"HELLO, PROSPERITY."

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 99, 29 April 1933, Page 6

"HELLO, PROSPERITY."

This evening and until next Thursday evening and on Wednesday afternoon Messrs. J. C. Williamson, Limited, will present Flank Neil's vaudeviiie-rev.ue company in their final revue, "Hello, Prosperity," in which will be presented a ■number of the latest song successes, sketches, ballets and novelties, which have just arrived from Australia. George Wallace will appear in a series of comedy scenes and songs, all of which are new to Auckland, and the "Big Four" will present some of their best melody numbers. Miss Rene Rich, described as the "gipsy violinist," created quite a furore of enthusiasm last night by her brilliant playing, and she will be highly appreciated by all lovers of good music. The five daring young "Cleveres," including Teddy, the clown, will stage their thrilling acrobatics, and Maurice Diamond's beauty [ballet will be seen in a number of clever ;dances. Billy Maloney, Maurice Barling and Lily Molloy will assist the comedians in their sketches. Miriam Lester and David McGill will present some brilliant singing numbers. Mr. Neil has devoted an amount of time and money in procuring the costumes and scenic effects, and it is anticipkted that "Hello, Prosperity,' will prove one of the best of the revues staged by Mr. Neil in Auckland. At the conclusion of the performance at His Majesty's Theatre last evening opportunity was taken to honour Miss Ella Shields, who is severing her connection with the Frank Neil vaudeville-revue company, with which she has been associated for the past 15 months in the Dominion. Mr. Frank Neil made the presentation on behalf of the members of the company and the public. _ He assured | the recipient of the esteem in which she was held as an artist, not only in New Zealand, but in all parts of the world where the British flag was flown. Mr. George Wallace also spoke and said they were proud to have been associated with Miss Shields, who was greeted with rapturous applause when she came forward to reply. During the evening Miss Shields introduced the young Auckland composer of her song, "Waiting for the Summertime," Norman Kersland, and the writer of the words, Miss Rose Williams.