PRINCESS THEATRE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18763, 17 January 1923, Page 8

PRINCESS THEATRE

There was another now act at the Princess Theatre last night, this being supplied by the Brackens, who came to Dunedin after taking a loading part in the Auckland pantomime. The Brackens, a male and a female, juggle, and juggle exceedingly well. Racquets, tennis balls, and other articles of a more cumbersome nature are introduced by tho two, who juggle for over a quarter of an hour in a manner tnat gives no opportunity for the attention of the spectators to lag. Among the entertainers who had already gained a reputation in Dunedin, Mr C. E. Vaughan, a contortionist of exceptional ability, is worthy of special mention. All who delight m a display requiring nerve and skill developed to a high degree should see Mr v’augban s act. Miss Lola Stantonno is a violinist with a. rare touch, and she must be included among tho most successful performers on a programme containing a number of capable entertainers. Others who contribute to the evening’s hilarity and amusement are billy Potter and Effie Hartwell, who present “Muddled Mixtures’ in a manner that is far from muddled. Louis Bloy, the hanjoisl, who is playing his last week in Dunedin; the Reece Sisters, who present a tuneful and pretty turn; Boresford and Rennie, two singers whose act is to bo ranked high on the programme; and Slaym and Thompson, who do clover talk and sing catchy melodies. The present programme is one that vaudeville patrons cannot fail to appreciate. THE INCREASED PRICE FOR SUGAR. TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —Wo infer that the reason for an increase of 2s per ton in the price of sugar is that freights have been reduced. The price of sugar in Auckland was made uniform with that in other main centres some time ago Previously nil sugar was at one price, and tho Auckland manufacturer received his sugar cheaper than the competitive manufacturers throughout Now Zealand through having no freight to pay. It was after great pressure had been brought to bear that tho Government increased the price to Auckland manufacturers in order to put all New Zealand manufacturers on the same level. Yet, because freights are reduced 2s per ton, all sugar is increased in price in order to keep prices level with Auckland. It would have been much more sensible to let tho 2s per ton difference remain, or to have averaged, the reduction on Auckland sugar over all the sugar. By this increase tho Government indirectly is flouting tho Arbitration Court. The Arbitration Court is reducing wages, and shipping companies and all manufacturers are endeavouring to reduce prices in order 'to reduce further the cost of living, but the Government has appropriated all the reduction on freight on sugar. When Air E. P. Lee took charge of tho distribution of sugar for Now Zealand ho would listen to no one. But where is he now? If manufacturers fake up the question of this increase of 2s per ton, they should also take up the question of having the price of sugar reduced to manufacturers to the same price that merchants are paying. Probably the next Minister will benefit by Mr E. P. Lee’s defeat and will listen to reason.—l am, etc., Manufacturer. Dunedin, January 16.