OPERA HOUSE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1505, 27 February 1919, Page 34

OPERA HOUSE.

One of the best aggregations of vaudeville turns presented for some time holds the attention of Opera House habitues this week. Two new ■ acts of distinction mark the bill. Romaine, a violinist of rare attainments, had an ovation from the whole house for his exquisite playing, his numbers including classical solos and ragtime melodies, disclosing poetic temperament and rhythmic energy. As the “roaming” violinist he kept to his title in appropriate garb, and furnished a note of unconvention. Decidedely out of the ordinary was the act of the Faynes. In full stage Miss Verl Fayne introduced in snatches of song her partner, Syd, who performed some marvellous contortionist feats, concluding by bending backwards, clasping an ankle with each hand, and in that uncomfortable pose dancing to the singing of Miss Fayne. The latter, who in betwen times made several changes of frocks, also gave a clever imitation of a mouth organ, and helped with her liveliness to build up a crisp act. Miss Ethel Vaugn, an artist of individuality, whose mode of procedure is entirely different to others, gave a breezy little interlude, consisting of coon songs, pointed verse and imitations. Ray and Gray in patter and song proved a diverting couple, while the thrills of the evening were supplied by the Togos in their “slide for life” act. The Al Bruce Revue Company found abundant scope for merry-mak-ing in their latest offering, “Lulu,” with Miss Mabelle Morgan in the title role. The Rosebuds pirouetted gaily through half a dozen tasteful ballets in well-thought-out costumes, giving pleasing support to the various solos and being enthusiastically applauded.