FULLERS' OPERA HOUSE.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18724, 22 June 1926, Page 13

FULLERS' OPERA HOUSE.

VAUDEVILLE PROGRAMME. Another all vaudeville programme kept last night's audience at the Opera House entertained for two hours and a half, each turn being of good quality. Miss Maggie Foster, who has made steady progress in her art since she was first seen on the Fuller circuit, made a welcome reappearance, and charmed all with her playing of the violin. Opening with "Czardas" (Monti), which she rendered with consummate skill, she next played a dainty number, entitled "The Canary," which gave her the opportunity to show her command over the king of instruments. The wolbknown "Eileen Alannah" on muted strings was another appreciated number, and before she was allowed to take her exit she contributed the jazz piece "Yef, Sir, She's My Baby." Two newcomers, "The Cycling Brocks," provided something out of tho ordinary on cycles of a type not usually seen in the City that is said to lead the world in the number of bicycles ridden by the public in proportion to its population. The man, who seemed to be built in two distinct, sections, showed himself to be a comedian of no mean degree, and roars of laughter greeted his ridiculous antics. His partner was little behind him in merit, and the two executed a number of daring stunts on the one vehicle. As an example of his versatility, the male member of the duo did some neat dancing, which received its sh3ro of applause. Mr Blondi Robinson, who possesses a month which is capable of being extended to undreamt of lengths, indulged in quarter of an hour's facial exercise and comic singing, which he supplemented by a cfevcr burlesque on conjuring. Brennan and Newton drew on their extensivo repertoire of pantomime excerpts with effect, the first-named appearing first as a dame, and subsequently, with his dainty partner, in a nautical sketch, in which they had full scope for their talents. Miss Newton's solo offering, too, was well up to standard. it is seldom that such artists are seen on tho vaudeville stage as Keith and Joan Dingley, two dancers from South Africa. Tho lady appeared in new frocks, and between them' they carried out some of the most pleasing dancing that has been executed on the boards of the Opera House.. The audience were sorry to noto that this is their last week in Christchurcb. Another performer who is making a last appearance is I Harry North, the concertina swaggic, whoso offerings aro /as acceptablo as ever. Alda Canipboll and Vistor Wise added to tho good name they had established for themselves by j their dancing and comedy sketch offering. Halma again delighted all present with the expert manner in which he juggled with bilI liard balls and numerous other objects. He is certainly ono of the most expert artists in his line on tho vaudeville stage, and last I night went through his performance wtihout making a single mistake. . Miss Lesley | Elliott sang a number of Songs at the piano I with her usual success, making her last appearance, as she is to leave the Dominion this week. The programme was completed by a pictorial news reel. To-night, Apdalo's Circus, comprising an I amazing combination of animals, including monkeys, bears, dogs, anteaters, and the monkey comedian "Mutt," will appear for the first time.