THE STRAND

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 93, 11 July 1927, Page 13

THE STRAND

HUMPHREY BISHOP CO. Leaving the best till last is evidently the T>olicy o£ the Humphrey Bishop Company. Their farewell programme at the Strand is the most sparkling, the most brilliant, and certainly the most comic. Vocally, there are some magnificent items. The duet by John Montford and Walter Kingsley entitled “The Battle Eve." calls forth tumultuous applause daily. f, wo ' n °, u lightful duets, “Killarney and At the End of the Sunset Trail, sung by Thelma Trott and Mr. Montfoit, are also an attractive feature of the programme. Mr. Kingsley also sang “Mountain Maid” in his inimitable wav with rich tones and strong emotinnal force “Scratcher Boss has evidently saved his best “scratcher®sms” for this last week, for he has never been funnier. His amusing burlesaue of a pianist is a perfect gem of comedy, and kept the House of laughter. As usual, Aithui Hems W delighted everyonewith his comedy sketches Altogether this farewell programme Is one that should not be missed by anv theatre-lover. It will Se a long time before another such talented company as the Humphrey Bishop Musical Comedy Company visits Auckland to dispense entertainnl “Slide, Kelly, Slide ” the; cljW P»cexcitement STde“as fg e Be il \bo=rof l p d eof h a°c Seh^iSs OU a n s d th n evouThS r chamSon llfereare some"taterertins supporting pictures.