ATHAMBRA THEATRE.

Otago Witness, Issue 2785, 31 July 1907, Page 69

ATHAMBRA THEATRE.

The continued popularity of Fullers' Vaudeville Entertainers is evidenced by the large audiences attracted nightly to the Alhambr* Theatre, especially on Saturdays. The Maynaids continue to make a hit with- "their songs and clever dancing, and Miss Lorraine Tansley (contralto) is heard to good effect in Tosti's "Good-bye." Mr Sam "Wilson (comedian) is a firm favourite, and his turn is a popular one. Miss Kitty Delavale (the soubrette) sings with spirit, and is deservedly encored. Raleigh, and May (wire-walkers) provide thrill and comedy combined. ' The Robing of the Gods," who by the way are all goddesses, is much admired, and gives quite a classic touch to the proceedings, Miss Ruby May's statuesque posing greatly adding to the general effect. Pearl Livingstone shows herself a talented serio, and the Quealys give an excellent rendering of '* A breezy morning. Samson and Juno, the strongest man and woman in Australia are billed to- appear shortly. A large and enthusiastic audience greeted Fullers' Entertainers m a particularly pleasing programme last^evening. Samson and Juno, described as the strongest man and woman in New Zealand, made their first appearance before a Dunedin audience, providing a novel and much-appreciated performance. Samson, a man of muscle and sinew, contrasts strangely with his slim and girlish partner, who, although frail-looking, does much, to justify h«r title — " the strongest woman on earth. ' Samson offers £100 to any one in the audience who can perform the same feats as he. " The Robing of the Gods,'' a striking exhibition of artistic poses and costumes by Miss Ruby White and Mr J. E. Ward, afsiated by several children and a number of trained doves, provides a novel "turn." Mr Sam Wilson provides his usual budget ci comicalities ; the Maynards, Mias Kitty DelavaJe, Mass Pearl Livingstone, Miss Lorraine Tajisley, Mr Rud Peterson, Raleigh and May, and last, but not least, the Quealys, add to an excellent night's amusement with a. breezy sketch.