HOKITIKA AMATEURS

Hokitika Guardian, 18 October 1933, Page 4

HOKITIKA AMATEURS

OUMEDY “FACING THE MUSIC.” There was a good attendance at the Princess Theatre; last night when the Hokitika Amateur Dramatic Club presented very successfully the amusing comedy, ‘Facing the Music.” The production has an 1 interesting plot oasea on the mix-up of the names of two families or the name of Smith. Jhroughout the humour of the play >vas well maintained, and the complex situations arising caused much merriment.

The characters were;—Rev. John Smith (curate of St. -Andrews), Mr F. Johnstone; John Smith (the other Mr Smith;, Mr G. Gilchrist; Dick Desmond (the other Mr Smith’s guest), Mr AY. Chetwynd; Colonel Duncan Smith (the' other Mr Smith’s uncle), Mr G. Kennedy; Sergeant Duffell '(attached to Vine St. Police Station), Mr B. Bulpin; Mabel (the curate’s wife), Miss E. Robinson; Nora (the other Mr Smith’s.wife), Miss M. Robinson ; Miss Fotheringay (of the Bijou theatre), Miss L. Kennedy;. Mrs Ponting (the other Mr Smith’s housekeeper), Mis C. Wylie. The heaviest work fell on Mr G. Gilchrist who was very successful in. his presentation.. while Mr F* John* stone 'a-s the curate also did well, and the lighter parts were well placed &iid well sustained, The four ladies had been well selected arid they gave even displays, putting ' much : feeling Into their actions which were very pleasing to the audience, Altogether tliw fun went with, a decidedly pleasing swing, -and the whole production 'was a decided success. The stage , scene as a- very attractive one, while the Happiness Bovs provided capital overtures and incidental music.

At the conclusion of the performance the Rev. C. O. Hailwood (president), return thanks to the audience for their attendance and appreciation, and congratulated the members of the Club, on their,very successful presentation, which all had so much enjoyed. Recognition was given to the assistance of the Happiness Boys -and Mr H. M. Coulson, who had staged managed the show, was duly appreciated for his valued services. Mr H. M. - Coulson then came forward 'and stated his task had been a very easy one,' thanks to the capabilities of the various performers, who had spared no effort to assure the success of the presentation. The singing bf the National Anthem concluded a very pleasing entertainment.