ANNA PAVLOVA

Hokitika Guardian, 27 May 1926, Page 1

ANNA PAVLOVA

ARRIVAL AT AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND, May 25. Anna Pavlova, the famous Russian dancer, arrived from Sydney to-day. There was a stir in the ranks of many young girls who crowded outside the railing In the wharf shed when Madame was seen coming down the gangway with her husband and members of the company. At the foot of the gangway two tiny girls nipt her, and each presented her with a bouquet. For tho .rest of their lives they will be able to boast that they have been kissed by Pavlova. As she passed slowly through the shed out on to the wharf, where her car was waiting to take her to the Grand Hotel, the dancer was followed by a crowd that bad waited for her. She was photographed at least a dozen times in one minute. In the Russian ballet there is a dainty little lady who represents New Zealand. She is Miss Thurza Rogers, formerly of Wellington. Miss Rogers went to London in May, 1920, and studied first with Princess Astafieva who taught the Russian method m Chelsea, "After twelve months’ hard work, the dancer went to Madame Knsnvina, and was one of her eight frirls at the London Colosseum. Miss Rogers then joined Madame Pavlova in London, and went .immediately to America. She lias been with her ever since. Evcrv member of tbc company has lon it hair. The bob and the shingle are" forbidden, for Madame declares that long hair improves the line of the head.