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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1313, 16 December 1911, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS, m II E BOX PLAN A FOR THE DRAMATIC HIT OF THE YEAR, "THE SPECKLED BAND," Will bo opened at the DRESDEN ON MONDAY NEXT, at 9 a.m. Prices, Gs., 35., Is Early doors, Stalls Gd., Gallery Is. extra. QPERA HOUSE. Direction, J. C. WiUiamßon, Ltd. (With which ia incorporated Clark# and Meyncll.) A Nerw Sherlock Holmes Adventure. A Masterpiece from tne Creative Genius of Conan Doyle. Commencing WEDNESDAY NEXT'. DECEMBEE 20th. WEDNESDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 20th. I-irst Production in Wellington lof tho Brilliantly Successful Drama, "THE SPECKLED BAND," "THE SPECKLED BAND," "THE SPECKLED BAND," The Dramatic Hit of England, America, •nnd Australia, A POWERFUL PLAY ' Rei|iiiring A POWERFUL COMPANY For llio Adequate representation of this drama, particular care has Ix-en taken (0 ensure the organisation of a company specially fitted to the various important ro.es; and it will includo in addition to MR. WILLIAM DESMOND MISS DOROTHY DIX (From tho Lyric Theatre, London, her first appearance in N.Z.) MR. LESLIE VICTOR Mil. J. B. ATIIOLWOOD MR. GEORGE F. BRYANT MISS SUSIE VAI'GiLAN And M-R. GASTON MMR YALE. Many other distinguished artists who have made their mark in the Dramatic World. "THE SPECKLED BAND" A strong, bold story, engrossing in its Interest. _ Intense in narrative. -Rich in incident. "THE SPECKLED BAND" A vigorous piece of work, written with all t'lie power and charm of stylo for which Conan Dovle is noted. "THE SPECKLED BAND" Grips with absorbing force, and draws its audience on resistlessly through three nets and five scenes. "THE SPECKLED BAND" Possesses more dramatic power, humour, and pathos than any of tho author's previous plays. REMEMBER THE OPENING DATE! WEDNESDAY NEXT, December 20th. AFTER THE ELECTION. ATHLETES INVADE WELLINGTON From all over New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania. AUSTRALASIAN MEETING. — 1 ATHLETIC FARK. BOXING DAY AND DAY AFTER. Most Important Gathering of Champion ■ Athletes ever held- in the Dominion. Numerous Handicap Events for which RECORD ENTRIES' . Have Been Received. 2 CHAMPIONSHIP CYCLE EVENTS 2 2 CHAMPIONSHIP CYCLE EVENTS 2 And 2 HANDICAP EVENTS ' 2 2 HANDICAP EVENTS 2 Look out for J. L. Davios tho World's Record-holder from Victoria. AND OTHERS. WELLINGTON WHEELERS' CLUB. '(TiRAND. CYCLING AND ATHLETIC I'VJT Si'OKIS CARNIVAL. ATHLETIC PAR K. ATHLETIC PARK. MONDAY, Ist JANUARY, 1912. (New Year's Dav.) . £100 IN PRIZES! £100 £100 IN PRIZES! . £100 Amateur and Professional Cycling. Amateur and Professional Rnnning. Amateur Walking. Novelty Cycle Events. Highland Dancing and Highland Music. Aina- . lour Athletic Evbnts run under N.Z. A.A.A. Rules. Professional Events under N.Z.A. and C.li. Rules. Entries cicso WEDNESDAY, 20th December. Programmes and particulars can be had from the Secretarv. CS Wallace Street. ' M. FORD, Hon. Sec. npEA GARDENS, A KARORI. Five Minutes from CampbeU Street Tram Stop. OPEN EVERY DAY. WELLINGTON'S FAVOURITE EESOET These Splendid Old English Gardens contain over 4 acres under cultivation, consisting of Flowers, Ferns, Shrubs, and Beautiful Native Bush. Special Terms for Schools nnd other Picnics. ADMISSION, Cd. Hot Water Gratis. r=NP.r:Rji. WELLINGTON HARBOUE BOAED. Contract No. 165. STAGING FROM JERVOIS QUAY BREASTWORK AND ADDITIONS TO TARANAKI STREET WHARF. TENDERS will be received up to Five o'clock p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 20th day of December, 1911, at the Office of the Board, for tho above contract. ! Tenders should be in Closed Envelopes, addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed outside "Tender for Contract No. 165." Specifications, Schedules, and Conditions of Tender may be soen during office hours at the Office of the Engineer to the Board, where forms of tender may be obtaine-d. The lowest or any tender not Mccssarily accepted. . H. E. NICHOLLS, Secretary. Harbour Board Office, Wellington, 11th November, 1911. U. C O N N A N, , SHOP AND OFFICE FITTEB, AND SHOW CASE MAKEE. - Glass Caw and Window Fittinra stocked. ELLEE'S AVENUE, WILLIS ST. Estimates given and work carried out with skill and promptitude. Telophone 2514. EXPANDED METAL KAHN TRUSSED | KAHN RIBBED STEEL BARS.' For Reinforced Concrete Construction. EXPANDED STEEL LATHING, For Fireproof Walls and Ceiling!. RUBEROID HOOFING, DAMPCOURSE FLOORING, GIANT BUILDING PAPERS. RATNEP. SAFES AND STRONG-ROOM DOORS. DREADNOUGHT FIREPROOF DOORS, OREGON TIMBER AND LATHS. npilE STEWART TIMBER, GLASS, 1 AND EAKDWARE CO.. LTD. i Omt«RKL I'iMSi .WcUingtoj '