ALHAMBRA THEATRE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 12991, 4 June 1904, Page 10

ALHAMBRA THEATRE.

The appearance of a number ot new and clever artists 'drew a crowded hoiiEo to ilie Alhambia Theatre iast night, and lone; before the commencement oE the programme tlie seatin;; capacity of the building was taxed to its utmost. Mr James Williams made a. welcome reappearance, and was heartily applauded lor his singing, having to submit to an encore. A very wijnu reception was accorded to the 'Pievena Sisters, who made their first appearance Inst night bolore a Diineilin audience. They contributed' a 'rtonbU song and dance, and had to twice submit to enthusiastic demands tor encore numbers. These yowls ladies arc>a decided acquisition to Mr Fuller's' already strong company, and well merited tlie hearty reception they received.- - Miss Kate Mnher.'who has a very pleasing voi-.e, made her first'appearance as a ballad singer, and was warmly applauded'for her singing ot "Eileen Alannali," for' which'she was encored. Mr l>iclt Davis, Sir Jim Marion, and Miss Millie Clare, with song and dance, also contributed to llio success ot the,first part of the programme. The second part was taken up with the feats of Carmo and the Lenton Brothers, who are ail very clever in thsir different lines.' Miss Ida Berridgo had, as usual, to' submit to repeated demands for more, while Baby Anderson went through some very- clever clulj-swinging, and a iaugh'ab'.o farce brought an excellent programme to a close. There will be another performance this cvcnuig. . :