OPERA HOUSE.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 139, 12 June 1905, Page 3

OPERA HOUSE.

j T_e popularity of va_<3eviHe in Aefc- - j land was again evidenced On SatazCay j night by the crowd that visited the ; Opera House. In the cheaper parts of I the house only standing room -was available when the cartain rose, and j disclosed the Sultans Palace, while th* number of encores that were demanded was a gratifying testimonial to the catering of the management. A- entire change of programme was submitted. . every item ef which was well rendered and enthusiastically received. The Madame Tottie Act was mtroauced for the first time in New Zealand with great success, the prismatic- electrical effects being exceedingly beautifuL Miss I_> vinia Tyson sang ""Sunshine and Rain. 7 * and for encore ""Tatters." with much feeling and expression, and later in the evening rendered two illustrated sons?. | "While the Moon Shines Bright" and "Follow the Crowd on Sundays," in _ way that distinctly pleased the'andieoc-e. Miss Nelly Power sang several songs in a tuneful and sympathetic voice, and , her reception proved her to be extremely , popular. Miss Flom'e Leigh, Miss Flo. i Caleutt, aid Miss Alma Lyndon all in j turn sang and danced themselves into the hearts of the audience, and Mr James Opie's fine baritone voice vas , heard to full advantage in "The Ad- | miral's Broom.'' Mr Fred Rivenhali, jMr Sam. Wilson, and Mr Ted Stanley ! filled the comic- roles in a way that made the hous loth to part with tme. while the cycling fears of Messrs. Boy Murphy and Bert Delavale were one" of the features of the entertainment. A bio- • graphic pantomime, '"little Bed Biding Hood." concluded a programme that •was one of all-round merit, and reflects the greatest credit on the management. T_e j same programme will be continued this week, and next Saturday several new j artists are billed to appear.