AMUSEMENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18116, 5 June 1919, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

-MAYTCM#/" The &rwi production in Christchurch by tho J. 0. Williamson Royal Comic Opera Company of the musical play “Maytime," will take place at the Theatre Royal this evening. The mttßio l» very 'bright andt catchy, and the story U romantic and interesting to a degree. The production will bo under the personal supervision of Mr Geprge A. Highland, a very noted producer. “ Haytime ” will be played till Monday next, and will be succeeded on Tuesday by “ Oht Oh! Detpnlne!” another musical play new to Christchurch, and Ope that oomes with most ftatteripg credential*. Pot the perform* anoe ol " Maytime" the oast includes Me r are Reginald Roberta, Leslie Holland, John Ralstone, Claude Ban lock, Percy Chridge, Oliver Pea sock, Robert Mackinnon, John Forde end Phil Smith, also MiFses Gladys Moncrieff, Olive Godwin, Addie Lennard, Violet York®, Bfv* Web-ter, Mr e Bsfrd and Floreses Young. Mr Ernest Roberts will conduct the orchestra, and Miss Minnie Hooper will direct the ballets. The box, plans for “Maytime’' and “ Oh! Oh! Pelphiß*” are now open at Milner and .Thompson’#. BONG RECTTAL. Mr Sidney Williamson has arranged an at tractive programme for his song recital to be given at the Masonic Hall, Gioutester Street, west, on Monday evening next. His contributions will include works by many noted piasters of song. Miss Ethel Johnson (non ralto) will sing several numbers, and, with Mr Williamson, present the “ Nocturne ’’ duet. Dr L. Crooke; will act as accompanist. The box plan is at Muner and Thompson's. OPERA HOUSE. The programme at the Opera House this week is one of a distinct evenness of merit, with a plenitude of variety. The performers include Marjorie Alwyne (contralto), the K-lon.os (comedy acrobats), Pollard and Jackson (djjettists), Jack Murfayne (xylophonist), the Campbells (concertina experts). J.se Baptiste (violinist), Jolly, John Larkin (coon songs and stories). So-Hjera'(the mystifying ' “ miracle woman ./) and Reggiardo (juggior and sword swallower). SKATING RINK. The Colosseum Rink continues to be I well patronised at the - various sessions each day. The musical numbers contributed by Mr C. Dunn's orchestra add to the enjoyment of the evening patrons. A Dig attraction is .promised skaters and the general publio in the shape of a big dbfco carnival. A special prize is to bo awards i for the best costume representing anv ofyhe Allied nationa. The programme is on an elaborate scale, and the carnival. bids la,r vo be one of the bluest yet held in Christchurch. Entries are now being received bj the management. i ' CRYSTAL PALACE. Annette Kellermimn was the .attraction av the Crystal Palace yesterday in “ Queen ol tho Sea.” Supporting films included “The Cook’s Courtship ” (comedy), “ Animal Preserve ion ” (topical), a cartoon and the latest topical “ Gazette.”