Carter the Great, 1874-1936

Date: 1920

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1920

Description: Includes: J C Williamson Ltd present "Bing Boys on Broadway" (with Charles Howard, Betrice Wenban, Gus Bluett, Meta Breakwell, Polly Power, Reginald Roberts, Herbert C Walton, William Lockhart, Harry Paulton, Gwen Ives, J Roberts, William Bevan, Phyllis Amery). Grand Opera House Wellington, 18 November 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great (with Miss Evelyn Maxwell). Grand Opera House Wellington [1920]. Programme Farewell complimentary concert tendered to Mr W W Crawford. Town Hall Wellington, 23 March 1920 under the auspices of the Orphans' Club and other clubs of Wellington (With Caledonian Society Pipe Band, Misses Campbell, Barnes, Adair, Verdi Mackenzie, Culford Bell, Martin Duff, Albert Russell, Miss Cleon Fernandos, Rupert Meates, Norman Aitken, Hamilton Hodges, S Laslett Exton, Miss Helen Gard'ner, W W Crawford, Stan Lawson, Oliver Perkins, G P Hanna, Tano Fama, The Diggers). Programme The famous Diggers, N.Z. Divisional Pierrots. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3 February 1920. Programme The Follies, a clever troupe of returned soldiers (with Percy Stringer, Texas Gray, Jack Meek, Rolly Watson, Harry Stringer, Mr McLaughlan, Frank Betchley, J Lee, T S Philpott, Len Ryan, Mr Gillmore). Town Hall Khandallah, 11 August 1920. Programme Fuller's Vaudeville (With Little Mona (trapeze), Pagden & Stanley (comedy), the Kodamas (Japanese Risley artists), the Mantanas (vocalists), Jennings & Gerald (comedy), the Marvellous Fentons (aerialists), Walter George and his Sunshine Players). Princess Theatre Dunedin, 10 May [1920]. Programme Fuller's Vaudeville (with Mop and Prince, dare-devil Balto, Ray & Olga, Lloyd Knight & betty Bunting, Guest & Newlyn, and the Harry Burgess Revue Company in "The flirting widow"). Princess Theatre Dunedin [1920?]. Programme Mrs Maud Bletsoe-Buckeridge presents The Gay Gambols. Grand Opera House Wellington, 10 July 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present The Passing Show 1920 (with Charles Howard, Beatrice Wenban, Harry Paulton, William Lockhart, Oswald Wenban, Gus Bluett, Little Willie, Reginald Roberts, Herbert G Walton, Gwen Ives, William Bevan, Peggy Sabine, Phil Smith). Grand Opera House, 26 November 1920. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 9 theatre programmes. Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1910

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1910

Description: Includes: Aladdin (pantomime) J. C. Williamson. Opera House Wellington. 1910. Programme. Carter the Great magician, and company. Opera House Wellington. 1910. (With Corinne Carter, the psychic phenomenon). Programme (2 copies, one pink, one yellow) "Donbank" Social Club. May 1910. Programme. Eastbourne Dramatic Society. Gigantic miscellaneous programme. Day's Bay Pavillion. 3 September 1910, in aid of St Alban's Church Eastbourne. Programme. Harry Rickards' Tivoli Vaudeville Company. Opera House Wellington 1910. Programme. Valdares and Garrison's Company. Opera House Wellington. 1910. programme. Wellington Catholic Club. Grand concert and dramatic production. St Peter's Schoolroom Ghuznee Street Wellington. 9 November 1910. Programme. Wellington Railway Mutual Improvement & Social Club. Grand Variety Entertainment by the Waratah Entertainers. Sydney Street Schoolroom. 26 August 1910. Programme. Wellington Training College. [Concert]. Sydney Street Schoolroom. 29 November 1910. programme. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1924

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1924

Description: Includes programmes for: - "Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company", Grand Opera House, Wellington, 1 March 1924 - "Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company", Concert no 2., Town Hall Concert Chamber, Auckland, 1924 - "Charley's Aunt Social Club", Opening night 1924 season, Town Hall, Thursday 22 May 1924 (two copies) - "Grand military tournament and citizen-soldiers' pageant 'The Army through the Ages'", Newtown Park, March 1st- 8th 1924 - "Grand naval and military tournament and citizen-soldiers' pageant", Newtown Park, 1-8 March 1924 (souvenir programme) - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville, N.Z. Circuit presenting Long Tack Sam and his famous Chinamen and magnificent supporting company", Grand Opera House, 4 April 1924 (two different copies, one with photo of Long Tack Sam on cover) - "Musgrove Celebrity Vaudeville", Tivoli Theatre Wellington for the weeks beginning 9 May 1924 (two copies), and 28 June 1924 (one copy) - "New Zealand Returned Soldiers Association 1924 Reveille produced by William Lints" (souvenir programme; two copies) - "The Officers of His Majesty's Ship 'Repulse' present the pantomime review 'Sinbad the Sailor', written and arranged entirely by Lieutenant J E Anderson", Grand Opera House, Wellington 2 May 1924 - "Victoria University College Annual extravaganza 'P.E.P.'", Grand Opera House, 14, 16, 17 June 1924 (two copies) - "J C Williamson Entertainers With Bransby Williams", Grand Opera House, Wellington, 27 September 1924 - "J C Williamson Entertainers With Bransby Williams", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 Octboer 1924 - "J C Williamson Entertainers Second Company", Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 November 1924 - "J C Williamson Entertainers Third Company", Grand Opera House Wellington, 22 November 1924 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1908

From: [Theatre programmes for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand. 1908].

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1908-01

Description: Contains promotion for "The phanton bride", Carter's conjuring acts, Abigail Price, and Chinese magicians. Otago Daily Times Print, so probably Dunedin Opera House. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programme, 8 pages, 255 x 190 mm.

Date: 1933

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1933

Description: Includes: "Bright side up", with Jennie Benson, Charles Norman, Renie Riano. Grand Opera House Wellington. 30 September 1933. Programme (2 copies) Carter the Great, the last of the great magicians. Grand Opera House. 23 December 1933. Programme. Dante, the world's most famous magician (formerly known as the Great Jansen). Grand Opera House. 6 September 1933. Programme (2 copies) Gaieties of 1933, English and Australian Vaudeville and Revue Co, in "A brighter 1933". Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 March 1933. Programme and two copies of a flyer promoting this show (Headed "Final extra") Grand concert, Rahotu Hall. With Miss Elsa Penwarden, Miss Jean Hughson, Mrs T N Watt, Miss Lucy Ruston, M J Hamill, Misses W and P Murray. Tuesday August 22nd, 1933. Programme / flyer. Grand concert (Proceeds in aid of Methodist Church). Opunake Town Hall. Wednesday August 23rd. With Mrs Malcolm's Orchestra, Miss E Hughson, Miss O King, Mr R C Griffiths, Mrs A R Penn, Mr R Tavish, and a play with Miss Rita Hodson, Miss Wisper, Miss Lorraine Andrews, Madam Pavil, Miss Jean Hughson, Miss Alice Hodson, Miss Vera Billing, Miss Doris Lowry, etc. Programme / flyer. "Honi soit", the original spectacular musical comedy revue. With Jennie Benson, Charles Norman, Renie Riano. Grand Opera House Wellington. 7 October 1933. Programme (2 copies) The Merrymakers of 1933 present a revue "Back again", produced by Miss Jean Miller. Drill Hall, Feilding, 31 October 1933. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Pleasure Bound", with Ella Shields and George Wallace. Grand Opera House Wellington. 28 January 1933. Programme (2 copies). J C Williamson Ltd present "Hello Happiness", with Ella Shields and George Wallace. Grand Opera House Wellington. 4 February 1933. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Whoopee nights", with Ella Shields and George Wallace. Grand Opera House Wellington. 11 February 1933. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Sunny Days", with Ella Shields and George Wallace. Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 February 1933. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "The Whirl of the World", with George Wallace. Grand Opera House Wellington. 14 May 1933. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "The Laugh Parade", with George Wallace. Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 June 1933. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Frank Neil's big farewell revue "All the winners", with Dorothy Dewar and the Five Famous Cleveres. Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 June 1933. Programme. Quantity: 16 theatre programmes and flyers plus some duplicates).. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1927

