ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 88, Issue 13423, 26 February 1917, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

"DAMAGED GOODS." THIS EVENING AT 8 O'CLOCK. With the advent of the presentation of Eugene Brieux's famous propaganda play', a most interesting suhis introduced to the English-speaking stage. The management think it is well that reference should he made to a mistaken idea in some quarters with regard to the language used in the play: it should be generally known that there is not a line calculated to offend the most sensitive ear. Patrons are promised an original play, full of interest, and a group of artists who have established themselves here or elsewhere. The piece is in three nets, the first taking place in the doctor's study, the second in the homo of George Dupont, and the third at the doctor's room at the hospital. The principal characters will he cast as follows : George Dupont, Lewis Willoughliy; the doctor, Stephen Scanlan; Henrietta, Alma Hock Phillips; Madame Dupont, Gwen Burroughs; the Maid, Molly Taylor; the Nurse, Gertrude Boswell ; the Student, Kenneth Brampton; M. I joclies, Sydney Stirling; a Woman, Josephine Rae; a Man, J. B. Atholwood; a Girl, Gwen Dorise. The play will he produced by Mr George Bnrlium. who will have as stage manager, Mr Victor Tatnell. The plan is now on view at Paul's Book Arcade. The performance will commence at 8 o'clock sharp. GOOD FARCE COMEDY. "ABE YOU A MASON." A rare treat will be offered local playgoers on Thursday night, . when the Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company present the big farce comedy success,. "Are You a Mason?" It was played in New Zealand some 12 years ago by an English company, after it had run very sucessfully in England, and much joy was gained from Mr George Giddens' portrayal of Amos Bloodgood, a role he played in London and elsewhere with great success. Good jokes die hard, and the one involved in "Are You a Mason?" is good for another century. It is a capital entertainment that is clean, smart, and refreshingly English in tone and texture. The box plan will be opened at Paul's Book Arcade tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. BRITAIN'S IMPERIAL REVEILLE. Arrangements are now well forward for staging the above production, which will commence at the Theatre Royal for *» spa son of seven nights, on Wednesday, March 14th. The programme is of such a varied nature that all tastes will be catered fcr, ranging from the hugh snectacular electrical marches down to r.ie solo exhibitions. In the programme will be included an exhibition of the latest Tango, also the Hesitation Waltz. Mr Lints will be seen to advantage in his metal ball, electric globe and glass bowl manipulation Mr Lints will also introduce into this novel turn a couple of Teddv Bears, and he infprms us that his Hamilton bears \jyill give the public something to talk about, l>ecause they are really clever. The Quaker solo, which is supported by a large chorus of ladies dressed in Quaker <?rev amhwhite. is in the hands of Miss Turner. Tn the Grand Empire Flag March, Miss Turner will .-.lsc sing the new song, "Who's for the flap;." For this spectacular item Mr Lints has brought with him 24 specially constructed umbrellas, which opens up square and flat, each being the third part of a flan, the effect of the coming together and forming the flags of our Empire makes a very lirill'ant spectacle. "Whistle It," which is always a favourite number, will be sung by Miss Edwards, who Will be supported by a special dance and chorus of 12 performers. Miss Edwards will albe seen to advantage in "The Soldier,' 'which has a chorus and special dance by eight performers suitably uniformed. As the programme is to be changed every evening we have no doubt the result will be as in other towns in New Zealand—a bumper house each night.