AMUSEMENTS.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12238, 11 June 1909, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

ALLAN HAMILTON'S COMPANY

Mr Claude H. Wliaite, so long connected with the Broiighs," arrived in Wanganui yesterday fo make the necessary arrangements for the visit of this Company, which takes place at the Opera House on Wednesday night. The company have just terminated a most successful season in Sydney.' The initial production will be the brilliant drama by George R. Sims, entitled "In the Ranks.' An excellent company will be seen in the cast,, while the production of each play will be a special feature, and so much attention has been paid to this department that tho management challenges comparison with the Best >tagred dramas' yet Veen in New ealand. The scenery (200 tons) has been specially painted by Mr H. Whaite, whose good work in connection with tho Brough productions will be remembered. Mr George Cross and.Miss Ada Guildfqrd will be seen in the leads, whilo E, BY Russell,.Welton- Welsh, John Hesford, Walton Power,,: Miss Maud Chelwynd, Miss Rosiiiary Rees^ and MissHesford will be entrusted mfch^ important parts. The season herG will be limited to three nights, during which time no les.r than thi'ee pieces will be staged, two of which will be .seen here for the first time. The second prodiiction will be the sensational drama entitled "Queen of the Night," which had a long run both in England and America. Tho new play is sensational to a degree, amongst the thrillers being the murder in a railway carriage, anil a branding sensation in a blacksmith's shop. The piece is said to bo Well constructed and possesses a powerful and well-told plot. For the fast night" of tho season it has been decided to revive thai prince of plays "A message from Mars." The box plan for tho season will bo open at Jones and Son's on Saturday morning. ""