OPERA HOUSE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, 3 October 1912, Page 21

OPERA HOUSE.

OPERA HOUSE. A number of new artistes made their initial bow to Aucklanders at the Opera House on Monday evening when the usual weekly change of programme was made. The whole of the seating accommodation was filled ana judging by the hearty applause throughout the evening, the bill of fare provided- met with the support it merited.. Among the fresh artistes were the Anderson trio, who were dressed as his Satanic Majesty and provided a very clever turn. They are acrobats of no mean order and perform many fine tumbling and balancing feats.- One of the trio is a contortionist and the way she tangles herself up would give the impression that she was devoid of bones. Ray Glen, a musical monologist, proved to be a very entertaining young lady and a clever musician, and for her musical items on a xylophone, banjo, mandoline and pipes, she was genuinely applauded. George Uollms, a comedian, also made his first appearance, and to say that he made a hit- is to put it mildly. He first appeared in grotesque costume as a female and sang “I’m Twenty-one To-day,” his encore number being a coster song, “Have a Little Fly, Flo.’ The audience were loth to let him go and altogether he was encored four times. Leonard Nelson, the popular plain comedian, can always be depended upon to introduce fresh items, and this week is no exception. He is a great favourite at the Opera House and it will suffice to say that his reception was quite up to that accorded him in previous weeks. Another popular member of the company is Elsie McGuire who has a strong, clear voice, and sings songs which appeal to the audience. “Since I Fell in Love With You” was

her first item and she had to respond no less than five times. ■ Some people want a lot for their 'money. The Cliffe quartette were again accorded a hearty reception for their dancing and singing. A pleasing . feature about these young ladies is that they always introduce fresh songs or dances and must give a great deal of their time to their work. Lucia Drumley repeated her performance of the previous week and was applauded for her Spanish dance. The motto song, “In Sunset Sky,” was well sung by Muriel Esbank, “I’m Happy” by Bella Perman, who dances well, and “Girlie, Girlie,’ by Stella Reid. Frank Yorke and Ted Tutty were seen to advantage in new comicalities. A deviation from the usual programme is the introduction this week of a sketch at the end of the first part entitled “A Load of Wood,’ which creates hearty laughter from those who have not seen it before. As an entertainment the programme provided is really good and should satisfy the most exacting.