J. C. WILLIAMSON'S COMPANY.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10092, 9 March 1909, Page 4

J. C. WILLIAMSON'S COMPANY.

-THi: KKU -M7I.L-" TO-XIUHT. To-'..:Jit a' the Municipal Opera House, and for this night only. .1. C. .Williamson will present- the brilliant musical (..medv. in two acts. "The Red Mill," bi-t-rpieled bv the .Vew Musical Comedy Companv. possible the most adequate and .•omph.te orgasn'sation that J:as ever appeared in this branch of the --bapuitic art in >\-h- Zealand. The Red Mill, tl.e delightful Dutch musical play—and. by the wav. the original of all Dutch musical plays—has proved the greatest success. Il is a jovoas frivol and the combination of bright" music, eccentric dancing, gorgeous "scuiery and costumes, and the strongest caste submitted, including John FordT Charles 1.-.dcr. and other important and imported artists, with the addition of Fred Leslie. Kdward Sherra-s, Olive Codwin. Marie Faton. Ivy Sr.-ott. aiul manv other established favorites, ate the prime factors thai are heavily responsible for the attracting power of this unique liroduition. To adequately present this striking musical nlay, J. C. Williamson has sent to >"ew Zealand the complete ■and original company of 100 artists direct from a six months' training in Melbourne and Sv.inev. All the identical scenery. Pi-npcitic.?. and wonderful etl'etts. including the sensat'im "The Flight of Love," in which the prima donna is rescued atid borne awav on the living arms of the windmill—it niece of stage mechanism 40 feet high. This extraordinary scene is witnessed with bated breath and is said to luini-h the thrill necessary to ensure the .o'.eccss of a profound sensation. The curtain to-night will rise at- 8 o'clock shaip and the ou hestra. a special feature both nr.merii-allv and • artistically, under the biiton of Mr Alfred Moitltoti, will (ouinienci- (he "littering overture punctually. The box plan is now open at the Dr. s'den and reported to be filling vapidly, '■' ihe Red Mill." owing to unavoidable previous arrangements, can be played for 0r..? night oniy.