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GRAND OPERA HOUSE. j ; To-night will bo tho Inst opportunity of i witnessing the Williamson Musical Com- ] edy Company in "Yes, Uncle," which has been drawing crowded houses at the Grand Opera Honso. To-morrow evening "Going Up" will 'ho staged and will hold the boards until Wednesday. Besides a strong sympathetic 'story, "Going Up" has many uncommon (spectacular effects, the mounting is exceptional, and the costumes beautiful in colouring and original in design. The work has, in addition to many striking light opera features, tho raciness and sparklo of French farce at its best. The music is dainty, and has several airs that have caught on with audiences in almost every community. Tho ■> story deals with the experiences of an author of. a novel entitled "Going Up," wllo has been ordered to the seaside for n quiet holiday, which ho indulges in with a jolly companion, Tho author falls in love with a charming girl, who is already engaged to a French aviator. Tho author, who has never been up in an aeroplane, is backed to fly against the Frenchman, and tho scenes which follow are excruciatingly funny. There arc three nets and six scenes, in one of which an aeroplane makes a flight from tho stage, and is subsequently seen soaring to victory in the clouds." Mr. Alfred Frith is at his best in this fly, and ho and Field Fisher create much merriment whenever they are on the stage. Others in tho cast aro William Greene. George Willoughby, Harry Wonton, Prie Bush. Gracie Lavers." Cecil Bradley, Jack Hooker, and Millie Eng)er. A feature of tbo production is tho dancing of Mr. Cyril ■Richard.', Madge Elliott, and Jack' Hooker. Only five performances of the aviation • play can be given, as on Thursday night "High Jinks" will be revived. KING'S THEATRE. The popular comedienne, Mabel Normand, will make her final appearance at the King's Theatre to-night in the delightful comedy drama "Upstairs." The remarkable war- film, "The Exploits of
TJ3S" will also be shown to-night for the Inst timp. Charles Smylhe and his musical maids will appear for the last time to-night. In the change of programme, to-morrow night Owenl Moore will be seen in Rex Beach's famous novel, "The Crimson Gardenia." It possesses every requirement for successful' picturisntion, and an ending that in the quality of delicalo humour is said to surpass 'anything in recent screen history. .Added to the interest of the tale itself is that attached to the reappearance in the pWn cipal male role of that favourite film actor. Owen Moore. An added attraction will bo. Mr. Herbert Wood, who is making his last appearance in New Zealand prior to h's departure for Australia. Mr. Wood will bo heard in many popular numbers.
EMPRESS THEATBE.
First, among the attractions at the Empress Theatre this week is the clever World drama, "The Bluffer," in which .Tune Elvldge. as the penniless daughter of a millionaire, masks her position behind a life of bluff. The remarkable German production, seized by the British authorities. "The Exploits" of n. fJcrmau Submarine," which is included in the programme, contains more than a passing Interest. It is fho authentic story of the. adventures of the 17.15—0ne of the worst of the G«rinan TMxiafs. Also episode 11 of Pathe's latest: serial. "The Lightning Raider," featuring Pearl White.
EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "Carmen of the Klondike" will be finally screened at Everybody's Theatre tonight. _ Clara Williams is featured in this splendid production, which deals with the gold-mad days of Alaska. The chief attraction to-morrow will bo "The Fivo Million Dollar Plot." featuring the world-famous detective, William J. Burns.
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