FLORENCE YOUNG COMPANY.

Press, Volume L, Issue 15157, 22 December 1914, Page 10

FLORENCE YOUNG COMPANY.

Tho fine reputation at present stand- j , ing to tho credit of tho Florence >oung ; Company should materially assist in ensuring a hearty reception at die opening performance on Saturday next at tho Opera House, when "Tho Climax," a three-act musical comedy. I will bo presented in the Dominion for , the first time. The company includes the well-known and favourite operatic singer Miss Florence Young (for many years associated with the J. C. Williamson opera companies), supported by Air Reginald Roberts. Mr Claude , Uantoek, Mr Edward Shcrras and company—all frequent visitors to Now Zealand. Their credentials aro well known to theatre-goers. The New Zea- . land tour is • under the direction of Messrs Stephenson and Linley, and tho season in Christchurch is limited to | fivo nights. Reserved seats may be secured at the Dresden, and day sales at tho Tor Cavo. THEATRE ROYAL. "The Sileuce of Dean Maitland" is a story that is familiar in every household. It is a pathetic and impressive , story and, of course, it was inevitable} that it should ultimately find its way on to tho picture screen. It will be. produced at the Theatro Royal, Christchurch, on Boxing night, and the four following' nights, under tho direction of Mr Charles MacMahon. Tho picture line just scored an emphatic success in Wellington and Auckland, whero I/t ran to largo houses for 40 and 36 ' consecutive presentations. Following this Mr MacMahon will produce Georgo JR. Sims's celebrated drama "The I Lights o' London." as a photo-play. Both these pictures are extensive, ami will be shown in Christchurch only at the Theatro Royal. There will bo a strong supporting programme witheacu picture.