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2/- We Mr. Henry Ainley, who played the part of Mr. Latimer, and it is quite possible that the play was written for him, since Mr. Latimer repre- sents the backbone of the play, and with, perhaps, one exception little scope is given for the deya-
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The "Comedy of To-day" could be more aptly described as a "Comedy of Yesterday" since Victorian audience would perhaps have considered it really modern, and maybe risqué.
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Does Not Inspire Earlier in the year the Amateur Dramatic Company produced "On Approval" which was decidedly modern and, in parts, definitely
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The performance was for the most part admirable but the play couple in the house and it acca-United Asbestos itself, lacking a climax of any sins no surprise at al to find kind, did not leave behind any im- that it includes Eustasia (Miss Dairy Farms
the wife of the Watsons pression save that of "something Fay Grosaman), attempted something done."
errant Leonard. She is eloping Der A. Wings
When considering the produc-with Nicholas (M. A. C. Braine Lane, Crawfords tion we were privileged to witness Hartnell) and as they have already Mackintoshs it compares very favourably with been in the house a week the Sinceres those previously given by the treatment Mr. Latimer adopts in Wm. Powells A.D.C., and the principals them such cases is nearly at an end. selves upheld the splendid reputa- They are on the point of leaving H.K. Amusements
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rich as Mr. Latimer was supposed tinue their journey to the south
tu.have been, the front door of the of France, Anne returns to her trolled them with a nod or a house would open directly on to father, whilst Eustasia occupies glance rather than with gesticula-
Still that was her time in her favourite task of
cossetting a sick person.
the dining room. perhaps necessary, since it was essential, that we should see the newcomers and there was but one
scene.
Another ring at the front door is answered, and another cloping pair ask if the house is a hotel and Dominic answers "Yes, Sir, a sort of hotel." This is the end
Mr. Latimer's Hobby The Butler Dominic (Mr. L Stewart Goss) answers a ring at and the last arrivals are unneces the front door and we see Leonard have seen, and heard is merely a sary except to prove that what wo (Mr. J. H. Raikes) and (Miss Marjorie Taylor) who are life of Mr. Latimer
Anne description of an incident in the taking the Dover Road to the south
of France, the former having an
Comfort-Loving Gentleman As Mr. Latimer, Mr. Lucey, apparently unsympathetic wife, already known ao all who attend
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Mr. G. H. Ralkes undertook quite a difficult part in Leonard, the in- dignant and, later, influenza- stricken runaway and we must award him full marks for his por trayal. It is difficult to be indig- nant with a cold in the head but our Leonard managed to convey eorrect impression. His sneezing was so realistic that it was difficult to believe that he was! not suffering from a "cowd id de dose." and the latter a neglectful father. A.D.C. productions, was delightful Miss Marjorie Taylor, in her part
A Charming Anne Their arrival is expected and it is in his interpretation of the part of Anne, rather left. us undecided while they are discussing this of this rich and comfort-loving as to whether she was an in- atrange occurrence that the prin- cipal character Mr. Latimer (Mr. speech, and very appearance all by her first romance, or a modera
gentleman.
mannerisms,genue" flapper.caried off her feet A. N. Lucey) is first, seen. He ex- combined to convince the audience girl determined to seize happiness plains, it his own peculiar and at that they were really looking at at, any cost after having weighed the same time likeable manner, the and listening to an eccentric and up the pros and cons thoroughly reason for their presence, and in-
benevolent character. forms them that it is his hobby saw, and those who have heard of, sidered she was charming through- All who However, whichever side is con- to see that marriages are happy the wonderful production St. Joan, cut and it is emball wonder that and to do all that is in his power were naturally prepared for a M. Latimer fell in love with her, to prevent people from making "a capable rendering of Mr. Latimer although for the suocess mess of things twice."
and anyone who was disappointed must be very difficult to please.
Dominic, the butler, in a very well staffed house, was played by the producer, Surgeon Commander Stewart Goss, and his first appear ance on the stage suggested sinis ter proceedings to follow. He was the Ideal butler, stately and all powerful, but as the play wore on his habit of turning himself round shall see her again soon in a chark Pau
Audience Enthusiastic by pulling on the right side of his acter of more importance and more All toll the cast made a splendid coat suggested that he had come atope, and praiseworthy effort to amuse pleted his training in Hollywood. Nicholas, the callow and inclin- an audience which, in view of the Alsa with the well trained staff beed to be foolish young man, suit fact that the A.D.C. have promised had at his command it would sure ed Mr. Eraine Hartnell down to to donate half of the profits to the ly have been better to have con- the ground and he made a good relief of Distressed Miners, and occurred at Långheld (Surrey),
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work entailed in a production of situation did not develop. dan 1 The Staff were admirably trained this kind calls for some acknowledge Whether nursing invalids, whe- and would add distinction to any ment, might have been larger, bat ther reading Gibbons Decline and large establishment. The footmen could not have been more enthusika- Fall, or indulging in hysterical (Messrs. G. D. Mead and S. Ctle. Many floral tributes were tears Miss Fay Grossman às Banks) were models of deportment handed over the footlights at the. Eustasia was splendid. She real- and the maids (Miss) Margaret lived her part and certainly en- Bunje and Miss Evelyn O'Hagan) hanced her already high reputa models of decorum. tion, and it is to be hoped that we
conclusion of the piece and the audience went home satisfied that the AD.C. had again demonstrated that there is plenty of talent in the Colony, which, with more encour agement, could provide similar en tertainment in the future.
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