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1927

Description: Includes: The New Famous English Humphrey Bishop Musical Comedy Company. Theatre Royal Christchurch, Wednesday 9 March [1927?]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the new famous English Humphrey Bishop Musical Comedy Company. Grand Opera House Wellington, 23 March 1927. Programme Carter the Great. Grand Opera House, 10 August 1927. Programme (2 copies) and pad of complimentary tickets Presenting J C Williamson Celebrity Vaudeville; a galaxy of stars. (With the Lee Sisters (aerialists), Colin Crane (baritone), Belmont's Canary Opera, Les Zenga Freres (dancing), Stella Lamonde (soubrette), Phil Rich and Alyce Adair (actors), Arthur G Frost and his Orchestra, Marie Lawton (harpist), Dick Henderson (comedian), Valencia (trapeze artist)). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 27 August 1927. Programme Ernest Kaai's Hawaiian Troubadours. Grand Opera House, 12 November [1927]. Programme (2 copies) Ernest Kaai's Hawaiian Troubadours in "A night in Honolulu". Town Hall Greytown, 22 November [1927]. Postcard With compliments of Evelyn Maxwell the psychic marvel. Carter the Great. Promotional card. Henry Santrey and his world famous Orchestra and full J C Williamson Celebrity Vaudeville Company. (With Harry and Anna Seymour, Yost and Clady (clay modellers), Estelle Fratus (with dolls), the Stavannys (aerialists), Jean Barrios and his "Girls of 1927", Henry Santrey and his Orchestra of 11 stars, Arthur G Frost). Grand Opera House Wellington, 14 February [1927]. Programme (2 copies) Searchlight Tattoo. Grand military pageant, Show Grounds Christchurch, 31 March - 5 April 1927. Programme. Searchlight Tattoo; Grand military pageant. Newtown Park, 3-8 March 1927. Programme E J Gravestock presents Alexander Watson, the distinguished English elocutionist. Fifth and final New Zealand tour. Third, fourth and fifth recitals. Concert Chamber Wellington, 26-28 July 1928. Programme E J Gravestock presents Alexander Watson, the distinguished English elocutionist. Fifth and final New Zealand tour. Eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth (final) recital. Concert Chamber, Wellington, 4-6 August 1927. Programme (2 copies). Quantity: 12 theatre programmes (plus some duplicates). Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1920

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1920

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Auckland Amateur Opera Society. "The geisha". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 8 November 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The Bing boys on Broadway". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 13 October 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The Bing boys on Broadway". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3 November 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 9 October 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 19 October 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. grand Opera House Wellington, 6 November 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 1 December 1920. Programme Christchurch Amateur Opera Society. "The geisha", under the entire supervision of Mr Tom Pollard. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 28 August 1920. Programme J & N Tait present the Comedy Drama Players in "Daddies". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 June 1920. Programme J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto". Grand Opera House Wellington, 16 December 1920. Programme J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 27 December 1920. Programme Dunedin Operatic Society present "The geisha". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 27 November 1920. Programme W & R Thomas' English Pierrots & Ladies' Orchestra in their humorous and musical entertainment. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 2 June 1920. Programme Fullers' Vaudeville. Princess Theatre Dunedin. Programmes for weeks commencing: 26 January, 23 February, 30 August, 27 September, 25 October, 29 November, 13 December 1920 (7 programmes in all)(With performers including Eurasian, De Sylvia, De Baker's Models, Louis Bloy, Henri French, Bert La Blanc, Montrose Duo, Gazza trio, Florence Fox, Archie and Gertie Falls, Margaret & Willie, George Hall, Maud Courteney, Coco & Evans, Pollard & Jackson, Curly Sherwood, Balmus, Eileen O'Neill, Ward & Sherman, Jennings & Gerald, Ella Airlie, Leonard Nelson, Carlton Max, Doff Dee, Tara Yasuda, Yank & Jean, Billy Elliott, Lilas Birt, Huley & Bent, Major Maclaine, Keeley & Aldous, Miss adeline Taylor, Nat Hanley, Vaude & Verne, Rev Frank Gorman, Miller & Rainey, Bert Coleman) Grand National Concert in commemoration of St Patrick's Day. Proceeds in aid of Nazareth Home for the Aged Poor and Orphan Boys and Girls. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 17 March 1920. Programme Miss Cecil Hall and her Corps de Ballet. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 November 1920. Programme Kate Howarde the only woman entrepreneur in Australia, presents her brilliant New Metropolitan Company of 18 Australian players headed by Fred Macdonald [and] Jack Kirby, in the whirlwind comedy success, "Possum paddock". Grand Opera House Wellington, 3 April 1920. Programme Kate Howarde the only woman entrepreneur in Australia, presents her brilliant New Metropolitan Company of 18 Australian players headed by Fred Macdonald [and] Jack Kirby, in the whirlwind comedy success, "Possum paddock". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 5 June 1920. Programme Gertrude Johnson, the brilliant operatic prima donna supported by Mr Horace Hunt, solo pianist, Mr F Russell (flautist), Mr Eric Waters (accompanist). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 3 July 1920. Programme of three concerts J & N Tait present "The little damozel", by Monckton Hoffe. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 May 1920. Programme J & N Tait's and Bailey & Grant's spectacular extravaganza "Mother Hubbard" (With Barry Lupino, Les Coney, Elsie Parkes, Ethel Walker, Gertie Latchford, Dorothy Leigh, Daisy Yates, The Creightons, Jack Cannot, William A Hassan, Nellie McCarthy, Kelso Henderson, Bert Nicholson, Colin Crane, Moon & Morris). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 18 August 1920. Programme J & N Tait's and Bailey & Grant's gorgeous pantomime extravaganza "Mother Hubbard" . His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 September 1920. Programme J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "Going up". Book and lyrics by Otto Hauerbach, music by Louis A Hirsch. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "Going up". Book and lyrics by Otto Hauerbach, music by Louis A Hirsch. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 17 February 1920. Programme J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "Yes, Uncle". Lyrics by Clifford Grey; music by Nat D Ayer. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 January 1920. Programme J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "Yes, Uncle". Lyrics by Clifford Grey; music by Nat D Ayer. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 9 March 1920. Programme (2 copies) "Our reveille", produced by William Lints. Grand Opera House Wellington, 8 September 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The passing show, 1920" (With Charles Howard, Beatrice Wenban, Harry Paulton, William Lockhart, Oswald Wenban, Gus Bluett, Reginald Roberts, Herbert G Walton, Gwen Burroughs, Jennie Hartley, Little Willie, Gwen Ives, Phil Smith, etc). Country tour 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The passing show, 1920". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 November 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "The sleeping beauty", written by Frank Dix; music by Victor Champion. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "The sleeping beauty", written by Frank Dix; music by Victor Champion. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 21 July 1920. Programme. J & N Tait present the New Zealand tour of the Aussie Smart Set Diggers with their musical barrage; the diggers' dream of London and Paris. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 9 September 1920. Programme J & N Tait present the New Zealand tour of the Aussie Smart Set Diggers with their musical barrage; the diggers' dream of London and Paris. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 15 September 1920. Programme J & N Tait present the Smart Set Diggers. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 27 September 1920. Programme J & N Tait present the New Zealand tour of the Australian Smart Set Diggers. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 30 October 1920. Programme J & N Tait present the Aussie Smart Set Diggers with their musical barrage; the diggers' dream of London and Paris. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 6 November 1920. Programme Return and farewell visit of the Aussie Smart Set Diggers with their musical barrage. Grand Opera House Wellington, 3-4 December 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr, with a specially selected company headed by Frank Harvey, in "The man who came back", and "The bird of Paradise". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 17 January 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr ... in "Silent witness", by Otto Hauerbach. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr ... in "Silent witness", by Otto Hauerbach. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 February 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr ... in "Silent witness", by Otto Hauerbach; "Common clay"; [and] "Three faces east". Grand Opera House Wellington,21 February 1920. Programme [Lowell Thomas]. "With the Anzacs in Palestine", and "Lawrence in Arabia. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 25 September 1920. Programme Lowell Thomas in his illustrated travelogue of the British campaigns in Palestine and Arabia. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 26 october 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present England's greatest comedy actress, Miss Marie Tempest together with Mr Graham Browne, in "The duke of Killiecrankie", by Captain Robert Marshall. Preceded by "Cousin Kate", by Hubert Henry Davies. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 December 1920. Programme J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. Wellington location flier / programme J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 August 1920. Programme J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 8 September 1920. Programme J & N Tait have much pleasure in presenting the new dramatic star, Miss Marie Ilka, in the great drama of passion, strength & beauty, "Tiger Rose". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 16 September 1920. Programme J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 October 1920. Prgoramme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury", by Ian Hay. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 16 September 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company, including Dorothy Manville, Frank Freeman, George Blunt, Percy Rhodes, from the leading London theatres, together with Mrs Robert Brough in "Tilly of Bloomsbury", by Ian Hay. Wellington programme / flier 27 September 1920.. J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 13 October 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 18 October 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury", by Ian Hay. Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 October 1920. Programme Wellington Amateur Operatic Society in "A country girl", by arrangement with J C Williamsonlington, 7 December 1920. Programme Wellington Competitions Society. Final demonstration concerts and matinee. grand Opera House Wellington, 7-9 October 1920. Programme Benefit tendered to Wellington Patriotic Band. Grand Opera House Wellington, 18 September 1920. Programme Allan Wilkie supported by Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts and his brilliant company presents the lastest London success "The luck of the navy", by Clifford Mills. Grand Opera House Wellington, 6 March 1920. Programme Allan Wilkie supported by Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts and his brilliant company. "The midnight wedding" [and] "Trilby". Country tour. Programme Allan Wilkie supported by Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts and his brilliant company presents "The silver king", by Henry Arthur Jones and Henry Herman. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 26 December 1920. Programme J C Williamson Grand Opera Company, in a repertoire of classical and modern opera. Theatre Royal Christchurch: "Rigoletto" (9 February); "Tales of Hoffman" (10 February 1920). Programme J C Williamson Grand Opera Company in a repertoire of classical & modern opera. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. "Faust (31 January), "La Boheme" (2 February), "Tales of Hoffman (3 February 1920). Programme J C Williamson Grand Opera Company in a repertoire of classical & modern opera. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, "Faust" (21 February), "Tales of Hoffman" (22 February), "La boheme" (24 February 1920). Programme J C Williamson Grand Opera Company in a repertoire of classical & modern opera. Theatre Royal Christchurch. "Il trovatore" (23 January); "Madame Butterfly" (24 January matinee); "Carmen (24 January 1920). Programme, plus pink flier listing all performances of the Christchurch season Quantity: 71 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm. Provenance: Mainly donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: 1920 - 1929

