MR GEO. STEVENSON'S ENGLISH COMEDY COMPAY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1681, 23 February 1906, Page 2

MR GEO. STEVENSON'S ENGLISH COMEDY COMPAY.

*' THE SKIRT DANCER." There was another crowded audience at His Majesty’s Theatre last night, when, for their second performance, the Stephenson Company played that popular musical comedy “ The Skirt Dancer," a piece that never fails in such capable hands to give full enjoyment to all. Throughout there was laughter and enthusiasm, each one fulfilling his or her part in a manner . that won the admiration of the audience. The name part was taken by Miss Beatty, who put plenty of life into her work. Her gondola song was specially appreciated, and of course was enthusiastically encored. As the mercurial manufacturer of patent pills for pallid people, Mr Edward Lauri had everyone in screams of laughter, taking the part in a manner that was characteristic of this very clever comedian. His “Dance of Nations” was quite a triumph. In humor

or a different kind Mr Charles McNaughton shone to great ad-' vantage as Lord Harry Parkton, an aristocratic dude, and he made a great hit with his song Proverbs.” As Lieutenant Mildmay, Mr Harold Reeves was very successful. His fine voice was heard to advantage in the naval song “Q- 0 to sea, my boys,” which was warmly encored. He also, with the accomplished Miss May Garstang, scored a great success in the pretty duet “ Hand in hand.” Mr Will Bovis was to the fore as Teddy, and played a strong part in the broad comedy ; his fine laughing song was very popular, and was enthusiastically encored. Miss Roland Watts-Phillips ably took the part of Lady Parkton and Miss Alice Pollard that of Lady Charlotte Dene, and all the other parts were capably sustained. I'he dancing and music added greatly to the merit of a first-class entertainment, and the scenic effects were splendid. The “ Champagne Ballet’’! was the chief success of the Rose quartette. In the ■ cakewalk Miss Pollard and her partner received a triple encore. In the finale Air Laurie gave his remarkably clever mimicry of tho cat and the bird.'

THE ROSE OF THE RIVIERA,"

Tonight the above pieoe will form the farewell bill. This musical extravaganza baa always been a favorite with theatregoers, and the second ediiion is said to be even better than the original. One of tbe new features is an original song and danoe with limelight effects by tbo eight Primroses. This danoe has caused a furore wherever presented. All the soenory and effects are carried, and Mr Stephenson means tj make this his last appearaooe here of his present company a memorable one.