THE RED DANDIES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 3992, 27 July 1915, Page 2

THE RED DANDIES.

THE LAUGHTER BOOM CONTIN U El>. ANOTHER SPARKLING PERFORMANCE. That gaily-caparisoned band, ••The Red Dandies,” continued their victorious career at His Majesty's Theatre last night, when a complete change of programme was submitted and enjoyed to .the full bv another large audience. The large crowd which assembled on such a bleak and wot evening was a strong testimony to the drawing power of Mr Edward Branscombe’s clever galaxy of specialists in tlie entertaining line. After tlieir brilliant opening performance on Saturday night, each member of the company was on> the best terms with the audience, and consequently gave of tlieir best, and that best was superlative. The programme opened with a merry trio, •’lf the World Wore Ruled,” by Messrs Harry Borradale, Cyril Connolly, and Oliver Peacock, which at once put the audience in the best of humor. Miss Ida Newton scored a great hit with her numbers, “Take Me Up,’’ "Willie Winkic,” and "On the Stairs.” Mr Harry Bo midale kept the fun going with ".Must Do Cupids," "Are We All Here.” and

"Gladys.” The popular soprano, Miss Mona Thomas, was in excellent voice, and had to respond to a double encore, her numbers being _ "Here’s to Love,” "Until,” and "Fairy Pipers." The singer soared to high altitudes in the last-named number, which was excellently interpreted. Messrs Claude Dumpier and Harry Borradale caused great- merriment with tlieir newspaper and cigar gags. Mr Oliver Peacock was happy in his choice of numbers, and had to sing four songs before the audience would sutler him to resume his seat. “A Little Love,” "Two Eyes of Gray,” "If All Maidens/’ and "Dawn” were all artistically treated by the capable tenor. Miss Irene Vcre met with a warm reception, and delighted the audience with her spriglitlv work in "Ghost- of the Violin,” "All Aboard for Dixie,” and ••.My Big Blue-Eyed Baby.” The artiste’s eccentric dancing was much admired during her turns. Misses Verc, Thomas, and Newton brought down tiie house with the trio, "Puddtetown,” in which they appeared as the belles of a provincial town. 'Lite turn was bright and original, and was cleverly served up. Air John Yve 1 by, the baritone of the party, imparted a world of feeling into that fine song, •‘The Trumpeter,” and his encore number,. “Jack Briton.” was also sung in spirited fashion. M'sxjivno Vcre and Air Claude Dampier provided a rare treat with their humorous duets, “Chicken Rod,” "Reelin’ lor You,” and “Ragtime Dinner Time.” Mr Harry Borradale gave another taste of his quality as an elocutionist, and his items, “Game of Life.’ “GuTiga Djin,” and “Prussian William,”' were all applauded - to the echo. Miss Ida Newton’s musical monologues, “Thoughts,” "Ought- to be Home,” and “Cameo,” showed the versatility of this clever artiste, who came in ’ for a large share of tlie liberal applause that was going. The duets, in character, “Rickshaw Queen” and “China Maid,”, by Miss Mona Thomas and Mr Oliver Peacock, were delightful numbers, in which some dainty acting was done, and, it goes without saying, some very fine singing. Mr Claude Dampier was the limit in- absurd burlesque in “Blink Plonk,” “Terrible Tale,” and “Hi Tiddlc I.” The renowned comedian had the house in screams of laughter. Mr Cyril'Connolly’s violin solos, “Mazurka” and “Chanson Triste,” were played in masterly style, and the audience would fain have heard more of bis finished bowing. ‘The full strength of the company were heard in “Gin Joe” and ■•Seaside Sue,” both of which were keenly enjoyed. M iss Rima Young again did brilliant work as acconipan-i-ste, her embellishments to “’Fairy Pipers” and “'The Ghost of the Violin” being truly beautiful and finished. It was the unanimous verdict last night that “'The Red Dandies” are the; cleverest costume comedy company which has ever visited Gisborne. The season will conclude tonight, wTfen another entire change of programme will lie presented.