BARRASS' MARIONETTES.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 197, 22 May 1914, Page 3

BARRASS' MARIONETTES.

PREMIER HALL. Under special engagement to Messrs Coady and Calder, of tbe Premier Hall, Pukekohe, for twu nights, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 26th and 27th. 1 his act will be a welcome variation in the picture programme.

Professor Barrass has ncently arrived from London and has perfected the latest impersonations of most of the leading star turns of the vaudeville stage. There are nine star acts. The manipulation is perfect, giving a wonderfully lifelike sfiow. The repertoire comprises Viret, the stilt performer, Jerome, the chair balancer, Mdlle. Genee, the charming dancer, Leotard in his Rislcy act, Stretton, the big boot dancer, Tom Thumb, in his plantation specialites, the old Sundowner, Australia's Fred Bluett, and several other good turr,?. The whole entertainment comprises ona of tbe most original, unique and interesting novelty acts ever put before the peopla 'Jf Pukekohe. Professor Barrass has just finuditd a most successful four and a-hWf months season with Wonderland, at the Auckland exhibition, and was the leading attraction there. In conjunction with the Marionettes. Professor Barrass' assistant, Hastings, will give a remarkable displav of club and bayonet swinging. 'As ordinary picture prices are being charged there should be crowded houses. *