OPERA HOUSE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVII, Issue 965, 3 September 1908, Page 16

OPERA HOUSE.

FULLER’S ENTERTAINERS. Vaudeville, contiunes to hold popular sway with Opera House patrons, who roll up in large numbers nightly to witness the splendid entertainment

provided by the enterprising Fullerian management. The programme being submitted this week is one of exceptional merit, a particularly strong combination of artists at present appearing. Alberto, the clever conjurer, is seen in a series of magical achievements, which cause the audience no end of mystification. Out of nothing he produces billiard balls, flags, artificial flowers, ribbons, and other suchlike articles right under the public gaze with astonishing freedom, while his pleasant and sparkling chatter adds greatly to the enjoyment of his performance. Mr. Arthur Elliott is not only a comedian of some repute, but is also a clevei’ acrobat, with no small show of elasticity. His comic items are always assured of a hearty reception, and this week his best effort is his rendering of “ England’s Heroes.” Mr. Albert Lucas, the talented elocutionist, makes a particularly happy hit with his excellent reciting of “Midnight Charge,” a soldierly narration full of patriotism. Maude Fanning’s coon specialities are a most welcome contribution to the evening’s entertainment, being sung and acted with wonderful originality, and she may justly claim the title of Australia’s leading coon cantatrice. Scott (Bob) and Beresford (Kitty) are seen in their pathetic playlet, entitled “ For His Sake,” which they interpret in a decidedly creditable fashion. This talented pair of artists carry out their respective parts with an air which betokens competence in their profession, and their successful efforts are not let go unappreciated. Master Herbert Wilverton is heard in a taking vocal item, in which he finds full scope to display his fine boyish voice to the best advantage. Little Violet Elliott sings a couple of pretty songs in a really clever style, her rendering of “ My G'olly-Wog, Good-night,” being a particularly praiseworthy effort. Hagan (Martyn) and Fraser (Lucy) present their Irish sketch, “ Forest Echoes,” and their quaint humour and harmonious singing are greeted with much laughter and applause. The Cam'bry Sisters make their appearance in a neat song and dance, their singing of “ Ring up Your Girlie ” forming a delightful item. They also give a selection on their mandolins, which is highly appreciated. Carlton and Sut-

ton, patterists, cause a good deal of merriment with their comic gags and witty sayings, while their original song items are followed by loud applause. Jul.a Longman is heard in a couple of illustrated ballads, her rendering of “ Kiliarney ” meeting with most favour. The biograph pictures are of a high standard, that depicting the costermonger and his pumpkins being an exceedingly amusing film.