AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 October 1922, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

THE FAMOUS DIGGERS.

A JOYFUL ENTERTAINMENT:

Hokitika accorded the Famous Diggers’ Coy., its usual welcome—or rather it went a little better, for the Manager reported that of all the numerous visits to Hokitika the receipts last night were a record. Well done, the Diggers! Well done, Hokitika! The entertainment presented to the large and certainly very appreciative audience was »■ sparkling one. This was contributed to by the splendid stage management. There was never a lagging moment. All went merry as the proverbial mariiage hell and audience and actors were in complete sympathy.

The company is a versatile one, and on this occasion is pleasantly augmented by a bevy of ladies who add to the interest of the evening. The former favourites are here again with undimmed humor and versatility, and are the main foundation for the three hours fun and frolic served up in such tasteful fashion. There is great help in the completeness of the entertainment from the orchestra whiak len,ds rather more than friendly aid to the sum total of the success achieved. The mounting is specialty good, while the wardrobe is one of the best yet displayed here. The lighting effects were very good and altogether the whole programme left very 7 little to ho desired. The audience was most pronounced in its applause, every item finding favour, while laughter oftcsi /‘held both its sides" at the quips and cranks and wanton wiles of those charged with the humor of the evening. The dancing was an outstanding feature, even with all the other excellencies of the evening. It was a delight, and the butterfly dance was one of the most pleasing terpsichorenn revels ever presented to a local audience.

Miss Claire Goolev and Mr Claude Bell were the 'principal vocalists, and were well supported hy Miss !Loali Wilson and Miss Eil.v Dalgleish. Mr Jimmy Norton is a finished comedian, closely rivalled by Mr Joe Valli who carried the chief burden of the evening in presenting the humorous side of things. The local audience was pleased to welcome back, Mr Gus Dawson who trips the light, fantastic as cleverly as of yore. Mr Stan Lawson is more misleading than ever ns the most distinguished “lady” of the company. .'Altogether- it is a most popular combination of artists, supplying a programme rare and radiant with pleasing features and well sustaining the fame of the Company in these parts. The various skits and scenes were all cleverly drawn without being overdrawn, and the three hours programme leftvery little to he desired. The all too short visit of the Company will close to-night when a change of programme will ho given.