PETERSFIELD.
AMATEUR THEATRICALS. — The Petersfield Dramatic Society gave their annual entertainment, at the Dolphin Assembly-room, on Monday and Tuesday evenings last. The room was completely filled on both evenings, the company including many of the principal families in the neighbourhood. The performance opened with a prologue, written and spoken by Mr. Stowe, after which Dance's comedy, "A Wonderful Woman," and the farce of "Dearest Mamma," were performed. The following were the casts:— "A WONDERFUL WOMAN:" The Marquis de Frontignac, Mr. Grattan Cooke; the Viscount de Millefleurs, Mr. G. Lawrence; Rodolphe (a young painter), Mr. Harvey; Crepin (a cobbler), Mr. H. Dollery; Tailor, Mr. Anderson; Servant, Mr. G, Lawrence, jun.; Madame Hertense Bertrand (a rich widow), Miss M. S. Adams; Cecile (her niece), Miss Minnie Faulkner; Maid, Miss Wright. — " DEAREST MAMMA:" — Harry Clinton, Mr. A. Anderson; Nettle Crocker, Mr. Grattan Cooke; Browser, Mr. H. Dollery; Jones, Mr. Harvey; Mrs. Breezely Fussell, Mrs Adams; Edith Clinton, Miss M. S. Adams; Mrs. Honeywood, Miss Underdown. The acting was for the most part exceedingly good, and, judging from the plaudits which the more salient points elicited, its merits were evidently appreciated. The part of "The Wonderful Woman" was admirably sustained by Miss Margaret Adams, her conception of the character being perfect, and the way in which she urged her scheme for procuring the the object of her "ambition," was from first to last a piece of finished acting. Miss Minnie Faulkner made her debût in the character of Cecile, and by the artless simplicity of her manner, the deep, but child-like affection she displayed for Rodolphe, and the perfect ease and náivétè of her whole bearing, she drew forth repeated and well merited applause. Mr. Grattan Cooke, as the Marquis De Frontignac, was all that could be desired, and his "make up" and acting were first-rate. As for Mr. Dollery's Crepin, it was capital, and called forth roars of of laughter. The scene between him and the Marquis in the Cobbler's stall was a rich piece of bye-play that would have done credit to any professional. Mr. Lawrence, as the Viscount de Millefleurs acted the courtier with becoming dignity and hauteur, and the rest of the characters were all well sustained. The whole performance, indeed, was eminently satisfactory, and the manner in which the pieces were put on the stage reflected great credit on Mr. Grattan Cooke, who had kindly undertaken the duties of stage-manager, in the room of Mr. Blanchard, who had left the town, and to whose excellent management the society owes much of its success. The musical arrangements were under the direction of Mr. Finley, who was ably assisted by Mr. Prince and their joint performances on the piano were much admired. The scenes, which were extremely effective, were, as usual, painted by Mr. Adams. The room was kindly lent by Mr. Crafts, and Mrs. Crafts, with her customary kindness and taste, gave the finishing touch to the decorations. Lastly, we must award a due meed of praise to Mr. J. Underdown, the indefatigable honorary secretary, who has throughout exerted himself to the utmost to promote the success of the undertaking, and whose services, though involving much trouble and pains, might perhaps be overlooked in the more public services of the actors themselves.