“THE DESERT SONG.”

Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 17869, 15 November 1929, Page 5

“THE DESERT SONG.”

IMPRESSIONS OF ROMOLA HANSEN

Miss Romola Hansen, the youthful and charming leading lady of the J. C. Williamson “Desert Song” company, which comes to Hamilton on Monday, is one of the most delightful young ladies appearing under the management of the firm. To a pressman, who enquired as to her recreations, she said that she was exceedingly fond of the open air life. ‘The blue sky, the warm sunshine, the rippling water, the green-covered hills, and the rugged mountains—all have an attraction for me," she said. “I simply love the open air life, and am perfectly happy to be where nature is to be seen at its best. I am not what might be called an athletic girl, but I believe in exercises that develop the body, while, of course, study—particularly close study—must asseuredly develop the mind. I am particularly fond of riding, and whenever opportunity offers, I indulge in this exercise.” Then with a burst of youthful nethusiasm, with an evident recollection of the enthusiastic reception accorded for her realistic acting -and beautiful singing in “The Desert Song,” she exclaimed, “What enthusiasm New Zealand audiences do display 1 I will never forget the splendid manner in which they received the efforts of myself and the other members of the company, on the opening night in this delightful country. They seem to make one feel thoroughly at home and there grows a splendid comradeship between audience and artiste. This appreciation spurs,. one on to give of one’s very best. I do sincerely hope I have realised their highest expectations."