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"The Blue Bird" blazed the trail along which several play- writers have travelled in attempts to get away from hackneyed dramatic subjects by taking some phase of a fairy tale as a theme to work upon. Aladdin," which
was produced last night at the Royal Naval Theatre in aid of the Children's Ministering League. belongs to that species of pan. tomime that is commanding more success than any other form of amateur entertainment on the stage at present. We havewitness ed and enjoyed the phenomenal run that "Pinkie and the Fairies"
This was
a pretty good indication of what the public
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LAWN TENNIS.
CHAMPIONSHİP DOUBLES.
N. E. Kent and F.A Redmond made a second and successful attempt to Becure the final honours in the open Champion- ship Doubles at the H.E.C.C: ground last evening. There was a fairly large attendance and the spectators were able to witness a very hard-fought match, if not |consistently brilliant play. Cap- tain Murray and Jennings took the first set 6-1 their play being a decided improve- ment од the form they displayed oa the previous occasion, particularly Captain Murrary. Kent and Redmond opened badly, but improved in the second SOL, Redmond getting back to something like his usual form and his partner putting in some useful work. Their opponents however, were fighting hand, both at times play- ing brilliant strokes and there were one or two rallies which so far, were the best witnessed in the tournament.
Twelve games had to be played before this
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The third set was also char.
succeeded in the fullest sense of the term. Mrs. Neighbour has interspersed the piece with selected songs and skits on the Naval police and Naval men. The heavy work of the performance is divided between Miss Gladys Brock (Aladdin), Master Ronald Bentley (widow Twankey, the mother of Aladdink and Master Ernie Sears (Uncle Abanazari, Presbyterian who settled down in America when the war broke out acterised by good rallies, Murray and thas became a naturalised and Jennings taking the first
Miss Brock had a American.
three games. Redmond and his part that admirably suited her.partner, however, pulled them. Possessed of a rich soprann voice. selves together and won the set which had previously been heard $4. on "charitable occasions, she The fourth and last set was as gave a splendid rendering of her hard a struggle as has possibly role. She charmed the audience been witnessed on the H.K.C.C. with the "Bells of St. Mary" courts for many years. Murray "To-night's the Night" (in which and Jennings took the first three the whole charus joined) "She's games, then the fifth and seventh, and waiting" and leaving the Scores 3--2. watching
boy" (sung with In the next
Master Bentley a supreme effort was made by "Aladdin" is a brisk pantomime, acted with infections humour and both sides, Murray and Jennings a bright and lively pantomime, his make-up as a widow was quite to sare the game and Redmond with something for adults to good. With his keen sense of and Kent to win the match. laugh immoderately at and for the humour, he had many opportuni-The score weat deure no less youngsters to go into convulsions ties of creating laughter. making than eight times and at
there It filled the Royal Naval his work very Tresh. His singing seventh.
and dancing were quite good and of brilliant tennis Theatre last night with an ex- pectant audience, which mellow his mannerisms helped to lighten might expect to witness ed into a crowd of well-wishers, the fare. He has the makings of Wimbledon. Redmond and Kent
Everybody knows the story of a comedian.
eventually secured the game and. Aladdin and the wonderful lamp.
after conceding one more point and those who saw the "Fanny
to their opponents, the set and the and originalistical"
match at S-6, thus winning by 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, 6-4.
won.
wants.
over.
car.
want
the Princess).
A delightfully sweet princess did Miss Flo Rodney make. There was distinct charm about her singing that made one feel in a delightful frame of mind. Her voice is soft-toned and she made a becoming princess. "I want to be a good little wife in the good old fashioned way" was sung with expression, Master Edward Phillips as Ah Dup, the Emperor, was quite at home in his role Since he was made Governor of Hongkong, said he, he has had a lot of things to do. He is now in 3400-the Dockyard bands in Stonecutters! That was the first trace of a meal "touch." Others followed in succession. Masters Sydney Searle and Alfred George
game.
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It is difficult. in the limited space of a newspaper notice. to enumerate the many things that impressed one, but we must not forget to record the very pleasing manner in which Miss Vera Stan- ley sang K-K-Katy."Brave boys marching home" by Master Erie Sears. "I want to be somebody's baby" by Master Ronald Beatler end the "aero- plane" song by the chorus were all sung with expression.
(to use a a pantomimic phrasel knows how the Naval Theatre version, while keeping to fairly conventional liues, delights the eye and the It was a magnificent show and exceeded anticipations. It was rather a surprise to us to be told that a month)- training was all that Mrs. Neighbour spent in. producing this pantomime. This, is an eloquent tribute to her abilities, and that it should have been produced so succes-fully: on a stage which is not deep and without any of the customary appliances speaks volumes for
Altogether, the production was what she is capable of doing.
a great success and it has been Mrs. Neighbour, we may add, is as Ah Slop and Ab Cop, the wisely decided to put on a professional artist, and if she policemen, gave a remarkably more shows, one onMonday night remains here for any length of clever version of their parts, and a matinee on Wednesday, at time could. no doubt, help to get The Dockyard Police. we are popular prices. One per- up many more successful am-olemenly told, are Terrible formance, we learn, will be given ateur productions. Happily at fellows. If anybody disobeys he present Hongkong has nothing to is tarred and thrown into the "We're Policemed." a complain of regarding theatricals. waters." We have been well served of lateski: on the Naval Yard Police. with the fare, but there are sea- provided much laughter, and sons when life in this Colony be these members of the N. Y. P. contes void of any entertainments. were vociferously applauded. Again, to parody Tennyson, The atmosphere throughout the though professional companies play is one of jollity and jokes, of the Misses Peggy Searle
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may come and go in Hongkong.prightly dances and of enliven Ting-a-ling and genie of the WOMEN'S IMMODEST DRESS. amateur theatricals should go on ing
Musical comedy lamp), Doris Pile (Prince for ever. The latter are alway-stands to pantomime in the same Pekoe), Vera Stanley (Sho Shi), money-spinners, provided they are got up with regard to the public taste and a judicious eye kept on expensys.