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1920s

Description: Includes programmes for the following: 1920: John Hopkins presents The Dandies of 1920. Christchurch season. Choral Hall, 28 June - 6 July 1920. 1921: The Fashion Plate Dandies. NZ tour 1920-21. [3 different programme/flyers]. 1921. Alexander Watson, England's foremost platform entertainer. "J.M. Barrie selections". Town Hall Concert Chamber (Wellington), 27 September [1921]. (Donated by Mr I W Parker in 1976). England's foremost platform entertainer Alexander Watson, the idol of two hemispheres. Popular miscellaneous recital (J M Barrie, Rudyard Kipling, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain). Positively one night only in Wanganui. Municipal Opera House, 12 October [1921] Monster Matinee in aid of St Mary of the Angels' Re-building Fund. (With Miss Kathleen O'Brien's pupils, Miss Estelle Beere's pupils, Miss Teresa McEnroe, Signor L Cesaroni, Master Winston McCarthy, Miss Gladys Campbell's pupils, Mr Ben O'Brien, Mr Herbert Woods, Miss Saunders' dance pupils, Miss Thyra Williams, Miss Doris Guise's pupils). His Majesty's Theatre Courtenay Place, 4 May 1921. Programme / flier 1922: "Charley's Aunt" Social Club. Opening night, Town Hall (Concert Chamber), Thursday 18 May, 1922. Programme (2 different coloured copies)(with Mr B O'Connor, Mr Sidney Tingey, Miss Ethel Lissack, Mr George Austin Blackie, Mr Culford Bell, Miss Mabelle Esquilant, Mr George Clapham, Mr Hamilton Hodges, Miss Leah Hyman, Mr Jack Wilkinson, Mr E W Lee, Mrs C Tilleard Natusch. President J Culford Bell, Secy Norman E Aitken). 1924: Wellington Stage Employees' Sick & benefit Society. Grand concert kindly given by some of the principals of the Humphrey Bishop Comedy & Operatic Company and Musgrove Vaudeville Artists. Grand Opera House. 6 July 1924. 1926: Auckland University College Students' Association. Tenth carnival. His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 7-8 June 1926. (and Official capping ceremony, 13 May). Auckland University College Students' Association. "Size three". His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 7-8 June 1926. Canterbury College Capping carnival. (Illus Spenser Penlington). Choral Hall, 12-15 May 1926. 1927: "Bubbly" Canterbury College Capping carnival. Theatre Royal, 6-9 May 1927. "The midnight frolics". Direction Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller. Souvenir portrait sheet. [1927]. Carter the Great. [Souvenir envelope. 1927]. 1929: Canterbury College Revue. "Hiccups". Concert Hall, 7-9 May 1929. Quantity: 16 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, under 300 mm. Provenance: One item from the collection of Raymond Hedges, 2002.

