TOWN HALL.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, 26 June 1913, Page 20

TOWN HALL.

THE “SMART SET.”

MORE POPULAR THAN EVER,

There is no doubt about the originality and observation powers of the “Smart Set.” Every week Messrs Walter George, Maynard Dakin, and Edward Elliott introduce new topical

jokes, the point of which never fails to reach home. Our : mutilated roads and partial suspension of the tram traffic have come in opportunely, and have been glorified in jest and song. “Our audiences,” written by Mr Elliott, has made a great hit, and is a consistent laughter maker. A satire upon audiences, and upon themselves, the company enter whole ' heartedly in Mr Elliott’s conception, and-" from the “gods” to the “boxes,” the occupants are caricatured, with an energy and naturalness that create a whirlwind of fun and merriment. Miss Georgie Martin, coon singer and dancer, soubrette and comedienne, is still adding to her laurels, and requests are made nightly for some particular song. Miss Gwenyth Evans, who has been taking Miss Emily Kroll’s during the latter’s indisposition, • is acquitting herself admirably, and shares in the general appreciation. Miss Mona Thomas makes good with her attractive voice, and equally attractive personality. Mr Edward Elliott, with

Messrs George and Dakin, provoke laughter at every turn, and compel one to be light-hearted, while Mr Ernest Parkes presents the more serious side of the entertainment with his fine baritone selections. Encores are meted out unsparingly to one and all, and the generous response of the performers shows their aim, first and foremost, is to please their public. Patrons should note that the programme is changed every Wednesday. Next week a specialty is promised in a New Zealand Revue, further particulars of which appear in another column. Mi’ Victor Beck, the manager, guarantees that it will be a unique offering.