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New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11664, 31 October 1923, Page 9

It is rare to find the writer of a •musical comedy plot playing a leading role in lih own piece, but in the ease of “Pretty Peggy,” the new Hugh J. Ward attraction, that is what Charles Austin docs Ho collaborated with Mr Arthur Rose, author of “Skilties,” a notable West End success, and other comedies, and their joint work is regarded as one of the most refreshingly whimsical conceptions the stage has eocn for many years. Mr Austin has flic double role .of a newsboy and a rich young man about town. In tho former character he exploits his genius for the broad humour of London street life, and in the latter be contrives io keep the fun going as the pseudomillionaire.

Soldiers while still serving their last vx months in the British Army may now learn a variety of trades, including market gardening, private service, woodwork, hoot and furniture repairing, and tailoring.