DRURY

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 334, 30 November 1917, Page 3

DRURY

JOHN BDLL COMEDY COMPANY This talented combination made their bow to a Drury audience last Friday, and never of late years has any company been favoured with such a large and appreciative audience, the hall being filled to overflowing. The first item was a tableau ontitled "Kule Britannia" by the company and it was an effective effort and much admired. Then a piano nolo by Miss Oldham was enjoyed. Miss Hutchinson next contributed two songs, both being appreciated. Mrs J. Knott sang in good style and Mr Barker caused much merriment by his comicalities. The vocal duetscontributed by the Misses Johnston and Kerr were well rendered. A recitation by Eona Fyfe was clearly given, this little girl also acting as Herald. Messrs Hill and Dufty evoked mirth by their comic sketch and Mr W. Sutherland showed his skill as a vocal : st. But the part of the programme that appealed to all and evoked the admiration and prolonged applauso of the audience was the finished dancing of the Misses Campbell. These young Indies executed the Highland fling, hornpipe, Irish jig, sword dance, etc., and established themselves as favourites, the music beiug supplied by Piper Gibson. A comely entitled "The Paying Guest" followed, the characters being sustained by Misses H. Blake, 1> Berry and I Sut'on, and Messrs -V. Sutherland, F. Church's, B. Bremner, U Hill, W. Codlin and J. Dufty The artists all acquitted themsolvos with credit. Miss Blake spoke her lines cleavly and distinctly and in the leading role she showed herself very capable. The other ladies, Misses D Perry and I. Sutton, wore letter perfect and evidently understood their parts. The men did very well, Mr J. Du'ty, who : ouk the part of Uncle Podgy, having the making of a good comedian Mr W. Sutherland, who besides undertaking the ti.le role acted as stage manager, is a gift d youth and deserves giea' credit not only for th« work he did on the evening, but f >i the vast amount of work lie per formed prior to it To his exertions the success of the function was largely due. The accompanists were Misses D. Blake, Johnston, Kerr, iOllham and J. Blake The stage decorations were carried out by Mr \\'. Sutherland. The dance after the concert was conducted by Mr \V. Codlin and the music was supplied by Messrs Morgan and Cossey. In the tableau the parts taken were : " Britannia," Miss J. Blake. Britannia's Court : Misses N. and E. Flanagan, I. Sutton, L Perry, E ; Glasson, J. Bremner, R. Fyfe and K. Watson. Sailor, K. Hill;

soldier.jW. Sutherland. The music for the tableau was played by Mis.! D. Blake, of Pukekohe. The proceeds go to patriotic purposes. The Patriotic Send Off Committee at their last function had a* guests Ptes. Wilkie Bremner and William Hamilton. Mr .1. Flanagan presided and he together with Messrs Glasson and Brooks delivered telling speeches whilst Mr Fyfo related some |humorous stories in lieu of a speech. The dance was a very enjoyable affair. The supper was as usual supplied by those capable caterers, Messrs J. and J. Rugs?. " The boys "in a few well chosen words ox pressed their thanks and appreciation of the entertainment given them.