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Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 478, 10 April 1909, Page 1

[ AMUSEMENTS. ' "nnHE MERRY WIDOW." A "THE.■.-MERRY. WIDOW." SPECIAL. NOTICE.. EASTER MONDAY, '' ",'■ ;•' ; ;• April 12th, at 2 o'clock, SrECIAL MATINEE' V, 0f " "THE MERRY WIDOW." Children Half Price-to all parts. Doors Open 1.30. QPERA HOUSE. ... OPERA HOUSE. Sole Lessee..„...„ Mr. J. C.'Williamson. Business Manager ..'.'..'.'..'...'.G. H. Smith. Treasurer „.'... ;..E. Odell. - TO-NIGHT, ~ TO-NIGHT, SATURDAY, lOth APRIL.' ■ MR, J. C. WILLIAMSON'S ROYAL COMIC OPERA COMPANY In "■■■• ■ THE CENTURY'S GREATEST MUSICAL ■ SUCCESS, J. C. WILLIAMSON Has the honour to announce (by arrangement with Mr. George Edwnrdes) , THE FIRST PRODUCTION IN THIS CITY Of" ' -■ THE GREATEST MUSICAL SUCCESS OP OUR GENERATION. "THE MERRY'-WIDOW'!"'; ;' " "THE MERRY WIDOW!" "THE MERRY WIDOW!" N, Music by Franz Lehar. Libretto by Victor Leon and Leo Stein. ; CAST OF CHARACTERS-.: . } Baron Popoff Mr. .Victor Gouret. (Marsovian Ambassador-in'Paris:) ■_ Prince-Danilo Mr. Andrew Higginson, (Secretary of Legation.) (First Appearance in New Zealand.) Vicomte Camille de Jolidon '"' ... Mr.'.Reginald Roberts.. Marquis de Cascada Mr. C. ,R. Bantpck. General Novikovitch i ......Mr. A. Arthur (Military Attache.), M. do St. Brioche ...........Mr. J. Hughes. M. Khadja ~,Mr..D. B. O'Connor. (Counsellor of. Legation.). Nisch. ;...-...;.Mr. W.-.5.-Perchi-(Messenger to -the Legation.). . Waiter at Maxim's Mr. Arthur. Hunter. Fi-Fi ...i.MissFanny Dango. (First Appearance in New Zealand.) •,.•- Olga (wife of Novikovitch). Miss. Alma, Vauguan'. Sylvaino '..Miss Georgie-Miisgrove. ' , (Wife of .Khadja.).. ..',.,;. I Praskovia ....Miss.Marietta'Nash. ! Lo-1.0 '.. ...Miss Lybus-Caffyn. Do-Do tMiss.Uigno'ni.'Asliton.. Jou-Jou , ;.:..Miss, Hilda Smith.; Frou-Frou ;..-Miss. Rene Connolly. Clo-Clo ". Miss Birdie Gross. Margot : ..:.ir...-.Miss L. Raleigh. 1 . (G f rls at Maxim's.) Natalie ......Miss Nellie Wilson. . . And--'.' ■ Sonia(the Merry.Widow) Miss Florence Young. SYNOPSIS OF SCENERY: •-■- - • • ACT 1.-Tho Marsovian 'Embassy, Paris ' ' (Gordon).';' '-'-.' ACT ll.—Grounds of Sonia's House, near Paris (Gordon). ACT lll.—Maxim's Restaurant,' Paris (Gordon). Magnificent Costuming : ;by Morris Angel and Son, London; David' Jones and Co., Farmer Co., and Mark Foy,- Sydney. Auguuientod Opera Orchestra-under the direction of MR, HOWARD CARR. Stage Director ....-..■.;..;...;:Mr. AVybert' Stamford. Assistant Stage Manager:..'... Mr. Fred Young. : Box Plan Now Open at the Dresden, ,!ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY,, and MONDAY", being Public Holidays, the Box Plans will be at Christesen's, opposite the Opera House. t.,.PRICES-Dress Circle and. Reserved Stalls, Ks.';'StallsV''-is'.;''a , nd'' : 'Fa'mi!y''''Circle, 2s. NO EARLY DOORS. ... ■":'■'- ■■■ ■■.--■' ' ' '■':■<■' ■,-;: '.' !^ :-'■■'-.,;no:' TDOWN HALL:;'. ■'' '•;';,'-; 'TOWN HALIi. 'TOaiORROAV-NIGHT,. . ' FASTER SUNDAY!' : "• EASTER SUNDAY! POSITIVELY LAST~APPEARANCE OF .' HAYDN BECK, ■ HAYDN BECK, ■' HAYDN BECK, . . The Child Phenomenon! '■ ' ■ .' In " ';' ' ' THE BIGGEST AND BEST Programme ho has yet given:* ■•■ ■■ ■■ > ■ The Brilliant DE BERIOT'S "SEVENTH CONCERTO," in which-he always, arouses intense enthusiasm! '~.;, ■'..', Handel's "LARGO.". •■-, •■■■■■ Beethoven's Celebrated "EOMANZA IN G." (First Time in Wellington.) As an EXTRA PERFORMANCE, by special desire o£ many admirers, he will piav "THE HYMN TO THE EMPEROR" that.Brilliant Display of Chord Playing, Springing Bow, Harmonics, and Pizzicato, etc., the difficulties of which ho surmounts with absolute ease, and which tho weird genius of this nine-year-old artist seems to set at defiance! "■'"■ ■■' Assisted by— MISS AMY REMINGTON, L.T.C.L. (Piano : forte Soloist), .'..,.... MR, GOUDIE (Baritone), Elocutionist. . A LAST WORD: When HAYDN BECK, of the future, is at the zenith of A GREAT WORLD-WIDE fame, the memories of thoso v who have heard his WONDERFUL performances as A CHILD are destined to'become'proud recollections, which, around the home fireside, will ; bo related,with zest to their children—and again to their children's children. Admission Free. TO KELP THE CHILD, kindly contribute ONE SHILLING (upstairs) and SIXPENCE (downstairs). ! ". ' . 7106 EASTER ~..',.. ' • . 'At ■■'-■'• -•'•■'" " • : BELLEVUE GARDENS. MESSRS. R. AND C. WOODS'S String Band will give a Varied Musical Programme nf Popular Selections all day. LUNCHEON, from 12 to 2. p.m., at Is. Gd. . AFTERNOON TEA, 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m., atGd. The Garden Booth will be stockedwith-Fruit,-Cordials, etc., and sold at town prices. Hot Water-Free. ■-■ - ■- ... E..-J. ANSTIS, 70G6 .. Proprietor.,' ttutt valley coursing club.king of all sports. : easter"meeting, .. ..To be held .it tho CLUB'S PLUMPTON, avallaceville, SATURDAY and MONDAY, 10th and 12th. RECORD NOMINATIONS. • Champion Dogs fiom all Parts of the Dominion. Tram leaves Te Aro 9,55 a.m., - Wellington 10.15 a.m. ..... .... - Admission to Grounds, Is. Ladies Free. - T. TYREE, Secretary, 7103 Box 33. ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION. T IEUT. SHACKLETON'S- LECTURE, - L ' In the TOWN HALL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL U, at 8.15 p.m. Unique Limelight. Views of THE FROZEN.LAND. Reserve Plan Now Open at Dresden Co. ; Proceeds for Victoria College Students' Association^ Reserved Seats, 35.; Gallery, 25.; Back of Halli'ls. ' " 7098j