AMUSEMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 199, 1 December 1910, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

CALEDOXI AX EXTEUTAIX EKS.

The Caledonian Entertainers met witli an enthusiastic reception for the opening night of their return season at New Plymouth last night. Tlie entertainment submitted was most pleasing, being characterised by the absence ot anything coarse or displeasing, whilst being varied sufficiently to suit all tastes. The entertainment was by no means all Caledonian, these items being freely interspersed with delightful English ballads and the dear old songs of the Emerald Isle. All the solos were good, and the concerted work nicely balanced and sweet. The troupe could perhaps with advantage give more part items, as the blending of the artists' voices is certainly above the average. Mr. Joek Willis, the well-known comedian, provided lots of mirth with his humorous numbers, particularly in "Fui' the Noo," "I Love a Lassie," and 'Turn Over." Hfr also gave a stirring rendering of "The Deathless Army" and "Tlie March of the Cameron Men." Miss Cissie O'Keefe's. beautiful contralto voice, formerly greatly in favor with local theatregoers, has; lost none of its sweetness and has im- « proved in tone. Her best number—and they were all excellent—was "Jessie's Dream," which she sang with stirring fervour. "Out on the Deep," one of Miss; O'Keefe's encore numbers, gave full scope for her wonderful voice range. Mr. Colin Campbell, the possessor of a clear, pure tenor voice, Bang his numbers with feeling and expression, but it was. in the part songs that his tenor notes were best heard. An addition to the company, whose voice fully merits her place, is Miss Kathleen O'Keefe. In her rendering of "Robin Adair" and "Castles in the Air" this lady quickly became a favorite, and had to give encores. The clever footwork of Mr. Alex Sutherland' in his Scotch and Irish dances won for him lots of applause, and the wealth of medals he wears proclaims his standing in the dancing world. Piper Donald with the bagpipes and Mr. Haw- 1 kins (pianist) are artists without whom the company would be incomplete. Tonight the Caledonians conclude their season, and will present a special programme. The entertainment is one that may be enjoyed By all.