ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 491, 1 September 1922, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“SNAPSHOTS, OP 1922.” ' CLEVER ENTERTAINERS. Purveyors of bright ami wholesome entertainment, the “Snapshols of 1922.” a sprightly am! original coterie of artists, appeared at the Palace Theatre last night before a big audience, wlto fully appreciated the excellence of ibe programme presented. A full orchestra, replete with xylophone and jay./ effects, embellished the performance of the company and a thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent. Judiciously varied, the items submitted were of a. high standard in all rcsjteels, both serious and humorous. Naturally the latter class predominated and for the better part of the entertainment hearty laughter was heard. Two rollicking choruses by the company wore a prelude to a humorous trio, “The Army A. JUG’.,” enacted by Messrs Sharratt, Weuhan and Nelson. Then followed Miss Annette Lang and a chords of pretty girls in “The Sleepy Pyjama Girl.” Mr Anourin Morris proved most popular in a number of selected songs, bis pleasing tenor voice evoking much applause and earning three recalls. Miss Beattie Wen ban in two out-of-tune songs and Miss Rose Fitzgerald, who was heard in two popular items, were also well received. A Hawaiian scena, “Underneath Hawaiian Skies,” presented by the full company, was an artistic conception, a charming effect being produced. Mr Leonard Nelson, the “Dinkum Comedian,” made everybody laugh when ho sang several catchy numbers and delivered numerous character impersonations, being immensely popular in bis skit showing what several different classes of men would do with the ex-Kaiser if they had the opportunity. “The Musical Restaurant” and “The Drapery Store” were two ainus-

ing playeltes which proved acceptable, whilst Mr Sharratt and Miss Beattie Wenban presented a serio-comic sketch, “ Tin and ’Kr,” with much success. Other items not mentioned were till of good quality, and the presentation of an altogether fresh programme this evening should ho greeted with a large audience. SENSATIONAL MUSICAL PLAY. “THE BOY.” Judging by the generous response of advance hookers on life opening of the box plans at Oates’ music stores this morning, the J. C. Williamson Royal Comic Opera Opera Company is promised a hearty reception in “The Boy” on Monday next. “The Boy” is a musical comedy in two acts, and it is said that it is easily the best and most enjoyable musical play in the repertoire of the Royal Comic Opera Company. From the rise of the curtain — in a luxuriously furnished homo in West Hampstead, London, to its fall on a lovely garden scene—it is said the audience cannot help enjoying the sparkling humour, the bright and tuneful music, and the elaborate staging of this brilliant musical play. The appears nee of two well-known London artists, in Miss Rosie Le Vardo and Mr Lance Lister, has assisted m making the coming representation of “The Boy” a notable event in local theatrical history. Mr Lance Lister played the part of the “Boy” during the entire run of the play in London, and it was his excellent characterisation which helped to make it the success it proved. As “Mr Meebles,” the Magistrate, Mr Stigant created a real sensation in Sydney and Melbourne, 'I he premier danseuse ol the company, Miss Jessie Sherwood, in a single night, demonstrated her right to he classed with the finest in her line that Australia Ims yet known,