Hospital Thespians.

On the evening of April 25th., No 14 A.G.H, Dramatic Club made its bow to an expectant world. There was a crowded house, and if, before the curtain rose, there were some who were inclined to scoff, they remained to cheer. The performance was admirable, and at its close thunders of applause made the roof of the hall tremble, especially when the leading lady, Sister Cooke, was presented with a tiny white puppv. "The Balloon," the play produced, contains sufficient perplexing and amusing situations for half a dozen plays, and the manner in which the amateurs swung through them all raised the audience to a high state of enthusiasm. The spontaneous and natural way in which W.O. Hosking Jones took the part of David a doctor's servant, calls for sp cial comment. Sister Scott took the part of Mrs Rippendale, a vivacous widow, in splendid fashion, and won much applause and laughter. Pte. Gordon as Dr. Glyn, a difficult and exacting role, would, wi h a little more light and shade, be considered more than an amateur. Sister Lane acted the part of the Doctm's fiance in a delightful, clinging fashion, while Sister Reef, as Mrs Fits John a valetudinarian aunt, gave the prim lady suffering from a complexity of diseases in convincing manner. Lieut. Ward, to whom goes a great deal of ihe credit cue for the production, and who was also stage manager, gave an amusing portrayal of the bibulous Fits John. Sister Coole, as Miss Vere, did well in, the final scene, when Captain Cameron (Pte R. Newson told her of his love. Major Arnold played the part of Dr. Boy ton in a very capable manner, and Pte. Sibley made a capital policeman. Sgt Elleson and Pte. Hebden were the scenic artists. Music was provided by the 14th A G.H. Orchestra.

Port Said. E. B. J.