THE GAIETY COMPANY

Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 161, 10 July 1899, Page 3

THE GAIETY COMPANY

As usual on Saturday night there was a large audience present to witness the performance of the Gaiety Minstrel and Specialty Company alt the City Hall. A change of programme was presented. Messrs Chas. Fanning- and Tom Edwards were "on the corner" in the. first part, and their songs and anecdotes went well. Mr Farmings, as usual, had to respond to many encores before the audience were satisfied. The baritone solo "The 'Sleeping Camp" was sung in a pleasing manner by Mr Walter Rivers, and a re-call was insisted on. The favourite Howard Sisters gave a double song and dance, "Dada's Baby Boy," and they once again showed their abilities in the high kicking art. The funny finale "The Sharpshooter" , concluded the first part. In the other portion of the programme Mr J. F. Robertson,' tenor, gave a good rendering of the tenpr song "The Arab's Farewell." Prof. Blair appeared in his weight lifting and juggling. Chas. Panning and Georgie Devoe appeared in their clever sketch "Mixed Pickles," which created roars of laughter, The How* ard Sisters executed a capital song a,nd dance turn, and Mr Walter Rivers sang in his masterly manner "In Happy Momenta," and gay« his inimitable imitations of popular actors. The farce "He's Dead. Who?" ended an enjoyable programme. To-night Mr Chas. Fanning, Miss Georgie Devoe, and Mr Walter Bivers will be accorded a complimentary benefit, previous to their departure for Wellington. A double bill be presented, and among the announced performers are Mr Clarence Syndon and Newton and Blair. No doubt there will be a crowded attendance. A number of new artists appear tomorrow night, including Will Wallace, the wonderful "ossis," and Johnny Collins.