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Amusements. Hippodrome, Tonypandy. There is a very entertaining show at the "Hippo," this week. Topping the bill is Henry Carlton and his company, in a very funny sketch, entitled The Window Cleaner." The adventures of Billy Shine, the window cleaner, as the Spanish Count are exceedingly comical, and would rume the most phlegmatic countenance. Frankford and Maine are comedy artistes of no mean ability; and Letree is responsible for some astounding juggling tricks. Little Inky provides some eccentric fun, gaining loud applause; whilst the dashing Sisters Hypatia are firm favourites with the boys. The Binders give some harmonious render- ings, accompanied with illustrations, in- cluding" Bravo, Territorials"; also the pictures maintain their interest, the cup- tie film proving a great draw. We must not forget to mention the popular Hippo- drome Orchestra, which, under Mr. J. Swingler's baton, renders some excep- tionally fine music. We learn Mr. Stone has arranged an- other fine programme for next week.

Tivolif Pentre. The chief attraction this week is the musical comedy, "The Prince of Monte Carlo," produced by Mr. Harry. Box- feury's company, including) the famous comedian, Mr. Tubby Edlin. The central character, a detective who impersonates the Prince of Monte Carlo at a fashion- abto gathering, is very eccentric and very amusing. The audience is kept highly amused during the whole comedy, which occupies about thirty minutes. The act- ing of Mr, Edlin is really splendid, and he is very ably supported by over a dozen artistes, each of whom is excellent. Amaai 16 the name of a weird Egyptian wizard; he performe some marvellous feats bearing a close relationship to the magic of the ancients. The scenery and music are ako very appropriate, while 'Amasi has his own Egyptian assistants. In addition to producing wonders, he provides a little refreshment for some of the audience, and is very lavish with the flowers produced by his magic pistol. iWalter Wade famous as the odd shoe comedian, is also successful in his efforts to amuse. He. has a splendid voice and his patter is delightful. Another famous comedian of a different type is Arthur, Coxon, who specialises in mimetic work. Arthur Pier appears in a dramatic scena, entitled Dreams," which is very success- ful; and a clever comedy act, entitled "Trie Maniac's Child," is given by the Two Mays. The Tivoliscope exhibits good pictures, as usual.

Opera House, Trehenbent, Patrons of the above theatre- will thoroughly enjoy themselves with the ex- cellent pictorial entertainments provided by Messrs. Poole. A choice selection of films, dramatic and highly humorous, are witnessed with delight each evening. Some of the pictures are very humorous, causing roars of laughter and much applause. Among the most comical are —" The Baby Competition," Mutiny in the Kitchen," "Bathing," "Adventures of an Overcoat," The Magical Wand," and The Dog and the Pipe." Grand- pa's Birthday" is a very touching and beautiful picture, depicting the horrors of the French Revolution. Paper Cock- a-doodle" and The World's Champion Skaters are also interesting. The Two Le Bruns, in their vocal and juggling speciality, provide very fine singing and juggling. The Two Daniels, negro enter- tamers, capture a large share of the applause as vocalists and expert dancers.

Palace Porth. The premier offering at the Palace this week are Horace and Olga, with their troupe of dogs and cats. These artistes provide a unique turn, rare skill being displayed in training and subduing the natural propensities of animals antagon- istic to each other, and making them per- form together in a most remarkable manner. A rare turn also is that of the Mezettis, horizontal bar performers. Their feats are exceedingly skilful and loudly applauded. The Ringling Trio, acrobatic comedy act on stilts, are most amusing and evoke great laughter and applause. Raynor and Reece, refined comedy artistes, are exceedingly humorous. A charming comedienne and superb dancer, with elegant taste, is Daisy Martell, who is greatly appreciated and encored.* Flo Cecil, comedienne, is also a delightful artiste in "lighter vein," and a vocalist that scores each time. Will Johnson, comedian, is very fine; Mike Cray, comedy juggler, and his dog, Dooloney," ,are also good; whilst Barney Vox) the Irish ventriloquist, in his scena, From Outside Cassiay's Cabin," is great. The picturea of the Palascope are, as usual, quite up-to-date and maintain a good standard.

Cardiff Empire. Mr. Seymour Hicks and Miss Zena Dare will be seen at Cardiff Empire ijext week in the amusing sketch, Pa-pos Wife." This playlet, written by Mr. Hicks and F. C. Phillips, with music composed by Ellaline Terriss, has been one of the hits" of the present season at the London Coliseum. "Papa's Wife" was originally produced at the Lyric Theatre, London, on January 26th, 1895. The story goes-Gerald Singleton, a young man, has been absent from home for a considerable period, and during a sojourn abroad his father has married again. Gerald arrives home in ignorance of the fact that the newly wedded pair are on their honeymoon, and mistakes for his step-mother that lady's daughter, a charming young lady in her teens. Full I of mischief, the young lady assists in, or rather almost forces the deception, and an amusing series of complications ensue until the arrival of a telegram sets- matters right, with another' marriage in view. Such then is the plot, but there is so much comedy of a, topical nature introduced that the piece bears very little resemblance to that originally played. Mr. Hicks "gags" unceasingly; he intro- duces with Miss Dare an amusing burlesque of La Danse des Apaches, as well as skits on other subjects, and he delights his audience with those amusing asides and confidences for which he is noted. Mr. Hicks and Miss Dare will appear at four special matinees, namely, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. This, of course, is in keeping with Mr. Hicks' marvellous capacity for work. The Kratons, the Great Wieland, Fred Poplar, Kitty Wager, James Stewart-, Mr. and Mrs. Finden. and Charles Santon are others on the bill. An Englishman's Home" to visit the

