ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 July 1915, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

'I THE RED DANDIES. That this charming costume company has endeared itself to the hearts of New Plymouth audiences was evidenced by the crowded house that greeted its members on the occasion of their final appearance here last night. A striking feature is the versatility of the company and the extensiveuess of their repertoire, enabling them to present a complete change of programme on each ot' numerous successive nights. As on previous nights eae'i artist gave oi his or her best, and the audience showed its appreciation by demanding encores on every occasion, and these were in all eases ungrudgingly given, even to the third and fourth time. Claude Dampier stands at the head o-f his profession. Last night, in his characterisation of a curate he convulsed the audience, who were extremely loth to let him go. In the duet with Miss \ere, "Love me a little," in the humorous interlude with the other male members, and in the exceedingly funny quartette' ••'Willie's }\hiskers," at the conclusion, he was equally irresistible, and laughter reigned supreme. Miss Vcre's greatest hit was the very latest ragtime ballad '''All aboard for Dixie Land." Miss Newton, in humorous vein, captivated her hearers with '• Thoughts,'' among other pleasing items. Miss Thomas rendered some beautiful numbers, including "Hoodoo." The three ladies' character sketch as school girls singing their first song in public was a clever performance. Mr. Welby's baritone voice was admirably adapted to all his songs, of which "Royalist Maiden" was the best. "Wonderful Garden of Dreams," sung with pleasing expression, was Mr. Pcacocke's greatest hit. Mr. Borrodalc's monologues again proved so acceptable that he had to submit to a treble encore. A violin solo, "Obertasse," compelled a recall, which was responded to by Pierni's Serenade, n dainty morsel with -muted strings. Tlie concerted numbers were, as usual, given with that irresistible drollery and piquancy that added to their charm whilst in nowise detracting from their musical merit. It was indeed with regret that the audience saw the curtain finally rung down. To-night the company will appear at Inglewood, after which Stratford, Eltham and Ha\vera wilj have the pleasure of hearing these deservedly popular entertainers.