AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 148, 23 June 1908, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S' THEATRE. I The second performance of "A Beggar on Horseback" by the Meynell-iGunn Dramatic Company was witnessed by." a crowded house at His Majesty's Theatre last evening. The picturesque setting of the production," combined with its historic. interest;-proved charmingly captivating, and enthusiastic recalls were accorded on the conclusion of each act to-.the principals, Mr. Harcourt Beatty and Miss Madge. Mclhtosh. The piece will be presented to-night.and to-morrow evening. ~ .'. ',' , On Thursday, night will be staged for one night only, Dumas' famous play "Camille," Mr. Hareourt Beatty taking the part of Armand and Miss Mclntosh that of CamilleA In the latter role Miss Mclntosh has earned, the highest encomiums of Melbourne- critics. On Friday and Saturday nights the military drama "The Midnight" Wedding" will be produced. "THE TEA-GIRL." ] • j "The Tea-Girl," which is to be pro- : duced at His Majesty's Theatre, commencing on June 29,- is essentially a musical j comedy. The music is said to be bright ] and melodious, and several of the scenes > are described a3 being delightfully re- '■ freshing and humorous. The author has , striven to please all sections of his audl- ' encee, with love scenes sentimental passages, quips on society, strange treatment of the Japanese locale, humorous dialogues, and good, comic business. Several of the numbere are spoken of very highly by those who have heard' them. The Anstralasian Musical Society, which is Tβ- . sponsible for the production, has spared no expense to. present a ser r , jes of beautiful stage'; pictures, handsome uniforms, dainty and striking costumes. The scenic artist, Mr. Beck, has painted for the opening of Act 2, scenery depicting daybreak in the Land of the-Rising Sun, and tb this Humphreys has scored a musical setting. The box plan opened on Monday, June 22nd ,for a seaso nof six nights.