The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-24
c COMPANY PUTS
UP A FINE SHOW

Company G, of the second battalion
: of Eng neers, presented one of the best
show that has been seen in Honolulu
for long time at their annual enter
tainment last night. The Hawaiian
/ Operahouse was engaged for the occa
sion and the members of the company
did everything that it was possible for
them 10 do to assure the comfort of
their guests. The program, which was
an exceptionally long one numbering
in all some seventeen items, was as ex-
cellent as it was long and vociferous
I encores were demanded of each per
former.
By the courtesy Of their managers
/ several of the theatrical people now
performing at the Biiou, Savoy and the
circus gave their assistance, and thus
put the finishing touch on the whole
evening entertainments The arrange
ments for the night were in the hands
Of First Sergt. \. G. Spencer. who de
serves special praise for the way in
which he had matters arranged. An
other feature of the occasion was the
programs, which were artisticallv got
ten up and will serve as a memento of
very pleasantly spent evening.
Under the baton of j. W. Cain the
Fifth United States Cavalry Band
opened the program with selections
from the Merry Widow, followed by
the two step "Curly' as an encore
The volumes of applause which broke
out from all parts of the house showed
how much the perfect harmony and
playing of ihe band was appreciated
Gives Official Welcome
At the conclusion of the second piece
Capt. A 3. Putnam welcomed everyone
on behalf of the company and said that
although he had been placed on the
program as manager, all the praise was
due to First Sergeant Spencer. who was
the real manager Of affairs and had no
doubt placed his captain s name down
as matter of form. He would wish
them al a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year
The band then played another item.
which brought out several of the solo
totN. MS was IblibNtu Nv SIcHtE
and Weaver. two clever monologists
and musicians, who quickly found
favor with the audience. Mike Patton.
/" Honolulu S Own COMEDIAN was the
next to make his appearance, and earn
ed rounds of applause. The next item
was provided by Edward Hovev. one
of the company's own entertainers,
who showed some very clever work on
the piano.
''You Are the Ideal of NY Dreams
was sung by Clarence Waterman in a
clear baritone voice and as the last
strains died away the house shook with
the applause VIII Loehrane. the
Scotch comedian. is Justly called the
Harry Lauder of the East and his stuff
is some of the best heard in town for
a long time.
George B. Howard, the clever actor
manager of the company bearing his
name. showed more of his versatility in
some clever monologue work, for which
he was heartily applauded. Following
him came Arthur G. Spencer. first ser
geant of the company, in his impersona
ton of tJohn Philip Sousa,' the we'll
known bandmaster. Tn this he was as
sisted by the entire strength of the
band and the turn was an instant she
cess.
Many Bright Stunts
Wise and Milton made a big hit with
their character sketches, as did also the
Wilson Sisters in their singing act.
Clarence W. Stanley, another artist
from the Savoy Theater, went big with
his character songs, which We're eX-
ceptionally good. Baby Raymond, the
singer with the baby voice, had the !
audience with her from the word go,
and scored a well-deserved success.
4 change in the program was made .
by the Weldon family of acrobats from .
the American circus Their act is a (
clever stunt from beginning to end,
and is so well known now that It does .
not need describing. The Vale Trio +
from the same company, harmonized .
well in their songs and also came in .
for a generous round Of applause. /
If any favorite can be picked Of so .
excellent program it was, perhaps. I
Miss Middleton, of the Biiou. She is .
a bright and merry girl who seems to /
win her way INTO the hearts of the aud
fence from the moment she steps in
front Of the footlights, and is always
sure to be a prime favorite wherever
she goes. Last night was no excep-
ton to the rule, and she was the .
brightest star in a very bright frma
meut. From the same theater came
also Dunn and Barton in their collie
giate act. and following them came
Walter Perry, who made a hit
The company is to be congratulated
on It's fine turnout and thorOuuhly de- (
serve the happiest of Christmases and
The brightest Of New Years after the
they arranged for their
audience.