the drama in Adelaide has been
exerted to no common extent. Exclusive of the
difficulty of catering for public amusement, we
have noticed him in two or three pieces each
night, always at his post, and provided with a
fund of good humour. As an actor, too much
praise cannot be bestowed on him; as a manager,
the good taste of his selections and the creditable
arrangements of the theatre and the business of
the stage proves him to be a clover tactician.
The entertainments selected for Monday next,
exclusive of Mr L.'s own popularity, would attract
a crowded house. Mr Edwards and a gentleman
amateur, we observe, are to render their powerful
vocal assistance. We trust the public will not
be slow in testifying in a substantial manner its
approval of the conduct of Mr Lazar. The box
list, we hear, already exhibits a promising ap-
pearance.

By our advertising columns of to-day we find Mr
Lazar, the enterprising manager of the Queen's
Theatre, takes his Benefit on Monday next.
Those who have watched the progress of the
season, will admit that no pains have been spared
on his part to secure for the proprietors good
houses, and, for the public, rational and amusing
entertainments. His exertions, both as actor and
manager, deserve the highest praise, and we trust
will be duly appreciated on his approaching benefit
; for our own part we have no doubt of seeing
the most crowded house of the season. Mr
Edwards (whose vocal talent is well-known and
justly admired) gives his valuable services on
the occasion ; also a gentleman amateur, of whom
report speaks in very high terms; and the Bill of
Fare throughout promises one of the most at-
tractive evenings of the season. We can only
repeat our wish to see a full house.