AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 March 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

THK NEYY FOLLIES. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! Says the Nelson paper:—Lee Smith's New Lollies were welcomed at the Theatre Royal last night by a large audience that spent a merry couple of hours and made no secret of enjoying the varied entertainment set before it hy the members of the talented little company, dolly John Larkins has visited Nelson before and again carried all before him in the comedy line. .Many clever coloured artists have appeared at the Theatre Royal, notably Charles, Rope, Irving Savles, Horaco Copeland, and Ernest Hogan, to menthol a few, and John Larkins may he ranked with these stars, lie is versatitilit.v itself and proves the assertion that comedians are born, not made. “ dinky, Dinky, Parley N ous’’ was one of his lag hits, but in the ragtime stuff, he is par excellence, and his powerful tenor lends itselt admirable to the catchy music, and in the Indian ensemble, “Ry the Waters .Minne Tonka Oh. That Indian Rag,” in company with Lee Smith, a rousing recall was Lho sequel; .Miss Lee Smith’s vocal numbers were amongst the host- items of the evening, and included ‘‘l Wonder if They Ever 'think of Me,” and “ The Silver Lining.” which were loudly encored. Miss Jean Jeanette, besides being an accomplished pianiste, possesses a very aeeeptahle soprano voire, with high notes ol wonderful power and tone, llor duet with Miss Lee Smith was insistently recalled. ‘•The .Merry Green Fields of Ireland” hy John Larkins and company, and again the audience emulated Oliver Twist and wanted “more.” An Eastern seen a, “ Arabia,” gave Doreen Adeln a chance to show her skill as a .dancer, and it is seldom that an Egyptian dance has been so artistically performed —they are either first-class or approach the burlesque, foul -Hiss Adcla’s performance was in the former category. Her operatic dances wore also a pleasure to sec. Mr Jackie Warner’s violin solo, “Poet and Peasant.'' was greatly enjoyed, ami his encore numbers were '“'lhe .swan and lie- intermezzo from “ Cnvallcria 11 listieanaThe foregoing are only a lew of the many line items on a most at tractive hill, all of which were loudly applauded. The entciTninmerVt was com lulled with a hilarious comedy, entitled “Mrs Gallagher,” and .John Larkins in the title role gave a eharaclei - isalioii of the cute old dame that repeatedly convulsed his audience. H> was capably assisted in his merry task bv Lee Smith as “Lady Shean. ’ I’ rank Mi.ade as “Sir llorsau Fetter.” Doreen Adeln and Jean Jeaneile. The New Follies will appear lit the Princess Theatre this evening for or.e night unit. and tlnre should he a

bumper house to greet this clever coinwhich is headed hy players ol the'calibre of Miss l.ec Smith and John Larkins. Prices: Circle Js M. stalls 2s. Reserve at Mclntoshs.