THE DANDIES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 3944, 29 May 1913, Page 6

THE DANDIES.

CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. The popularity of the Pink Dandies did not suffer in the slightest with tho change of programme presented to another large house last ovening; in fact, tho selection of vocal and humorous items which comprised the new bill served to make it one of still greater attraction. Clean, unadulterated humor predominated, and the artists responsible for its presentation scored further successes with their new budget of creations and vaudeville “hits.” Tho choruses were particularly lively and catchy, the closing' number of tho first part, “Romeo and Juliet,” going with a delightful swing, as also did the finale, “Maid in Madras,” tho solo part by Mr Marshall Lawrence and tho . color and light effects in the latter adding much to its attractiveness. Miss Rita Fitzgerald captivated tho house ■with her infectious smile, a good item by her being “Agatha Green,” while she made the hit of their evening in her duets with Mr. George Edwards. “Would You Miss Mo” and “You’ve Got Me Hypnotised” were acceptab’e numbers, but the one which won the duottists into .golden favor on the opening night, entitled “The Ragtime Jockey,” was a popular item, tho descriptive powers of the pair, feigning excitement in a horse race coaxing tho audience into uncontrollable laughter. Air Edwards’ own item, “Bob Down, You’re Spotted,” was also popular. “Faded Roso” and “Rain, Rain, Rain” were Miss Rita Fitzgerald’s best efforts, and this clever artiste also appeared to advantage in the duet, “Where Are You Going To, My Prett-Maid,” with. Mr. Ford Waltham. Mr. Waltham displayed t'lio power of his deep bass voice in “Strolling Player” and “Tho Sailor’s Home,” the audience receiving this artist with great cordiality. Air. Athol Tier gave his amusing idea of the Salome dance, and sane: m his style of inimitable drollery “Littlo Pail and Shovel” and “Look at Ale Now.” Mr Robert Agnew sang several good songs in his rich tenor voice, and Air. Marshall Lawrence’s “Gallants cf England” and “Mandalay” won him great applause. Air. Joseph Brennan was in his best mood so far, bis elocutionary items. “0 Memory!” and “Coining Homo,” his comedy number “Grand Opera” and his dumb, story, “Preparing for a Call,” all beiiifr received with rapturous applause. There were many pleasant concerted items, and the sextette, “Sunny Spain,” might bo singled out as something especially tuneful and bright. This attractive programme will be billed again to-night, and a further change wi l ,! bo made on Friday.