"The Mikado" was produced by the Palmerston North Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society in 1901. From left to right, Zilla Flyger (later Mrs Brooke Taylor), Hester Burr (later Mrs Rogers), Amelia Whalley (nee McMinn). The lead role of Ko-Ko was played by Mr Harry Palmer. Mr Rogers played Nanki-Poo. See Manawatu Times, 13 November 1901, Page 2 for more information.