PRINCESS THEATRE.

Otago Witness, Issue 2818, 18 March 1908, Page 85

PRINCESS THEATRE.

Fullers' Vaudeville Company presented its customary change of programme at the Princess Theatre on Saturday night. There were still further additions to the personnel of the- company, a matter in which there has certainly been no scot© for complaint lately. Seasonable changes in the composition of the oompany have tended to a freshness and up-to-dateness which the audiences do not fail to appreciate. Included among the new appearances on Saturday night was that of Ziska, a lady who introduced something in the La Milo line of business. Ziska presented a number of artistic and charming poses, which were rmade exceedingly effective by there being thrown on the poser a number of studies in flowers, etc., all in beautiful colouring. The " turn " is a very pretty one, and Ziska was acoorded due applause for her presentation. The Misses Price (Viola and Lilian), two young Scotch soubrettes, appeared here for the first time. In various Scottish songs and in the national dance they filled in a pleasant quarter of an hour, and were treated to a very spontaneous show of approbation. Mr Allan Shaw continues to mystify everyone with his creation of modern coin manipulation. Mr Shaw, in addition to being decidedly dexterous with coin or card, has a charming personality, and a ready flow of humorous speech, which embellishes and improves his performance greatly. Bob Lloyd enjoys an enviable popularity as a comedian, and Saturday night's reception accorded him was as generous and as hearty as ever. The Vanteils (gymnasts and horizontal bar performers) provide a clever and humorous " turn," while Miss Malvena Moore sings and dances with a charm of manner that is peculiar to herself, and her popularity is accordingly high. Salmon and Chester (American. entertainers) gave further evidence of their capabilities on Saturday night in a dramatic sketch " Ragged Jim, the Crossing-sweeper," in which the respective parts were taken with considerable skill. Salmon and Chester undoubtedly rank among the very best sketch artists the Messrs Fuller have brought here. Miss Nellie Power (a bright and popular serio), Mr Will James (banjo executant), Miss Marion Hall (descriptive vocalist), Harry Edwards and Melvin and -Frawley (comedy duo), are the other artists appearing ion the bill. The usual new bioscopic films form part of the programme.