"JACK AND JILL."

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 13475, 15 July 1909, Page 9

"JACK AND JILL."

Mr J. C. Williamson's Pantomime Company arrived in Wellington by the Moeraki yesterday. The first contingent and portions of the scenory will arrive by the Maori this morning, and the balance will come on by the Mooraki. arriving to-morrow. "Mr J. W. ffazlitfc is staple director, ar.d a. staff of mechanists travel with the company, so that in spite of the magnitude of the production. & smooth and complete performance to-morrow night may be expected. Booking of reßerved seats sti l; progresses apace, and the Chrietchurch public seems to anticipate a great theatrical treat.- Of the pantomime, the Melbourne "Herald" says:— «We have seen many brilliant pantomime productions, bnt 'Jack and Jill , is a little more brilliant in its kaleidoscopic colouring, a little richer in novelty, a little more entertaining in its evanescent nonsense, than any other ■ pantomime previously staged by Mr J. 0. Williamson. This year's Christmas extravaganza achieved _ immedinte and well-merited popularity. 'Jack and Jill" sparkles with spectacular wealth »nd briKbtee with clever comedy until the audience ie completely infected with admiration and light-hearted laughter. Dainty and bright music, glittering and graceful ballet ensembles, and many side shows adorn the simple old nursery story."