ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2404, 20 January 1909, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

.J. C. WILLIAMSON’S COMPANY

His Majesty’s Theatre was again crowded last night, when the second performance of "The Red Mill ■ was given by. Mr. J. C. Williamson's talented company. The many humorous situations caused great merriment to the audience, and each one of the artists repeated the success of the former night. A special feature or the performance was the excellentwork of the orchestra, whose efforts in no small measure contributed to the success of the entertainment. To-night, the- final night of a season which it is a pity cannot be prolonged, the company will appear m the glittering musical play "The Prince of Pilsen, ' which has become renowned owing to the remarkable success it achieved both in Great Britain and America. It- is said to be a bright joyous farrago of tuneful music and merry nonsense framed in a brilliant rainbow setting. _ "The Prince of Pilsen.” of course, 'like all musical comedies, does not claim to litre anv marvellous plot to unravel, but its warm glow of color, the grace of its dances, and the brilliance of its chorus effects, stamp it as one of the most popular plays Mr. Williamson has put on the Australasian stage. It is a merry- absurdity, a flash or lisrht, life and color throughout, with excellent comedy and dances, and some remarkably fine musical and vocal numbers. One item alone, "Heidelberg.” rendered -by an unaccompanied double quartette, is said to be a perfect- gem. Messrs Ford, and Leslie, the clever comedians and eccentric dancers, who arc the life and soul of "The Red Mill.” are said to arm in shine in congenial parts, whilst Mr. Charles M. Lodcr. the excellent German dialect comedian,-will have a further opportunity of displaying his ability in this direction. Mr* Loder was brought- from America by Mr Williamson specially to appear in the "Prince of Pilsen. ’ Amongst many novel features througnout the plav' will be ‘-The Song of, the Cities, in which young ladies will represent the principal cities of Australia and Now Zealand, whilst appropriate verses will be sung bv Miss Olivo Godwin. When the 'lady representing Auckland appears, the chorus gcnt-lo-Tnen of the company will perform a liaka. Altogether to-night’s production promises to more than rival its predecessor as a clever and enjoyable entertainment.

LEO. JAN AND MfSCHEL CH E ENIA V Six I.

The attention-of lovers of the wonderful in music is directed to the approaching performance of these boys, whoso Gisborne season commences at His Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday next. No such enthusiasm has been known in London of recent years as was created there by their first , appearance, some thirteen ' months ago, on their arrival from -Russia, which country they were compelled to leave during the Jewish persecutions. One important impressario goes so far as to call Jan (aged f t), flic bov-Paderewski, and tlve praises lavished on his two brothers, Leo (violin, aged 17). and Miseliel, ’cello (aged 12) is of an equally high character. They will he heard in solo and concerted work, aiid it is safe to say that no more attractive musical combination lias ever visited New Zealand. The company also includes the celebrated contralto, Madame Marie Hooton, and Mr Percival -Driver., .a favorite London baritone. The box plans will be opened at Mr W. Miller’s to-morrow at 10 ia.m.