Date: 1920 - 1975

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Magic

Description: Contains advertising for the following: 1920s? Dr Raymond, magician and mindreader.(Blank contract form) ca 1928. Long Tak Sam, magician (Pamphlet) 1930s? Carter the Mysterious, en tourage of the globe (2 flyers, one of which has 2 copies) 1933? Carter the Great (Blank advance manager's report, blank theatre contract, 2 envelopes and a flyer) 1930s? Chong Chan Fat [from Canton] (Flyer) 1941. The Great Levante (Programme) 1946. The Amazing Mr Rooklyn (Programme) 1953. The Amazing Mr Rooklyn and The Eminent Van Loewe [joint poster]. 1950s. Vasalo the Human Ostrich (2 South African flyers) 1950s. Mr Q, magician (Poster, 2 copies) 1950s. Fred Carlson (Hypnotist) (Poster). 1950-60s. The Great Benyon (5 flyers, 4 posters, itineraries for 1956, 1958-59). 1950s? The Great Levante, and The Levante Show (pamphlet and programme) 1952. Virgil, premier illusionist, and his mystery revue "Magicana" with Julie, and Donna Haynes. (2 copies). 1956. Doc Wilson's Wonder Show (South African flyer) 1956. The Great Sorcar (4 programmes and two flyers). 1957. "Escalante" mass hypnotist. 1957. The Great Gogia Pasha (French flyer) ca 1960. Janus Vroegryk, hypnotist (Poster) 1965? The Great Morton (aka Tex Morton) (pamphlet) 1962. New Zealand Magicians' Convention (Flyer) 1968. Franquin, magician (Pamphlet) ca 1970. Kreskin, psychic (Programme) 1970s. Rayco, master hypnotist (Pamphlet and flyer) ca 1975. Uri Geller (Flyer) Quantity: 3 container(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, up to 350 mm.

Date: 1875 - 1938

By: Driver, Thomas William, 1857-1922; White, Billy, active 1934

Reference: Eph-C-MAGIC-Kudarz-01

Description: Letterheads and greetings from: Durbin, the past master of the black art (Kenton, Ohio, 9 November 1913) Professor S W Blankenbaker Eugene Powell and his excellent company headed by Zazell and Vernon, premier pantomimic eccentriques (New York 1 May 1903) Werner the magician (Brooklyn, New York, 190_) The Steens, American mystifiers (Sunday Bishop Auckland [sic], 14 September 1895) W D LeRoy, manufacturer of magical apparatus and anti spiritualistic illusions (Boston, Mass, 12 July 1893) Harry Houdini (Enroute, Toledo Ohio, 7 March 1907) J Bland, professor of legerdemain and natural magic. (London, 16 November 1883) De Vere, fabricant d'illusions, trucs de theatre & entresorts en tous genres (Paris, 16 October 1902) The Magic Circle, St George Hall, London (15 March 1875) Lazern the mystic, magician and illusionist (C/- Harry Rickards, His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 April 1905) M. Emil Lazern the mystic, magician and illusionist. [Australia?] (1 May 1907) Maskelyne & Cooke's Provincial Company, managing partner Mr David Devant (Piccadilly, London, 11 August 1904) Powell the magician and his excellent company (Frederick Eugene Powell, Chester, Pa, 8 September 1905) Jansen, world's greatest transformist (card) George H Schulte (Chicago, Illinois, 18 January 1917) Saram R Ellison (New York, 25 July 1903?) The Hellers, mystifiers and illusionists - season ticket to Mr Kudarz and friend, showing portrait of G W Heller, proprietor) Ellis Stanyon & Co (West Hampstead London, 4 July 1901) Prof Otto Maurer, magical apparatus and illusions (Bowery, New York 1889) C Milton Chase, magician (Boston, Mass, 10 January 1887) Cards from Howard Thurston, Raymond & Howard (1906), Phillip C Davis (chemist and dentist), Bailey prestidigitateur, Oscar Kellmann (phenomenal prestidigitateur), Mr Servais Le Roy (52 Spencer Road, Herne Hill London), Carter the Mysterious. Trans-continental tour (Brisbane, 25 December 1907) Carl Hertz (London, 17 September 1906) Hayman and Franklin, laugh distributors (Tivoli Theatre Sydney, 21 September 1907) Dante the Marvellous (Hotel Jansen, Semarang 29 February 1908) Charles Medrington's "Magical novelties" (Britain, 1906) J F Burrows, magical & artistic entertainer (Britain) Ornum's, the Whiteley's of the magical world (London, 10 July 1907) Mahatma the mistress of modern miracles, assisted by the originator Chas N Steen (ca 1900-1910?) The Steens, American mystifiers, under the sole direction of J W Coulson (December 1897) C L Burlingame, manufacturer of conjuring apparatus (Englewood, Cook County, Illinois, 21 October 1887) Jasper Bamberg, conjuring apparatus (Chicago, 6 December 1886) The London Conjuring Trick Works. Memo from Frank Hiam (London) George Schulte, entertainer, humorist, magician (Chicago, Illinois, 21 January 1920) Lazern (Bombay, 16 July 1904) Pacific Coast Society of Magicians. H Syril Dusenberg (San Francisco, 15 Feb 1916) Alexander the Man Who Knows. (En route, 24 Sept 1921) Harry Houdini the famous jail breaker wishes you a happy New Year 1908. Permanent address 278 West 113th Street, New York City. Howitt-Dunn, Jan 3, 1908 Van Camp's famous trained pig (San Francisco) Mr Angelo Lewis (Professor Hoffmann) Alf G Lumsden, litho and art printer, Manager of Metropolitan Publishing Company ltd, 317 Collins St, Melbourne. 15 June 1905. William Anderson's most expensive attraction, Czerny, prince of prestidigitateurs. Gisborne, 16 December 1905. Professor Anderson, the great wizard of the North. (Wanganui, 1888) The Steens, American mystifiers. Not spiritualists, but scientists, originators of silent transmission, double and treble blackboard seances, knights tour, mental telegraphy, etc, etc. (Albert Hall, Swansea, 9 March 1896) C M Chase, magic games & novelties. (Boston, 12-8-1886) The Hellers (Reefton, 4 July 1902[?]) The Great Newman (Kenyon, Minn, 9 May 1918) William C Turtle, that brilliant magician - en route - "tkae a look at my kit" F W Harvard The Teegarden troupe - Mme Teegarden (juggler), Harry Teegarden. Conjuring novelty act. Member, Society of American Magicians. Hugard, the world's greatest magician and his original American Company [ca 1909?] The Hellers, sensational entertainers. (Reefton, 5 July 1909) The Sphinx, an independent monthly magazine for magicians, official organ of the Society of American Magicians. H W Wilson, 19 January 1916. [To W E White]: Carl and Ada Mervelli, members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Xmas 1926. Cards from Kolar, Charles Coates, Oscar S Teale, Will Goldston (the last to W E White) Watty Price, Christmas card to Billy & Mrs White (Dec 1927) [To William E White]: Prof S W Blankenbaker, magician, illusionist and hypnotist (Louisville, Kentucky, 16 November 1928) To W E White: Cards from William C Talboys, Prof S W Blankenbaker, Hanaoka the magician (Waipahu, Oahu, Hawaii), International Brotherhood of Magicians (membership card) Also includes newsclipping about Jack Wood, secretary of the Wellington Magicians' Society (1980s?) Letter to Billy White from Charles Cabot, Wellington, 5 July 1936. Photo of Jasper Maskelyne autographed to members of the Wellington Magic Circle, 23/5/1947. Greeting card 1929 from the Society of American Magicians. Photograph inside shows Theo Hardeen (President), John Mulholland (Editor M.U.M.), Royal L Vilas (Secretary), Eva Silber (assistant to secretary), May Ward (guest) Quantity: 1 volume(s) scrapbook. Physical Description: 16 double-sided A3 photocopies of greeting cards and offset prints stuck to album pages Provenance: Previously from the collection of the Wellington Magicians' Society. Transfers: Scrapbook of Billy White's radio broadcasts, also lent for copying; copy at MS-Papers-8556..

