AMUSEMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 23, 20 February 1909, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

THE KILTIES." _ TO-NIGHT# I'ERFOKMAXCIi. There should be no need for us to remind the people of this district that tonight, in the Theatre Royal, will be jfiven the second and last opportunity of hearing a concert given by this worldfamed sterling combination. Columns have been written concerning the marvellous effect of the Kilties' soul-stirring music upon their audiences. No greater proof of their powers in this direction can be given than that the combination has now been touring for eight years, playing ia all the principal cities of the globe, and still their reputation grows greater. The conductor of the band is a musician to his finger-tips, and he has under him a troupe of highly-skilled .performers on their several instruments. Despite the numerical strength of the band its music partakes more of the nature of grand organ strains than the blare often associated with brass bands. The male chorus will appear in specialised vocal concert work, and the Clan Johnstone troupe of dancers, said to be the finest tliat have ever toured the Dominion, can be depended upon to give an excellent " turn." The Kilties leave for Auckland after the performance. A grand matinee will be given in the afternoon, commencing at 2.45. A feature of the evening's performance ■will lie a Maori liaka by a North Taraiiaki troupe.

J. €. WILLIAMSON'S STAR DRAMATIC 00. Oil Monnhiy evening Mr. J. (i Williamson's Stat Dramatic Company will make their first and only ap'pcUrance iere hi the production of tile, wonderfully successful drama, ' The Thief." The artists selected for this important production Constitute an unusually excellent combination. The plaiy itself is described as Sb powerful and virile drama, of absorbing and enthralling interest, a ■masterpiece of stage craft, and one that created, ai profound sensation recently throughout Australia, and l in Auckland during the present season. That eminent actor and Australasian favorite, Mr. George Titheradge, will make a. welcome re-appearance after a. long absence spent in leading London and New York theatres. Miss Ola Humphrey, the leading lady of the new colnjfcny, is a| great favorite with New Zealand ■audiences, her recent visit with Mr JuKus Knight having firanly established her as an artist of very high standing aM re'niarknlblc personal charm. "The Ibest- romantic actor of the day," is the verdict of leading'contemporaries upon .Mr. Henry Kolker, n, distinguished and brilliant artist said to out-rival Kyric Jiellew in the fascination of his graceful •and convincing performance. Others of thi company whose name- rank high !n their profession arc -Miss Alum Yaughan, Mr. Cyril Mackay, Mr. Dion Titberadge, Ma Sydney Stirling, Mr. Henry Overton, Mr. John Bruce, Richard Shortland. and many others, of no mean repute. The production is under the sole direction oif 'Mr. *T. W. liazlett, so a performance is assured perfect in every detail. The Box plan is now open •at the Collier and Colonial Piano Co. s rooms, and those, who desire seats are advised t« uecnrt them, at once, as the booking is already heavy. The company will arrive by Monday's steamer fr<fiii Auckland.

THE CHERXtAYSKI'S, 'As will be seen by our advertising columns, we are to be paid another visit "by these extremely talented Russian 'children instrumentalists on Monday, March Ist Remembering the crowded (house and intense enthusiasm on the occasion of their recent concert here, it is safe to prophesy a very large audience. '

The Austral Uniscope Company concluded their season at the New Plymouth Theatre Royal last evening. The programme submitted was a lengthy one, and thoroughly appreciated. The company will visit Waitara ihis evening, when an interesting and varied programme will be given.