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AMUSEMENTS. H.M. THEATRE, Direction: J. C. Williamson (N.Z.), Ltd. The Greatest Musical Occasion in the History of New Zealand. | GRAND OPERA AT ITS ! I BEST. i | WILLIAMSON-IMPERIAL I I GRAND OPERA SEASON, j | 1932. | J. C. Williamson have great pleasure in announcing that all the tremendous difficulties have been surmounted in regard to presenting to music-lover;; and playgoers of New Zealand their IMPERIAL GRAND OPERA COMPANY, and the New Zealand Tour will be inaugurated on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, With a Gala Performance of " MADAME BUTTERFLY." i " MADAME BUTTERFLY." j The Principal Artists will include many of the world's Greatest Grand Opera Singers and a special feature of the productions will be the FULL GRAND OPERA ORCHESTRA FULL GRAND OPERA ORCHESTRA And GRAND OPERA CHORUS OF 100. GRAND OPERA CHORUS OF 100. THE COMPANY: , MR. ,T. NEVIN TATE, London Director of J. C. Williamson, Ltd., iu association with SIGNOIt FOLLI, was exclusively engaged for some months in organising the company, which comprises artists from the leading Opera Houses of the World, including LIN A PA LI UG 111, Brilliant Coloratura Soprano from La Scala (Milan). CESARINA VALOBRA, Lyric Soprano from La Scula (Milan), Colon Theatre. Buenos Aires. Selected by Toscanini and the Puccini Family to open the famous Puccini Theatre in Milan, in "La Boheme" and "Madame Butterfly." PEDRO MIRASSOU, Dramatic Teuor of Exceptional Range and Power, from Colon Theatre. CARLO ALFIERI, Lyric Tenor of outstanding quality, from Principal Opera Houses. PIETRO MONTANARI, Outstanding Lyric Tenor, from Colon Theatre. BRUNA CASTAGNA, Mezzo-Soprano, with voice of wide range and beautiful quality, outstanding as "Amneris" in "Aida" and "Carmen." MOLLY DE GUNST, the Brilliant Dramatic Soprano. APOLLO GRAN"FORTE, one of the Most Powerful and Realistic Singers on the modern Operatic Stage. ILIO DEL CIIAIRO, Distinguished Baritone, from Colon Theatre. ALBINO MARONE, considered the best Basso l'rofundo of the day. Appeared in all the leading Theatres, including La Scala. Milan. MICIIELE FIORI2, Basso Comico. Proclaimed by Toscanini the Greatest Living Singer in Comic Roles. From all the lending Theatres of Europe. MAESTRO WAN'DO ALDROVANDI, Conductor of outstanding ability, from Verona and Municipal Opera, Nice. PROGRAMME FOR SEASON. October S.—"MADAME BUTTERFLY." October O.—"LUCIA DI LAM.MERMOOR." October 7.—"lL TROVATORE." October B.—Matinee, "MADAME BUTTERFLY." Evening, "CARMEN." October 10.—"CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA" and "PAGLIACCI." October 11.—"RIGOLETTO." October I'-'.—Matinee, "CARMEN." Evening, "LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR." October 13.—"LA BOHEME." October 14.—"THE BARBER OF SEVILLE." October 15. —Matinee, "LA BOHEME." Evening. "LA TOSC. v ." October 17.—"FAUST." October IS.—"DON PASQUALE." October 19.—Matinee, "IL TROVATORE." Evening. "TRAVIATA." October 20.—LA TOSCA." October 21.—"TALES OF HOFFMANN." October 22.—Matinee, "RIGOLETTO." Evening, "CAVALLERIA" and "PAGLIACCI."

THE STAGING AND MOUNTING. Particular attention has been directed to the Staging and Mounting, which will represent the most attractive phases of stage production applied to Grand Opera. The mounting of the Operas generally will he in accordance with the high standard always associated under the J. C. Williamson management. FRANK JUGO. Stage Director. New Scenery by Bertlnl Pressi, Milan; J. Coleman and L. Board. Australia. Costumes by Chlappa, Milan. Properties and Stage Effects by Rancati, Milan. THE CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA. The Chorus was selected from over 1000 voices and the members of the Grand Opera Orchestra were selected from the best players 011 this side of the world. THE PRICES AND BOOKING ARRANGEMENTS. The Directors of J. C. Williamson, Ltd., desire to emphasise the fact, that, notwithstanding the immense expenditure incurred in this Colossal Undertaking, the prices have been fixed on the most moderate scale. PREFERENTIAL BOOKING. Applications for Seats for all or any one o£ the 14 Operas, the price o£ which has been fixed at 10/, plus tax, will be given priority in the allotment. Those desiring this privilege must notify the Box Office i Manager at Lewis Eady, Ltd., before 0 a.m. [ on FRIDAY, September 30. PERMANENT FIRST-NIGHTERS at His Majesty's Theatre who desire their usual seats for the whole or any of the sixteen nights, the price of which will be 10 / , plus tax, must notify the Box Office in writing (and enclose remittance) before 9 a.m. on FRIDAY, September 30. WRITTEN APPLICATIONS, which will be dealt with in the order in which they arrive, must be accompanied by remittance and stamped addressed envelope and addressed to the Box Office Manager, Lewis Eady. Ltd. (Country cheques must include exchange. COUNTRY PATRONS. For the benefit of country patrons a section of the Dress Circle and Reserved Stalls will be held pending the receipt of their applications. As only a limited time is to be allotted to the preferential booking by letter patrons are advised to make immediate application. GENERAL PRICES FOR SEASON. Preferential Booking I<V Ordinary Booking '"/ Back Stalls Gallery °' All Prices Plus Tax. The Preliminary Booking will afford patrons the opportunity of securing seats with a minimum of trouble, but early application is necessary. Tiie Australian Season has proved an outstanding success, and music patrons are advised to immediate application for seats. i DENTISTRY. OPEN EVERY EVENING. . "pjERBERT DENTIST. NEWTON. PHONE 26-384. Has ' REDUCED TJVEES. Ail Interview will Convince. Lowest Fees. Best Work, W ETTER Dentistry at Howey Walker's; really good work at fees you can afford to pay. D HOWEY WALKER does Really Good and Reliable Work at very reasonable fees. Opposite John Court. Ltd. D GOLF. A NDY SHAW, New Zealand Champion, A will improve your Golf, arrange tuition.—Tayler Eastbury, Queen's Arcade. 40-372. W