“A RUNAWAY GIRL”

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIII, Issue 10095, 7 September 1925, Page 6

“A RUNAWAY GIRL”

GISBORNE AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY.

There is nothing like a bright song or a cheerful jingle to*drive away the blues and it can safely be prophesied that anyone suffering from such a complaint will get a complete cure after a visit to “A Runaway Girl” during Show Week. It will, no doubt, be of interest to set out a few of the outstanding musical numbers in this bright and sparkling opera. First there is that intriguing song “O Sly Cigarette” sung by Winifred Gray (Miss Inez Rigg) which should have an appeal of its own in these clays of cigarettes and cocktails. Then we have the smart set song of Guy’s (Mr Harre) “I Don’t Think That’s the Sort of Girl I’d Care About” which is sure to catcli the public favor. , „ Coming to the humorous side, we have the well-known concerted number “Follow the Man from Cook’s” a gem in its particular class. “Oh I Love Society” sung by Carmenita (Miss Jelinek) mado world famous by Miss Connie Edis, a very clever skit on the upper strata, of present day social life which is sure to tiokle tho public palate, and Hake’s (Mr H. Cato) rollicking song “Out on the Spree”. Another clever number is the piccaninny duct and dance performed by Flipper (Mr Zachariali) and Alice (Mrs. Bowie) which is always one of tlie bright spots in the show and without a doubt will go big. Then we have the world-famous march song “So’diers in the Park” sung by Dudley (Mrs Athol White). This song needs no introduction as everyone of the present generation knows its martial air ancl as soon as one hears it played all around can be heard the tune being whistled or hummed. “Land of My Birth” sung by M’eonella (Mr Bignell) is without a doubt one of the best numbers in any of the musical comedy series. Its haunting waltz tune will it is safely predicted become very popular, whilst in the hands of Mr Bignell the song will receive a very fine interpretation. The chorus numbers are also particularly bright and tuneful. Outstanding amongst same are “To Venice”. “Bright and Blue our Sunny Skies” and “Hark the Convent Bells” the latter short but very bright and effective with its hell accompaniment. Subscribing members are again requested Tint to delay in enrolling as the committee will hare t'o seriously consider closing the list in a few weeks’ time.