ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 3379, 21 November 1911, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

RICKARDS’ VAUDEVILLE CO

“The wise man,” said Plato, “is late for a fray but not for a feast,” and there is every reason to believe that this cardinal truth to human nature is as true to-day -as it was when the Grecian philosopher pronounced his dictum in the secluded garden in Athens where his pupils were wont'to gather. Much more is it true when the feast is one cl unadulterated joy a nd merriment, and, this being so, it is not surprising that there was not a vacant seat in His Majesty's Theatre when the Harry Rickards’ Vaudeville Company gave their second entertainment in Gisborne. None who were 'present last evening will gainsay the fact that the members of the company excelled themselves individually and as a whole presented a star combination. The palm in the eyes of the audience was claimed by Messrs Binns and Binns in their turn, “Tlie Vagabonds,” wherein they attain a degree, of burlesque which awakens hearty laughter throughout the audience, and compels even the most stoical to join in the merriment. The work of Carlton Max, ventriloquist, and his precocious partner, the automaton “Jerry,” is likewise a triumph of humor /and this expression may also be applied' to the turn of Pastor and Merle, who present a number of eccentric acts terminating in a very clever satire of the contortions of the noted conductor Sousa- when presiding over his orchestra. The commanding grace of Alcide Capitaine, lady gymnast, and her intrepid evolutions 1 on the tra-ijeze, were rewarded by vociferous applause, and Alf. Holt, who afforded an abundance of fun with his imitations, came in for a liberal administration in this direction. The vocalists of the company were all well received, and Mr. Sydney Bach created a good impression wibtbis oinno entertainment. The company will present a' new programme at the theatre this evening, and, with the exception of a matinee at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow, this Avi.ll be their final appearance in Gisborne. A MATINEE TO-MORROW. In response to numerous requests, the management have arranged to give a

special matinee performance to-marreiw afternoon, and a treat is assured young and. old alike. Most of the artists have special matinee items, and a ready response to this enterprise should be forthcoming.