PRINCESS THEATRE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18656, 11 September 1922, Page 3

PRINCESS THEATRE

Th© inclusion in tho matinee programme at the Princess Theatre on Saturday of a competition for children was productive of an unusually large attendance, especially of ladies and children. The most suitable portion of the week’s programme had been retained, and was thoroughly enjoyed. There were' 14 entries for the children’s competition,' and some of the performers proved to be very juvenile, so young, indeed, that they had only just passed the toddling stage. Everyone of them were heartily applauded, and though there were only three prizes no child went away without receiving something in the shape of sweetmeats. The first prize was won bv a big boy with a good voice which was quite pleasing to listen to. His name was Charles Buckley. Queenie Wilson oame second, and Ruby Robinson third. In the evening there was a full attendance, and the entertainment was entirely contributed by the professional members of the company. THE NEW BILL. For the new programme, commencing tin’s evening, nearly all headliners are retained, and a hew act, imported from London, will make its debut. This is Harry Linden and Ida Berridge, whose work has the imprimatur of big-time vaudeville in England and America, Dunedin patrons will recognise in this pair—now well advanced to stellar honours—two old favourites of Alhambra times. Miss Berridge in soubrette songs of the kind then current was perhaps the best-liked artist the Fullers ever handled. The pair .are spoken, of as a very gleeful, felicitous, and 'genial act. ■with a wide repertoire embracing musical comedy, songs at the piano, and other diversions, humorous and otherwise. Other newcomers are David M'Gill Barton, singer, and Fred Webber, song at the piano. That fine American act Melville and Stetson, who have won such high regard in th 6 estimation of Princess patrons, promise an entirely new act; and the fresh instalment of vaudeville, also includes complete changes of routine by the smiling Scot Ejton Black, Loader and Laney, Miss Etta Field, York© Gray, Columbia Four, and George Dean. The plans are now open at The Bristol, and after 5.30 p.m. seats can be booked at Jacobs’s.