AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 13 November 1913, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

THOAi & t» 5®T« R SES,

"DI! JEVKLL AM) MR HYDE."

'llio appeal of 11. L. Stevenson's famous romance "Or .iekyll and Mr l-lyde" is quite as ~mmg to-day a-s it was when the b(M'ii made its fitv-.t sensation. It would bo difficult to imagine any theme more fascinating or more full of suggi .ition than the grim psychological 'i-ittle which forms the subject of this- eerie work, and which was treated uiiu such wonderful skill by the great novelist. The i presentation of tni.s subject was re- ' sponsible for a large and enthusiastic i audience at the T.i\ Electric Tliea- J tre last evening, ami every one deem- ■ ed it one of : the line-st feature plays j seen in Masterton for somo time. [ The leading role is taken by Mr King Baggofc, of the Imp Co., a\lio executes the part of a dual personality with great cleverness and dexterity, in ■•support of this feature were some line dramatic .studies. The Lubin Co. presented two items in "A Wo- ' man's Heart" (a Mexican romance) ) and "Kidnapping Father" (a long humorous study). "Shanghaied" was a nautical story from the hands of the Kale in studio. The remaining drama introduced G. M. Anderson to' patrons once more after a long absence, in a Western enisodo entitled "Broncho Billy's Grit." Numerous other items included "St. Mark's, Venice,'' "Laiul Clearing," "The Handsome Artiht"' and "A Box of Canine Mischief." ' This excellent series will be repeated this evening. i

BRAEMAR COMPANY

To-night at the Town Hall the cur- I tain will rise for the first time in Masterton on three talented artiste, , who have made names for themselves in the variety world, and have been specially engaged by Edward»Payno for the professor's return tour. On the occasion of the professor's last visit here lio supplied the full programme and drew crowded houses. So now with the extra variety items packed houses can. be assured. The professor has secured new sensations in the hypnotic world, one of which "Down on the Bee Farm" fairly causes shrieks of laughter. Other new tests will be "When Lights' are Low"" and "The Minstrel Boy." A complete change of programme is promised each evening. Owing to the strike interfering with tho southern dates the company will, play here, after which they leave for South Africa. Intending patrons would, do well to hook- seats early, as wo are informed the hooking is heavy. There is no extra charge for booking.

"THE' SMART J3ET."

After 'most successful seasons of. 25 weeks in Melbourne, eight weeks at Auckland and eight weeks in Wellington, the "Smart Set" entertainers commence, their Dominion tour, and will give their refined entertainment of music,, mirth and merriment at the Masterton Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday next, under the direction of Walter George and Maynard Dakin. The "Smart Set" was organised some ten years ago by Mr George, and since that t:nie has visited many countries, including England, America, South Africa and more recently Australia. The company con ists of eight members—all artists who have made reputations in their particular lines of business. 11l addition to the full complement of the "Smart Set" Company, Mi - Maynard Dakin is included both manageHally and on the stage. Mr Dakin will bo well and favourably remembered from the occasion of his visit here before in connection with tho English Pierrots last season. Mr Walter George (entertainer and stage manager), Mr Dakin (comedian) and Mr Edward Elliott (ventriloquist), Mr Ernest I'arkes (baritone) and Miss George Martin (comedienne) are the principals of the company, and each is considered irresistible In his or her particular line. A most amusing interlude is MLss Martin and her animal pets (beloved of all children), Teddy Bear and Golliwog, which is an extremely unique and novel item. "Sunshine James," tire mechanical doll, is responsible fw whol*? lot of fun; in tilts 'lie ts assisted by the ontlfS members of the company. Mr Edgar Hoi-1 land (solo pianist and accompanist) has made himself a' popular acquisition to the company. Those desirous of enjoying a pleasant evening should not miss this exceptional opportuntiy of witnessing a. . first-class talented company. The plan is now open at tho Dresden, and there will he no extra charge f<y booking.

"TINY TOWN."

The World's Wonder will bo opened at tho Town Hall, Masterton, on November 19th and 20tli. This is one .of tho most novel forms of entertainment ever brought from Europe. Villages such as Gulliver saw when ho first gazed on Lilliput—a circus in miniature, with tiny strong men,

acrobats, wire-walkers, clowns, to say nothing of twelve wonder lul midget ponies and a vaudevillo entertainment in which none of tho performers are more than 35in. high and two of them at least under 30in., make a ■combination that has a fascination for all but the very blase. Zeynard's wonderful troupe of entertainers include liorr Alfonso, 35in. high, a strong man, who allows two lullgrown men to walk o;i his chest; Herr Arthur Hulilo, a clever trick jockey ; Miss Paola, 31in. high, tho daintiest of circus riders; Miss lloiika, revolving giobo 'walk- r dancer, <!2in. high; J>!i-ss Han si, wire walker, singer and rider ; iMp Moveilo, contortionist ; Signor Pombco, acro'vitand bareback rider; Mr Fred, juggler. Jn the vaudevillo is Hayati Hassid, tho Turkish Tc;u Thumb, tho smallest man in tho world, who sings quaint French songs, in a> la-sciuating Continental style. Then there is T. Yonka, an American midget; Phineas Flumm, a littlo man from Corsica; General Armstrong, an Australian small man; tho Hungarian dancers and others. Tho Australian tour of this remarkable combination commenced in Adelaide, at tho Exhibition Building, on October 21s*t, 1911. They created the gcc;i!' t -<• ever known there. Over 60,000 people witnessed their perfovunuico in a "fortnight's season. This constitutes ft record. Broken Hill was also visited, and in fivo nights 15,000 people paid for admission. Tilts comprises one-half tho entire population Of tile Silver City. In response to ft special appeal from the Adelaide people, a return season was arranged for. Performances will bo given twice daily at 3 and 8 o'clock. The box plan is at tho Dresden, and the prices are -Is, 3s, 2s and Is.