THE KING'S THEATRE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3002, 27 September 1911, Page 69

THE KING'S THEATRE.

The of programme at the King's Theatre on the 25th' inst. attracted a fairly large audience, particularly in (he downstairs portion of the building, and there was an indiscriminate approval of everything presented, worth arid fitness not being taken into consideration. The new programme cetrtainly possessed many features of excellence, but it is equally certain it also had its weak points; and that, for decorum's sake, the prunang-knife might be applied here and there. The patter dualogue between Jones and Jamieson, amusing as it was, contained! a reference to the testimony of a. Salvation Army lass which might with ' advantage be left out. It, however, received the approval of the audience. In the minstrel first part pretty well the full strength of the company was seen, those taking part being Daphne Leslie, Jos. Mul!aney,_ Maudie Stewart, Frank' Martin, Bvightsie Carlisle, Harry Jones, Nellie Power, Bob Lloyd, and Walter Jamieson. All of these were uuiUj

successful in thoroughly pleasing those present, and .none of the items was devoid of merit. To those inclined to discriminate, however, Miss Nellie Power's singing of "Always trust a. sailor" and some of the corner men's work were to be preferred. As is generally the case, dancing was the department in which several of the performers showed the highest qualifications. A few cinematograph pictures served as an entertaining prelude to the continuation of feho musical pant of the rjrogramme, and on the stage again being lighted Mr Colin Cameron came forward and sang "Mary of Argyle " and a more King's Theatre for some little time, and modern composition, with both of which the audience exhibited complete satisfaction. Miss Stewart, who, with Mr Jones and Mr Jamieson, madia her first appearance, sang a coster song of the approved music hall type very capably, and was followed by Starr and Leslie, This clever duo hasbecn one of the attractions at the the turn last evening by Miss Leslie and Mr Starr constituted one of the good Hhn provided. Miss Power, who possesses more claim to be regarded as a vocalist than the ordinary singer in vaudeville, and who might be expected to acquit heneeilf oredirtably in a higher class of music than she sings, was very successful in the threesongs she gave, and retired to make room for Messrs Jones and Jamieson. These, as already indicated, gave some very amusing patter and created a vast amount of merriment among the audience; and a biograph picture concluded the entertainment.