FRED FOLEY.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 July 1925, Page 1

FRED FOLEY.

Ii is no exaggeration to say that M I'rod fiilcv is one of the most versatil artists that has occupied the hoards o a. colonial vaudeville stage, says tin ‘'.\rgtis." lie gave further proof o his vcr-alilily, when he entertained t large audience in the Town Hall fo upwards of an hour and a half. Hi I'litertaiooient was divided into lout portions illusion, chalk talks, shadow graphy anil ventriloquism. Dressed it Oi'icnitd garh, and amidst an appro pj'iate setting. .Mr Foley presented a number of very clever tricks. The dud tirek was a line one and only oceupiei few seconds from to t-mi the swiftness with which it was presented being not the least of the clevei features about it. Another illusion ii that in which the performer “swallows’' a packet- of needles. A yard of cotton is similarly treated, and is afterwards drawn from tlie mouth, with each of the needles (about a dozen in number) suspended by file eyes. ’I his is certainly one of the cleverest tricks seen on the local stage for many a long day. and was worthy of (he loud applause which rewarded it. Not the least enjoyable portion ol Mr Foley's entertainment was his chalk talks, in widen he revealed surprising skill as a caricaturist and artist. ills hand shadowgraphy is also di-tinetly clever and amusing. As a ventriloquist. Mr Foley is as bright and entertaining as of Yore. 11 is doll “Cosier Jnc” is a droll character, and' this part of the entertainment, which consisted ot witty cross-talk, and the ineviiable gagging, kept the audience in a simmer of merriment. The Company v ill a;.; or at Ru.-s on Saturdav and Kuniara on Monday.