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Q V E R A HOUSE. Direction ,T. C. Williamson, Ltd. BEN TTUR. HEN HUH. BEN 11UK. Tho Wonder Spectacle of Ihe Age. Commencing WEDNESDAY, JULY 17. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17. MR. .7. C. WILLIAMSON (By arrangement with Messrs. Klaw and Erlanger) Has plcasuro in announcing the initial Wellington Production of General Lewis Wallace's Great Religious Romance, "Ben Hur," a Tale of the- Christ, with (lie Vocal and Instrumental Music of Edgar Stillman Keller. BEN nUR Few literary works have ever found a wider reading public than Ihis notable book, which has come to be regarded as a clii«sii-. The dignity and power with which the nnthor sustained tho serenity of tho religious atmosphere, in which tho tragedy moves, arc without parallel in our language. BEN HUR The transfer lo (he slage of the dramatic scenes, having as a background the dawn of the Christian era, has been accomplished with fact and line feeling for tho religious susceptibilities of all creeds, aud marks one of tho noblest achievements of tho theatre. In the impressive series of lableaux thero will be depicted :— THE MEETING OF THE THREE WISE MEN. THE HOUSE-TOP OF THE PALACE OF BEN HUR. AT JERUSALEM. THE INTERIOR OF THE ROMAN GALLEY ASTRAEA. THE WRECK AFTER THE BATTLE IVITH THE PIRATES, AND THE RESCUE. THE HOUSE OF SIMONIDES AT ANTIOCH. THE GROVE OF DAPHNE, THE TEMPLE OF APOLLO. THE MOSQUE OF EROS, THE FOUNTAIN OF CASTA LI A. THE DO WAR IN THE ORCHARD OF PALMS. THE SUPPER WITH THE SHEIK ILDERIM. THE MEETING ON THE LAKE BETWEEN BEN HUR AND IRAS. THE GATEWAY OF THE CIRCUS AT ANTIOCH. THE ARENA AND THE GREAT CHARIOT RACE. BEN HUB'S DESERTED PALACE AT JERUSALEM. THE VALE OF HINNOM. MOUNT OLIVET AND THE MIRACLE OF THE HEALING OF THE LEPERS. - \ THE COMPANY. - The tragic story of "Ben Hur" will bo interpreted by tho strongest combination of Dramatic Artists which has ever been sent, on tour by ,1. C. Williamson, Ltd., including as it does: MESSRS. ERIC MAXON. LESLIE VIC TOR, .1. B. ATHOLWOOD. I'.ARDLRY TURNER. LEONARD WII.LEY, WINTER. HALL, A. STYAN, F. COMPTON. CARLETON , STUART, BOYD IRWIN, GEORGE CHALMERS, FRED. CAMBOUR"NE. AVAL-1 TER GIBBS; Also, the. .MISSES DOROTHY DIX, GAVEN. BUR. ROUGHS, GEORGIE O'MEAEA. ALMA VAUGHAN, AND SUSIE VAUGHAN. , • The Play produced by Wvbevt Stamford '- ' a'iid-J. AV. Har.litt. ■ ' Augmented Chorus and Orchestra under tho Direction of Hen- Slapoffski. ■ BOX TLANS Will bo'opened at The'- Dresden on FRIDAY NEXT. »l 9 o'clock. A qu'cuo will be formed' from 8 a.m. COUNTRY RESIDENTS Arc requosled to send in their applications for Seats as early as possible. Each application must be accompanied with postal nole and stamped envelope for reply.PRICES: Dress Circle nnd Resorved Stalls, Gs.; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, Is.; Early.Door Stalls, 'Gd. extra; Early' Door Gallery, Is. extra. COUNTRY TOUR. MONDAY .-New Plymouth. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.—Wftnganui. THURSDAY AND FRlDAY.—Palmerslon North. Special Train from Fcilding !o Palmerston on FRIDAY' NEXT nt'C.3o p.m., returning at 11.SO p.m. Touring Manager, JOHN FARRELL. T» U G B Y. RUGBY. TO-DAY'S GAMES. ATHLETIC PARK, at 2.45ST. JAMES V. PETONE. MELROSE V. PONEKE. Early Games at 1.45. PETONESOUTHERN V. ORIENTAL. Train 2.10. Admission, Gd.: Ladies Free; Grandstand, Gd. Reserved Sent Tickets as usual. KARORI- ' AVELLINGTON V. ATHLETIC. AV. G. TALBOT, '" Secretary. m O AV N HALL. GRAND SACRED CONCERT. SUNDAY NIGHT, 7th JULY", 5.15. AVELLINGTON CITY BAND (Late Garrison), as-isted by Mrs. P. Foster, Soprano (Melbourne). Mr. Hamilton Hodges, Baritone. Silver Coin Collection. WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL. TOAVN HALL. TOAVN HALL. TUESDAY NEXT, JULY 9th. TUESDAY NEXT, JULY 9th. MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA. MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA. MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA. Conductor: MR. MAUGHAN BARNETT. Admission: Sixpence and Ono Shilling. ,TNO. R, PALMER, Town Clerk. July sth, 1912. WANGANUI RIVER. THE FINEST RIVER TRIP IN TEE AA'ORLD AT YOUR DOOR, STRANGERS from all Parts concede that the Wanganui River Excels all sights in Scenic Grandeur. Yon mav enjoy a Rest Cure at Beautiful Pinirilci House, or the Unique House-' boat, for a AVcelc, at 7s. PER. DAY. TUESDAYS, THURSDAY, and SATUR. DAYS. PROM AYANGANUT. TUBS--HAY. THURSDAY*, aud SATURDAY, FROM TAU'MARUNUt. SUNDAYS and MONDAYS EXCEPTED. Booking!. Maps. Itineraries, Tourist Bureau, Ccok and Son.-;, A. HATRICK AND COMPANY, LTD..