Mr. R. B. Salisbury judged rightly_ in' supposing that the company might very well open their season with an old and popular programme, Most of the numbers the big programme were favourites with the audience and all were well received. Tt was a delightful show, clean, dainty, amusing and excel" lently varied. The dances by Ella Cameron were spirited and graceful. Hilda Denton sings charmingly, and in lighter vein Dorothy James, at the piano, contributes several attractive character songs, whilst Josephine Cantor exercises a pretty talent in whistling. Mr. Salisbury, of course, keeps the humour of the Piece alive end was excellent in song and burlesque. "J. W. M." has lost nothing in popularity, Mr. Ernest Scovell used a fine tenor voice With excellent effect, and Mr. Grahame Doncaster is also a singer to when: it is a pleasure to listen, His songs of The Stoker" and the "C.S.M." were notably good. The Pierrot show is tastefully set, and the company as a whole plays well up to its reputation. The audience was very well pleased, encores being frequently called for. The Quaints should have successful season, in spite of the hot weather.
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