The Curse of Mammon

We perceive this Theatre
opens on Monday next, and are happy to see His
Excellency give his patronage to the Drama of
South Australia. Mr Lazar has conducted the
Queen's Theatre upon a level with many of the
Theatres in London, and the Governor's liberality
in supporting the humble [?] of thespis
deserves the highest praise. Mr Lazar's perse-
verance and talent have made him a universal
favourite, and we are certain his efforts to merit
the high patronage bestowed upon him will be
exerted to the utmost. A theatre is an instruct-
tive source of entertainment, for while it cheers a
dull and monotonous hour, it frequently conveys a
wholesome lesson to youth, by which their future
morals might be regulated, and when the drama
is conducted upon a respectable system, the most
fastidious need not blush to partake of the amuse-
ment it affords. As an example, we find Her
Majesty widely extending her patronage to the
drama, under whose gracious auspices it cannot
fail of success. Mr Lazar has selected as an
opening piece a pictorial drama entitled The
Curse of Mammon, in which Hogarth's celebrated
Marriage a-la-mode will be illustrated in living
characters. We understand the scenery and
dresses are of the most unique description, and
the play itself one of the most successful that has
been recently produced in London. for our-
selves, we wish Mr Lazar all the good forture his
spirited undertaking deserves, and we hope the
public will not be backward in patronising the
new lessee. A Dance by Miss Lazar, and a
laughable Farce called The Dancing Barber, con-
clude the first night's performance, [Communi-
cated.]