PRINCESS THEATRE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3396, 16 April 1919, Page 52

PRINCESS THEATRE.

Last week's company, with one exception, supplied a bright entertainment at the Princess Theatre on Monday. The new; appearance was that of Sterling and Love, who gave a pleasing unusual comedy turn. Sterling played a number of selections on the cornet, and amused, the. audience by unusual by-play with his partner. The latter sang acceptable, and if there was nothing exceptional about the performance, at all events it filled in a sufficiently diverting 20 minutes. The Delavales reappeared with fresh patter, as entertaining' as ever. Nellie Kolle made her usual jaunty appearance, naval . uniform, hat, stick, all complete, sang some songs, smiled widely, struck out a few ■ tunes on the piano, and waltzed off. Her playing of music-hall choruses aroused the enthusiasm of the those of the audience who enjoy whistling the accompaniment." Her singing was pleasant enough, and she was plainly a favourite with most of those present. Corrie and Baker presented a clever little song and dance scene, and added to the popularity they have already gained. Lily .Vockler sang fresh ballads enjoyably, and showed that her taste in choosing effective costumes continues unimpaired. She has the knack of rendering the more sentimental kind of song in a way that suits the public. Fred Bluett, a veteran comedian whose humour survives the passage of tho years, presented a fresh budget of songs and jokes. The Faynes repeated their musical and contortionist turns of last week, and Victor the Great, Madame Clothilda, and Little Gladys gave another bright and clever performance.