"THE STUDENT PRINCE."

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 77, 28 September 1938, Page 10

"THE STUDENT PRINCE."

The well-remembered melodies of Sigmund Romberg in the romantic and amusing "Student Prince" contribute much towards the success of the production, which is now being played at the Grand Opera House by the Wellington Operatic and Theatrical Society. The familiar story of the lonely heir to the throne of Karlsberg who goes to the University of Heidelberg to be educated, and there, for the first time in his life, finds happiness and companionship and gains the love of a little servant girl, is well portrayed in all its wistful appeal. Gay choruses of smart student bands, bevies of Heidelberg maidens, fascinating schuplattler dancers, and colourful court scenes all combine in making an appealing and fascinating background to the main story. Scenery and costuming leave little to be desired, and whether it is the courtyard of the little inn of the Three Golden Apples, the palace of Karlsberg, or an interior scene at the university that is being portrayed, an atmosphere of reality is prevalent. Prince Karl is played by Nome Denton, and Alma Clegg has the role of Kathie, the servant girl, who loves him. Ivan Smith, as Dr. Engel, the prince's tutor, carries off the vocal honours. ___________„—«,

Valued at nearly £62,000,000, the exports from the Dominion for twelve months ended June 30 last were £2 700,000 less than for the corresponding twelve months of the year before and the imports were over £7,500,000 more. Instead of a credit balance of £14,500,000 as represented by the excess of exports over imports as at June 30 1937, the export year closed" with a credit of £4,377,000. The figures are set out in "Meat and Wool" review of export trade, and in addition a mass of figures relating to every article ox export of primary origin is given showing values, volume, destination, and classification, from wool to tinned meats, from dairy produce to peas. Prices of meat in London, wool m NewZealand, and fat stock at selling centres in the Dominion are also shown. In addition the loadings of liners with New Zealand produce are given In de-