THE SPECIALITIES.

Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 15000, 17 September 1900, Page 2

THE SPECIALITIES.

there is the Flag Dance, by the l»ds>in blue and tho Maoris, introducing sume\clever dancing and inarching evolutions and- concluding with a tableau illustrative of tlie good fellowship existing between the Mauri

and his white-skinned brother. The Minuet, danced.by the Admirals and the American ladies, will, we think, be regarded as ope of tho gems of the performance, not only becauso of the graceful stateliness of the dance itself, but because of the ability displayed by the sixteen ladies and gentlemen who take part therein. Quite, a contrast is afforded by the Dolls' Dance, a quaint and pretty item provided by a number of tiny little maidens in dainty white frocks and winsome baby bonnets. The youngsters will certainly re'ee've a big ovation on their ■.very appearance. The Skipping Girls, also'attired in v'hite, give n clever and artistic exhibition, the preparation for which must have involved a deal of practice. The^ Maoris, in their spec: al item, are bound to% score a big hit. Dressed out in their warpaint and feathers, tho -boys have a real good time, and enter heartily into their unique performance. The sp'rit of the houi is reflected in the Rough Riders, a- company of about twenty young ladies, dressed in wlrte, with large white liats. and armed with, riding whips.-The "Rough Riders" come" in with a dash, execute a grand galop, and after a bright and breezy performance, retire amid the plaudits of the crowd. The Ladies' Khaki Contingent, however, will monopolise a large share of popular favour. It is indeed .a splendid corps, well officered and well drilled. The young lady warriors do credit to .their handsome- khaki uniforms. They come to the attention like ■'regulars," march like)the Britons tbat they ure, and -get through the manual, bayonet and physical drill exercises like clock-work. Their war cry, led by Miss Captain Manson, is something to be remembered. Such, in brief., are the leading features of "The Birth bf the Hbipire," as it is to be presented nt tbo Drill Hair for the ensuing six "nights. Signor Borzoni, thanks to his own »nergy and- perseyerance and the aptitude ofthe performer.*, lias accomplished.wonders duiing the five weeks he has been in Wan<ariui,' and-it may safely be predicted that _ho excellent reiult bf liis efforts will meet with the universal approbation of the thousands of 'spectators who will flock to the -Drill Hall during tho present week. In adlition to the splendid attraction of the grand speotacle,