HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1658, 26 January 1906, Page 2

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE.

MR J. O- WILLIAMSON’S DRAMATIC COMPANY.

" MONSIEUR BEAUCAIRE."

“ A pretty play, smartly written and admirably staged,” was the conoensaa of opinion in regard to the production at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening, of Booth Tarkington’s entrancing romance, " Mons siear Beaacaire,” The piece contains all the elements which go to make a success* ful drama, and as played by the KnightJeffries Company is well worth going miles to see. It was oertainly one of the finest productions ever witnessed by theatregoers, and the thanks of the publio are due to Mr J. 0. Williamson for inoluding Gisborne in his New Zealand tour. That this privilege was fully appreciated was shown by the crowded house last eveningj and the enthusiasm of the audience wae amply testified by the frequent and hearty applause aocorded the members of the company. The story of the doings of Monsieur Beauoaire, a French prince in disguise, at Bath, is well known to our readers, and it is unnecessary to repeat it. It is sufficient to say that it is Mr Julius Knight’s maetarpieoe, and in the title role last evening that gentleman fairly excelled himself. Not a point was missed. The accent of the Frenoh prinoe was perfeot, the aoting was clever, and every thing.that in any way added to the success of the piece was oarefully studied. Mr Knight found himself entirely in aooord with his audience from start to finish, and truly deserved the great ovation giyen him. Mies Maud Jeffries gave a charming interpretation of the part of Lady Maty Carlyle, playing with a graotfulness of manner that won for her the golden opinions of all present. She was particularly brilliant iG tho ba'lrcom scene at Lady Bellerton’s, and throughout acted with tho utmost consistency. Mr G, P. Carey had a somewhat trying part as ihe Duke of Winter-set, but proved himself more'than equal to its demands. Mr H. Plimmer made an excellent Major Molynoux, and Mr Leonard Willey played well as Captain Badger. Mr Dallas Cairns as Beau Nash fulfilled his part splendidly, his pourtrayal throughout beiDg full of merit. Ihe other male members of tho Company wore also well up to their work. Mies Unie Russel appeared to much advantage as Lucy RollcrtoD, and Miss Magda Rosemore gavo a good impersonation of tho character of Lady Rellerton. Misßes Hamer, Towers, Quin and Spencer were eminently successful in their impersonations. The music, under the able directorship of Mr H. DioderiohseD, was of a high order. The production throughout was well received aud should assure for this tahnted organisation crowded houses during th.oir Gisborne season.

“ROYAL DIVORCE ’ NIGHT. To-night “ A Royal Divorce" will be preEooted, when Mr Julius Knight will appear as Napoleon and Miss Jeffries as the Empress Josephioo. There has been heavy booking for this piece, and there should bo a crowded attendance. The oompany conclude theip Giaborna season to morrow evening, when a new version of Davy Garrick, preceded by Gilbert’s masterpiece, Comedy and Tragedy, will be presented. The train from Te Karaka will be delayed until after the performance.