CELEBRITY VAUDEVILLE

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 96, 14 July 1927, Page 16

CELEBRITY VAUDEVILLE

PLANS OPEN TO-MORROW The box plan for the J. c. Wink, son Celebrity Vaudeville All-Star Com' pany, which commences its New 2<2 land tour on Tuesday next, win , ,j*' at Messrs. Lewis R. Eadv and Sm!* Ltd., to-morrow. Phenomenal inter est is being taken in this remarkahil combination, and its season here nro mises to outrival the runs of any of its predecessors. 3 01 Joseph Belmont’s Canary Opera n,. most amazing novelty in the xrorU comes direct from sensational with the Ziegfeld Follies. Great t, terest is being taken in the canary con test s in Progress A fine display of birds is on view in Porter's win dow. opposite Wyndham Street and facilities are provided for the public to vote on what they consider to be th. best six birds. Judging will take plan, at 12.30 on Wednesday next, when Mr Belmont himselt will officiate. first prize is a Waterman gold-mounted fountain pen and £3 3s: the second. Waterman fountain pen; while four Waterman pencils and other consols, lion prizes are also offered. The man who made the Queen laugh Dick Henderson, that priceless Englisi comedian, comes to New Zealand dirter from Royal command performance. joke contest is being conducted in cornection with his appearance, prizes ,»t £2 2s, £1 is. 10s 6d and consolation being offered to the persons sendfoi* in the funniest jokes, the judge to h* Dick Henderson. People who anticipate that Rich and Adair, in their wonderful Flower Vendor” act will give a triumphant exhibition of artistry and entertainment will not be disappointed. Phil Rj o J is one of the foremost character actors in America and his adorable partner, Alyce. is notable in any company. ( only because she is a former “Miss Chicago,” having been chosen the most beautiful girl in that great city in a beauty competition not long ago. Les Zenga Freres. the Parisian idols, in “Something Different in Dancing'; Marie Lawton, with her harp and mellow voice: Valencia, Spanish daredevil on the flying trapeze; Stela Lamonde, vivacious soubrette; Col n Crane, eminent baritone, and the L»e Sisters. Up in the Air,” complete this noteworthy bill. Popular prices are being charged at Gs. 4s and 2s. The box plan opens « Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd., to-mor-row. and matinees will be given on Wednesday, July 20, and the following Saturday.