WING WHISPERS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3867, 24 April 1928, Page 72

WING WHISPERS.

By

Peter Pan.

WELLINGTON, April 19

Dear “ Pasquin,”—Revue followed close on the footsteps of “ Mercenary Mary ” at His Majesty’s. The concluding night of the musical comedj' Reason was on Saturday, when -a bumper house assembled and gave diminutive Elsie Prince and her satellites a rousing send-off. At the south boat later, delayed to take the company, there was a large crowd of friends and well-wishers.

On Tuesday night the Fuller Follies, who are no strangers to Wellington, were given a warm welcome in a programme that was much to the liking of a crowded house. The entertainment, labelled “ Patches,” revealed the talents of the. various members, and all were encored for their work. Decima and Eddie M'Lean, Stud Foley and little Iris, William Beresford, Nat Hanley, Winnie Egerton, Lulla Fanning, Eric Masters, and the Dainties all worked hard to make the show go; and it did go, with vim and pep. The flocking, too, has been vastly improved. The Amy Evans-Fraser Gange combination had -a flattering reception at the Town Hall on Saturday night. The programme was just right, and both soprano and baritone were in generous mood with recall numbers. Miss Evans again revealed that she is a truly great singer, and the versatility of her art was noted in the variety of songs she sang. Mr Gauge’s voice is still round and sweet, and he, too, seemed to hit public taste with his selections. Miss Enid Conley is a closecropped lady who accompanies divinely, and plays solos as' an artist plays them. The attendances during the season have been large and enthusiastic, and an extra concert is to be given on Saturday night. ■The opening night ■ of* “ Belle of New York ” is set for Saturday next, and the Amateur Operatic 'Society is agog with the excitement .of a first night. Rehearsals have been going along-splendidly, and Lester Brown feels confident ..that his production of the fiiriefitl comedy will leave nothing to be desired.

The demolition of the old Empress Theatre has-..commenced, to make room for the magnificent Majestic kinema-cum-cabaret that will have risen its handsome head by the end of the-year.