MISS ADA REEVE

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3197, 22 September 1917, Page 10

MISS ADA REEVE

Never in the theatrical history of Auckland had more interest been infused in tho advent, of an actress than was displayed over tho visit of the brilliant London comedienne, Miss Ada Hoove, who is to make her first appearance here at, the Grand Opora House on October 1. On Hie afternoon on which 6ho arrived from fijtfncy she was accorded a public reception by about 50 representatives of the various patriotic and other societies of Auckland, and on the same occasion shewas presented by the returned soldiers with a, silver travelling clock. This nrtsentatiou was ninde in recognition of Miss Ada, Eceve's splendid work on behalf of the .New Zealand soldiers in Egypt and London, and to appreciate the interest she has taken in tho welfare of the London Anzac Huffcl, for which she has personally collected over £11,0011. At 7.30 the same evening the Mounted ltiflee Military Band (about 34 players) and a larpe number of returned soldiers assembled loutside Miss Ada Keeve's hotel, andescorted her to the theatre, where her appearance was the signal for a further outburst of enthusiasm. The audience insisted on the popular comedienne presenting them with no less than a dozen numbers, and afterwards in a strikingly impressive speech Miss Keeve gave those present particulars regarding the benefits derived by the JJew Zealand troops nt the London Anzac Buffet. Miss fiecve took the whole of her company up to tho Military Hospital, and gave the inmates there a full performance the day after her arrival in Auckland, and on Thursday last she visited the camp at Narrow Neck, where she entertained the Maori ■ and Island soldiers. On Saturday last Miss Hceve was the guest of the Northern Union Rugby League, and was presented with floral tributes from the various football leagues. On Monday last she had the honour of being made the only honorary member of the Auckland branch of tho Returned Soldiers' Association, nnd altogether her stay in Auckland was something in the nature of a gala week. Mr. Hugh D. M'lntosh has surrounded Miss Ada Reeve with an exceptionally powerful aggregation of high-class vaudeville stars, and the organisation includes a, complete English comedy comDany. Unfortunately, owing to the Grand Opera House being otherwise engaged, Miss Eeeye's Wellington season must be limited to six nights, for which the box plans will be opened at the Bristol on Thursday morning.