AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 78, 22 May 1911, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

“WHY HEN L')VE WOMEN.” Even in melodrama we look for something humanly possible; mid in “Why Alon Love Women,” described as Walter Howard’s latest and greatest drama, whieh is to ho presented in the Town Hull to-night, we are said to get it. The author is said to show an aptitude for lesmpvo c< upled with a lively iaaig>iiiitiou which are valuable assets in the hands nl' a dramatist. The play is alive tlio whole time, and these essentials spell success. ‘ ‘Why Men hove Women” is one nl' the lew plays that are presented in the West End o! London. The Lyceum, the one fashionable melodramatic theatre in that end of the great metropolis now that Drary [jane is principally used lor pmtomime productions, is the recognised home ol' melodrama, and it was here that “Why Mon Love Women” became an instantaneous success. It ran for many months to crowded houses and is now touring tho provinces of England with several special companies. Messrs Clarke and Moyncll, wiio hold the sole Australasian rights, recently produced this play at the Palace Theatre, Sydney, where it relatively repeated its English success. Mr Allan Hamilton, tho enterprising entrepreneur, then entered into negotiations tor its production in New Zealand. Satisfactory ararngements were come to and Air Hamilton set about organising a new dramatic company suitable to and capable of fillinig the many varied characters; that ho has ably succeeded is evidenced by the cast. Aiiss Frances Ross, that clever and cultured across who is fondly remembered as loading lady with the late Bland Holt Co., will l)c again seen in that capacity. Mr Conway Wingfield, whoso qualifications cannot ho gainsaid, is to bo tho hero. Air Hilliard Vox, adjudged one of tho finest stage villians of the modern school, is to play the “heavies.” Mr Fred Cambourne is the comedian, Aiiss Alurial Dale the soubrette; and they will bo supported by a company of other players of reputation and popularity. Incidentally it may be mentioned that two of the leading actresses are called upon to don the mode of the moment, viz., the “harem” skirt, in tho first act. “EAST LYNNE.” To-morrow, Tuesday, the last night of tlio season, the full company will participate in a grand authentic version of Mrs Hcnrv Wood’s world-fam-ed novel “East Lynne.” The management aver that “East Lynne” will he properly produced, and, as a matter of fact, Aiiss Frances Ross was particularly engaged to play tlio part of Lady Isabel throughout New Zealand ; a remarkable creation which Australian critics say is quite unapproachable.