Date: 1918 - 1970

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981; Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Magic

Description: Contains advertising for the following: 1918. Carter the Great (Poster featuring copies of New York newspaper reviews) 1925: Frank A Dennie, vaudeville's most versatile entertainer and premier executant on the saxophone and Spanish harp guitar. Promotional flyer with photograph and reviews. 1925 1938. Nicola, the man who knows (Poster) 1938-39. The Great Nicola. (3 copies of poster -venues Palmerston North and Wellington). 1939. Chang ("A trip to Hades") (2 copies of poster) 1943. Professor Enrico Ceccarelli, master hypnotist (Poster) 1946. The Amazing Mr Rooklyn (Magician from England). (2 copies of poster) 1949? The Amazing Mr Rooklyn plus comedian Joe Lawman (2 copies of poster) ca 1950? Gene Rinaldo (hypnotist) plus Coozellie (magician) (poster) ca 1950? Smash hit spectacular double bill. Dante (magician) and The Great Gardini (hypnotist) (poster) 1950s. The Great Levante (2 posters) 1950s? Professor Tududore (South African magician) (Poster in English and Afrikaans) 1950s. Mr Q (Magician - performance at Lower Hutt) (Poster) 1952. Virgil, premier international illusionist (2 copies of poster) 1953. First time in New Zealand theatrical history ... 2 world famous personalities together. The Amazing Mr Rooklyn, magic of the mind and hands [and] the Eminent Van Loewe, highlights of hypnotism. Sensational! Baffling! Hilarious! Grand Opera House, April 20th to May 2nd [1953]. 1950s? L'Amberte (Magician) (Poster) ca 1955. The Great Benyon in "Bam-Boo-Zalem" and other performances (4 posters) ca 1955. [Hand-touched colour photographic print The Great Benyon in performance with Chinese-style dragons and pagodas as stage props. ca 1955] 1958. Dormia (hypnotist) and Christine (psychic) (2 copies of poster) ca 1960. The Great Selbeck, hypnotist (Poster) 1960s? John Carter (South African magician) (2 posters printed in London) 1960s? Janus Vroegryk, hypnotist (Poster) ca 1965? Stromboli's Magic Show (with Harvey the vanishing rabbit) (Poster) 1966. Gentleman Jack, pick-pocket (Poster) 1960s? Jon Zealando, New Zealand magician (Poster) 1968? Franquin, magician (2 posters, 1 with duplicate) ca 1969. The Great K. Lal, and his Mayajal (2 copies of poster) ca 1970. Rayco, master hypnotist - performance at Christchurch (Poster) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying, up to 500 mm.

Date: 1908

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1908

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Wellington Dramatic Club. "The Guv'nor". Opera House Wellington. 1908. Maskelyne & Devant's Mysteries. Opera House Wellington 1908. Plus 2 copies of programme for His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. Bland Holt. "The breaking of the drought". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1908. Bland Holt. "The great millionaire". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1908. Bland Holt. "The great millionaire" and "The great rescue". Christchurch 1908. Bland Holt. "The great millionaire". Opera House Wellington. 1908. Wellington Amateur Provincial Boxing Championships [and] Wrestling competitions. Opera House Wellington. 1908. Wellington Physical Training School and Gymnasium. Annual carnival Opera House Wellington. Early 1908. J C Williamson. "Brewster's millions". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 January 1908. J C Williamson's New Musical Comedy Company. "The blue moon" and "Lady Madcap". Country tour 1908. Fuller's Vaudeville and Musical Comedy Company. Programme for week ending 10 January 1908. Opera House Auckland. Allan Hamilton's Dramatic Co. "Home sweet home". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 January 1908. Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 13 January 1908. J C Williamson's New Comedy Co., "Brewster's millions". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 7 nights ending 24 January 1908. J C Williamson's Blue Moon Company. "The blue moon". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 25 January 1908. J C Williamson's New Comedy Co. "Brewster's millions". Wellington. 27 January 1908. Carter the Mysterious, the world's inimitable magician. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 January 1908. (2 copies). Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 5 February 1908. J C Williamson. "Brewster's millions". Opera House Wellington. 6 February 1908. Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford. Municipal Opera House Invercargill. 10 February 1908. Mr Herbert Flemming's New English Comedy Company. "Olivia". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 17 February 1908. Mr Herbert Flemming's New English Comedy Company. "The mummy and the humming bird". His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland, 17 February 1908. J C Williamson's New Musical Comedy Company. "The blue moon". New Theatre Royal Christchurch. 25 February 1908. Fuller's Vaudeville Company. Princess Theatre Dunedin. 6 March 1908. Carter, Master Magician. Carter the mysterious, the world's inimitable magician. His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 9 March 1908. Edwin Geach's Premier Dramatic Organisation. "A modern adventuress", and "The power of the cross". Opera House Wellington. 12 March 1908. Plus pamphlet for same. J C Williamson's New Musical Comedy Company. "The blue moon". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 13 March 1908. Edwin Geach's Premier Dramatic Organisation. "A modern adventuress" and "The power of the cross". New Theatre Royal Christchurch. 23 March 1908. Macmahon's Exquisite Pictures. [Cinema programme]. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 24 March 1908. Herbert Flemming's New English Company. "The mummy and the humming bird". Opera House Wellington. 28 March 1908. Dunedin Operatic Society. "Ermine". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 8 April 1908. The Julius Knight season. "The scarlet pimpernel". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 18 April 1908. (2 copies) Edwin Geach's Premier Dramatic Organisation. "A modern adventuress" and "The midnight hour". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 18 April 1908. Herbert Flemming's New English Comedy Coy. "The mummy and the humming bird", and "The morals of Marcus". His Majesty's Theatre Christchurch. 18 April 1908. William Anderson and John F Sheridan's Company. "Cinderella". Opera House Wellington. 18 April 1908. Plus pamphlet for the same. Herbert Flemming's New English Company. "The mummy and the humming bird". His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin. 29 April, 1908. Edwin Geach's Premier Dramatic Organisation. "The heart of a hero". New Theatre Royal, Christchurch. 4 May 1908. Mr Harry Rickards' Company. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 4 May 1908. [Programme] The Players Club, under the direction of T de Spong. "Facing the music". His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin. 7 May 1908. Edwin Geach's Premier Dramatic Organisation. "The heart of a hero". Opera House, Wellington. 11 May 1908. William Anderson and John F Sheridan's Company. "Cinderella, or the Girl who put her foot in it". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 16 May 1908. Howard Vernon's Musical Comedy Co. "A trip to China town". New Theatre Royal Christchurch. 20 May 1908. The Julius Knight season. "The scarlet pimpernel". Opera House Wellington. 23 May 1908. Harry Rickard's Vaudeville and Speciality Combination. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 1 June 1908. H R Roberts' "Prince Chap" Comedy Co. "The prince chap". Opera House Wellington. 1908. Programme and pamphlet for this season. H R Roberts' London and American Comedy Co. "The Prince chap". New Theatre Royal, Christchurch. 1 June 1908. (2 copies) Meynell and Gunn's Dramatic Co. "Her love against the world" . His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 8 June 1908. (2 copies) Harry Rickards' Vaudeville and Speciality Combination. New Theatre Royal Christchurch. 8 June 1908. H R Roberts' London and American Comedy Co. "The prince chap". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 8 June 1908. William Anderson and John F Sheridan's Pantomime Company. "Cinderella". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 June 1908. The Julius Knight season. "The scarlet pimpernel". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17 June 1908. Mr Harry Rickards' Vaudeville and Specialty Combination. Opera House Wellington. 18 June 1908. Frank Thornton's New London Comedy Company. "When knights were bold" and "That brute Simmons". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1908. Frank Thornton's New London Comedy Company. "When knights were bold". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 June 1908. William Anderson and John F Sheridan's Pantomime Company. "Cinderella". His Majesty's Theatre Christchurch. 27 June 1908. The Julius Knight season. "The scarlet pimpernel". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 3 July 1908. Wellington Boxing Association's second tourney of season. Opera House Wellington. 13 July 1908. G P Huntley and Herbert Clayton's Co. "The merrymakers". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 18 July 1908. Julius Knight season. "The scarlet pimpernel". Municipal Theatre Invercargill. 22 July 1908. Williamson's "Humpty-Dumpty" pantomime. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 27 July 1908. (2 copies) G P Huntley and Herbert Clayton's Brilliant English Company. "The merrymakers". New Theatre Royal Christchurch. 29 July 1908. Mr and Mrs Charles Saunders. Vocal recital and song-cycle concert. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 5 August 1908. Williamson's "Humpty-Dumpty" pantomime. Opera House Wellington. 7 August 1908, plus pamphlet for same. "The merrymakers". Town Hall Wellington. 8 August 1908. Plus pamphlet for the Wellington season. "The merrymakers". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1908. Harcourt Beatty- Madge McIntosh Co. (under Meynell and Gunn). "Her love against the world". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 15 August 1908. Also programme for Opera House Wellington season. Meynell & Gunn. "The little breadwinner". Pamphlets for Christchurch and Wellington seasons, 1908. Meynell and Gunn's Famous Dramatic Company. "The little breadwinner". Opera House Wellington. Late August 1908. Wellington Boxing Association's third tourney. Opera House Wellington. 1 September 1908. Mr Edward Branscombe's "Scarlet troubadours". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 5 September 1908. Meynell and Gunn Company. "The fatal wedding". Opera House Wellington. 12 September 1908. Williamson's "Humpty Dumpty" pantomime. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 14 September 1908. Clarke and Meynell's Co. "The little breadwinner". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 30 September 1908. Mountebank Dramatic Club. "Our regiment". Opera House Wellington. 28 September 1908. Williamson's "Humpty-Dumpty" pantomime. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 September 1908. William Anderson's Famous Dramatic organisation. "The squatter's daughter". His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 26 October 1908. Irene Ainsley (New Zealand contralto). His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin. 26 October 1908. Dunedin Operatic Society. "The Mikado". His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin. 28 October 1908. J C Williamson. "Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage patch". His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 19 October 1908. "Mrs Wiggs of the cabbage patch". Two pamphlets for Wellington season, 1908. Mark Hambourg, the most popular of all pianists. Third recital. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 6 November 1908. Rupert Clark, John Wrenn, Meynell & Gunn's Famous Dramatic Company. "The old folks at home", with Ernest Leicester and Beatrice Holloway. His Majesty's Theatre Christchurch. 9 November 1908. Dunedin Operatic Society. "The Mikado". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 9 and 10 November 1908. William Anderson's Famous Dramatic Company. "The squatter's daughter". Opera House Wellington. 10 November 1908. Plus pamphlet for same. J C Williamson. "Mrs Wiggs of the cabbage patch". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 November 1908. Margaret Anglin, the distinguished emotional actress, in "The taming of the shrew", "The thief", "The truth", "Zira". Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne. 16 November 1908. [Programme] Rupert Clarke, John Wren, Meynell & Gunn's Famous Dramatic Company. "The old folks at home". Municipal Theatre Invercargill. 19 and 20 November 1908. Florence Baines' season. "Miss Lancashire Limited". Princess Theatre Dunedin. 21 November 1908. Wellington Boxing Association. Fourth tourney. Opera House Wellington. 24 November 1908. The Cherniavski concerts. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [November] 1908. Tittell Brune Season. "The girl of the golden west". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 30 November 1908. William Anderson's Dramatic Company. "The squatter's daughter". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 December 1908. The Kilties' Band (Canada' greatest concert band). Princess Theatre Dunedin. 16 December 1908. Wellington Boxing Associations fifth tourney of season. Opera House Wellington. 22 December 1908. Mr Edward Branscombe's The Scarlet Troubadours. Opera House Wellington. 10 December 1908. [Programme] J C Williamson's Musical Comedy Co. "The red mill". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 22 December 1908. [Programme] Mr Edward Branscombe's The Scarlet Troubadours. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 December 1908. [Programme] Tittell Brune season. "The girl of the golden west". His Majesty's Theatre Christchurch. [26 December 1908 to 8 January 1909. Programme] J C Williamson's Star Dramatic Combination. (Miss Ola Humphrey, Mr Henry Kolker, Mr Geo S Titheradge). "Zira". OPera House Wellington. December 1908-January 1909. [Programme] Quantity: 110 Programme(s) in three folders. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: 1933

