Theatre Royal.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7836, 31 May 1905, Page 2

Theatre Royal.

THE MACDEUMOTT COMPANY. | The Litest pictures of the RussoJapanese war to be exhibited by the above popular company next Saturday and Monday should draw crowded houses, especially as public interest has been greatly revived by the events of the past lew Mr MucDermott's views are said to lie excellent, arid embrace thrilling war scenes as well as many less exciting) but equally interesting pictures in direct connection with this war. The bombardment of l'ort Arthur, taken from authentic sketches, is full of the minute detail of this great event, and gives a capital impression of the work done, by the Japanese guns. The micro-bioscope, the latest innovation in animated photography, will bo exhibited, depicting insect life; highly magnified. The pictures through this medium will be varie.l, in some instances magnilied ' 8000 times. Many humorous trick nnd illusion numljers will be taken from the company's extensive repertoire, the chief feature of these being that they are all new to New Plymouth. Professor Scott, magician, ventriloquist und humourist, who makes his first appearance here,, is said to be an entertainment in himself. On Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, a special matinee in honour „f alio birthday of the Prince of Wales wjl'i l:o given, when children will be admitted to the stnUs for 3d, and to the circle for (3d. Mr MacDennott has arranged the time to enable country visitors to return homo by ihe 4.15 p.m. train,