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AMUSEMENTS. J-J I S MAJESTY'S' THEATRE Proprietors: Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller. ALLAN WILKIE, MISS HUNTER-WATTS, TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. COMMENCING THE LAST WEEK OF SHAKESPEAREAN FESTIVAL. GRAND NEW PRODUCTION, TO-NIGHT AND MONDAY ONLY, On Iho Same Scale of Lavish Splendor as ‘Henry V111.,’ THE ENTHRALLING AND COLORFUL DRAMA OF EGYPT’S FAMOUS QUEEN, •ANTONYANDO L B 0 P A T R A.’ The Groat Critics have said; “Of all Shakespeare's plays, ‘Antony and Cleopatra’ is by far the most wondcrful.”—COLERIDGE. , . . fl “Certainly tho most wonderful study of woman Shakcspcaio has left us.— FURNIVALL. ' MAGNIFICENT COSTUMES. BEAUTIFUL SETTINGS. THE PLAY HAS BEEN AN ENORMOUS SUCCESS IN MELBOURNE, WELLINGTON, BRISBANE, AND HOBART. The Melbourne ARGUS’ commented “WONDERFUL COLOR EFFECTS, LIKE A SERIES OP WONDERFUL TABLEAUX THE SCENES SHIFTED FROM COURT •TO CAMP. THE SCENES IN CLEOPATRA’S PALACE WERE MAGNIFICENTLY STAGED. BEAUTIFUL IN COLOR WAS THE SCENE OF POMPEY’S GALLEY, WHILE IN EACH SCENE WERE THE VIVID COLORS AND BURNISHED ARMOR OF ROMAN AND EGYPTIAN SOLDIERY.” TUESDAY, August 16lh, for the First Time in Dunedin, ‘MEASURE FOR MEASURE.’ WEDNESDAY, August 17 (Matinee, 2.30, and Evening). ‘JULIUS C.-ESAR,’ 'THURSDAY, August 18U), ‘ROMEO AND JULIET.’ FRIDAY, August 19th, FAREWELL PERFORMANCE, ‘HAMLET.’ PRICES; Bs, 6s, 4s, and 2s; Children in parlies of ten and upwards, Half-price to all parts. All prices plus tax. DAY SALES at THE GEYSER. BON PLANS at THE GEYSER. LAST MATINEE ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, ‘JULIUS CLESAR.’ SPECIAL MATINEE PRICES TO ALL. 4s, ss, 2s, and Is (plus tax). TO-NIGHT, AT 8. TO-NIGHT, AT 8. () c T A G 0 N T II E A T 11 E PRESS COMMENT. “The Public that docked lo sec Lillian Gish in "THE WHITE SISTER’ will now see her in a role that surpasses anything she has previously done. She thrills beholders to the soul in a story poignant with drama, beauty, tenderness, pathos, and charm. .MIGHTY is the only word that fits this masterpiece. SHE WAS GUILTY OF LOVE! SHE REFUSED TO DISCLOSE THE NAME OF HER LOVER! SHE REFUSED TO DISCLOSE THE NAME OF HER LOVER! SHE REFUSED TO DISCLOSE THE NAME OF HER LOVER! AND THE INTOLERANT PURITANS MARKED HER WITH THE LETTER OF SHAME. LILLIAN GISH, LILLIAN GISH, LILLIAN GISH, Wilh LARS HANSEN, « Fine Actor, known as “The Swedish Barrymore,' 1 In Nathaniel Hawthorne's World Famous Book ’• THE SCARLET LETTER,’ • TILE SCARLET .LETTER,’ ‘ THE SCARLET LETTER,’ “A Woman's Picture—A Man's Picture—A Picture that Readies Every Human Heart.” THE GREATEST STORY OF INTOLERANCE EVER TOLD. A METKO-GOLDWYN-MAYER EPIC!. ORIGINAL -MUSIC SCORE BY THE OCTAGON ORCHESTRA, Directed by Mr L. D. Austin. BOX PLANS.—CIRCLE at THEATRE. STALLS at the THEATRE from 10 a.ra. or Ring 13-091. ‘PHONE RESERVES WALL NOT BE HELD AFTER 7.50. RAND OK THE ITRST BATTALION, OTAGO REGIMEN (By Permission of Officer Commanding) T. Will Play KING EDWARD THEATRE, SUNDAY NIGHT, at 8.5. PROGRAMME. Extract from 1 Radio Review ’: " Concert broadcasted from King Edward Theatre Sunday best ever heard in New Zealand. Instrumental work particularly dear, and was not. marred by tho usual blurr.” 1. March—‘Stars and Stripes’ (Sousa). (Nicolia). 2. Overture—‘Merry Wives of Windsor’ 3. Cornet vSolo, 'A Perfect Day’ (Carter).—Soloist, Sergeant T. Donaldson. 4. Piccolo Solo—‘Birds of Spring’ (Gibbons). —Soloist, C. Gibbons. 5. Selection from Gounod’s "Works. 6. Humorous —‘Three Blind Mice’ (hotter). 7. March —‘The Invincible Eagle’ (Sousa). Sergl. F. A. SIMS, Hon. Sec. Conductor, L. 0. ASTEN. Comfortable Seals, Classic and Popular Music by Dunedin’s Military Band. Hear the Clarinets and other woodwind instruments. KAIKORAI RAND CONCERT, (Conductor, Mr E. Franklin), HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE, TO-MORROW (SUNDAY), at 8.5 p.m. ASSISTING ARTISTS: MOLL IE VICKERS Gong. ‘Still as (ho Night,’ with violin obbligato by Mr A. lowie), Mr BERT RAWLINSON (song, ‘Shipmates o Mine ), Mu* LTIILL \\AL ACE violin solo, ‘ Serenade ’), and PUPILS of Mr J. M'Law (saxophone eextet). BAND ITEMS; n. ‘Fierce Raged the Tempest’; Overture. ‘Tho Bohemian Girl'; Selection. * Euryantho *; 31 arch from tr J auuhauscr ; ami l-lUMORESQUB, ‘ MACGREGOR’S WEDDING.’ Following is a Synopsis of the last named: ditm bells, through which tho refrain ‘Blue Bells of Scotland’ is heard. Haste to the lim-° miosis arrive, bells again poal out, off to the church, bridal march, orgmi Italy. 15 Marriage ceremony; Parson (euphonium), "V'R thou take this "Oman. Bridegroom (trombone); “ 1 will.” Parson; "Will 1 llou , Uk p J.IVL TyT’ N pV ' (cornel); “Yob-yes.” Knot is lied, and parly motor to IAiiILLUS NL .V JAL STUDIO, 436 George street, to be photographed. Return ot paity,_ wedding Hast miests sing, the bride sings, (ho bridegroom sings -Bonnie Mary ot -Argyle. iment on by way of reels and flings, and tho cst.v.t.es c ose in he d old Scotch way. Wedding bells again peal out with a beany ccnd-oft to thhoneymoon couple. SILVER COIN COLLECTION. nil vn UI'.KHY. Sen.. Hon. See.