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Magic-1933-01

Description: Shows Evelyn Maxwell standing dressed as "The Princess", her arms at her sides with hands slightly raised. Dated from about 1933; Evelyn Maxwell appears in the same costume in the programme for Carter's show of 1933 (Eph-A-CABOT-Magic-1933) Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 167 x 109 mm.

Date: 1909 - 1921

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Scrapbooks-55

Description: Includes clippings about Magic 1909-1922: Nicola, "Cunning", Great Lampinis and Miss Masculin, Norwood (photo), Leroy, Talma, Bosco, Von Arx, Carter, Zomah, Chung Ling Soo (photo), Victor the Great, Mr Reg R Oakley (photo), Frank Kane (photo), Les Levante, Professor Zaris, Levante and Keech, Thomas W (Tom) Driver (some articles also written by him, exposing the trickery of seances and clairvoyance), Low-Kun (Franklyn John Smith - sketch), P T Selbit, The Great Jean Le Roi, Joseph Isherwood, Argus (the 10-year-old Sherlock Holmes), Professor Barraden (Ray Alfred Saunders), Doc Carr, Sa-hera, Lee Toy Chung, Malini, William Robinson (photo), Horace Goldin, Mr D'Almaine, Professor Braemar, The Great McEwen, Prince Ranji Ganzi, Hugard the Marvellous, Ching Sungbini Entertainers. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Newsclippings stuck into pages of scrapbook

Date: 1919 - 1968

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Magic

Description: Contains advertising for the following: 1919. Low Kun, the world's greatest illusionist (programme) 1920s? Irving's Imperial Midgets, with Chefalo the Merry Monarch of Magic, and Palermo the Queen of Illusion (Programme). ca 1926. Evelyn Maxwell (came with Carter the Great). (Card) 1932. The Great Nicola. (Envelope) n.d. The Great Satana Bros. (Postcard) 1933. Carter the Great (Programme). 1933. Dante in "Sim-Sala-Bim". (Programme) 1941. The Great Levante. (Envelope, card and programme) 1948. Professor Enrico Ceccarelli, hypnotic marvel (flyer, pamphlet for Grand Opera House 29 May 1948, and programmes). 1949. The amazing Mr Rooklyn (Envelope and booklet). 1949? Franquin. (2 pamphlets, one with portrait by Low, 1946) ca 1962. Richiardi, festival of magic. (pamphlet) 1962. De Larno (N.Z. Magician) (pamphlet) 1965. The Great Levante (programme) 1968. Franquin (Programme) Quantity: 4 container(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs and screenprints, up to 250 mm.

