OPERA HOUSE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVI, Issue 914, 12 September 1907, Page 16

OPERA HOUSE.

FULLER’S ENTERTAINERS Big bills and bumper houses are the prominent features of the Opera House entertainments. Two of the cleverest artists in their special line to have appeared. in Auck and are the Ahlbergs, and .hey have established themselves very thoroughly in public favcur. Their feats of strength are all qu te genuine and their cleverness as acrobats is unique; a good deal of quiet humour is worked in. and altogether their act is worth seeing. Post

Mason is a name well-known in the world of vaudevillism, and his first appearance in Auckland has been looked forward to with interest. Mr. Mason has made a name, for himself in America and elsewhere, and news of his success in Australia has preceded him to New Zealand. Asa baritone he has a voice of remarkable range, and though palpably affected wi h a cold, his vocal items were nevertheless enjoyable. His style is . altogether unique,; and appeals strongly to the audience. Mr. Mason may count on a successful tour of New Zealand. The Rose Sisters are gracing the Opera House wi h their presence again, and receive a warm welcome The first ske.ch, in which they are able to.display their ability as singers, and dancers, is very nice, - but just why two such charming young, artis.s should make, up so hideously as they do in the econd part of the programme is. beyond comprehension. As a singer of rollicking songs, which appeal to the public in an ir esistib’e way, Mr. AH. Verne is right in his element. He has a rather fine voice, and gains a considerable amount of applause. The success of the Sandow girls, Hammon and Wyatt, may be conscientiously described as tremendous. They dress charmingly, possess a style that is altogether piquant, and sing with an abandon that a'together takes the house by storm. “I Was Dreaming,” is pretty, but such songs as “Say,” and “Honey Boy,” were surely written for such fascinating artists as the Sandow girls. Mr. Ern Delavale makes his first appearance as a descriptive vocalist, and

his success would be immen e if only his songs had a little more in them. Mr. Delava'e has the ability to depict songstories of a slightly superior character to those on which he at present concerts his efforts. Miss Barbara Renton, the Australian soprano, is an acquisition, and sings several excellent songs, while Miss Maie Marlow, the serio comic, creates quite a furore. “The Interrupted Snger” is the new vaudeville spasm which Mr. Tom Armstrong and Miss Verne this week serve up to appease- an expectant audience. The sketch is interspersed with catchy songs and witticisms; and goes splendidly, as usual; Mexicap Joe continues to whirl lassoos and spin ropes, and is an adept at the business! Mr. Jce Woodward has a couple of good songs, and patters, as usual, , to some purl pose. A ways a! decided favourite, Master Norman Mudford receives, an emphatic reception; his singing of “A Little Boy Ca led Taps” is wor .hy of all commendation. Next Saturday evening Dunbar and Blake make their first appearance in “Fun in a Spring Garden.” Da’beanie appears in a staircase and buggy wheel act. The Quealys, sketch artists, are due to re-appear; also Victor he Great.