OPERA HOUSE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1297, 4 March 1915, Page 39

OPERA HOUSE.

Vaudeville runs merrier and brisker than ever at the Opera House, a pot pourri of items being served by the Fuller-Brennan management. Heading the bill is Piquo, the French clown, whose offering consists of a programme in itself and caused a riot of laughter on Monday night. Sand wiched in between a unique entry and a unique exit was a turn covering sensational acrobatic feats, mystifying conjuring tricks and original grotesquities, and the audience were loth to let him go at the finish. George F. Ford also makes bis initial bow, displaying his ventriloquial powers by the aid of a lay figure. So well is his “Valentine Vox” gift developed that he can exha } e clouds of smoke from a cigarette while his mechanical assistant seemingly sines, coughs or talks in natural fashion. Jock Thompson scored well with his fine baritone voice and a har-'py selection of numbers which evoked an insistent recall. William Sumner was in good favour for his ragtime songs and dances, meeting with a hearty reception from his old friends. Carl Merlvn again enlightened the audience as to the methods of his “magic” and caused plenty of merriment. Rose Lee Ivy bad another unroarious reception that should make farewell anpearances pleasant to remember. and she was obliged to grant numerous encores. Mons. Poincaire ae-ain ’ed his audience to believe he was a.n aviary and cattle farm, his rea’isGc imitations brinettie- the house. Saltlev .ami H ; s Nibs eombin°d seusa t i' r> n with comed v ’n + heir slack w’re p cf.