ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2577, 4 February 1910, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS

There was hardly a seat vacant in the theatre last evening, when tho Scarlet Troubadours repeated their success of the previous evening. An entire change of programme was presented, andi every item met with an encore. The opening charus by the Troubadours was ‘‘Strolling Players,” rendered in a brisk and bright manner, then Mr. Sidney Mannering and Mr. Edgar Warwick gave a duet ‘‘Follow On” in an extremely vivacious manner, and had. to repeat a verse. Mr. Ford Waltham’s bass voice was heard to good effect in ‘‘Trooper Johnny Ludlow,” and the encore rendered. “Modern Courtship,” was even better received. Miss Gertrude Parker followed. and upon rising was received with a hearty ovation. Her song, rendered in inimitable manner, was “Mother’s Maxims,” and' after the laughter and applause had subsided she gave “I Don’t Seem to Want You,” which was equallv acceptable. Messrs Mannering, Griffiths, Cunningham, and Waltham then rendered, unaccompanied, “Absence.” The effect produced was very fine, and an encore, “They Kissed, I Saw) Them Do It,” had to be given. Mr. Edgar Warwick is always good in his humorous songs, and last evening the audience would not let him go till lie had responded to a double encore, and even then they were loth to allow him to desist. He opened with a particularly catchy number, “Tlie Gicklv Little Girl with a Big Black Hat,” and then gave “Nothing In It.” a most laughable item, followed by “I Can’t Keep My Bally Eye-

'; in My Eye,” in which his taking, off of a society dude was very good. “The Scent of the Lilies,” by Mr. Edgar Warwick, an excellent baritone singer, was a beautiful item, rendered in a powerful manner, as was “Long Live the King” and “Star of Eve,” given in answer to repeated calls. Miss Maud Fane sang “Glow Little Glowworm,” and received hearty applause. Her encore number, “Mr, Gollywog,” was better, the effect of the lowered lights and the presence of a most realistic Gollywog adding considerably to the success of the item. Miss Madge Nicholson and Mr. Ford Waltham sang “Where Are You Going” and “Nocturnal” in. good manner, the applause being well deserved. Sir. Claude Lcplastrier’s black and white drawings were masterpieces of quick sketching. Ho drew a beautiful moonlight scene on Lake Wakatipu, and quicklv changed 1 it to a view of 'a. steamer entering Sydney Heads. He also gave, a caricature of Australia’s High Commissioner, and with a few stro'kes a. most amusing face of a baby, troubled with the “wails.” The first half of the programme was brought to a close by the Troubadours giving “The Wail of the Wullawulloo,” which was one of the best pieces) given. The. second portion opened with a nautical scene, the Troubadours being dressed as sailora. Messrs Mannering, Cunningham. and Waltham opened with “Three Jolly Sailors,” followed by Mr. Ford Waltham, who gave “The Mermaid and 1 the Bo’sun” and “Drinking,” two humorous pieces-, and Mr. Warwick, in his monologue, “How We Saved the Barge,” was very entertaining. He also sang “Pilot Jim.” Mr. Sydnev Mannering gave “The Death of Nelson,” a. fine piece, and “Never Go to Sea on a Friday,” and the Troubadours gave “The Gallant British Salts.” Miss Gertrude Parker was again well received in her humorous songs, “Not at ’Omc” and “Never Mind the Rain.” Further drawings by Mr. Leplastrier were a. sunset scene on the southern lakes, Pelorus Jack going out to- meet a steamer, and a lake scene. These were done with the aid of colored chalks, and l were admirable. The finale was an old favorite, by special request, “Pushed Him Through! the Window,” and it had lost nothing, of its catchy nature. A most enjoyable and refined programme to suit all tastes was brought to a close

by a concerted song ‘‘The Scarlet Troubadours.” The dances that .accompanied various items added greatly to their charm, and the whole programme was something out °f th ®. ° r ' diuary. Performances will, be given this and to-morrow evening.