ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 158, 9 March 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"H'JMPTY DUMPTY PAI7TOMIM3. Judging by the booking and the general interest displayed by ill' ''.Kentre-going public in the approachlug visit of Messrs. Stephenson and Linley's mammoth Pantomime Com pany, there seems every indication that a crowded house will greet them on their first appearance at the Town Hall to-morrow night, and also on Thursday night. It is not often that an opportunity is offered to see a pantomime production popular prices. The company has been specially selected for this tour, and includes a comedian, in the person of Mr. Con Moreni, who has mode a great American and English reputation in dame parts, beautiful dressing, scenery, original dances and ballets, a gorgeous march by a host of wellformed young ladies, a brilliant speciality, and fascinating and irresistible music. Eeally funny comedians ore among the many features of "Humpty Dumpty." The Pantomime can only be played one night as the season Is United. The hilarious musical extravaganza, "The Jam of Cathay,'' will be the second attraction. A special feature of the Pantomime is the March of the Allies, showing Britain, Russia, France, Belgium, Australia and New Zealand in their national colours. As each nation comes on the stage, accompanied by the National Anthem by a specially selected orchestra, the audience is roused to the greatest enthusiasm, especially when Belgium appears. The box plan is at Finch 's Bazaar.

THE CHERNIAVSKYS AND THE "MUSES." Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavsky ■will pay this town a flying visit ere they depart for New York, where they commence early next season a series of concerts supported by tlie Symphony Orchestra. After visiting the large cities of the U.S.A., they commence a lengthly tour, which embraces Canada, and South America, and all the principal towns of the U.S.A. The wellknown artist, E. Drawoh, writing of the : Cherniavskys, says: "They are three young priests from the Temple of the Muses, who have been projected into the earth world to bring comfort to the hearts of tens of thousands. Their music brings with it a message of hope and joy, hope and joy that will tend to develop expanding ideas in those privileged to hear it. One leave.i. the presence of the artists and the concert hall they play in, but one neve; entirely leaves the presence of their haunting music, for Its essence seems to cling permanently to one, making for increased happiness ?r-d optimism. If I wanted to do a good turn to anyone, I would recommend them to listen to the Cherniavskys' music and that as often as possible." The Cherniavskys are such great favourites in New Zealand that it goes without saying they will receive most enthusiasic receptions throughout the Dominion. Alexander Cherniavsky, a younger brother of th,e Trio, will act as accompanist on this tour, which is under the general managership of Mr. Howard Edie. These clever young Eussians appear in Taihapo on Monday, March 15,

NELLIE STEWART. "SWEET NELL OF OLD DRTJRY." Nellie Stewart is a magic name to the Australian and New Zealand public and the title "Sweet Nell" has come to apply to Miss Stewart herself almost as much as to that popular idol of Old Di'ury whom she impersonates with such natural charm. As Nell Gwynne she is incomparable. With her vivacity, expressiveness and grace, qualities al too rare on our stage, she sweeps her audience along into genuine outbursts of applause and pleasure, and is equally effective in the dramatic side of the play as in the delightful comedy scenes, which occur throughout the drama. D.ainty as ever in appearand, she misses no point and not a word of the witty sallies is lost in any part of the house. In the tatters of the orange girl and the splendid court dresses, Miss Stewart is alike inimitable. A particularly strong company Mill support the star, including two English actors of high repute, Messrs. Clarence Blakiston and Allan Wailkie. The former is warmly praised by the Sydney press, The Evening News said Mr. Clarence Blakiston was "Charles 11. to the life. He might have boon one of the King's portraits slipped from its frame in London's National Portrait Gallery. It was a remarkably fine performance, with the royal blend of dignity and just that touch of sadness which was a part of the somewhat, elusive character of the 'Merry Monarch.' " Mr. Willcie is another distinguished artist who has achieved much success in the Old Country in such tragic roles as Macbeth, Othello, Richard 111., Matthias in "The Bells/ and, in lighter vein, Sir Peter Teazle, Petruchio in "The Taming of the Shrew," and Jacques. Another tower of strength to the Company is Mr. H. R, Roberts, the brilliant comedian, who is favourably known to play-goers. Numerically, the Company is one of the strongest that has .yet toured the Dominion, noarly seventy persons being engaged in the production. The date fixed for the Taihape performing is next Tuesday, March 10, at the Town Hall. The box plans will be opened at Finch's L'ozaar next Friday morni.rg, March 12th. and it is tniti«npat«3 there vll be a heavy demand for reserved seats.