Husband of Pavlova.

A distinguished looking gentleman entered the room and spoke to Dolin—none other than Mr. Victor Dandre, Managing Director of the company, but better known as the husband of "the incomparable" Pavlova. Mr. Dandre readily recounted many Incidents in his life-long association with the Ballet. He stated that in New Zealand few people realised what an integral part the Ballet took in Grand Opera, particularly in London, Paris and Warsaw. The leading members of this company, including Roman Jasinsky. Irina Baronova and Tamara Grigorieva, have appeared at Covent Garden Opera House in such well-known operas as "Carmen," "Faust," and "Manon Lescaut".

The first three scenes of Act V in "Faust" are devoted entirely to Ballet and provide a brilliant setting for a grand climax. With regard to forming a School of Ballet, M. Dandre did not believe New Zealand to be ready.