HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 13291, 29 January 1914, Page 4

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

CRICKET NIGHT."

. Ihe "Cricket Night" to be held at His Majesty s Theatre tb-morrow (Friday) ijigot promises to be a, great success?, J^nd it is anticipated that a substantial sum; will be/ at the disposal of the Cricket Association . to prepare the ground for the visit of the Australian cjrickelers. _.hu first portion of the programme will consist of a special selection of pictures by the Pathe Proprietary, and includes the latest topical gazettes and the splendid film "The FataL Dance. featuring Miss Asta Nielson, -the famous Kinema actress. The second portion of the- programme com r prises items by the members of the Operatic Society from "Les Cloches do Corneville. ? ' Mr Frank Teat will sing the waltz song "Ah Fairest Maiden!", My Stuart Nelson "That Night I'll Ne'er Forget," .while Miss Esse Jacobs ' will lead the chpru-j for the famous hiringfair scene. The triple chorus is one of the gems of the opera, • and all the "Les Cloche^" items, will" -be- rendered • vrith orchestral, accompaniment ffom ,a full orchestra: wilder the baton of MiMainland Foster. In addition to thesfe items several artists new to (jrisboriie will appear. Mr Phil. Poole, A.T.C.Lr, L.A.R-, .a visitor from Invpi-caFgilL will play tji£ prelude to the "Meister. singer'? as a violin solo, and a m il su :a l treat cari bfe_.loo.ked_,. for. m this item. Mr L2on Fail, the 'leading baritone from . the rjbistiugs. Operatic Society, will sing, ahd another newcomer . is Mr W. Wopd, who 'appear-? foi- the_ first time here. H. Nelson, tussling, Harre and «L y. Jones, the male quartette winiijiiys at the . Competitions, are giving an item, and. Messrs Teat . and 'Stw«frt. will suig Twins," a highly bumoi-ons duet.. Tho programme concludes witli a clever Jittle -sketch entitled" "Sherlock Holmes." This..i s skit on the original Jilay, and., with the local hits and allusions, is bound to make a "niti" Mr -J. M. Samson plays the part ol the. great* detective ; Mr WV Samson' that of I )r Watson, his friend and foils Mr- C._ G., Bnyliss appears m -a. naw comedian role as ths mysterious Cojwite.js; Mr Percy Andrew as Professor Moriartv. th. villain* of the piece, nnd ..Jaster WV Moss .as Billy, the Boy. The prqgramme is a distinct departure from the stereotyped concert, a-jo'd a humper house is anticipated; ' The box plan is n<>w open at Miller's-, and to avoid disintending patrons should boot early. ( _„' , ... „ „ ..,., .