THE “SMART SET” FAREWELLED.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, 24 July 1913, Page 35

THE “SMART SET” FAREWELLED.

A HAPPY GATHERING. The “Smart Set” had a gratifying-send-off in the Town Hall on Saturday night, when a big crowd gathered to say good-bye. Seven weeks give one a chance of becoming acquainted, and Walter George and Maynard Dakin’s “Smart Set,” both on and off the stage, leave a host of pleasant memories in Auckland. They were all at their best on Saturday, and gave the items which have proved most popular with audiences during their stay here. Everyone of the company, from Mr Walter George down to “Sunshine James,” met with storms of applause, and no one escaped under a triple encore, while Mr Edward Elliott had an additional response to make on behalf of “Sunshine James” before the audience were satisfied. Miss Georgie Martin, Miss Mona Thomas, and Miss Emily Kroll had bouquets and emblems showered on them from their respective admirers. Mr Maynard Dakin, Mr Edgar Hulland, and Mr Ernest Parkes shared lavishly in general honours, and at the conclusion the curtain was raised again and again, while the company smiled their appreciation. The “Smart Set’ play at Feilding to-night, and open in Wellington on Saturday. They deserve well of the public.