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Free Lance, Volume XVII, Issue 923, 21 March 1918, Page 6

It is generally supposed that the bright ideas are originated from before the footlights , , but on Saturday evening at the Wellington Grand Opera House an exceedingly bright, idea was originated by several members of the Red Triangle Committee, who, without any previous rehearsal, took control of the stage to put on an "extra turn." Sir Joseph Ward was the/'star' , turn, and he appeared before "the footlights to the surprise of both audience and players. That the whole affair had been kept a secret was apparent,, for even the uninitiated could see on the faces of the "Look Who's Here" artists, an expression of profound amazement. . ■ Their amazement was even greater when Sir Joseph, in a professional tone, commenced to tell them what he and the Wellington public generally thought of them. He quickly assured them, however, that his business there was purely to compliment them for the keen interest they had displayed in. connection with ther Red Triangle campaign, also to heartily thank them for the creditable results they had achieved in collecting nearly £400 for so worthy a. cause. He then presented the whole of the company with, suitable presents, which thoughtful act brought forth loud applause from the' interested audience. •' ■ ' ' . •. " ; ■• •" ■ "■:/;:■■ . Mr. Jack Waller, the performer-in-chief of the "Look Who's Here" Company, thanked Sir Joseph Ward and the Red Triangle , Committee for their kind consideration and assured them that the, gifts would be greatly appreciated. From the commencement the ceremony had greatly interested all pf.esent. and the packed audience heartily showed their approval by cheering and singing "For they are jolly good fellows."