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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIX, Issue 1083, 8 December 1910, Page 17

as Reginald Saunders, each played spiritedly and well and added materially to the good all-round character of the production, which is admirably staged and with a due regard to effect. Mr. Raimund Pechotsch led a very efficient orchestra, the musical programme submitted adding greatly to the enjoyment of the evening. The comedy is preceded by a clever little curtain-raiser, “ The Grey Parrot,” written by W. W. Jacobs and. Charles Rock, and adapted from a story by the first-named writer, those taking part in it being Miss Amy Willard (Mary Gannett), Miss Nelly Mortyne (Jane Rogers), Mr- Leopold Stach (Jim Gannett), Mr. Harry Halley (Sam Rogers), Mr. Arthur Cornell (xiobson, a publican), and Mr. Walter Spinks (P.C. 24).. The farce, for such it is, is full of fun and comes as a stimulating appetiser to the more elaborate comedy that followed. “ WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES.” On Saturday “night next, the George Willoughby Co. will play “What Happened to Jones” for five nightsIt is nearly a decade since this boisterous mirth-provoker was presented in New Zealand, and since then a new generation of playgoers has arisen. Consequently, the revival will have to many people all the freshness and novelty of a new piece. “ Jones” is a regular whirlwind of farce, simply carrying the audience away with its excruciatingly comical scenes and dialogue. In the title role Mr. George Willoughby will be seen in his finest characterisation, notable for its breezy nature and clever grip t>f the comedy possibilities- Mr. Fred B. Sharp, who played the role with Charles Arnold, will be the henpecked Ebenezer Goodly, and Miss Beatrice Day his domineering wife Mrs. Goodly. The adventures of Jones should draw full houses.