"An Englishman,s Home" to visit the New Theatre, Cardiff. The first visit to Wales of what is, with- out doubt, the most talked-of play of recent years takes place on Monday next, on which day An Englishman's Home is due to be played at the New Theatre, Cardiff. As our readers: are already aware the play deals with the invasion of England, and has been largely used by the Terri- torial Associations as a means of filling the vacancies in their ranks. In this respect Cardiff will not lag behind other towns, the first performance of the play being under the patronage of the local Territorial Association, whose officers will attend in full dress, while, for that night only, any Territorial in uniform will be admitted by the early door at ordinary prices. So great has been the success of the play in other towns that the management has arranged with the Great Western Railway to run cheap trains from the outlying districts. The company is one of great strength, so we may rest assured that full justice will be done to a play which the Morning Post dubs An honour to our flag."

Orchestral Concert at Williamstown. On Thursday evening, a splendid orchestral concert was given at the Wesley Church, Williamstown (kindly lent for the occasion) by the South Glamorgan Orchestra, under the conduictorship of Mr. Herbert Ware, Tonypandy (the win- ners of the chief prize at Abergavenny Eisteddfod on Easter Monday). The orchestra was assisted by the following artistes: -Soprano, Miss Florrie A. Jones, Penygraig; tenor, Mr. William Davies, Porth; violinist, Mr. Herbert Ware; pianist, Mr. A. M. Setter, Llwynypia; accompanist, Mr. W. J. Jenkins, Trealaw. The chairman for the evening was Mr. A. J. Price, M.B.. Tdnyrefail. The orchestra gave a highly creditable per- formance, all the renderings showing very efficient training. The pianoforte solos given by Mr. A. M. Setter were exceed- ingly good, and fully deserved the applause and the encores he received. Miss Florrie Jones gave beautiful renderings of Softly Sighs" and Nant y Mynydd," whilst Mary and The Last Watch by Mr. William Davies were greatly appreciated. The concert was a complimentary one, and we hope that a substantial sum will be realised. I

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MEiLVIN, Scottish Comedian and Dancer. the one and only Jap-English Singer, Tiny Nogi, THE PALACE BAND of Selected Musicians. One of the Best in the Provinces. Conductor-Mr. STUART LANE. CIRCLE, 1/- (Early Door, 1/3 Reserved, 1/3). BALCONY & PIT, 6d. (Early Doors, 9d.) GALLERY, 3d. (Early Doors,4d.; Early Doors, 6-30 and 8-40. Ordinary Doors Open at 6-40 and 8-50. Bicycles Stored in a Special Room Free of Charge. HIPPODROME TONYPANDY. 7 Monday, May 3, 1909, and during the Week TWICE NIGHTLY. V WILL STONE S ELECTRIC BIOSCOPE In All the Latest and Up-to-Date Pictures! NICK CARTER Again. Have You Heard the HIPPODROME ORCHESTRA? THE FINESTIIN SOUTH WALES. GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT! PEOPLE'S POPULAR PRICES-Gallery, 3d., Early Doors, 4d. Pit, 6d., Early Doors, 9d.; Stalls, 1/- Early Doors, Is. 3d. TIVOLI Palace & Hippodrome, PENTRE. IP- a Proprietors POOLE'S THE-VTRES Limited Acting Manager Mr. JAMES GUNN 7 and 9. 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I Mr. SEYMOUR HICKS and Miss ZENA DARE, In a Musical Comedietta, entitled, N Wife." A Late of Mohawk Minstrels, CHAS. SANTON, Male Soprano. R JAMES STEWART, The Tramp Pianist in a Com- bination of Comicality and Real Artistic Merit. THE GREAT WEIL AND, America's Funniest Juggler. Mr. and Mrs HAROLD FINDEN, the Popular Sketch Artistes in their latest success, Settled Out of Court." FRED POPLAR, Comedian. KITTY WAGER, Comedienne. New and interesting Subjects on the AMERICAN BIOSCOPE. Hoop Manipulation Extraordinary 1 N< The KRATONS. Presenting something entirely EThe Latest ILLUSTRATED CHORUS SONGS. new in Hoop Rolling. NEW THEATRE, CARDIFF. Sole Proprietor ROBERT REDFORD- Every Evening at 7.30 and Saturday at 2.- The Great Naval Play, The Flag Lieutenant -+- Next Week—Monday, May 3rd, for Six Nights, Matiuee Saturday at 2, the Grea-t o Patriotic Play- An Englishman's Home. -+- Booking Office at Theatre, 10 to 5. Nat. Tel, 378s Royal CLARENCE THEATRE PONTYPRIDD. 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