THE PANTOMIME SEASON.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 13604, 9 February 1915, Page 7

THE PANTOMIME SEASON.

"HUMPTY DUMPTY'S". FAREWELL. The Stephenson and Linley Company had another great success at the Opera House last night, when the concluding performance given of the pantomime "Humpty Dumpty," an extravaganza fall >of fun, set to light and catchy music/ and staged, in a manner that won great admiration from the audience. The leading parts are all in good hands, supported by a company of excellent artists, who sang and danced well and. were provided with numerous changes of costumes that were a credit to the designer and. makers. The scenic effects were especially fine, and one of the most popular features that could, be seen on a stage was the brilliant ."Grand March of .the Allies," which was received with unbounded enthusiasm, whilst the patriotic song, "The Empire is Calling,"- and grand tableau won tremendous applause. Mr Con MJoteni as Widow Buttercup was the chief comedian, and as a "lady of the h'unlorous type, he was a character t<\ be, remembered, and with the . capable assistance of another excellent comedian, Mr Ernie Lashbrook "Tiddly Wink, the Barber"), even the poorest of jokes were welcomed with the same delight as : if they had, been brilliant flashes of wit, and the dancing and antics generally caused much fun., Mr Chas. Howard, as "King. Dazzlum," proved a monarch* of towering force, and his song, "King of the World am I," was much enjoyed. Miss Ida Ingersole, as "Humpty Dumpty," acted, sang, and danced with good effect, and Miss Mollie King nicely took the part of Lolita. Miss Olive Robinson took the boy part of Jack in capital style. Miss Elsie Nicolas was a dainty Conrad, and sang a . flue solo, and Miss Stella , Cazella ' did well as Hassarac. The solos, company songs, choruses, and ballets were all yiven with much success. One of the special features of the evening was the acrobatic display by the clever trio, "Lemmon, Hyman, and Lemon," whose wonderful feats evoked .great applause. • There was a very pretty wind-up as on the previous evening. <? THE JAM OP OATHAY." To-night the Gisborne season will be concluded by the staging of "The Jam of C&thay." This musical extravaganza has proved a. great success everywhere. Ib gives ample scope for picturesque scenery, bright costumes, and a succession of" ballet*. The 1 book of the play and music is by Mr Harry Taylor, writer of "Humpty Dumpty," Old Mother Hubbard," and "Little BoPeep." The story "is written round one Frascatti, who lias a .restaurant and is the inventor of a famous pickle. He dies mysteriously, and is impersonated by a stranger who comes to town, and many hilarious situations occur. Mr Taylor has sold the English and American rights of this piece, and no doubt the success made in. Australia will be repeated in those countries. It is said to bo quite the most guileful musical Apiece turned out by an Australian-born composer. Gisborne people will be pleased to learn that Miss Elsie Nicolas plavs the leading part, "Marie." All the pantomime favorites will be seen in new roles and as this is the last night of the season, a large house is assured.