“CINDERELLA.”

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 48, 26 June 1915, Page 2

“CINDERELLA.”

ANOTHER BIG SUCCESS. The concluding performance of the pantomime last night was characteiisetl by great enthusiasm, each ami every item being loudly applauded, while bouquets wore showered upon the principals. It was pleasing to see a packed house notwithstanding the wet weather, and that the company appreciated the compliment was evident from the excellent manner m which they rose to the occasion and submitted a performance full of merit and far surpassing their previous night’s efforts. The various songs, marches, and dances were presented with a spirit, precision, and zest which never failed to appeal to the audience.

The curtain-raiser, “Laughing Gas” was an all-round better performance than on Thursday night, and reflected credit upon the caste, which was as follows:—Billy Buttons (A Page Boy) Mr Raymond Meßeth; Nosey Parker (A Newsboy), Master Vie Henry; Doctor Jawbone (Dental Surgeon), Mr Clarence Till; Peter Pepsine, J.P. (An Irascible Old Man), Mr John Rowe; Marmaduke Misprint (A Masher), Mr A. Stanley-Davis; Dan Daywork (A Workman), Mr George King; Miss Curleyfreen (An Old Maid), Mr Mdliam Crofts.

The caste of characters in “Cinderella” was the same as before, viz.:— King Dazzeldum, Mr Clarence Till; Queea Radianta, Miss Harriet Wasley; Prince Armour (their son), Miss Hazel Wolfe; Lady Disdain, Miss Eva Haskell; Charlotte and Anahelle, itheir daughters), Miss Marion Macdonnell and Miss Emma Macdonnell; Bully Tim (a herald). Miss Hilda Heurv; Fantasia (Fairy Mother), Miss Minnie Wolfe; Lord Easygoing (Lady Disdain’s Husband), Mr A. StanleyDavis; Cinderella (His Daughter), .Miss Evelyn B. Moon. Courtiers: i Messrs Raymond Mcßeth, Lance Rodgers, Jack Copestake, Alfred Petrie. James Henry, William Crofts, William' Robson. It will he sullicient, also after the lengthy report of last evening, to simply enumerate the vocal items and dances. These were as follows; Song arid March ’'Belgium put the Kibosh on the Kaiser,” Lord Easy-

going. Song “The Land of Someday, Cinderella. Ballet de Fairies :—Queen: Miss Isabelle Kirkwood; Cupid: Pat Childs (3-year-old); Fairies; Edith McDonnell,Glennie Peters, Lily Bonner, Nellie Milne, Dorothy Nelson, Rene Crofts, May Bowen, Beatrice Wasley, Annie Williams, Vera Crofts, Freda Hewitt, Amy Sharrock, Hilda Crofts, Mary Milne. . „ iM La Petite Ballet: Miss Kathleen Wilson, Isabella Kirkwood, Millie Partridge, Alice Jones, Emma Macdonnell, Marion Macdonnell, Augustina McDonnell, Evelyn Moon. Song “Uncle Joe,” Mr J. Rowe. Dance (Minuet) Courtiers. Song and Dance “Love Me Just a Little Longer,” Prince Armour. Dance, Perriottes. Song and Dance “I’ll Never Miss Another Girl as I Miss You,” Prince Armour. Song and Dance “The Ragtime Jockey,” Lord Easygoing. Song and March “Empire is Calling,” Mr W. Crofts. the orchestral items were much appreciated, adding greatly to the enjoyment of the evening. There was also, with few exceptions, a pleasing harmony between the performers and the musicians, which is a consummation always devoutly to bo wished. Conductor Grubb had with him in the orchestra Mr F. Kane (piano), Mr R. (Cottier and Mr H. Wright (Ist yio(lius), Mr A. Bridges (2nd violin), |Mr R. B. Anderson (flute), Mr G. 1 Ford (cornet), Mr E. Townley (basse). The final scene was merry and bright. “Britannia” (Miss Alice Jones), was supported by a tiny Jack Tar (Master Horace Crofts) and an equally diminutive Tommy Atkins (Master Tommy Williams), while the British Navy’s Mascot (a hull-dog), looked out defiantly upon the sea of faces, flanked by the numerous participants in the Allies’ march. The ensemble ! was Al, and roused much enthusiasm. There were calls for Mrs Mcßeth, and when the la'dy appeared j before the footlights, she was loudly applauded, and cheers were given. 1 “(Joel Save iie King” was then heartily sung by the assemblage, and the j curtain was rung down, j While great credit is due to all who 'assisted, special mention must he :made of Mr-Alf Moon (Business Manager), Mrs Mcßeth (Stage Manageress), lMr A. Stanley-Davis (Scenic Artist and Advertising Agent), Mr A. D. Stanley (Prompter), Messrs Bikertou, Milne, ami Speck (Lighting Effects), j “Behind the scenes,” at conclusion ef the performance, a meeting of the Eire Brigade and the performers was held, when Captain Grubb offered his congratulations and thanks t„ all who has assisted in making the venture such a line success. He specially thanked Mrs Mcßeth for her untiring efforts in the cause, and on his 'call, hearty cheers were given by the assemblage for their instructress, and a similar compliment was paid to the various bodies of units associated w itb the Company. Mrs -Mcßeth, in a brief reply, said she was proud of hei company, and was prepared to repeat the performance anywhere. All present then expressed their willingness to travel, and arrangements were left in the hands of the management to make an appearance in Elthani at an early date. The hull-dog was the property of Mr J. Bivett, Stratford, who kindly lent him for the occasion.