PINKIE AND THE FAIRIES."
A TRIUMPH IN THEATRICAL PRODUCTION.
It would be alivost impossible to con eriky a inorerlæening play than Pinki and the Fairies." as presented by th Aunteur Dramatic Society, at the Theatre 1 last eig Naturally, of me samply wished to follow personal perrožilec Linas 10 would be easy improvement here or there in matters ĐỈ
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it ny be thought that some of thanking put do not realise fully the oppurtinantis afforded them but, cott wideg the play as a white, paying due weanderfully fascinating stone pffects, to the artistic grouping of
the f
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prosateadly. Carry mostumes an winch th Inints maide
the parts Ineler avels, and to the dracing and general merry making winding so d fight fallsh th gradual unfolding of 1. song, at ena only be described as a Kentabl. Letumaph to the art of theat tal przeduction I reppesents the cabrina tion of something like three years" bord work for it น AN so long ago when tar ider of presenting "Pinkie " Hongkong public was first mooted
to
For
a vansy of reasons, the fiber hud to be postponed time alter time Judging from tesults, however, it cannot be sug gest that the interval has been wasted Practically the whole Burden rested upon. the shoulders of Mr Sinclai He was responsible, in the ultimate resort, for everything not only for designing the Borry and training the rumguy, but also for the introduction of many ori- Kinal touches in the play itwit, and although his genius, coupled with absorbing interest in all matters apper- Laining to the Stage, is well known, it was a pity that the large and enthu siastic audience did no demand to hear. from his own lips, how the task was accomplished. When he was called before 4 curtain at the close of the perform
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TRE HONGKONG DAILY PRELE SATURDAY, MARCH 28ND, 1918. ARAL
HONGKONG'S
NEW GOVERNOR.
REGINALD EDWARD STUBBS, C.M.G.
we had seen in the first act us
* Uncle Gregory. Both as the Beast" and as Uncle Gregory Borgt. Canavan playe extremely well, and in each character is responsible for au amusing song. "Jack the Giant Killer
Caster C Knight) and Jack of the brasstalk (Maler Middleten Smith) are als invited. "Prince Frog and Miss Dorotay Filkin Mr. R. Totan appears as docs a little Amusing gambelling as a and be contented himself with smilingy So much for the fairy folk
his acknowledgments of the applause nad distributing the many bouquets of flowers which were handed ap for the various
members of the easte Tommy." of
course, having au use for Aowers ww
whole
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then can the Herald to the Court of Paris and, naturally, some of them, who are not particularly host of others, quil: grown up fairies named but who dance delightfully and help to form a most pleasing series of pictures, In celebration at Pence, special wahtrat is arranged. Mrs. Molière given a foodall, much to Pinkie's delight.Si Edgar Elgar's
Johnstone is the contral figare and sings Land of Hope and The ballets and dances were invented Glory.
beautifully modulated Her and arranged by Mrs. G. H. M. Banner. caprano volos, however, seemed scarcely
robust enough for the effective render za, assisted by Mrs. Guy Kennett. ing of this inspiriting music.
Both are to be beartily congratulated upon the success achieved. The eastunes
bore witness to her artistic taste.
There was a general impression aning those who had not seen it before that Pinkie and the Fairies was essential Ay play for children interesting. per baps even thrilling, for heads of families with offspring in the caste, but without zauch of an appeal to those unattached cbers of male society who usually patronise the stalls. It is, of course, a play for young people, but in the Hong, kong edition Mr. Sinclair has balanced the Tabies with more weight and age than intended, and
satisfactory
a
nan
Bluebell Fairy, Mrs G, H. M. Banner-
Bluebell Ballet, Misses Dora Stewart, Dorothy Avenell, Winnie Lawson, Amy Stonham.
Fr
Masters S. J. Solomon, 8. C. Croploy, and E. Jordan.
Bunnies, Misses 31. Kamsay, U. Ram-
say, and Solomon. Daffodil Elves, Miss D. Filkin and Mrs.
P. Tod.
Voice, Mrs. C. Molière Johnstone. Nightingales, Mesdames Molière-John-
stone, William Lyle, Galloway,
Miss Nearc.
