OPERA HOUSE

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIII, Issue 801, 13 July 1905, Page 18

OPERA HOUSE

FULLER’S ENTERTAINERS

There was another very large house on Saturday night to witness the change of bill bv Fullers’ Entertainers, this including the reappearance of Mr. Fred. Graham and Miss Nellie Dent. These po-

pular artists’ contribution to the enjoyment of the evening was a sketch entitled, “A Lucky Catch,” which gave rise to much hilarity. Mr. Graham’s specialty, “ Man,” fairly brought down the house. A very clever turn is that introduced by the Japanese juggler Kodama, whose manipulation of a barrel with his feet was exceedingly dexterously performed. Another artist to make a first appearance was Air. Tom Hedley in the song, “ I’ve Something to be Thank-ful-For.” The Diamond Duo, have completely established themselves as favourites with the audience, who do not know which to admire most, their clever dancing and really charming part-Singing and coon items. Mr. Sam WilsonT gives rise to a lot of fun, while Air'. Sain La Mert is enthusiastically encored for his whistling, which is very well done. Little Annie Tye, who has been performing now for seventeen weeks, is as great a favourite as ever, and there can be no doubt that this young serio possesses a very considerable talent for low comedy. Aliss Lavinia Tyson’s contributions were “ Good-night,” “ While the Moon Shines Bright” and “ Out on the Rocks,” her voice being heard to great advantage. Aliss Freda ' Brandon contributed two cornet solos, both being excellently rendered, the double-tongrrffig being most effective. Aliss Florrie Leigh was recalled for her rendering of the amusing song, “I’ll Buy a Mangle, Polly.” The evening’s entertainment was much appreciated. and gave ries to plenty of amusement throughout. Mr. John Fuller’s very welcome reappearance on Tuesday evening was quite an event, and it is needless to sav that he was most cordially welcomed. The Auckland Shakespeare Society’s next reading, which takes place on the 20th inst., will be the ever-popular play, “ The Merchant of Venice.” • * * » Mr. Birch informs me that it has been definitely arranged that “ A Moorish Alaid” will be produced in Wellington, probably in September, and that most of the principals who took part in the original performance will go South for it.

Aliss Fitzmaurice Gill has in preparation a play from the pen of Frank Har-

vey, the author of “ The World Against Her.” It is entitled, “ Bearing Her Cross,” and is said to be an Irish drama, worthy of the best efforts of Dion Boucicault himself. * * * * Air. John Fuller’s rendering of “ The Garden by the Sea” and “ Good-night, Beloved,” at the OperaTHouse on Alonday, brought forth the heartiest applause. The genial one’s voice does not appear to be affected in the least by the cares of. management, and his was quite one of the star turns of the entertainment. Aliss Madoleine .AVebbe will give a Pianoforte Recital this evening at St. Andrew’s Hall, Lower Symonds-street. •■• • • The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals intend holding a big progressive euchre party this evening at the Federal Hall'in aid of the funds. It is hoped that some four hundred players will be present, .

The receipts at the subventioned Opera Comique in Paris for last month amounted to £9499, or an average for the thirtyfive performances given of £271 for each representation, “ Alanon,” Alignon,” and “ Louise” having produced the largest takings.

According to the “ Referee,’’ Air. Aleynell has returned from his visit to London, where he completed arrangements for the visit of an English comedy company to Australia. The tour will start at Melbourne Princess’ on September 9, and Sydney will be visited at the end of October. The “ J.P.,” which ran 400 nights at the London Strand, and has been running in the English provinces for over four years, will be the principal play. Mr. J. J. Davis will play the title role, and Miss Florence Lloyd, who was here a few years ago with the “ In Town” Company, will be leading lady. In the part she will masquerade chiefly as a boy. The company will also include Aubrey Mallilieu (light comedv), Aliss Florence Redfern (soubrette), and Aliss Rossmore (ingenue), with several local artists. Mr. H. J. Wyld will be in charge, and stage manager. Messrs. Aleynell and Gunn will again work in with Air. Williamson.