Date: 1909

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1909

Description: Includes programmes for the following: William Anderson's famous Dramatic Organisation. "The great world of London". Opera House Wellington. 3 November 1909. [Programme]. William Anderson's Dramatic Company. "The great world of London. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 29 November 1909. [Programme] William Anderson's famous Dramatic Company. "The squatter's daughter". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 15 January 1909. [Programme]. The Australian Variety Co. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. Labor Day 1909. [Programme]. Florence Baines' Comedy Company. "Miss Lancashire Limited". Country tour 1909. [Brochure/programme]. Florence Baines Comedy Company. "Miss Lancashire Limited". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 10 April 1909. [Programme] (2 copies) Bengough Entertainments (Frederic Shipman, manager). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 16-18 September 1909. [Programme] Boxing. Mammoth programme of boxing and wrestling. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11-12 Ocotber 1909. [Programme] Mr Edward Branscombe's Scarlet Troubadours from London. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 23 January 1909. [Programme] Tittell Brune season. "The girl of the golden West". Opera House Wellington. 16 January 1909. Programme. Tittell Brune season. "The girl of the golden West". Princess Theatre Dunedin. [4 February 1909. programme] Tommy Burns New Zealand tour; first appearance in the Dominion of the renowned boxer. Opera House Wellington. 9-10 August 1909. Programme. Carter the great magician and company. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 December 1909. [Programme] (2 copies) Cherniavskii Concert Party. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland [1909? Programme]. The Marvellous Cherniavskis. Burns Hall, Dunedin. 11 March 1909. [programme]. Christchurch Comedy Club. "The barrister" and "Twilight". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 February 1909. [Programme] Christchurch Comedy Club. "Dandy Dick". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 August 1909. Programme. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Soloists Mrs W E Simes (vocal), Mr D Sinclair (clarionet). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 9 July 1909. [Programme] Christchurch Orchestral Society. Soloist Mr Sidney Williamson. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 14 September 1909. [Programme]. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Soloist Miss Maynard Hall. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 23 November 1909. [Programme] Christchurch Orchestral Society. Soloist Mr Farquhar Young. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 8 December 1909. [Programme] Christchurch Sports Club. Boxing contest - J M Griffin (New Zealand) vs A Cripps (Sydney). Light heavyweight professional championship of Australasia. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 24 August 1909. Programme. Christchurch Sports Club. Boxing contest - R Turner (Sydney) vs Bert Murphy (Auckland). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 10 September 1909. Programme. Christchurch Sports Club. Special matches and novice competitions. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 11-12 October 1909. Programme. Clarke, Meynell and Gunn's New English Company, headed by Harcourt Beatty. "The hypocrites". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 9 August 1909. Programme. Ada Crossley (singer). Australasian tour 1908-09. Programme, first concert. (Shows portrait of Ada Crossley). Mr William Dempster's Dramatic students. "Our regiment". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 23-24 March 1909. [Programme] Dunedin Dramatic Club. "Dandy Dick". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26-28 August 1909. Programme. Dunedin Dramatic Club. "Old acres". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 April - 1 May 1909. Programme. Dunedin Operatic Society. "La fille du tambour major" by Offenbach. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 3 November 1909. [Programme] Edwin Geach's Dramatic Company. "The woman pays". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 20 May 1909. [Programme] Garrick Club. "David Garrick", grand benefit performance in aid of the Unemployed Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 6 August 1909. [Programme]. Garrick Club. "David Garrick" and "Old cronies". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 15 September 1909. [Programme] Grand Scottish concert in aid of the Kilt Fund of the Fraser Highland Pipe Band. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 23 August 1909. Programme. Allan Hamilton's Dramatic Company. "In the ranks". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. July? 1909. [Programme] Allan Hamilton's Dramatic Company. "In the ranks". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 August 1909. Programme. Allan Hamilton's Dramatic Company. "A message from Mars". Wellington 1909. Brochure / programme. Allan Hamilton's Dramatic Company. Country tour. "A message from Mars", "In the ranks", "Queen of the night". 1909. Brochure. Allan Hamilton's Dramatic Company. "In the ranks". Opera House Wellington. 1909. Programme. Miss Mabel Hardinge-Maltby dramatic performance. "Niobe". Opera House Wellington. 30-31 August 1909. Programme. Bland Holt. "The breaking of the drought". Wellington [1909. Programme]. Bland Holt. "The white heather". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 18-29 January 1909. [Programme] Bland Holt. "The white heather". Opera House Wellington [1909. [Programme]. Bland Holt. "The white heather", by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1 March 1909. [Programme] "Jack and Jill pantomime". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 16 July 1909. [Programme] The Kilties, Canada's greatest concert band. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 7 January 1909. [Programme] Julius Knight. "The breed of the Treshams". Opera House Wellington. 1909. [2 programmes] Julius Knight. "The breed of the Treshams". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 14 October 1909. Programme. Julius Knight. "The breed of the Treshams". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 November 1909. [Programme] Julius Knight. "Monsieur Beaucaire", with Beatrice Day and Julius Knight.l His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 9 September 1909. programme. Julius Knight. "The sacrament of Judas" and "An Englishman's home". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 15 November 1909. [Programme]. Miss Edith Leech. "The Amazons", by A W Pinero. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 23 June 1909. [Programme] Maskelyne and Devant's Mysteries. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 1909. [Programme] Maurice's All-star Vaudeville Co. Opera House Wellington. 1909. [Programme]. Chas Maurice's Minstrel and Vaudeville Company. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 18 October 1909. [Programme] Chas Maurice's Minstrel and Vaudeville Company. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 October 1909. [Programme] Clyde Meynell & John Gunn. "A miner's trust", by Jo Smith (with Beatrice Holloway, Lillian Meyers, Herbert J Bentley). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1909. Programme. Meynell & Gunn's English Comic Opera Company. "Miss Hook of Holland". Opera House Wellington. 1909. [Programme] Meynell and Gunn's Famous Dramatic organisation. "Two little sailor boys". Opera House Wellington [3 May] 1909. Programme. Meynell and Gunn's Famous Dramatic Organisation. "Two little sailor boys". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 7 June 1909. Programme. Meynell and Gunn's Famous Dramatic Organisation. "The little breadwinner", with Beatrice Holloway, Lillian Meyers and Herbert J Bentley. Country tour 1909. Brochure / programme. The Mountebank Dramatic Club. "Jane". Performance in aid of the Navy League (Wellington branch) and Victoria College Unemployed Relief Fund. Opera House Wellington. 11-13 August 1909. Programme. Northern Boxing Association. McNeil vs Bromwich. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 19 October 1909. [Programme] Northern Boxing Association. Tim Tracey (Wellington) vs Ted Hurcomb (Marlborough). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 8 November 1909. [Programme] The Players' Club under the direction of T de Spong. "Our boys", by H J Byron. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 24-25 November 1909. [Programme]. Mr Harry Rickards' Company. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 10 April 1909. [Programme]. Mr Harry Rickards' Company. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 23 April 1909. [2 programmes] Mr Harry Rickards' Company. Opera House Wellington. 19 May 1909. [Programme] Mr Harry Rickards' New Tivoli Vaudeville Company, introducing the great and only Chung Ling Soo. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 31 May 1909. Programme. Mr Harry Rickards' New Tivoli Vaudeville Company introducing the great and only Chung Ling Soo. Theatre Royal, Christchurch. 7 June 1909. Programme. Mr Harry Rickards' Tivoli Vaudeville Company, introducing the great and only Chung Ling Soo. Opera House Wellington. 14 June 1909. programme. Mr Harry Rickards' New Tivoli Vaudeville Company introducing the great and only Chung Ling Soo. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 28 June 1909. Programme. Mr Harry Rickards' Company. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 4 October 1909. [Programme] Mr Harry Rickards' Company. Opera House Wellington. 18 October 1909. [Programme]. (2 copies) Royal Welsh Male Choir. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 18 January 1909. [Programme] Royal Welsh Male Choir. Town Hall Wellington. 11 February 1909. [Programme] Royal Welsh Male Choir. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 19 February 1909. [Programme] Royal Welsh Male Choir. Garrison Hall Dunedin. 26 February 1909. [Programme] Royal Welsh Male Choir. Opera House Christchurch. 17 March 1909. [Programme] (2 copies) Nellie Stewart. "Sweet Kitty Bellairs". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 26 July 1909. Programme. Nellie Stewart. "Sweet Kitty Bellairs". Opera House Wellington [14 August 1909. Programme - 2 different]. Nellie Stewart. "Sweet Kitty Bellairs". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 30 August 1909. Programme. Nellie Stewart. "Sweet Kitty Bellairs". Princess Theatre Dunedin. 11 September 1909. Programme. Howard Vernon's Musical Comedy Company. "A trip to Saratoga". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 15 February 1909. [Programme] Hugh J Ward's Company of Comedians including Miss Grace Palotta. "A Bachelor's honeymoon". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 20 September 1909. Programme. Hugh J Ward and his Company of Comedians. "A Bachelor's honeymoon". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 13 September 1909. Programme. Hugh J Ward's Company of Comedians including Miss Grace Palotta. "A Bachelor's Honeymoon". Wellington. [1909? Programme]. Wellington Physical Training School and Gymnasium annual carnival. Opera House Wellington. 2 November 1909. [Programme]. J C Williamson. "Jack and Jill pantomime". Opera House Wellington 1909. Programme. J C Williamson. "Jack and Jill pantomime". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 28 July 1909. Programme. J C Williamson. "Jack and Jill". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 9 August 1909. Programme. J C Williamson. "Jack and Jill". Wellington. [25 August 1909. Programme]. J C Williamson's star dramatic combination, Miss Ola Humphrey, Mr Henry Kolker and Mr Geo S Titheradge. "The thief". [Wellington 16 January 1909. programme]. J C Williamson's Musical Comedy Company. "The red mill". Wellington [18 January 1909. 2 programmes] J C Williamson's Musical Comedy Company. "The red mill". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 February 1909. [Programme]. J C Williamson's Musical Comedy Company. "The red mill". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 10 March 1909. [Programme] J C Williamson's New Comic Opera Co. "Havana". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 27 December 1909. [Programme]. J C Williamson's New Dramatic Company. "Brewster's millions", [and] "The cheat" [and] "Sherlock Holmes". Opera House Wellington, commencing 27 December 1909. Programme J C Williamson's New Dramatic Company. "The cheat". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 November 1909. [Programme]. J C Williamson's New Dramatic Company. "The cheat". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 13 December 1909. [Programme] J C Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Company. "The Merry widow". Opera House Wellington. [3 May 1909. Programme (3 different)]. J C Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Company. "The Merry widow". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 12 June 1909. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Company. "The dairymaids". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [1909. Programme]. Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Co. "The dairymaids". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 June 1909. [Programme] Williamson's Star Dramatic Combination. "The thief". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [1909. Programme]. Williamson's Star Dramatic Co. "The Silver king" with Ola Humphrey and Henry Kolker. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 27 February 1909. [Programme]. Quantity: 111 Programme(s) in three folders. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: 1926 - 1927