GROWN-UPS, Aunt Intyre, Mrs. Thornton Aunt Caroline, Mr. R. Ashby. Pacle Gregorg, Sergeant J Lannyan, Mr. Irons, the gardener (in their em
ploy), Mr. 1. M. Goodali. Kate in their employ), Mrs. H. M.
Webb.
Anne (in their employ), Mias V. Thorn-
ton.
Molly, a cousin, Mrs. Guy Kranett
CHILDREN.
Pinkie, Miss Marjorie Stewart and
Miss Georgia Mooser. Tomuny, Master Oliver Middleton.
Smith.
Telegraph Boy, Master E. Jordan.
FAIRY TALK PEOPLE, Binderella, Miss Elfrida Osmund. The Sleeping Beauty, Mrs, R. Duncan, Beauty, Aliss Late Beoti.
The Beast, Sergeant. J. Canavan. Jack the Grant Killer, Master C
Knight.
Jack of the Beanstalk, Master J. Mid-
dioton-Smith.
Prince Frog, Mr. R. Talam. Bunny, Miss Dorothy Filkin. Peace, Mrs. C. Molière-Johnstone.
Of those unfortunato mortals who are rigidly excluded from the fairy-world little need he
Mr. R. Ashby, as were designed by Mrs. J. H. Taggart and "Annt Carolineid.
would send any Belf respecting feiry into hysterics, but as the dignified aunt," with a bass voice and an autoevatie manner, he was very amusing. Mrs. Theraton, who gave a study of similar king of eant in & minor was also good. Reference
has ready iso mude to Sergeant Canavar s
Luck Gregory,
of the others Mr. M. Goodall as Mr.
Irons, the gardener, was a libel upon any known follower of the horticultural profession, but in the burlesque quartet, which wae one of the most laughable items in the evening's entertainment, he proved that he was not as bad as he was painted. Mrs H M. Webb took the part of
Katie. one of the maids,
sang vory pleasantly inded that extremely Bong of Ge Trey O'Hara's, "K-K-Katie
which sonte of the bolder spirits in the auditorium were persuaded to take up as a nice little girl should; she speaks the refrain, Miss V. Thornton appeared well and sings well, and there is not
Annie the second maid, whose only slightest trace of
seemed to be that of ringing the duty nervousnesa. Master
Oliver
Middleton Smith as bell for Liffin. Mrs. Gay Kennett was is a perfectly natural bor."," the young lady who has just Tommy
this stage where the delights of
(FIGUBING IN ACT II.) and a very attractive and good-looking
Blure is to doubt that he fairyland are usually left behind for the Bergt. Major Trueman, Sergt. A. R one 100.
Duncan, Upls. V. Ramsay, that
Hyde, quickly captured all hearts. Then come sterner realities of life, the
is, 山ぶ lengthened
the hair Jack, Les pls. D. Lyon, V. Hast, H would Joseph, Cadets P. Ramany, B. Taylor, describe it when she
Knight, Rei- L. Graham, E
Ogilvie, H. Duncan, W. tinig munaried op verme such rut. Being Fooks, L
or
Stoneham, W. Stonebam. fairies nor yet a fully grown adult it Country Children, Misses D. Avenell, Neave, M. Scott, K. was, perhaps, not unnatural that Mr. Bennett was a trifle unconvincing.
the effect is
Pinkie
was, perhaps, origina Blendid. Aliss Marjorie Stewart as Pinkio avcte
and Torey
stage
are
the three elves, the bosour companions of
Piakie and
in
Castro
it
land Elf Pickle," and Elf Twinkle
active and Bully, they wank in and out the whole evening. They are impersonated by Miss Rparbud Young, Miss Marie de Souza aud alise Phyllis d'Almada How to distinguish the "Pickle" from the Whisper or the "Twinkle was difficult to tell, and perhaps such & detail is of little importance, These hire charming, sprites, with Toumy and
"Pinkie as the representatives of the material world, were the five out standing personalities among the child- ren, wil he would be a dyspeptic critic who could refrain from expressing plea, nure at their performance In associa tion with: these five, however, perhaps the Queen of the Fairies," Miss Dora Ste wart, ought to be mentioned. Her name did not occur before because she did not made her august entrance until the second act A tiny little tot, seated upon her throne. receiving her visitors with royal dignity, aud, in the enthusiasm of the moment, taking her part right lustily, in the choruses, sho would probably be described by the ladice as a peach.
