ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 106, 7 January 1915, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

COURT CARDS. Retaining that old “Troubadour Touch*’ which first popularised their special typo df fwtertainmenC the “Court Cards,” playing in Taihape Town Hall on Thursday next, have added to it unite a number of original feuiuits, thus making their programmes stronger and . more varied than any previously submitted to a .'hw Zealand audience. Article vcea'taation, refined humour, rtumrolTd work cf a perfection .that can bo, steamed only by long association or individual members, unique costuming. and settings portraying various -phases or life in different portions of the worldthese are characteristics of the “Cords.” Under the stage and managerial eye of Mr Sydney Mannering. who, was also producer of the original Troubadours, the performances will be found to proceed charmingly and merrily through an all-too-short two and a-half hours. In the capable charge of Miss Maude Fane, Mr Edgar Warwick (both of the Troubadours) and Mr Albert Titchever, a well-known young London comedian, humour will have its full place in the programme. Mr Sydney Mannering will again uplift s pleasing tenor, already familiar to a New Zealand public. Miss Renee Maude, the soprano, earned a reputation for herself as a yeealist at the famous Chappell concerts in London, while Miss Winifred Mitchell is a specialty artist whose “turns” are bound to please lovers of muoio. The bassc prefundo of Mr George Greystone is as acceptable in comedy as in his typical songs, while at the piano will be found Mr Albert Keats, .accompanist and baritone of an excellent male quartette. The management aims at presenting the “Court Cards” on a style not previously attempted here, and have spared no expense in costumes and settings. Bookings for the only performance on Thursday next may be made at -Finch’s Bazaar. Also day sales. .'