AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 105, 24 June 1911, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

o HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE, a The weekly programme of pictures will be shown at ills Majesty’s Tlieatre for the last time to-night, skating hol ling the floor on Monday ami Tuesday next. the scarlet troubadours. There was an excellent attendance at the Town Hall last night, when Mr. Edward Bvanscombo’s popular cnteitamers, the Scarlet 'i ronbadours. opandetl a return visit to Stratford. As is usual with the company, the programme was of a high order, and was thoroughly appreciated. The entertainment opened with Sterndalo Bennett’s chorus, “Stroll-, mg Players,” which served excellently to introduce the various members of the company. Messrs. Sydney Mannering and Edgar Warwick were well received for their rendition of the humorous duet, “Well, Well. Yon Never Can Tell.” Mr. Ford YY'pltham, the basso of the company, was in excellent voice, and for his humorous song ‘‘A Chip of the Old Bio* k,” lie was encored, responding wit.i tho laughable song, “A Merry Monk.” Miss Lily Fitzgerald's voice was heard to advantage in’;tho brilliant passages of “Junetidc.” and she responded to an encore with a light and sprightly song. The auclionce' were greatly taken with tho unaccompanied quartette “Calm is the Sea.” given by Messrs. Mannering. Griffiths, Cunningham, and Waltham, who, in response to insistent applause, rendered the quaint conceit “Come to Timbnctoo,” and the no less quaint .item “They Kissed.” Mr. Edgar Warwick, the comedian, at once put himself on a good footing with the audience hv his .rendition of “Familiarity.”' ‘’'Recalled, he caused roars of laughter with a oarocly on a popular song sotting cut the griefs of a man who wished he had known before marriage what he found out about his wife after marriage. Still unsatisfied, the audience demanded more horn Mr. Warwick, who, in the character of a railway guard, gave a highly diverting recitation regarding an alleged tragedy, which occurred to “tho 11.69.” Miss Winifred Birch has a voice admirably suited for tho rendition of music of tiro lighter order, and in “The Girl from Nowhere” and “The Alpine Dress,” she created ji good impression. “She is Far from, the Land” (.Lambert) was tastefully rendered by Air. Alfred Cunningham, who, being encored, excelled himself in his dashing and forceful, singing of the Toreadors song from “Carmen,” Recalled again, after this fine effort, Mr. Cunningham showed his. versatility by singing “The Sweetest .Flower that Biouns,” which was given the requisite subdued treatment. Another lady’ singer of the light order i.-* Miss Rita Fitzgerald, who sang “Cups and Saucers,” a -homely little romance, and .“Dear Little Jammy Face,” both items being, well received. Miss Lily Fitzgerald and Mr. Ford Waltham were encored for their spirited rendition of the dramatic duet “Carmena,” and gave the , humorous “Where are you* Going to My Pretty Wind” in response. Mr. Claude Lcphiotrier, whose clever work with chalks will bo remembered by those who saw the Troubadours previously, contributed a number of studies in blown arid white chalk, including landscape and figure drawing, every item earning applause. The first part of the programme was concluded witn the ever-popular chorus “They Pushed Him Through the Window,” which was given-hy special request by the gentlemen of tho company, and which demonstrated, that it has lost none of its hold on the - i The second 'part of tne* programnio; was given a sotting in the time of Cromwell, the.geu.tlomou being dressed as Cavaliers, and the ladies in the dress of the time. Proceed nigs Avoi e opened with the chorusj “A Toast; The King!” which was given in.spirited fashion, arid Mr. Waltham’s song, f'Cavalicrs and Roundheads,” was also : given in fine style, and \\jiis r .l|o floured with an encore. An appfopmate item, was “Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes,” tastefully rendered by Mr. Mannering, who, being recailpd, giivo ‘.‘Alack,V .a song of the -lighter older..- The-chorus, “The World Wont Very Well Then,” was excellently rendered by all the members of the company, and caused much merriment. Mr. Warwick, in the dress of a jester, made himself funny generally throughout the scone. He,.was encored for his rendition of Spun’s monologue, “How the 'Minstrel Lost His Job,” responding with tho highly laughable song “The Baby in the Bath,” a,somewhat highly-poiouied version of the domestic disasters following on an attempt to wash tho family baby. Recalled still again, he gave a few short humorous recitations. Mr. Cunningham had to respond with an encore number to his singing of “Yeomen of England,” and .the chorus “When Richard tho First” was a very diverting, item, Mr. Warwick appearing in a comic imitation of-armour. Mr. (.). Leplastvier was; seen again in lightning sketching, this time using coloured chalks and producing some fine scenic, pictures. Mr. Leonard, Griffiths made an excellent accompanist.

It was announced that a complete change of programme would he submitted this evening, and that to suit the convenience Sf business people the performance would not commence until 8.30 p.m. THE ROYAL HAWAIIANS. The Hawaiian Native Concert Party of singers, musicians, and dancers, which are opening iiere on Monday evening next, 2oth inst., present a unique entertainment, in which mandolines, guitars, and Hawaiian mW tivc instruments. combined with Hawaiian music and hula dances, will be specially featured. TJie National Hawaiian music is very inspiring and attractive and lias become a element in America and is gradually forcing itself into European musical circles by its daintiness and charm. T.'iL Company was organised by the Hawaiian Progress Association to tour the world, and they have created ;i sensation wherever they have appear'd. Included in the organisation ;» Ih" Hawaiian Glee party, a body of eight mMe singers and musicians, whose part singing of English .and Hawaiian songs have won for them the i-qnita-tiort i'df .being the' finest harnionisers that over toured the United Slates. In Australia .recently, this party never received legs than six enco;os for any item they contributed. Mr Ernest .Kaai, the leader, is tli.o founder of the: Hawaiian School ol Music, wliicli now exists in Honolulu, he is recognised as the leading master of ill that is beautiful in Art and Music in the Hawaiian Islands. Associate*:, with Mr Kaai is Mr Thomas Carter, Mr .1. Kiimikani and Mr Robert tvaawa, singers who have won renown thronghout Europe, wlio aro hound to become prime favourites hero by ;eason of their artistry and their _ beautiful voices. There aro three ladies in the combination, who sing solos and dints in, an incomparable manner, two of them 1 appearing in the Hula, which is the national dance of Hawaii, the Hula is a very spectacular dance, and has always' been a star item in any amusemcn^.programme ou wliicli it

has been billed. Tho conductor of Lb.* Australian nanjo and guitar . laird sail! tnat nothing has ever I icon hoard yvi Australia to approach the marvel-' lour, instrumentation of t he Hawaiian.-*, and the orchestral ion of their melodics was a musical treat that conics hut seldom in a mm iciau’s life. 'The Company appear on the stage dressed in white. s:!k with purple sarnies ami yellow wreaths lound their necks, which is the sign of royal favour, and i ourecncc their entertainment with that beautiful well known chorus of welcome, “Aloha Oo.” and from that on D vwaiian and English so-gs 10lInw in quick succession. Inc hided amongst the English selections are p:u t songr in now settings of “Annie Laurie,” “Ms Rosary.” “ thorn,” also several new English and American baliads. The whole performance is ■redolent oi the sunny isles el’ the Pacific, and it is said the memory ol it lingers in tho mind when most tilings arc forgotten. Tho prices have lioon fixed at 3s. 2s, and Is, and the box plan is at Grubbs’.