OPERA HOUSE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1250, 2 April 1914, Page 34

OPERA HOUSE.

Novelty is the key-note of the Opera House programme this week. Among the headliners is Henri Kubelick, an Hungarian violin virtuoso, who introduced his wonderful invention, the “Kublophone.” It is worked by electricity, and Mr. Kubelick produces with it a ventriloquial effect, making the music appear from all parts of the buildings. The artist was warmly applauded for his novel item. Woodford and Page met with an uproarious reception for their clever bicycle act, which was interspersed with some quaint comedy work introduced in “Dancing Mad-” Following this brilliant pair were the Juggling Normans, five stars in their own particular line. The stage appeared to rain clubs, so fast and dexterous were the throwers,and they were greeted with a hurricane of applause at the conclusion of their turn. Biff and De Arno are two new arrivals who made good on Monday in an acrobatic and humorous act. The Dupre Brothers made their introduction in a musical act that scored well and augured a successful season. Phillips and Merrit are getting a bigger hearing than ever with their jokes and by-plays. Other welcome items are given by Miss Bessie Cahill, Mr. Edward Moran, Miss Winifred Stewart, the American Ginger Girls, and. last but not least Mantell’s Marionettes. A number of new imported star turns will be presented next week.