AUCTIONS. MONDAY, 29th AUGUST, At 12 o'clock. At Rooms, Princes sired. Under Instructions from Mr I!. Rutherford. CHOICE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, OYER HALF-ACRE AND SUBSTANTIAL 8-ROOM.ED RESIDENCE, , Replete with Every Modem Convenience, No. 50 COLLEGE STREET. CAVERSHAM. Beautifully situated and commanding a magnificent view. Also. VALUABLE FREEHOLD BLOCK OF LAND. ABOUT 9 ACRES, FRONTING FACTORY ROAD, MOSGIBL. Alex. Harris. limited, have received instructions to sell, as above: , . 1. Allotments 38, 39, and 40, Township of St. Andrew’s, Caversham, fronting College street (area 2 roods 6 poles), with a sub-stantially-built 8-roomed Residence; bath; hot and cold, electric light, fitted with tile orates, wardrobes and presses, scullery, washhouse: LARGE GARAGE, loose box, and workshop, also 1-roomed Cottage: poultry runs, etc. The section is beautifully laid out in orchard, shrubbery, and garden. 2. Valuable Block, Mosgiel, being Section 89 (area 8 acres 3 roods 8 poles), with hut thereon, fronting Factory road, close to factory; suitable for subdivision, market gardening, or poultry farm. Very easy terms may be arranged on both properties. TUESDAY, 16th AUGUST, At 2 o'clock. In Downstairs Rooms, Dowling street. MAGNIFICENT TABLE GRAND PIANO (Bernstein and Co,). This is a magnificent instrument, beautiful drawing room table grand piano, cased in solid walnut, iron frame, and has splendid tone. , JAMBS SAMSON AND CO. have received instructions to sell, as abora.

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Evening Star, Issue 19634, 13 August 1927, Page 8

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Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 Evening Star, Issue 19634, 13 August 1927, Page 8

Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 Evening Star, Issue 19634, 13 August 1927, Page 8

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