AMUSEMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 20 June 1907, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

RLACJi-I'KEMYSLAV CONCERT. Leopold Premy-dav, the Polish violinist, who visits New Plymouth on Friday, the 21st June, with ill' Andrew Black, is a very tulentuxl and interesting -musician. Hj is young and of medium height, and wears neither extraordinary clothes nor tingled hair to denote his artistic temperament Though lie is singularly modest, he lias bot'ii an honored guest in the palaces of many Kings, and he wears handsome decorations bestowed on him by the Emperor of Germany, tlk> Sultan of Turkey, and the King of Sweden. In Shanghai the European ladies subscribed two thousand dollars to present him with a silver (massive) bowl The Tientsin ladies, not to be outdone, subscribed and purchased a larger one, which they

sent to his home in Paris. Premyslav knows the art of pleasing his public and as encores to the more classical pieo -s he invariably plays popular pbasant airs that everyone knows and liters to hear. Mr Premyslav is a powerful attraction to concert-goers. Mr Andrew Black is undoubtedly one of the fo:emost vocalists in the world, and bis splendid singing is still fiush in the minds of New Zealnnders, Supported by Mis* Rosiua l'.uekman, «oprano, and Miss Be<sie Meatlie, pianist. Ihe company is one of rare all-round excellence. The booking is brisk, and the attendance promises to be very good.

MR J. C. WILLIAMSON'S DRAMATIC COMPANY. A company of brilliant dramatic artists, a play that is world-famed, scenery and effects that are unsurpassed 'or their completeness in every detail, and a full and efficient orchestra, arc features of Mr J. C. Williamson's new English Dramatic Company, hraded by that | popular actor Mr Julius Knight, who are to appear hero on Saturday next for one night only at the Theatre Koyal. Since Mr Knight's last appearance in New Zealand lie has had an extensive tour of England and America in search ; of new plays and artists for this toaf, and that lie has succeeded beyond expectations may be judged by the enormous business the company have everywhere done. During Mr Knight's Sydney season "Brigadier Gerard" was nightly received with immense enthusiasm. The play is Avritten by Sir AConan Doyle, perhaps one of the most popular authors of the present day. The "Daily Mail," London, said: "Everybody enjoyed themselves very much on Saturday evening at the Imperial Theatre, when Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's romantic comedy ''Brigadier Gerard 1 ' was produced. As a dramatist the author is deliriously naive. We fancv that the play will I'l'fve an uwpialilied success." This opinion a correct o'lle. The story is one that appcils to all theatregoers, as it is rich in all the elements that make a good piny. The box plan is now open at the Colonial Piano Co., whore M'lts may -lie secured in advance.

EDWIN GEi.U'irS -11 OMAN HEARTS" COMPANY. The strong and intense play 'iTtinr.m Hearts," described as a drama of intense sympathetic charm, to be performed by Mr Edwin Geaclrs new dramatic conunnv. including the eminent English ar< Ernest Leciester, George R. ' •••'! Miss Valentine Si.lne; r '' l on Monday night next for a season of two nights, promises a departure from the drama tie 1 fare to which Ave have been accustomed. A story of pission and humanity, of ! rugged characterisation, of strong emotional interest, the whole permeated will) a slridly mor-il and refined tone, ils success of over twelve years- duralion in America can be readily appreciated. !i i-. said 1 here are no impo*" siMe sensational eiWcts.but just a story the public love to listen to, (o laugh at. and weep over, and the better for attending the p. In America "Human Hearts" whs known as thi,' "Silver King" of that country. Special scenery from the brush of the emineitf 7 painter. Mr R. G. Coleman, will illustrate the famous scenes of the phiv. The *.freng:li of the company engaged and the exceptional endeavors made by the popular manager.. Mr Ivlwin Geach, regardless of expenS'. to suit ably present this renowned play to his public should ensure a gigantic artistic and financial success for the venture.' Th;f success of this new star organisation throughout New Zealand .has proved phenomenal. Mr J. C. Williamson originallv purchased the plav for his "Squaw Man" Company, but iri view of the necessities of a special cist. I transferred hi- interest to "Mr Geach. The phni is at the Colonial Piano GoA special reasonable 'JarilT of prices bas ' been arranged, viz.: 4s, 2s Cd, and Is.