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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1536, 2 October 1919, Page 36

The Monday matinee was inaugurated at the Opera House this week. The Cherniavskys commence another tour of America in November. Next year they fulfil a number of engagements in England. Miss Carlien Jurs, who is accompanist and solo pianist with Mr. Harry' Dearth, is the daughter of a well-known Adelaide doctor. * » V • Mrs. Mclntyre (remembered out here as Miss Blanche Brown of “Qur Miss Gibb” memories) has arrived in Tasmania with her husband, where they have a farm. « ■* » - Miss Minnie Love and Mr. Phil Smith are taking important roles in “Buzz-Buzz,” Mr. H. D. Mclntosh’s latest revue. tt V * • In Christchurch, Mr. Harry Dearth was greeted with an enthusiasm such as had not been witnessed for years, and encores three and four were insisted on and given. * * V W Miss Kate Howarde made a big success in Sydney with her production of “Possum Paddock,” an Australian drama on the lines of “On Our Selection.” Mr. Fred McDonald, the-never-to-be-forgotten Dave of the latter play, again gives a picture of the gauche wayback youth. * V # w Possibly no J.C.W. pantomime of recent years has been so looked forward to as “Goody Two Shoes.” This in a great measure is due to the exceptionally fine cast. Again Mr. Arthur Stigant is the dame. A new principal boy will be found in Miss Dorothy Hastings, who comes with an enviable reputation. Miss Madeline Harrison is the principal girl and hails from America. Miss Maggie Dickinson is seen in several beautiful ballets and specialty dances. A tower of artistic strength is Mr. Fred Walton as the Toy Soldier —a performance quoted as being absolutely inimitable. Then there is Miss Toby Claude, who plays Ariminta. Miss Claude is recognised as one of America’s foremost eccentric comediennes. Other people of importance in the glittering show are Misses Nellie Wilson, Floie Allen, Herbert Walton, Gus Bluett, Charles Howard, Sydney Yates and Arthur Elliott.