THE OPERA HOUSE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XX, Issue 1121, 5 October 1911, Page 16

THE OPERA HOUSE.

FUILER’S VAUDEVILLE COMPANY. Never has a star turn created more enthusiasm at the Opera House than that provoked by Mr Charles Emerald and Miss Maud Dupre in their inimitable sketch, “A Hot Scotch.” This clever pair, of artistes ■ arrived

here on Friday direct from America, having established themselves firm favourites in numerous cities, and made their initial bow before an Auckland audience on Saturday night. Auckland theatre-goers can be depended on to enjoy anything really good, and Charles Emerald and Maud Dupre must have been gratified at the warmth of their reception, being recalled no fewer than six times. A bright, c'ean little turn, it is carried out with a refreshing vim that proves these artistes to be thoroughly alive in their desire to entertain. They can sing, dance, . and “patter” with equal ability, their costuming adding to the effectiveness of their work

and marking their claim to the title. -which they have assumed for it. Fall of lifei and humour, they seem to impart their abundance of spirits to the audience, and captivate right through. The Musical Sheppards are also great favourites, and weT deserve acclaim for their artistic and harmonious playing. The sleigh bell finale never fails to bring down the house. Foremost in the ranks too are the Kavanagh Boys, whose turn as racquet spinners and ball jugglers is one of the best in its line we have seen, no detail being missing that can make for ■attractiveness. The National Duo

again make good with their character songs and acrobatic work, and show their repertoire is not a limited one. Miss May Dahlberg as vocalist and danseuse adds to her lengthy list of successes, Miss Essie Jennings doing likewise in her illustrated song items, encores being clamorously demanded. Another great favourite is Mr Rupert Cuthbert, his melodious voice being heard to admirable effect in this week’s selection. The circle too adds its quota to the general enjoyment in new items, those responsible ‘being Misses Jessie Lee, Marcella Grey, and Lucy ' Lavinia, Messrs Harry Rochfort, Bob Harper, Tim Howard, Jim Harris, and Jim Gaffney, who all

meet with instantaneous success. Miss Ivy Akerstein is to be commended for her orchestral work-