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and it is improper that they should mimes ате like mince pies: Norah Pile, Margaret Campbell, The agitation against the ex-meet girls dressed in the present there is not a word to be said Gertle Drew, Maudie George, tremely low-necked dresses which indecent fashion." phasise how extremely difficult in their favour except that they Betty Edwards, Barbara Budden, are being worn in ballrooms and Dr. Copeland, the City Commis- it is to train children for any are irreplacable for children's Julia Smirk, Francis Long, at other public functions, says a sioner of Health, who is conduct- show, and the successful per-delectation. The production last Tommy Pile. Arthur Heard. New York telegram of Februarying the campaign against the formance last night is a feat in night was gorgeous, the Eastern Willie Drew, Ena Allen. Dolly 8, is now supported by the New drug evil. also every way creditable to Mrs. colourings appealing to the im-George, Iris Phillips, Joyce York City Federation of Women's federation, and caused a sensation Neighbour and those who took agination. For vivacity of action Heard. Stella Parry. Joan Black, Clubs, including all the women's by declaring: "Charming as you In this respect we may it is as bright an entertainment Katherine Campbell, Arnold organisations of Greater New Bre, ladies, I am not sure that mention how indefatigably Mrs. as the present season of pauto- | Long, Chris Pile. James Edward | York.
there are not drug victims among Gurner had worked to promote the mimes has given us. The ballets and Laurie Allen.
At the annual meeting of the you." Noting the consternation entertainment and as she smil- are so pleasing that comparisons The orchestra were under the federation the previous day a re- among the women, Dr. Copeland *However, being a drug- ingly said to the writer. "I have are rather invidious. Eight little direction of Mrs. Titmus (piano), solution was passed unanimously, added: been rent between the Tamar children in the last scene of the assisted by Mr. Neighbour (violin) declaring that whereas the de- taker does not necessarily mean and the Naval Theatre." A touch First Act. excuted 2 dance and Mr. Titmus (oboe). The lime signers of women's evening gowns that one is a rascal or a cheat."
Dr. Copeland did not explain of Nature makes the whole world that was a revelation in light effects were by the Hong- have led the fashion to the ex-
The primary purpose of light, fantastic execution. These kong Electric Company and Mr.reme limit of indecency, and this himself further, but is suggested producing Aladdin was taeight rest after dancing while two F.A. Bromne. The costumes of the is having a most demoralising that he has discovered that club help the Ministering Children's more fairies come on the stage Hongkong girls' were made by Mr. efect on the youth of the country, life among women, with its con- League, an organisation which and yet another (Miss Bettie and Mrs. Long, the other costumes therefore be it resolved tha: we stant excitament, is a contribut aims at developing in children Edwards)-a sweet creature who being made by Mrs. Brown, Mrs. women of New York do all in our ing cause to the spread of the
desire
help
dope" habit. other won the hearts of the whole Heard, Mrs. Searle, Mrs. Knight, power to urge women to dress children
So fortunately audience and was loudly Mrs. Crees, Mrs. and Miss modestly, and we, through the in the world. Mrs. applauded. She danced most Garner, Mrs. Bentley and Mrs. committee appointed by the pre- Gurner is a living example beautifully. In Act Two, Titmus, Mrs. Bentley was ofsident of the city federation, seek of the ideal that the Ministering the Misses Joan Black great assistance to Mrs. Neigh- to control indecency in dress by Children's League tries to incul- and Vers Stanley per-bour in the production, while Mr. appealing to the designers of is the resnit largely of daily cate to do at least one kind formed a fairy dance reminiscent Komor rendered considerable aid. women's fashions and the leading regularity, to ensure which many deed every day-though, as a of what we saw in "Pinkie and A word of praise must be given to shops and by public appeal to women find the occasional use of matter of fact, there are many the Fairies."
Messrs. H. Budden and W. women.
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was the dancing and singing of Mr. Burton for painting them. the Women's Republican Club, If laughter be the soul of four Hongkong mites. They were Amongst those present last who started the agitation, said, pantomime, then there is much idealistic dolls, their dresses be-night were HE. Mr. Claud Women are disgracing them- soul in ** Aladdin." While not ing very pretty. The moment Severn, C.M.G.,. (Officer Admin- setves by appearing with dresses are laxative perfection, curing forgetting the essential elements they appeared near the limelights istering the Government); H. E. bare as to the neck, back, and sick headaches, bilious attacks, of the story, the author and, in there was a stir and rounds Vice-Admiral Sir F. C. T. Tudor, arms. The fault, however, is that unpleasant breath, spotë and
rounds of fact, everyone associated with and
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