AN EVENING'S ENJOYMENT.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 June 1915, Page 8

AN EVENING'S ENJOYMENT.

THE HE!) DANDIES. The performance last night of, that popular concert company, the lied Dandies quite in keeping with their reputation, which, is it unique one in every respect. The company is as complete as it is clever. The programme presented last night was one that was thoroughly enjoyed. It comprised all the latest vocal solos, duets, trios, and concerted items, character sketches, etc, interspersed with the right amount of really smart and amusing "patter." None of the nine members of the company last evening failed to earn an encore, the\whole of the entertainment proving

tuneful, bright, and laughter provoking, A feature was Mr. Claude Dampier's character sketches, which brought down the House. Dumpier is a host in himself. He is immense. As a comedian ne stands out us the brightest, the most versatile that has ever honored New Plymouth with his presence. The same gentleman, with Mr. Harry Borrodale. created great laughter with a number of topsy-turvy conundrums. Mr. Borrodale's best vocal efforts were perhaps "Mr. Conductor" and "All the Girls are Lovely," but he was even more heartily applauded for -two splendidly delivered recitations, "Tlifc Day" and "Christmas Bells." The well-known ragtime items of Miss Yere were excellently given. As

an exponent of ragtime songs and dancing this lady would be difficult to beat, and was continually re-demanded. Prominent among lier numbers were "Because [ l.ove You" and ."Get Out and Get Under," given with Mr. Sampler. Miss Ida New'ton's most pleasing' contribu-

tions wore "Couldn't Help It" and "Actor Man," the former being particularly well rendered. "My Moon" and "Perfect Day" wore Miss Morei Thomas' best efl'orts. The tenor (Mr, Oliver Peacock) was heard at his best ill "Tlie Call of the "Wild," and Mr. J. "IVulby (baritone) in those old favorites "The Deathless Army" and "The Village Blacksmith." A violin solo by Mr. C. Connolly was encored, while several concerted items met with the warmest reception. The most appreciated item was undoubtedly the final by Miss Vera and the company, a song entitled "Tommy Atkins," accompanied by the appearance of an ambulance section. A representation of the flags of the Allies was given, and in conclusion little Miss Dorothy Dumpier, in a nurse's costume, stepped out of the New Zealand colors, and repeated the chorus under the Union Jack, illustrating New Zetland's care of those at the front. This item proved most effective. A complete change of programme will be given to-night.