AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16168, 23 March 1918, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. Though Friday is generally regarded as an off night for the theatres, the exception was certainly the case at, tne Opera House last evening, when the accommodation was taxed to its utmost. Thp programme from to end Tvas thoroughly enjoyed. fcergeant Copeland and Kid were once more subjected to a searching test in their thought and mind-reading act. turns of Dennv and Dumgan, a nd ivelly and Drake were greeted with heartv applause. The same programme will be (riven at this afternoon's matinee and finally this evening, when Colos, ban.joist will appear for the last time. On Mondav the Tossing Testros will be included in a strong programme, the box plans for which are open at Milner and Thompson's.

MISS ADA REEVE. On Saturday next, at the. Theatre Roval. Mr Hugh I>. Mcintosh will present for a short farewell season tho famous comedienne, Miss Ada Reeve, and a strong combination of vaudeville artists and a new English comedy company. Owing to tho limited time at her disposal. Miss Reeve s season will bo a brief one, and only eight- nights can be devoted to Christchurch. ' Tho supporting company comprisos Talleur Andrews, tho famous operatic tenor, who will be heard in gems from operas: Peggy Peat, a dainty soubrette; the Novaks, in a thrilling exhibition on skates; Miss Lucia Linda, in a number of characteristic national dances: Harry Jacobs, the singing conductor, besides conducting liis orchestra. uses his voice with pleasing effect; Kennedy Allen, the comedian, who won great, popularity on his* last visit: and Rogers, described as ' 'a marvellous mimic." Tho « English comedy company, which includes Miss Peggy Peat, Miss Georgia I>o Lara, anrl Messrs Aston Jarry and John Grant, will feature in short, sharp, snappy plays. Tho box plan opens at The Bristol on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.