MANGAHAO PIERROT TROUPE.

Shannon News, 15 August 1922, Page 3

MANGAHAO PIERROT TROUPE.

A GOOD COMBINATION

It must have been gratifying to fbe members of the Mangahao Pierrot Troupe to find their performance so much appreciated by the audience at the Maoriiand Theatre on Friday evening. It was plain that their efforts met with the approval of patrons, judging by the manner in which every turn was applauded. There was not a dull moment, and their show would have done justice to a professional company.- The choruses were excel-

lent, the members proving they must •have worked hard to produce such results. The programme gave plenty iof -variety, demonstrating that Mangahao is not short of talent. ‘ The opening chorus, “Keep Smiling,” with Mr Olsen in the lead, was the signal for a ( good evening’s entertainment. Mr de Mey followed with a song, “When Song is Sweet,” which was encored. A flute solo by Mr Feara was nicely rendered and much appreciated. Mrs West in her song “Because,” showed

she was possessed of a fine soprano voice. Mr Olsen rendered pleasantly “Oh, Lady, Stop Rolling Your Eyes,” accompanied by Mesdames Hardie, Finiayson and West. Mrs Davis sang “Dream Boat,” and Mr Elgar gave a

song selection. 'A feature of the per-

formance was the musical mimic, Mr , Forth, who gave a clever imitation of the farmyard, the drover working his dogs with a mob of sheep, a steel guitar and cornet, and several other musical instruments, which called forth rounds of applause. Mrs Hardie, the dancer of the company, danced the Irish Jig, Saiior’s Hornpipe, and a Clog Dance, the whole being performed in a very clever manner. Mrs . West, accompanied by a male chorus, in “The Hyde Park Girl,” called forth rounds of applause. A topical duel by Messrs. Kelly and Finlaysoh was well received. The 1 banjo solo (Mr Davis) and mandoline solo (Mr Hardie) also drew forth encores. Mr Wallace’s rendering of “There’s Silver in My

Mother’s Eyes,” which he gave with a slight Scotch accent, was excellent. In the second half Mrs West also sang “Miss Crinoline,” assisted by Mrs Fin- ! layson; also “Hong Kong,” for both itgjps of which she was loudly applauded. A song that the audience was invited to* join in was “Eden,” ■sung by Mr Davis, who put plenty of life into it, and in which the crowd helped heartily. A musical sketch put on-by Mr and Mrs West, entitled “Fun at the Station,” called forth roars of laughter, and fairly held the audience. A really fine performance was brought to a close with- the chorus “Happy,” which has been such a big hit in London, the whole, company tdking part. During the interval, scenes from the Camp, were screened, which were of . a very interesting nature. Just before the curtain fell, Mr Wain, Y.M.C.A. secretary b.t Arapeti, mounted the stage and thanked all who had made the ; performance such a success.