THE NORWOODS AND VON ARX HUGE COMBINED SHOWS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10614, 22 April 1912, Page 5

THE NORWOODS AND VON ARX HUGE COMBINED SHOWS.

TO-NIGHT,

I At the Town Hall to-night, the (Norwoods „and Von Arx Huge Combined Shows will appear. The Evening Post (Wellington), referring to a recent entertainment in Wolliugon, said:—"The part of the entertainment which rivetted the attenion of the audience, and at the same time caused the greatest amusement, was the hypnotic seance, in which, the Pro feasor 'operated' on a committee of men in ■such a manner as to call forth the most uproarious laughter.' They were.'' given suggestions .of various .kinds whilst in a hypnotic condition, and tiheir actions, contortions, and expressions simply defy description. The committee act wound aip with a hypnotic sleigh ride, in which the subjects imagined, that they were memibens of a sleigh party. It is an i.tremely difficult thing for anyone.-to laugh heartily at a given cue, but when given a suggestion that they were being tickled, each and every one, of those "hypnotised Last evening rock-j od and rolled about in a fit of the ! heartiest and most convincing laughter. Von Arx, the American magician, performed a number of clever illusions, including 'The Witch of the Flames,' and showed marked dexterity in tihe palming of billiard balls and coins." TJie.Mastorton box plan is at tlio. Dresden.

>■' "EVERYWOMIAN."

To-morrow morning, -at the ■ X>re£iden, 'tlio plans will be opened at 8 {o'clock for the first and only produe- ' tioni in. Masterton on- Thursday next of the gorgeously mounted and-siunp- ■ tAiouely dressed modern- morality play, ■ "Everywoman," which created such, 'a sensation ii> Aust.ra.li-a. Estimating jithat there will be a large demand for seats, iihc management will have a 'staff of u'shera in attendance from an ' early hour to form a queue which" will 'ensure that the earliest arrivals shall iliavo first choice of seats. Althoug.li "Everywoman" enjoyed a run of over seven weeks in Sydney, so great a .hold did it take on playgoers that the ■auditorium ,of the Theatre Royal in ithat city proved quite inadequate to seat the crowdswhich-nightly endeavoured to gain admission, and the,only reason for its withdrawal was the fact that the, present Dominion tour had to ibe fulfilled, but at its termination the management have already decided to revive it- both in Melbourne and Sydney. Tlhe success achieved 'by "Everywoman" is daie a.,great deal to the appeal the story .makes to human mature. It is said that "Everywoman" unfolds an enchanting story, and contains .magnificent imaisic, sparkling dialogue, impressive acting, and magnificent stage settings. • Judging from reports from America and .Australia, iMigiS Hilda Sppng, who -take& the title role, has developed her early 'talents. American jpaipers to hand still mention her as being one of the best American actresses < whilst in Australia she was criticised as a brilliant, [fascinating, lovely and Finished artist." The role of "Everywoman" gives Miss Spong every opportunity to display her varied ibis-'tr ionic abilities. (Mr William Desmond, the notable American actor, who starred with' Miss Katherino Grey in "Tho Lion .and the Mouse," and "The Third De- ' Igree," will tako the important part of Nobody, wQrich, it is stated, gives ihim further-opportunities to 'exhibit jMs -talents. Mr George Miller, one of America's leading comedians, will snake his debut here in the character of "Bluff," and Mise' Elsie Caren®, -a.nlOther new artist, will appear as Youth. Playgoers will be glad to welcome Miss Emma, Temple, who in, the part of Truth has added another triumph rto her long, list of successful ohanurterisutions. The -company comprises sixty members', all of whom ere selected for their various parts.