AMUSEMENTS. SENSATIONAL SUCCESS Of ADA REEVE and “ALADDIN.” Despite the adverse weather conditions which prevailed last evening a largo and very enthusiastic audience enjoyed every minute of the initial Dunedin representation of “Aladdin,” which is unquestionably the best and greatest J. C. Williamson (Ltd.) pantomime since the original “Mother Goose. That last night’s audience thoroughly endorsed this tact was demonstrated throughout the performance by the manifestations of spontaneous delight which greeted Ada Reeve’s incomparable characterisation of “Aladdin," the funnyisms ql the comedians, the clever dancing, the original and brilliant ballets, the hi r 'h standard of the singing, the wonderful specialty, acts, and the magnificent setting, of which the gorgeous living Chandelier will always bo remembered as one of the most beautiful effects the stage has produced. THE ONLY “ALADDIN” MATINEE THE ONLY “ALADDIN” MATINEE TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) AFTER-TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) AFIERNOON. NOON, At 2 o’clock. Doors Open at 1 o’clock. “Aladdin” is one of the best pantomimes for “kiddies” which has yet been staged in Dunedin. JJIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Proprietors: Sir Benjamin and Mr Jotui Pallet Direction ... J. Q. Williamson (N.Z.). Ltd. Manager John Darrell. The Best J. C. W. (Ltd.) Pantomime. TO-NIGHT AT 7.50, AND FOUR FOLLOWING NIGHTS. MATINEE TO-MORROW AFTERNOON. THE J. C. WILLIAMSON (LTD.) GORGEOUS ANNUAL PANTOMIMIC EXTRAVAGANZA, “ALADDIN,” “ALADDIN,” “ALADDIN,” “ALADDIN,” A Stupendous Spectacle, Full of Colour and Magnificence. ADA REEVE as ALADDIN. ADA REEVE as ALADDIN. The Greatest Triumph in her Wonderful Carder. “ALADDIN,” Two Acts of 18 Scenes. * Uproarious Comedy Scenes; Fascinating Ballets; Gorgeous Pageants. Plans at the Bristol Day Sales the Geyser Confectionery Shop. Prices: D.C. and R.S., P=“ Stalls, 4s; Pit, Is Cd. Early Door Stalls and Pit, Is extra (all prices plus amusement tax). g-TNG "EDWARD THEATRE. To-night at 7.45. Master Pictures take pleasure in presenting the British Production, “LONG ODDS.” Nothing slow about this story. It’s a novel, original tale, with a racing theme brought to n daring finish. Serial and Supports. SHOW. pUNEDIN FANCIERS’ CLDR. BRYDONE HALL, CRAWFORD STREET. GREAT SHOW Of POULTRY, POULTRY, PIGEONS, CANARIES, DOGS, PERSIAN CATS, SHORT-HAIR CATS, And All Manner of CHILDREN’S PETS. DON’T MISS THIS FINE SHOW. 1200- EXHIBITS 1200. 1200- EXHIBITS 1200. Bring the Children to See the Beautiful Persian Cats. And the Quaint Children’s Pets. Show Open from 9 a.m. till 10 p.m. Admission. Is; Children, 6d. E. S. WILSON, Secretary. DANCING. V B R Y THURSDAY EVENING, 8 to 10.30, THE PIC’ O’ DANCES EVERY SATURDAY EVENING, 8 to 11, In the EARLY SETTLERS’ HALL. ARTHUR GORDON And HIS DANCE BAND. Admission 2s 6d. Buffet charges extra. CABARET. DINE, DANCE, AND BE MERRY On SATURDAY during the MORNING TEA DANCE, DANSANT, and SUPPER DANCE Hosts and Hostesses may be relieved of the worry of entertaining at homo by simply Engaging by Telephone Tables for the intended number of Guests. ' Booking Office ’Phono No. 2339. THE SAVOY. SPORTING. JQUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. CLASSIC EVENTS. ENTRIES for Present Yearlings CLOSE at 5 p.m. TO-DAY, (FRIDAY), 13lh June, 1924, For M’LEAN STAKES. 1924. CHAMPAGNE STAKES, 1925, And DUNEDIN GUINEAS, 1925. 11. L 4 JAMES, 13 ju Secretary. KAITANGATA COAL; worth a guinea a sack 310 T~ ~jr AITANOATA COAL i no trouble, no " iv "v mn»t economical 81 o Chocolates and sweets.—You can buy, cheaper at the GAIETY, opposite Plaza Theatre. Best linen stocked. 13ju fItHE “Underwriters’’ Fire Extinguisher .1, is a sworn enemy of fire. It will always maks a “ good save.” So simple to nse. Only five ■ gnneas each.—From R. P. M. MANNING & CO.. 5 Bedford row. Christchurch
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19197, 13 June 1924, Page 1
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