BRIGHT VAUDEVILLE

Taranaki Daily News, 26 November 1934, Page 6

BRIGHT VAUDEVILLE

“FUN AND FANCY” AT ELTHAM. PROGRAMME FOR BOYS’ HOME. An interesting and bright vaudeville programme was presented by Eltham and Kaponga amateurs at the Eltham town hall on Friday in aid of the Christmas cheer fund of the Mefcy Jenkins Boys’ Home. The programme entitled, “Fun and Fancy,” opened with a song scene, “The Old Spinning Wheel,” sung by Mrs. D. Scott and the company. Mr. W. Boddie was heard in baritone solos and Messrs. F. Silver and C. A. Corder created amusement in. a comedy duo. A sketch “Hat-Tension” was presented by Mrs. W. Carrington, Misses Fary, Davies, Messrs. L. Wells and .G. Guthrie and was well received.

A farce “The Hydro” also proved a popular and entertaining item, the artists being Mrs. Carrington, Misses Davies, Fary, Messrs. C. A. Corder, W. Taylor, A. Melville and Guthrie, who were also seen in a laugh-raising burlesque, “Harmonious House Hunting.”

Vocal duets by the Misses Cartwright and a contralto solo by Miss K. Butler were also pleasing numbers. Miss P. Spencer was heard in a dramatic monologue “Wu Chang,” and Mr. W. Taylor presented a character monologue “The Charlady.” A sketch, “Sudden Death” with Mr. and Mrs. F. Silver, Mr. E. G. Smith and Miss P. Spencer, showed much originality and provoked mirth. “The Floral Dance,” sung by Mr. F. Silver and company, was the final item. The performance was produced under the direction of Messrs. F. Silver and C. A. Corder. Mrs. Attrill was the pianist. The Mayor of Eltham, Mr. I. J. Bridger, thanked the performers for their assistance which had resulted in a net return of over £lO. He expressed the appreciation of the management of the boys’ home which was supported by the manager, Adjutant Erickson. PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr. D. S., Maxwell, an early settler in the Toko district, was 86 years of age yesterday. Mrs. Amy Rudkin, wife of Mr. W. H. Rudkin, died yesterday morning after a short illness. Mrs. Rudkin was wellknown and respected among the many friends she had made during the 16 years she had lived at Stratford. News of her death came as a distinct shock She leaves one daughter, Mrs. G. Richardson. The funeral will leave her home, Juliet Street North, at 2 p.m. to-day for the Kopuatama cemetery after a short service at the house. GENERAL ITEMS. House 45 Years Oid. Erected 45 years ago, an old wooden house at the western end of Cloton Road, Stratford, is being demolished. The material used was heart of rimu, and it is in a remarkable state of preservation. ELTHAM MAYOR’S FUND. A cheque for £6, representing Eltham’s share of a recent art union, has • been received by the Mayor,'Mr. I. J. Bridger, for his relief fund. This fund is now in credit £4O and this has been allotted to provide Christmas parcels for unemployed and other needy families. This will be the final relief distribution from the Mayor’s fund until next whiter. For next winter Mr. Bridger suggests the staging of a monster gala day to provide funds for the relief of distress during the whole period. PLAZA THEATRE, STRATFORD. RALPH LYNN IN “ROOKERY NOOK.” “Rookery Nook,” which created a furore in New Zealand on its first release, is due for a return season in Stratford commencing at the Plaza Theatre to-morrow, and according to the reports of all who have previously seen this mirth-provoker, it should be accorded big patronage. It is useless for anyone to attempt to be serious during the screening of “Rookery Nook, for the spirit of hilarity is too predominant, and, besides, who could be serious when watching a Ben Travers show, not to mention Ralph Lynn, the star of the production? Ralph Lynn is better. than ever. There is something about his idiotic antics and brilliant repartee, and even his buck teeth, which place him in a class by himself. He is one of those actors who cannot be imitated. Therefoie, every time he appears we see him as someone unique. He radiates good humour, and even when in the most extraordinary situations always manages to retain that good humour—and his monocle. The heroine of the piece is Winifred Shotter, who looks more bewitching and acts more alluringly than ever.