of all the clans
#I
There is Buurting ofty and in is
at the Fairies' hare where wo are introduced to many
well-known characters of the story-books. The Biceping Beauty, (Mrs. R. Dun- enu) makes a most effective entrance:
As I leaned over the Blumber
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renew an acquaintance with "Cinderella," (Mina Elfrida who ethnos attired ny “Princess Peerle ath during an interval of darkness, changes to the less elaborate raiment of ho kitoben drudge. Miss Calund couple solos, one being
Binge
#1
Famie Dally" from "Tho Happy
and generally creates a digst favourable impression. "Bonuty," (31iso Lottie Boot, of course, comen with th **Bonnt" (Bergeant J. Canavani), who
when
skirts re
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It is, of course, impossible to refer in- dividually to all of those who formed. the ballets Mrs. G. H. M. Bannerman, ne the "Bluebell Fairy, took the leading part in the Bluebell hallet and danced gracefully in a most artistic setting. But all the dancing was good. It is a plas over which the goddess Terpsichore would petarrally presido and her devoters did ber credit.
From
beginning to and there was no dull moment, and, in spite of the abschoo of of all sentimentality, and
plot, most of the time-worn appeala of musical comedy Pinkie and the Fairies," DA given, was a play which could be most thoroughly and beartily enjoyed by all. Our congratulations are extended to Mr. Binelair and to all members of the Dramatic Society who were associated with him in its production,
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The full caste was as follows:-
FAIRY FOLK.
El Pickle, Miss Resobud Young. El Whine, Miss Mario de Bouen. Elf Twinkle, Miser Phyllis d'Almada c
Castro.
The Quran of the Fairics, Mika Dorn
Stewart,
Herald to the, Court of Faerie, Mies
Dorie Windebank.
CHORTS,
Organized and arranged by Mr. Gux KESSETT
Mrs. Molière Johnstone, Soloist;
Mrs. Win. Lyk, Mrs. 4. D. Galloway, Miss Neave, Mrs. W. T. Edwards, Miss Green, Miss J. Rodger, Miss Goodall, Mrs. R. Duncan-
HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS CADET CO.
W
MAJOR WAKEMAN, V. D.
YESTERDAY'S PRESENTATION.
The different units of the Hongkong Defence Corps mustered in full strength; or the Murray Parade ground yesterday evening, when Major G. B. Wakeman,! who has seen 20 years' service with the Corps, was presented with the volunteer decoration by His Excellency the Officer
Government. Administering the
The
Lurpa was under the command of Major 11. A. Morgan, who had as his Adjutant, Captain Stewart. Major Mosdonald was also present.
As H.E, arrived he was received with the general salute, after which H.E. said: Major Wakeman, it gives my great pleasure to present to you the volunteer decoration which you have
earned by twenty years' service s JLO officer of His Majesty's Auxiliary forees.
It must be specially gratifying to you to feel that the last few years of the period qualifying you for this decoration a period which began as far back as the year 1883 should have been the years. during which you were commandant of the Hongkong Volunteer Reserve and the Infantry Company of the Hongkong De fence Corps. Those years covered the whole period of the war, throughout which you have rendered excellent ser vice. I congratulate you.
A
H.E. then pinned the medal on the Major's left breast after which he again offered bim big congratulations. Durch past followed, H. E. taking the salute.
ALLEGED GODOWN BREAKING
RICE STOLEN TO THE VALUE OF
OVER $500.
At the Magistracy, yesterday, be-4 fure Mr. Q N. Orme, a Chinese was
charged with stealing 41 piruls of rice. valued at $500, from a godown in Con- naught Road.
