FASHION PLATE DANDIES.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 May 1921, Page 8

FASHION PLATE DANDIES.

BRIGHT ENTERTAINMENT. “The IFashion Plate Dandies” commenced a three nights’ season in the Empire Theatre last night, when, notwithstanding thp inclemency of the weather, there was a very fair attendance of “ Dandies’ ” admirers. The programme was very bright and admirably varied, and the numbers originally scheduled were considerably increased by the addition of several encore items. “The Dandies,” as usual, gain much of their success from their excellent ensembles, all of which are particularly bright, and presented with, rare dash and 'abandon. One of the best numbers in this section was “A Wedding Scena,” a series of songs and harmonious choruses culminating in a stage wedding. The dressing of this scena was particularly effective, and claimed the admiration of the lady members of the audience. “A Musical Restaurant” was another company number which- was splendidly given, the antiis of two grotesque waiters, Messrs. W. Keany and George Titchener being decidedly nonsensical and diverting. “Get that Girl” and “When We All Walk Home” also deserve mention as very bright concerted contributions. In their individual work each of the artists appeared to advantage. Miss Lenore Graham, the soubrette of the party, sang “Virginia” and “Johnny Callaghan” with, dash and vivacity. Miss Christina Andrews is a sweet'singer of Scottish songs, and her rendering of “Annie Laurie” and “Cornin’ Thro’ the Rye” was most artistic, and met with great favor. Miss Wyn Faulkner sang “Down Here,” and in response to a demand for an encore contributed. “I Passed by Your Window.” That most efficient and sympathetic accompanist, Miss Rosa Walton, who is also pleasantly remembered for her artistic entertaining at the piano, had a splendid reception for her singing “A Picaninny’s Paradise” and “The Woman Who Shops.” A humorous patter number between Messrs. Kingsley and Keany, and a very charming duet by Miss Graham and Mr. Kingsley, also a humorous trio “Down by the Ferry,” were other popular features of a strong bill. Mr. Syd. Kingsley, tenor, and Mr. Wilfred Scott, baritone, each sang in finished style. Mr. Will B. Keany and Mr. George Titchener, the two comedians of the company, were greatly responsible for the success of the performance, and while they work along different lines, yet each is equally successful, and no better duo of comedians has yet appeared locally. “The Dandies” will repeat the same programme to-night, and present an entire change to-morrow evening. The company is an excellent one/ and should not be missed.