ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 220, 24 February 1915, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"SAX TOY," To-night tl'o New Plymouth Operatic So.-icty will make their linal appearand in this charming opera. The member, held their final rehearsal oil Mdnda\ n;ght in the Theatre' Royal, wlier fhere was a full muster of principal* and chorus. who save conclusive evidence that tile spoil since December has been most beneficial. Those privileged to see 'l'e rehearsal were convinced that the presentation to-night will be, both musically and artistically, a huge success. The selection of tile principals Ims been most happy, and in- the ca-;t 're those who demonstrated on Monday night the possession of'rare ability. '1 lie most notable features were that tile principals had an adequate, and excellent conception of their- respective parts, throwing great vim into the'r work; that there are many fine vocalists in the society; and that the choruses were attacked with' tile, necessary vigor, and were musically strong, successful, and artistic. In short, there is no doubt that "San Toy" to-night will wholly charm the public, and that a large anil enthusiastic' audience will gather to greet themj.

"lIUMPTY-DDMPTY"' PANTOMIME, The above pantomime which is to open at the Theatre, Royal on Tuesday next, and continues, on Wednesday, is described as being full of wholesome humour, and will make laugh and laugh '.'-gain the most steid and well-behaved theatre-goer, and may be simply described as a procession of comicalities. There is an abundance of pretty, catchy music, of bright, picturesque costumes handsome young ladies, graceful groupings, novel ballets with beautiful and artistic scenic settings, including the Grand March of the -Allies. The transformation scena in six scenes, entitled "Dreamland," painted by the Harry Whaite Studio, are superb. Lcmion Hyinan and Loiinon provide an a-jmtsfng acrobatie speciality, "Fun in a Restaurant."' Although the expense in importing from Australia the coin-. P&fljf of 65 people is large, popular prices are being charged. Xfee management are said to be exceedingly fortunate in securing a remarkably strong combination; it does not, Qonsist of one 1 Or two leading artists; etfevy role that | has tl'.e slightest claiu> to prominence jis given to an artist who makes it conspicuous for scm>» special feature. The box plan for the season opens at Collier's on Friday, at S a.m. On Wednesday night the tuneful musi-. cal' extravaganza, , "The Jam of Cathay," will t>.e the farewell attraction.

The company wlien last in New Plymouth left a very fine impression, awl it is safe to predict a successful season on this occasion.