MISS MAY BEATTY.

New Zealand Illustrated Magazine, Volume VII, Issue 2, 1 November 1902, Page 152

MISS MAY BEATTY.

New Zealand is always proud to extend a welcome to any of its children who have done well in other lands. Thus it was that when it was known that Miss May Beatty, formerly of the Pollard Opera Company,, was to visit us among the Musgroves, we were prepared to greet the young actress. Although personally I can scarcely admire the character of Fi-Fi, which is more vulgar than anything else, and in which I see little humour, still it must be confessed that Miss Beatty, by much strain to her voice and many clever tricks, made it the life of the piece. Miss Beatty

is a bright young lady, with merry eyes, and a pleasant manner. She was willing to chat about her successes, and spoke gratefully of Herr Slapoffski, who is training her voice, and of Mr Edward Lauri, who has taught her what she disliked so much before — to dance. She has had good times on the other shore, but is very glad to see her old home again. Much to her delight the Pollards had arrived in Auckland when the Musgroves were on the boards. Thus she had the chance of seeing many old friends. Miss Beatty is a clever actress, and will come in for some good parts on the other side. We wish her all success.