FIRE BRIGADE FETE.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 18, 4 January 1912, Page 6

FIRE BRIGADE FETE.

PERFORMANCE AT THE TOWN HALL REPEATED. AV FT NiG HT AUDIENCE. Few people braved the elements last might, aim the Fire Brigade’s Lami- • val suffered in consequence, lucre being a very poor house considering tue excellence of the show. However, iwhat Hie audience lacked in numbers, the made up for in enthusiasm. The most popular item, again, was the fewmg Song, and this, by very special request, is being repeated tiiis evening. It is a fascinating act, and has the additional merit of being new, even to bigger places than Stratlord. Miss El Unit and Mr East were heard to advantage in a song and dance “If i Should Plant a Tiny Seed cl Love.” On the first night, Mr.East had taken the part at a day’s notice, and lias much v. iLi subsequent practice and training. Miss Elliott is prominent throughout the Carnival, her graceful dancing and tuneful singing being received with much applause. ( Another star performer is Miss Eileen Bernard, who takes a big share in the proceedings with credit to herself and to those who have been responsible foi; In their first performance the local orchestra suffered a little through unfamiliarity with the score. This is only natural considering the variety of the demands made upon them, and the little time they _ have had for preparation. Last ' night they performed very creditably indeed, and their services were much appreciated, both by the performers themselves and the audience. Indeed, all the items went well last night, and to-night Stratford people will have an opportunity of seeing the best of the previous night’s programme, in addition to many entirely new numbers. Of tin;-sc “Robbing the Hon Roost” is said to he screamingly funny. Miss Pattie Elliott, arid Masters Grubb (2), are the perpetrators. Another splendid item is the imitations of well-known actresses hv Miss Eileen Bernard. Then “Norwegian Sash Sprays” and the “Solomon I slanders” are also on the prooranimc. Both are exceptionally good. Miss Elliott and Mr East are hilled in an entirely new scone entitled “Cupid’s Darts.” It will he seen that 'those who have already seen the Carnival will be treated to a host of new delights, and will, in addition, have the opportunity of hearing again tho items that formerly pleased them most. As for those who have not- yet attended the “Dancing Tour of the World,” wo are extremely sorry that they have so far missed a treat, and can only hope that they are saving them selves up for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.