THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS.

Clutha Leader, Volume XXXV, Issue 2126, 29 January 1909, Page 5

THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS.

Mr Edward Bnuiscombc who is introducing to Balclutha the "Scarlet Troubadours" at the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday, Feb. sth, is anxious l to make it known that the style of performance they give,must not be classed "vaudevilles" as recognised in this country. It must be granted that too often when musical performahces of a humorous character are presented) to the public the singing is of a very indillernet mi-lure, music being sacrificed for humor. Mi- Branscombe's object has bean to sjjio-w how much more acceptable such music can be inade when interpreted by really good singers, and to carry this scheme into effect, he has only included with the "Scarlet Troubadours" vocalists of refinement and repute. Whether the item be serious or humorous, the same artistic finish will be found to stamp their efforts to amuse, and to this, and the novelty they offer in both costuming, acting, and singing their musical numbers., much of their success, must be attributed. In alPuding to/ these performances, one critic writes :—"lt is a new (departure from all conventional forms, and first to last there is not a dull moment. They sing, dance, jest anfri make merry in thoroughly whole-hearted fashion, and provide a feast of music and merriment which goes with brilliant sparkle from start to Bush.