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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19347, 6 December 1924, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS. g I S MAJESTY’S THEATRE. Proprietors : Sir Benjamin and Mr John Puller. Direction _ HUGH J. WARD THEATRES PROPRIETARY (LIMITED). Governing- Directors: Sir Benjamin Fuller, Hugh J. Ward, John Fuller. Commencing FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26 FRIDAY’, DECEMBER 26 (Boxing Day). AT THE EVENING PERFORMANCE. Hugh J. Ward has the honour to present, for the First Time in New Zealand, The Distinguished London Stars; SEYMOUR HICKS AND ELLALINE TERRISS, In a series of Superb Plays, specially selected as having the highest possible entertainment qualities and forming a repertoire varied to reveal at its fullest brilliance their incomparable art, commencing with a gala presentation of “ THE MAN IN DRESS CLOTHES.” " THE MAN IN DRESS CLOTHES.” To be followed by ‘•SCROOGE” And “SLEEPING PARTNERS." “ BROADWAY JONES,” . “THE LOVE HABIT.’ This visit of SEYMOUR HICKS, while his versatile genius is at the zenith of its power, and ELLALINE TERRISS. is a signal honour to the New Zealand stage, and theatregoers will have the pleasure of seeing two of the world’s greatest artists in productions that ha-ve been acclaimed. as the last word in theme, interest, presentation, and interpretation. In order to present to dominion audiences Mr Hicks’s plays on the artistically complete and lavish scale their importance demands, Mr Hugh J. Ward has secured, and will -produce here in their entirety, the ORIGINAL LONDON PRODUCTIONS. Their visit will, indeed, create a new era m theatrical history in this country, and it was only through the earnest. desire of the Distinguished Stars to visit New Zealand before returning from the Antipodes to London that Mr Ward was atie to extend their contracts. “THE MAN IN DRESS CLOTHES,” the production selected for Mr Hioks’s opening piece, created a sensation in London, where it proved so sueoossful that the Garrick Theatre was booked throughout for month s ah ©ad f ollowing its premiere. It is agreed by London critics that. of all SEYMOUR HICKS’S successes none displays so effectivolv and so delightfully his great art as an actor, and the theatrical importance of its presentation here, by Mr HUGH J. WARD exactly aa created by Mr HICKS can hardly be overestimated. DRESS CIRCLE AND ORCHESTRA STALLS, 8s; STALLS. 4s; BACK STALLS, Is 6cl (Early Doors, Is extra). All taxable rrices plus tax. SPECIAL NOTE.—BOX PLANS OPEN at THE BRISTOL PIANO COMPANY, Princes street, on WED NESDAY, December 17. BOOK EARLY 1 BOOK EARLY ! U R N S H A L. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, At 8 p.m. RECITAL OF _ CHAMBER MUSIC CAMBER MUSIC CHAMBER MUSIC CHAMBER MUSIC CHAMBER MUSIC (Organised by Mr Chas. A. Martin). PROGRAMME. Quartet for Strings—“ The Emperor” 'Trio in F Minor (Dvorak). Air—Depuis le jour, “Louise” (Charpen- Song"—“The Willow” (Goring Thomas). Concerto in A Minor for Violoncello Piano Quartet in 33 Flat (Beethoven). (Saint-Saens). ARTISTS: Piano Mr Chas. A. Martin Viola Violins, Mr J. A. Wallace and Mr Selwyn Violoncello de Clive-Lowe. Soprano ••• Mr R. Pettitt ... Mr Trevor de Clive-Lowe Mrs Astley Block RESERVED. 3s (plu& tax). UNRESERVED, 2s. . STUDENTS IN PARTIES OF TEN may. on application in wnUng. signed by member of Societv of Musicians, RESERVE SEATS FOR 3s 6d EACH. PLAN AT THE BRISTOL ON MON DAY, DECEMBER 8. “npilE BRISTOL” FOR MASTER PIANOS FOR MASTER MUSICIANS. There is some pride in recording the manufacturing enterprise of such famous piano makers o» JOHN BROADWOOD & SONS ' - ■ And COLLARD & COLLARD. These names are unique in the realm of piano industry. UNBROKEN HISTORY AND CONTROL FOR 200 YEARS! ASK FOR BROADWOOD OR COLLARD PIANOS. Sole Dominion Control: THE BRISTOL PIANO CO. (LIMITED), DUNEDIN.

CRICKET. 0 E I C K E T. REPRESENTATIVE MATCH, OTAGO v. SOUTHLAND. CARISBEOOK GROUND. TO-DAY (SATURDAY), DECEMBER 6, ' 1924. Flay commences at 11 a.m. Admission: Ground, Is; Children, 6d; Stand, 6d extra. After 4 p.tn., admission 6d. E. S. WILSON, 5rJ Secretary, O.C.A. SPORTS’ MEETINGS. CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. ELEVENTH ANNUAL GATHERING Will be held on RANFURLY DOMAIN. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 50, 1924. Grand Sheffield, £ls (Entries Close on December'26 at 8 p.m.). Splendid Supporting Events. Also, Dancing and Piping. £5 5s Gold Medal for Most Points in Running Events. Detailed Programme on application to JNO. M. MILLAR. Secretary. Box 19, Ranfurly. 2d SHOWS. Q,TAGO PENINSULA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. Tlie FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL SHOW will be held on the Society's Ground, at Portobello, on DECEMBER 13. 1924. ENTRIES will be received by the Secretary at the Coronation Hall, Portobello, up to 9 p.m. on DECEMBER 10. 6d QTAGO 11. ALLAN, Secretary. PENINSULA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. SPECIAL TROPHIES. Messrs Kompthorne, Prosser, & Co. have donated a trophy valued at £3 3s for most points in Class D. Special Prize of 10s for Balling Classes, 122-125, for girls under 17. Special Prize of £2 from Otago Co-opera-tive Milk Supply Company for most points in the Dairy Class, 38-85. Special Prize of 10s has been donated by Mr John Lancireth for best typo of Dairy Cow at the show. 11. ALLAN, 4d Secretary, Portobello. D’’ - UNiDI» HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. SUMMER SHOW Of ROSES AND OTHER SEASONABLE FLOWERS, ART GALLERY HALL, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10. Entries CLOSE at A. and P. Society’s Office, Crawford street, at 8 p.m. on Monday, Bth. A. D. MILLER, 6d Secretary.