AMUSEMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 11 September 1907, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

g JESS COLLIER. s ij A new society entertainer, who will n make his appearance with Mack's Pictures in the Theatre Royal to-night, has t gamed some notoriety with his excel- . lent performances with mechanical figti- . res, and his special feature is that of a . .Maori, which is quite a novelty, and r secures warm applause. The Auckland L Press speak very highly of his perform- . anees m His Majesty's Theatre, and ha . became very popular in that town. ; Amongst the special features to be shown is one showing tlie latest airship—the aeroplane, and the great football match between the All Blacks and Australia. In addition the picture showing the way Webb won the scullinj championship of the world will serve no doubt to provide sufficient attraction to secure the success which always attends Mr MacDermott's visits to New Plymouth.

"MOTHER GOOSE."

A real pantomime makes such a general appeal to the playgoing public that this event is being awaited with ca«er anticipation by both the oldest and youngest members of the community Jo young New Plymouth the coming of 'Mother Goose" is a happening which is likely to realise many childish dreams of fairyland. It is really the first opportunity they will have had of witnessing one of Mr. J. C. Williamson's pantomimes in its entirety. At the same time, the adult population are keenly expectant of good entertainment. "Mother - Goose" promises to

prove the right kind of entertainment for people who feel the need of complete relaxation from work and worry in wholesome fun and nonsense. The programme contains a long sequence of incidents calculated to create lntiohtcr nnd admiration. There are several large scenic displays, three complete ballets, a parade of grotesqueries, n Mng list of ballads and choruses, and the promise of some hilarious doings by comedians, specially imported from London. For three and a-half hours (the curtain rises at 7.45 p.m.) the audience are promised a quick succession of every conceivable dish which goes to the! making of a pantomime least. The box plan opens this morning at the Colonial Piano Company, and the prices are as usual.