MOTHER GOOSE PANTOMIME.

Unusual-interest is being "evinced in the season of pantomime to be c<pmmeuced by the Stanley McKay Pantomime Company, under the direction of Mr. George .Stephensoii, the well-known representative footballer •and enu-e----prenenr, at the Theatre Royal on Friday next, and continuing on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.ml, Saturday night, and Monday night. A new pantomime is being staged each night. ■This easily creates a record in local theatrical It is now some time since extravaganza has been staged in Nelson, which fact, together with the remarkable success everywhere enjoyed by this talented combination, accounts for the eagerness with which theatre-goers are looking forward to the forthcoming productions. A company that can run"six months in Melbourne, producing three pantomimes in that time; play a lengthy Sydney season, and reniwin 4 weeks in Adelaide, and 3 weeks each in Broken Hill, Perth and Freinantle, must have some outstanding merits, and this is exactly the secret of the success of this clever combination. On Friday nex£. the greatest of all pantomimes, "Mother Goose," is to be produced, while- on Saturday at the matinee at 2 p.m. and also at 8 p.m. the screamingly funny extravaganza "Cinderella" is to be staged, followed on -Monday by "Mother Hubbard." It is rather a herculean task to produce three pantomimes in three nights, but this combination, with their large and well-organised staff, find no difficulty in doing so. Mr. James Gerald, the acrobatic dame, is; one of the most talented comedians in Australia, and though a comparatively young man, his work as a female impersonator has been more than favourably commented on in Melbourne, where many Australian big productions are first seen. Miss Essie Jennings fills the part of principal boy splendidly, and has full scope for her fine soprano voice. The principal girl is Miss Rosie Coleir.an, while Mr. Will Rayner, who plays the second comedy part, is regarded "as the finest tenor Australia has seen or heard in. pantomime.. Each pantomime will be produced with full scenic, electrical and mechanical effects, while tho mounting and costuming will be on a lavish scale. Seats may be reserved at Jackson's without extra charge.