DIX’S GAIETY COMPANY.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 891, 14 May 1903, Page 2

DIX’S GAIETY COMPANY.

A CROWDED HOUSE,

There was a crowded house last nip

to greet Dix’s Gaiety Company on their first appearanco in Gisborne, and there was great enthusiasm throughout. The company is a well-balanced one, all the performers doing their share in capital style. The programme was of the light and cheerful class that pleases everyone, without in any respect offending the most

refined. Every item was warmly applauded, and nearly all were enthusiastically encored. Arnoldi, the young English juggler, proved a marked success, and fully justified the high reputation that had preceded him. Some of his feats of equilibrium were wonderful. Of these perhaps he was at his best in the human billiard table, and the audience marvelled that such things were possible. Combined with bis skill Arnoldi has a grace in every movement that sets off his splendid work. He was aceorded rounds of applause. Mr Jack Kearns kept the audience in roars of laughter with his irresistible comic songs and clever patter. In the second part ho appeared in company with Miss Ida lioslyn, a talented comodienne with a good voice and a charming stage presence. Their turn was a great success. Little Vera Kearns is the cleverest juvenile artiste wo have had the pleasure of hearing in Gisborne. She has an excellent voice, and is a very graceful dancer. She was accorded much enthusiastic applause. Miss Emmie Smith scored a distinct success, her soprano songs and coon melodies, given in fine voice and charming action, being much appreciated. The sisters Gallardi, were remarkably good in their singing and dancing, and were warmly applauded. The Sherwins, the clever musical comediennes, astonished the audience by their skill in the handling of musical instruments in a comic way. Their handling of the concertina was an especially clever performance. The whole play proved very popular, and every item was good, the show being a bright and clean one that all can eDjoy. The company play to night, and conclude their Gisborne season to morrow night.

Telephone No. 42, Albion Club Hotel, has been transferred from Thomas Steele to F. J. Francis.

East Cape advised yesterday as follows: —North gale, barometer 30’14, tbermome;er 62, gloomy weather, poor tides, rough

Attention is drawn to the change of advertisement- of the Ellerbeck Studio. This up-to-date studio is now offering photos, at a cheap rate. A visit to the studio would not- be regretted. At their meeting last night the Hospital Trustees, on the motion of Mr Macfarlane, seconded by Mr Joyce, decided to hold the next four meetings (during the winter months) on Thursday afternoons, at two o’clock, in the ofiice of the Secretary. At present the meetings are held in the evenings at the Hospital.