SEVEN LITTLE AUSTRALIANS.
Observer, Rōrahi XXXV, Putanga 32, 17 Paengawhāwhā 1915, Page 20
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SEVEN LITTLE AUSTRALIANS.
Beaumont Smith's already famous . company will fbpen with "Seven Little Australians," in His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday with a matinee. The enormous success of the dramatised version of Ethel . Turner's fine work is not only justified by the fine book but by the cleverness of the people who are acting it. It is in all respects a charming ' production.
This is the chorus of Harry Lauder's new patriotic song:— It's a dear old land is the Motherland, Her sons are ever true. Her boys in the far-off otherlands Will see her through and through. It's a dear old home is the homelal"*' l . , c It's as good as m days ot yore, We are steady, aye, and ready, While the British bulldogs watching at the door I The song has already been done into Russian, with "Russian Bear substituted for "British bulldog," and will presently be heard m Moscow, Petrograd and Archangel. It is typical of the dreadful rubbish that makes fortunes for comedians. & ® & The contract for the Hasting Municipal Theatre has been signed by Messrs Bui Bros., of Napier. A proviso has been added tliat the contractors pay an indemnity of £_? per day up to 36 days, and £3 per day afterwards if the theatre is not completed in contract time. The furnishing, including seats, stage equipment, and electric light installation, will bring the total cost ot the theatre up to £14,200.
