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of "The Land of Hope and Glory," the chorus holding palm leaves, so symbolic of Peace. Eventually the dreamers pass away, one by one.

Act Three brings us back to the cottage in Whitelands, and all appears such a dream. Σε opens with a finely-executed dance by Mra Bannerman and a recitative and aria "Cold, cold is the joint" by Sergeant J. Canavan. "On, on theScout" was given by the Hongkong Defence Corps Cadet Co. and "Ragtime

Dally" was sung by Cinderella The burlesque quartette in this act was very cleverly sung and had to be repeated.

A few pieces of better class music, like "Ragtime Dally,'

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and soft draperies-is au exposi-from the "Happy Family. tion of the fairy dance, then do Take ug Ku Fairy- land! Welong to be there. Noth ing its inhabitants did convinced us that the distance between us and Fairlyland was not great and Ballroom were really episodes worth seeking, Even in these with considerable dramatic days when dancing as an inter quality about them and the pretation rather than convention Cinderella has many skilled devotees, Mrs. uetaniophorsis of with her fine dress whiske! of Bannerman's dancing seemed on the stroke of twelve into rags (notably spontaneous and fall of She has worked and carrying a broom. The meaning. lights on the stage are entirely awfully hard (assisted by Mrs. extinguished and the change istiny Kennett) in teaching all the children their dances. She is an then effecte

excellent teacher. The ballet of the first act was a feast of colour and most beautiful. The music was so soothing. In this connee

which

enumerated.

Mrs. Thornton as Aunt Imogen made a clever study while Miss Rosebud Young as Elf Pickle was fall of life. Miss Vyrian Yonog gave

21 clever exhibition of too-dancing during the ballet in the first act in the beginning state that Mrs.of the second act Mrs. P. Tod and Miss D. Filkiu did the daffodil dance in au exhilarating spirit.

A DETAILED REVIEW. The curtain, on going, up, ex- poses a cottage in the wols (Whitelands. The scenery has "a finishel, simple and interesting tion, we rany quality of colour conveying the Cochrane from Shanghai, who is night of fairyland-"the pale well-known in the North, was the blue night that hangs as a cur-pianist and also conducted the tain behind the trees where the orchestra, practically orchestra- ruses are darkened but do notting the whole piece. sloep. We may mention that

The custumes were exquisite and special praise is due to Mrs. J. H. Taggart, who designed them and under whose supervision they were made.

Act Twa sees Pinkie, Tommy it was designed by Mr. and Molly transferred to Fairy Five troggy frega" Sinclair, and executed by Yeeland

Pin-greet them. "It's the same with Cheong, of Flower Street. kie and Tomuy arrive on the [us,as with the creatures" said scene and discourse ou fairies. the frogs. We confess that we were much fanxious that the fairy party the impressed by the unrestrained should commence, bat

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Last but not least, we mus! not forget Mr. W. Sinclair, who is principally responsible for Mr. Sinclair of untiring energy and, but for him, the A.D.C. productions could ever reach the high-water mark of excellence as they have done in the past. We contribute our bonjuet of praise in appreciation of his labours We may mention that in the production of "Pinkie and the Fairies," Mr. Sinclair was assisted by Mr. C. Bewly Bird

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by W. Graham Robertson, Music by Frederick Norton.

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Dora Miss Gordon, Mise M. Gordon, Miss J. Gordon, Miss Moxon and Mias Hastings. They were in charge of Mrs. W. Manning.

Frogs, Masters S. J. Solomon, Ogilvie, C. Cropley and E. ord

Bluebell Ballet, Misses Stewart, Dorothy Avenell, Winnie Young, Avenell and Reynolds and Lawson, Amy Stoneham Messrs. H. Tatam, J.H. Barrington and F. D. Lgouard stage assists. was gorgeous, and special men- ants. The scenery throughout tion should be made of the very audience included H. E. the fue lighting effects. Last night's er Administering the Govera

Buanies, Misses M. Kamsay, G. Daffodil Elves, Miss D. Filkin Ramsay and Solomon. and Mrs. P. Tod.

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Nightingales, Mesdames Moli- iere-Johnstone, William Lyle, Galloway, Miss Neave.

