AFTER THE SHOW

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 46, 17 May 1927, Page 4

AFTER THE SHOW

OFF TO ROTORUA An actress's life can scarcely be called restful. She is called upon to travel and pack, pack and travel, at any old hour, and in any old weather. “The Best People” are no exception, and during last week they covered much ground before finally arriving in Auckland in the early hours of Saturday. One would have thought that Sunday would be hailed as a real day of rest for these people . . . hard-working as they are . . . but not so . . . not so! ... One hears from a litle bird that, nothing daunted, some of them set out after the Saturday evening performance, for a 200-mile drive to Rotorua. Dainty Helen Audiffred, a glowing picture of charm and youth, emerged from the gloomy theatre long after 11 p.m., trimly attired for the trip, which at the moment did not promise much enjoyment in the cold and stormy weather. She wore a smart navy coat, with collar, cuffs and bands of squirrel grey clipped fur, a soft silken muffler and a jaunty grey hat of crushed felt. A pair of spatees on her slender silk-clad legs gave a practical touch to the charming toilette of this very charming little lady. A BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. H. Crane was the hostess at a delightful party given at her residence, Whangarei, recently in honour of her son’s first birthday, when a large number of tiny guests were received, and spent a tremendously busy afternoon playing at all the wonderful little games that had been arranged for them, and enjoying the good things that burdened their party table. A bridge party was given in the evening by Mrs. Crane, when a number of- tables were arranged. The prize-winners were Mrs. Thorne and Mr. Leo Storey and Mrs. Hall and Mr Day. THE FELIX ENTERTAINERS A JOLLY CONCERT An amateur concert that was really good. . . with a company possessing real talent and a delightful spiirt of joyous youth pervading the whole show. . . such was the impression one received at the concert given by the Felix Entertainers at St. Mary’s Hall, Parnell, last evening. The programme was generous in length and richer in delightful moments than one would have imagined to be possible. A great deal of credit is due to Miss Biddy Philcox, who organised this cheery show, and to the clever, happy band of girls who so blithely assisted her. The members of the company included, Miss Biddy Philcox, Misses E. Alison, C. Anderson, J. Fee, K. Horsley, A. Howard. M. Jones, J. V. and T. Macindoe, M. Craig, M. and C. Rainger, D. Shrewsbury, I. Lorrigan, and B. Wilson. The proceeds of the concert will be shared between the parish hall, Plunket Society, and City Mission funds. “Hello, Aloha,” was a cheery opening chorus, in which the girls all appeared in pretty frocks. Next came a gay "Hula Dance,” followed by a charming number entitled, “Seaside Gossip.” Witty and cleverly enacted sketches were “Broken-Hearted Blues” and “Hi Diddle Diddle,” which were followed by a dainty duet, “That’s Why I Love You.” A number of quaint ukelele solos and some good violin solos were pleasing interludes, and the “Russian Festival,” “Charleston Moon,” and a simultaneous dance were all greeted with the applause that these clever dancers deserved. It was, in truth, a mightily pleasing concert.