BELMONT’S CANARIES

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 88, 5 July 1927, Page 17

BELMONT’S CANARIES

COMING TO AUCKLAND “Canary Opera,” one of the star acts with J. C. Williamson Celebrity Vaudeville, opening at His Majesty’s Theatre on July 19, is the title of what can easily be called the most unique

vaudeville world to-day. Train - ing canaries to sins on the stage is such an unusual undertaking that one must readily recognise that only a great love for these beautiful songsters, together with patience and perseverence could coax these timid creatures into the art of singing when and where required. Joseph Belmont, who is responsible for this amazing offering.

is also the man who furnishes Europe and America with tfie whistling and bird song reo-

° rd 2‘ J l6 Gertrude Elliott with him his partner. Miss Gertrude Elliott, whose vocal duets and instrumental numbers on the saxophone, with piano accompaniment, are the means of inspiring this chorus of feathery songsters to harmonise and trill to the delight and enjoyment of all who hear them. The scenery and beautiful lighting effects help to make the act one of the finest diversions the vaudeville stage has known. . , On the same bill is that famous comedian, Dick Henderson, The Man Who Made the Queen Laugh.’' Some idea of Henderson's capabilities as a mirth-maker can be gained from the fact that he has appeared before the Royal Family twice by command. Rich and Adair present another act that is a wonderful novelty and a triumph of acting combined. Phil Rich in America to-day is looked upon as the greatest ’’old man” delineator in the country. His partner is_very beautiful. An act that will charm and delight everyone is that of Marie Lawton, the little ladv with the harp and the mellow voice. A dancing turn that has never been equalled here is Les Zenga Freres. direct from Paris, presenting Something Different in Dancing. The mightv Spanish trapeze artist, "V alencia, causes thrill upon thrill as he perfoims most of his risky feats dangling head downwards from the end of a rope. Tne Lee Sisters, “Up In The Air. have a remarkable offering and Colin Crane, eminent baritone, possesses a voice of a Quality seldom heard in vaudeville. Billie Lockwood, vivacious singer and dancer, will be remembered for the fame she achieved when Lee White and Clay Smith took her to London