"THE ARCADIANS."

Press, Volume L, Issue 14901, 14 February 1914, Page 6

"THE ARCADIANS."

Tho sylvan c-iiami of "Tho Arcadians,'' winch'is to be revived by tne J. C. VUlliamsou .New Lonuc Opera Company at the Theatre lioyai on iUonday and Tuesday next, is irresistibto in its appeal, a fact which has been illustrated at the box ottice, where tho demand for <seats has been very largo. In simplicity, taste, and conspicuous refinement "The Arcadians" is most fascinating, and tho simplo story is told, in a sequential and picturesque manner, plenty of pleasurable incident and an abundance of delightful music being interwoven throujj;uout. Mr Robert Why to, junr., win appear as Peter Doody, the eccentric jockey, "who was bom with a winning way, but grew out of it when ho was'young, and during his career of ten years on the courso has never been nearer winning than fourth." Tho character of Simplicitas taken by Mr Phil Smith. His Witticisms, it is said, provido no end of fun iv "Tho Arcadians," and ho is said to be seen at his best m tho second act on the racecourso when, attired in typical Arcadian costume, he deceives his wife (Celia Ghiloni), who imagines that sho has found an ideal lover. Tho scenery., dresses, mounting, and tho chorus and orchestral work will bo a special feattiro of tho revival. The sea/son will close on Wednesday and Thursday next with two revivals of "Tho Chocolalo Soldier."