ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume II, Issue 234, 6 September 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PRINCESS THEATRE. HASTINGS. The present programme will he screened for the last time to-night, when those who have not seen “ The Sham Secretary ” should do so. It is a very fine picturl here will be the usual matinee to-morrow, when “ The Sham Secretary ” will be put on. and. in addition, there will be a splendid assortment of dramas and comedies. Usual matinee prices a ill be charged.

KING’S THEATRE,. HASTINGS

To-night, at the King's Theatre, the current programme will be screened fot the last time. The old favourite, Lieut. Rose, again pleased the audience last evening. J his] picture is sensational and interesting, and pleases the audience wherever shown. The Gazettes are also as interesting as ever. MATINEE. To-morrow, at 2.30 p.m., the usual Saturday’s matinee will be given, when the pictures to be submitted will arnuse and interest all children. On Saturday evening another complete change of programme will be submitted. “WHO’S WILLIAM?” The Wykeham-Nable Comedy Company will stage the three-act corned,' entitled “ Who’s William?” at the Princess Theatre, Hastings, on Monday night next. This delightful comedy was produced at the Theatre Royal, Napier, last Saturday night, and although many similar pieces have been produced here in past years, but few, if any, have fulfilled their object—namely, to amuse —better than this one, and the audiences have not been slow in showing their appreciation and delight. The comedy is well constructed, and therefore easy to follow. Moreover, the various incidents are cleverly strung together, so that, though the ending is more or less in doubt till the last scene of all, the story unfolds itself naturally and without that jerkiness and need for padding that is usually present in pieces of a similar character. In short, it. provides a light yet bright and sparkling entertainment, and it contains a number of clever situations. Mr. Wykeham as Frank Hawtrey capably fills a difficult role. Mr. Max Montesolo gives a capital sketch as “the truthful husband.” As Poskins, an ancient and garrulous butler, Mr. Edward Nable is at Ins best. Mr. Ernest Lashbrook as Harry Watson, a dashing young officer and ardent lover, Miss Maud Chetwynd (Mrs. Smith), and Miss Pressy Preston (Mrs. Jack Carruthers) have gained decided favour with their audiences, the songs and dances cleverly introduced by them at different stages of the play being received with much favour. Miss Alice Moffat (Mrs. Hawtrey), Miss Stella Cazella (Doris Dent), and Mr. Charles Throsby (William Smith) capably filled minor roles. “ Who’s VI illiam ?” is a capital comedy, and in the hands of the Wykeham-Nablo Company has met with success wherever it has been produced. The box plan is now open at Hall’s for Monday night’s performance.