OPERA HOUSE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVI, Issue 929, 26 December 1907, Page 16

OPERA HOUSE.

FULLER’S ENTERTAINERS. The Christmas season is now in full swing and, with the strong and varied programme being presented at the Opera House, it Is not surprising that Messrs. Fuller are able to report extraordinary business. Each night during holiday time finds the popular place of amusement packed to the doors, which is ample evidence of the great favour in which the entertainment provided is held. Salmon (Harry) and Chester (Ida) appear In an American rural comedy sketch entitled “The Blacksmith’s Boy,” with which they create unrestrained laughter. Mr. Salmon undertakes the role of the village blacksmith in a most capable manner, his clever acting evoking great applause. Pastor and Merle prove themselves to be acrobats of no mean ability, and their humorous turn is one that catches on immensely with the audience. They are both possessed with plenty of elasticity, and give a creditable display of gymnastic tricks. The two Sandow girls, Hammon and Wyatt, are making their reappearance with a number of taking songs, and their popularity is already established. “ Come and Make Love to Me,” as sung by them, makes quite a hit with the audience. Mr. fl. Collins, the American-tenor, is heard to much advantage in “ Why Don’t You Love Me, Honey?” and other numbers, all of which are duly appreciated. Decidedly the quaintest juvenile double ever seen in Auckland are the Seyffer Twins, who are now appearing at the Opera House with remarkable success. This unique pair keep the fun at fever heat, and are heartily applauded as a result of their efforts. “ And He Never Touched Me,” in which Davy’s Marionettes are seen, is rather an amusing performance, and is responsible for a good deal of merriment. Klaer’s troupe of dogs and monkeys show wonderful intelligence as a result of their careful training, and the knowing way in which they go through various acts in response to their master’s commands clearly shows that they thoroughly understand what is wanted of them. Master Norman Mudford has a couple of capital songs in “ Seagull” and “Just Because You were an Old Sweetheart of Mine,” with which he finds scope for displaying his boyish voice to considerable advantage. Mr. Bob Lloyd, Auckland’s favourite comedian, keeps things going merrily with several comic songs, and is accorded a hearty reception. Miss Nelly Maher is heard in “ Smile on Me” and “On and Off the Stage ” two fairly attractive items, after which she dances a waltz clog in an accomplished manner. Freddy Garnet, the original dummy clown, gives an exhibition of tumbling and other feats, some of which are extremely difficult. The Cromes again present their musical entertainment, while the showing of a variety of interesting biograph films adds further to the making up of a first-rate programme.