The A. D. C. Committee is as follows:-Hon. Mr. Chud Severn Administering the Officer Government), Mr. H. W. Bird, Mr. J. A. E. Bullock, Mr. C. II. P. Hay, Mr. L. N. Leefe, Mr. W. Sinclair and Mr. M. S. Northcote, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer.

in which they angelves inform them that the party lusaner

Their enunciation cannot begin until the Queen of and acted. was antible and clear, and when the Fairies comes and the Queen- wo consider the packed house we fof the Fairies cannot come until The moon in are surprised that they did not the moon rises. use their presence of mind. The the background rises steadily duct "When I am a grown-up such a realistemon it was, lady was sung by them with an achievement of the Hongkong great expression. Both possess and Whamps Dock and little good voices and, if further train-Queen of the Fairies arrives on

A more idealistic assistant stage manager, Messrs. ed, should prove great assets the scene.

Aunts Fairy Queen couldnot be imagiW. Cornell, G.H.M.Bannerman With the entrance of Imogen and Caroline and Uncle da real chip of the fairy block, and A. W. J. Hoy lighting Gregory sa adult woach was The ceremony of introduction is arrangements and Mesdames introduced. Mr. R. Ashby, who then gone through. Her Majesty was Aunt Caroline, filled his part being introduced to Pinkie and with aplomb. His make-up was Tommy but when it comes to excellent and the frown that he Molly's turn to be introduced she wore was becoming. The Anuts is informel by Her Majesty that and Uncle sang "Here you see our children up homely cot," the trip doing full sionaries are admitted free. Those The Fairy justice to it. The elves (Pickle, over 12 have to pay. Whisper and Twinkle, looke Queen's dialogue with Molly was and acted like elves. Through unrestrained. Her enunciation

ment and party.

The thanks of the A.).C. are PERSONS OF THE PLAY. the world the fairies was very clear and distinct, and "Dear old that was the keynote of the author's she acted with relat

Grown-ups Aunt Imogen,

expressed to the Hongkong Daily Press, the China Mail, the Hong- Buggestion--was sung by these fairyland, how sweet it looks. I elves, who were so fall of life just adore it," remarked Cinder- Mrs. Thornton; Aunt Caroline,

HONGKONG DEFENCE kong Telegraph, the South China light and airy.

ella. That indexed the feelings Mr. R. Ashby; Uncle. Gregory,

CORPS CADET CO. Morning Post, Messrs. Lane, Crawford & Co., Madame Flint, (FLOURING IN ACT JIL.) Molly (Mrs. Gay Kennett), the of the audience. Cinderella had Sergeant J. Canavan; Mr. Irous, cousin of Pinkie and Tommy remained too long in Fairyland the gardener, Mr. D. M. Goodall;

Sergt. Major Trueman, Sergt. the Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd., who also believed in fairies bafter her return to the ball. When Katie, Mrs. H. M. Webb; Aune,

Eastern Bazaar, Messrs. cause she was in love, was the hour of 12 was struck she Miss V Thorntou: Molly, a A. H. Dancan, Cpls. V. Ramsay, the

and Komor, Messrs. Miss cousin, Mrs. Gay Kennett.

W. Hyde, Jack, Lee. Upls. D. Komor child's child and she remained was changed to mags..

Children. Pinkie. Miss Lyon, V. Hast, H. Joseph Moutrie & Co., Ltd., the Hong- throughout a link between the Elfria Osmand made a good

Marjorie Stewart and Miss Cadets P. Ramsay, B. Taylor, Long and Whampoa Deck Co., play and the tender audience to Cinderella, and her song which it professedly appealed, Lo, ho-ho! ho-ho!" was rendered Georgia Mooser; Tommy, Mas Graham, E. Walker, C. Knight, Ltd., the Sun Co., Ltd.. and Mrs

Oliver Middleton-Smith; She gare a graceful execution of quite pleasingly. She is an old

can, W. Fooks, L. Stoneham, W. freshments behind the the waltz by Johannes Brahms. favourite, whose re-appearance on Telegraph Boy, Master E. Jordan D, Harvey, D. Ogilvic, H. Dun- Pope, for taking charge of re- during rehearsals and perform- Fairy Tale People.-Cinder-Stoneham. Mra A. M. Webb, as the nurse the boards is much appreciated.

