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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1342, 20 January 1912, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS. • R. n. B. IRVING 1 "HAMLET." r "There can be no greater than the great'i est." I "in 'Hamlet' we have the greatest play 3 in the language, and in Mr. 11. B. Irving we have the greatest living Hamlet." OPE R A HOUSE. Direction, J. C. Williamson, Ltd., [' With which is Incorporated Clarke nnd Moyucll, Ltd. . Touring Manager J. Farrell. AN EPOCH IN THEATRICAL HISTORY, Commencing SATURDAY NIGHT NEXT. SATURDAY NIGHT NEST. SATURDAY NIGHT NEXT. SATURDAY NIGHT NEXT. MR J. C. WILLIAMSON, In announcing the approaching Season of 1. England*,■ Famous Actor, MR. 11. 11. IRVING M It. 11. 11. IRVING MR. 11. B. IRVING And his Company of 50 London Artists, Including MISS DOROTHEA BAIRD, 1 Realises that playgoers will recognise the oeca.siun a.s unique in the history of tho New Zealand Stage. In this eminent Actor, lovers of tho great drama will see the iinest exponent of Classical Roles 011 the English-j-peak-ing Slago to-day. TIIO plays comprising 5 his repertoire are such as only a Master of {he Art of Acting can essay with success, and authoritative critical opinion j agrees (hat Mr. H. B. Jrving's gifts and intellectual equipment fit him as no one ' elso is fitted to present thorn. At the head of the family whose name means most to the English stage, Mr. H. B. Irving has inherited tho noblest traditions of tho theatre, nnd his sincere de--0 votion to its art has won for him undisputed right to the exalted position that ~ the deatli of his distinguished father, Sir Henry Irving, left to bo filled. Mr. 11. B. Irving makes his appearance in Wellington at the height of his powers, and Mr. J. C. Williamson deems it a very great honour to have tho privilege to present, him, in association with Miss Dorothea Baird, and his talented English Company The notable season, which is strictly limited. to 13 nights, will be opened with MR. H. B. IRVING As HAMLET. MISS DOROTHEA BAIRD As > OPHELIA. During the Season will also be staged, "LOUIS XI.""THE LYONS MAIL." •'THE BELLS." \ BOOKING ARRANGEMENTS. The Box Plan for the First Six Nighfs will l>o opened at the Dresden on WEDJ NESDAY NEXT, at 9 o'clock. A queue will be formed from 8 a.m. THE PRICES WILL NOT BE RAISED, .. but will remain as follows:—D.C. and R.C., Gs.; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, Is. Early . Door, Stall Gd., Gallery Is. extra. e f - . QTU-DIES OF HAMLET. ... — MK H. B. IRVING'S SEASON. [ The Management will give the follow- ' ing prizes i'or studies on "Hamlet"—A. ' For children attending school, not exceeding 1G years of age, "What 1 Know of 1 'Hamlet,' Princo of Denmark." First prize, .£2 25.; second prize, £1 Is. B. For students over 11! years of age, "Ham--0 lot": Idea# and Reflections." First prize, f £3 35.; second prize, .£2 2s- ' ■ n Contributors must confine their matter :1 to three sheets of foolscap, written on one 0 side of the paper only, and should be addressed to the Manager of the 11. li. Irving Company, Opera House, ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY sth. 3 , 3. FARRELL, Representative. ' I R7£7 - ANTED Known.—Mason's Gardens, ' Taita, are now OPEN to the public. Cold Lnne'.i, Afternoon Tea. TownPriees. Hot Lunch gratis. . " WANGANUI RIVER. THE FINEST RIVER TRIP IN THE J WORLD AT YOUR DOOR. QJTRANGERS from all Parts concede O that the Wanganui River Excels all 1 sights in Scenic Grandeur. < You may enjoy a Rest Cure at Beautiful Pipiriki Ilouse, or the Unique Houseboat, for a Week, at 7s. PER DAY'. 3 TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATURf DAYS. FROM WANGANUI, DAILY s FROM TAUMARUNUI. a SUNDAYS and MONDAY'S EXCEPTED. 11 Bookings, Maps, Itineraries, Tourist Bureau, Cook and Sons. • A. HATRICK AND COMPANY, LTD. TaJ^.7"ANTED KNOWN, tho man who * ' likes medium strength tobacco should try a pipe or two of MILD - DERBY PLUG. It's tip top. PICTURESQUE PELORUS. VISITORS to these Lovely Sounds can have good Accommodation at Boltop Bay in "Beautiful Mahau, the Gem of the Sounds." 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