OPERA HOUSE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1551, 15 January 1920, Page 32

OPERA HOUSE.

Paul Stanhope’s revue was the principal magnet that drew the crowd to the Opera House on Monday night, when the usual weekly change of programme was made. “Zig-Zag” was the title of the revue, and it steered a merry course with ballets, songs and jocularities, the latter headed by Mr. Stanhope in another of his burlesque roles as Spike Murphy. The most appealing feature was the Football chorus, led by Miss Ethel Bennetto in a costume that set off her charming figure to a nicety, the team creating much amusement with their zeal in kicking footballs into the auditorium. Miss Maude Miles sang “Mickey” and “More Than My Share,” and the Grafters’ Quartette streng-

thened the vocal section. The Ginger Girls were in pleasing evidence in ballet work, Misses Eileen and Gwen • Moloney giving a poetic interpretation of “Valse Caprice.” Mr. Ernest Pitcher’s humorous interlude provoked hearty laughter, and the show was further built up by Mr. Mark ‘ Erickson. In the vaudeville section no one was more appreciated than Mr. J. Wallingford Tate, singer of pointed ditties and pianist as well. He has a light, intimate way of reaching his audience, and they showed their approval in continuous applause. Sidney Clarke also’ had a good hearing for his popular violin selections, which he enlivened by an accompaniment of step-dancing. Davis and Clark, as neat and natty a pair of acrobats that ever graced a stage, were again the centre of attention. The Montroses gave a bright turn, embracing Scotch dancing and songs, the lady member excelling in the Sailors’ Hornpipe. There was one new arrival, Miss Lillian Fontenoy, whose trio of ballads proved very acceptable. Next week’s attractions will include the Cycling Newmans, Renaux and Arta (xylophonists), and the Falvey Sisters.

Mr. John Tait, writing privately, says: “In regard to Miss Daisy Kennedy, you will, no doubt, be pleased to hear that she has without any question made a wonderful sensation in this ’ country. She went to Adelaide first —her native city—and gave five concerts there, and did really wonderful business notwithstanding the fact that the temperature was over 100 in the shade every time she appeared. The results were astonishing to us, but the whole point of the thing is that she is a remarkable player, and she really created a sensation over there. We thought this was perhaps by reason of it being her native city, but we sent her over to Syduey. She first appeared in conjunction with the Verbrugghen Orchestra, and subsequently gave concerts, and all I can say is that Daisy Kennedy is the talk of Sydney. She is a splendid looking girl, has evidently a remarkable personality, and, what is more, is one of the great violinists of the day.

The J. C. Williamson Musical Comedy Company wound up a highlypopulai' three weeks’ season at His Majesty’s on Saturday night with “High Jinks,” the merry, jingling piece infecting performers and audience alike. The company left on Sunday for Wanganui, where they played on Monday and Tuesday.