Country Children-Misses Dances. Katie in the employ of aunts A woodland glade; "Cinderella ella, Miss Elfrida Osmund; The

Caroline, sang discovered in the prettiest of pic-Sleeping Beauty, Mre, R. Duncan; Avenell, J. Bridger, F. Neave, aad Imogen

K-K-Katie

in a style which turesque rags. A new opening, Beauty, Miss Lottie Scott; The M. Scott, K. Simmons, D. Stewart, was delightful. She scored a great you will perceive, for the old Beast, Sergeant J. Canavan; Jack A. Stoneham, Solomon, F. Solo- triumph. The fairies' party, who story but that only shows how the Giant Killer, Master C. mon, H. Solomon, M. Ramsay, G.

The Knight; Jack of the Beanstalk, Ramsay, Masters 5. J. Solomon, TRAINING SQUADRON IN are summoned by the blowing of up-to-date the piece is.

Middleton-Smith; S. Ogilvie, Cropley and G.Cropley. the trumpet, gave an exhibition of ballet was a beautiful spectacle. Master J.

MISCELLANEOUS. It recalled to us The spectacle, too, had shape Prince Frog, Mr. R. Tatam a fairy dance.

and structure.

A Japanese training squadron, was not Bunny, Miss Dorothy Filkin; The Orchestra, which was ar It Scott's well-known lines:

thrown aimlessly at yon, Peace, Mrs. C. Moliere-Johnstone. ranged and conducted by Mrs. Jonsisting of the cruisers Chitese By every till in every glen

Cochrane, comprised the follow-and Azuna, under command of your very

FAIRY FOLK. "Merry elves their. morrice trac-bit grew under

Miss Rosebud ing-1st. Violin, Messra.-W. R. Vice Admiral Nakano, arrived in eyes. In fact, there is an idea ing,

Ell Pickle,

Mumford and W. Rowe; 2nd Hongkong from the Piscatore behind it and feeling in it, and

Young.

Violin, Messrs. C. Bolton and J. Islands, to-day. the combination of these with

Elf Whisper, Miss Marie de Danson; Cello, Mr. Lawrie Owen The vessels are manned by 123 taste makes its beauty. Mrs. R.

Dora Sousa.

Clarionet, Mr. F. Waterfield midshipmen and will leave on Dancan, asSleeping Beauty, Bang Trip it deft and merrily.

Elf Twinkle, Miss Phyllis Plate, Mr. W.V. Taylor; Organist, the 25th inst., for Manila. When all the fairies, elves, "As I leaned over the slumber

Mr. T. Martin. At the piano,| frogs and rabbits of fairyland well," in magnificent voice. Sha, d'Almada e Castro.

The Queen of the Fairies, Miss Mrs. J. Cochrane. assembled with Bluebell Fairy it will be remembered, married a

The chorus, organised and NIGHT-TIME IS THE RIGHT TIME (Mrs. G.HM. Bannerman) lead-most dreadful creature, the Beast Dora Stewart.

Herald to the Court of Faerie, arranged by Mr. Guy Kennett, ing in the ballet it made us feel (Sergeant J. Canavan) who gave

was composed as follows:-Mrs. that we were really in the land us "I once was a regular beast." Miss Doris Windebank.

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His Six Attendants, Misses C. Maliere Johnstone (Soloist), to take Pinkettes, the gentle little of the fairies; so realistic was the Of course, Beast ran tuas Connie Smith, Geraldine Smith, Mrs. Wm. Lyle, Mrs. A. D. laxatives. Their good effects are scene. It was wonderfully pretty. Beauty says, into a prince if you Pearl Ogilvie, M. Goodall, E.Galloway, Miss Neuve, Mrs. experienced next morning, and}

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T. Edwards, Miss Crees, Miss J, Fairies, Mesdames Avenell, G. Rodger, Miss Goodall and Mrs. the band of little fairies. "If such dered by Pinkie, Tommy and fine voices of the nightingales Bunny in a manner that spoke Mason, C. M. Reynolds and P. Duncan Miss Fincher during the

dispel constipation, cura bilions- behind the scenes personify the volumes for the training they Tol. Misses D. Filkin, D. Razsvet, accompanied

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