AMUSEMENTS.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160708, 22 July 1920, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY’S. •‘BIG BILL” RUSSELL IN “BRASS BUTTONS.” “Brass Buttons/' a William Tell production, to be shown at His Majesty's to-night, is voted by critics as one of the best comedy-dramas with a male lead seen for a long time. “Big Bill” Russell is the moving spirit in the comedy, and as his idea of movement exceeds the normal speed limit, it may bo well guessed that the fun is fast and furious. In “Bras® Buttons” Mr Russell appears in the role of a young millionaire in love with what he supposes is a lady’s maid, but who actually is a very wealthy and high-bred young lady. To prosper his suit he borrows a policeman's uniform, and as the other party keeps up her side of the joke neither drops to the real identity of the other til! well on in the play. In the meantime the “cop” who lent the uniform has to lie low longer than he expected, and the result is that the whole force is turned out to find him. These are culv a few of the many fastmoving incidents that throng the action of the piece and make it whirl from start to finish. A very interesting number of the Topi'ial Budget, a scenic, and an educational film complete a fine bill. Seats may bo reserved at Upton’s or by telephoning the theatre—'phone 833. THE LYRIC COSTUME COMEDY COMPANY. For originality in interpretation and discrimination in pleasing, one might search a long time to find a more gif red vocal coterie than the Lyric Costume Comedy Company, who will open a short season at His Majesty’s Theatre for three nights, commencing on Monday next, July 26th. It is a conspicuous fact that in their offerings no one voice is even permitted to obtrude from the chord, the result being a perfect harmony. Wherever they appear the Lyric Quartette win golden opinions for their admirable and inventive ability. The personnel consists of Messrs Arthur Ripley (first tenor), Herbert Richards (second tenor), J. W. Ryan (bass), and Alan McElwain (first bass). Some delightful humorous touches are also conveyed in their singing of well-known ditties, and apart from the vocal efforts there is a welcome comedy interpolation by Mr McEllwain, a favourite dispenser of mirth. The supporting ladies. Miss Jessie Bartlett, Miss Evelyn Harvey, and Miss Bettina Edwards, are in every way competent to aid the quartette. The box plan is now open at Upton’s.