The manager of the godown and a fuki visited the promises on Thursday even». ing and, finding that several bags of rice had disappeared, enquired of a coulio whether he had seen anybody re- move them. The coolie replied that some persony came to the goduwn and engaged him to remove the rice in a truck, paying him fiftoon cents. The Police were informed, and the coolio led them to the defendant's house, where a quantity of the rice was found stored. Further in formation revealed the fact that there were two others implicated in the rob- bery, and they were subsequently arrested and will be charged with receiving stolen property.
Alt. Quor remanded the unse for a week,
ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY AT KOWLOON.
A MAN WOUNDED.
Au armed robbery was attempted on Thursday night, at Yaumati, a money- revolver changer being wounded by a shot, fired at him by a robber.
The complainant has reported to the Polioo that, on his return to his residence, 142, Canton Road, after transacting some busincas in Kowloon, eight or ten men attacked him on his door step. One of the men wua armed with a revolver, while three others had daggers. Two of the robbers tried to search him, and the rest attacked his wife and the other occup- ants of the house. Complainant called out "Robbers," and the men, becoming
J. Bridge Stewart, A. Stone- alarmed, ran away. Complainant gavel
Simmons,
F
hani, Salomon, Bolomon, H. Solomon, M. Batosay, G. Ratosay, Masters 6. J. Bolomon, S. Ogilvie, Croples, and C. Cropley.
ONCHESTRA Arranged and conducted by Mrs. J.
COCHRANE. 3st Violin, Messrs. W. E. Munford and
W.
Rowe
and Violin, Messrs. C. Bolton and J.
Danson.
'Cello, Mr. Lawrie Owen. Clarionet, Mr. F. Waterfield. Flute, Mr. W. V. Taylor. Orgauist, Mr. T. Martin. Piano Mrs. J. Cochrane. Thanks are also due to Miss Fincher for accompanying during rehearsals.
Produced by Mr. W. Sinclair. Assistant Stape-langer, Mr. O. Bowly
Bird. Lighting by Mossrs. W. A. Cornell, 0. H. M. Bannerman, and A. W J. Hoy
2
Stage
chase, and attempted to pick up a stone, but was shot at and wounded in the arm by one of the robbers, who then made good their escape along the hill-side be hind Austin Road.
REVOLVER SHOTS, DAGGERS, AND
-HAMMERS,
At the Magistracy, yesterday, be foro Mr. G. N. Ormo, a Chinese was charged with being a member of a Secret Society and also with being in possession of several daggers, hammers, and boat. hooks.
The facts, so far as the evidence
showed; wore that a Policeman saw
itt
defendant running towards him Bedford Road, Yaqaati, and stopped him. Defendant was soarobed and the daggery and Hammers were found in his pocession.
Assistants, Mesdames Young, Avenal and Roynolds. Messrs. R. Sergt. Murphy arted that the Police Tatar, JH. Barrington and Fred several shots and this seemed to D. Leonard.
have salutary effect. A clan fight was imminent, but was averted by the inter-
The sentery whs painted by Yoe Cheong,
of Flower Street, under the supervisionference of the Police, Witness wished to
Hia Sim Attendante Miss Connie of Mr. W. A. Cornell, from designs by
Smith, Geraldine Smith, Peel Mr. W, Binguir. Ogilvie. M Goodall, Ellaline Omound, Scott
A.
Fairies. Mestiaunga Avenell, G. Mason,
C. M. Reynoldia and P. Tod, Misses
V. You, L. Boolt, C. Sintons.
The moon in Act II. was specially made and presented by the Hongkong & Whaar pos Book Co.
D. Filkin, Romvel. R. Young Sato Misaki, Kyoto,
The floral decorations were by Mise Rohner Fanlo, F. Coburn will be taken by Miss Georgia Mouser
Today (Saturday) the part of Pinkje young visitor from Bhanghai.
Þ
Weill, B. Weill, E. Stubbings, A
Stonksen.
know what defendant, who lived of Went Point, was doing at Yaumati,
Mr. Orino: Thora is more fun in numati
Bergt, Murphy: Several Bights wera on the point of breaking out
Mr. Orme (to defendant): You are a gerous to the publie Six works hard" vary undesirable cliarnoter, and day, labour.
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