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1927].

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1927-01

Description: Shows Evelyn Maxwell on ornate chair, right hand raised to brow, peering into the distance. Evelyn Maxwell appeared in the Grand Opera House, Wellington, with Carter the Great's show, in a season commencing 10 August 1927. She communed with the audience psychically, wrapped in a silk scarf as her conductor. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 168 x 126 mm.

Date: 1908

From: [Theatre programmes for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand. 1908].

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1908-01-cover

Description: Shows right head and shoulders profile of Carter the magician on front of cover, and on back (ie left side) a portrait of Abigail Price the Psychic. In the centre a turbaned man makes a tree grow out of a top hat. In left background are the Egyptian Pyramids. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on programme cover.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 255 x 380 mm.

Date: 1924

From: [Theatre programmes of octavo size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1924

Description: Includes programmes for the following: - "Auckland Amateur Operatic Society, 'San Toy', words by Edward Morton", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 17-27 September 1924 - "Miss Estelle Beere presents her dance plays and divertissements", Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 and 23 June 1924 - "The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company on a world tour", Grand Opera House Wellington, 1 March 1924 - "The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company on a world tour", Theatre Royal Christchurch, [15 March 1924] - "The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company on a world tour", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 5 April 1924 - "The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company on a world tour", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 16 August 1924 - "Nellie Bramley and a specially selected company in 'Fair and warmer'", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 14 June 1924 - "Nellie Bramley and a specially selected company in 'Fair and warmer'", Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 June 1924 - "Nellie Bramley and a specially selected company in 'Fair and warmer'", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 12 August 1924 - "Carter the Great", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 3-10 April 1924 - "Carter the Great", Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 April 1924 - "Carter the Great", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 1 May 1924 - "Carter the Great", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 17 May 1924 - "Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society presents 'Our Miss Gibbs', by 'Cryptos'", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 5 April 1924 - "Gertrude Elliott season, 'Bluebeard's 8th wife', by Alfred Savoir", Theatre Royal Christchurch, [17 January 1924] - "Gertrude Elliott season, 'Woman to woman', by Michael Morton", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, [January 1924] - "Fuller's Vaudeville", Princess Theatre Dunedin, ten programmes for the weeks beginning: 28 January, 25 February, 17 March, 31 March, 26 May, 23 June, 21 July, 25 August, 22 September, 27 October 1924 - "J C Williamson NZ Ltd present Lawrence Grossmith in 'Ambrose Applejohn's adventure'", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 8 January 1924 - "J C Williamson NZ Ltd present Lawrence Grossmith in 'Quarantine'", by F Tennyson Jesse, Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 January 1924 - "J C Williamson NZ Ltd present Lawrence Grossmith in 'Quarantine'", by F Tennyson Jesse, His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 2 February 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville presenting Long Tack Sam and his famous Chinamen", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 25 February 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville presenting Long Tack Sam and his famous Chinamen", Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 April 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville presenting Long Tack Sam and his famous Chinamen", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 19 April 1924 - "Musgrove Celebrity Vaudeville, directed by R A Shepard", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 10 May 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville, directed by R A Shepard", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 31 May 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville, directed by R A Shepard", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 31 May 1924 (two copies) - "Musgrove Celebrity Vaudeville, directed by R A Shepard", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 21 June 1924 - "J C Williamson presents Miss Kathleen O'Brien in the dance play 'In a Roman court'", Grand Opera House, 25 October 1924 - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 May 1924 - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", Country tour - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3 June 1924 - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 12 June 1924 - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 28 June 1924 - "1924 Reveille, under the auspices of the Christchurch R.S.A.". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 9 September 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'His house in order', by Arthur W Pinero", Country tour, 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'His house in order', by Arthur W Pinero", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 23 July 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'His house in order', by Arthur W Pinero", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 18 September 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'His house in order', by Arthur W Pinero", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 6 October 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'Mr Pym passes by', by A A Milne", Grand Opera House Wellington, 30 August 1924 - "Wellington Boxing Association, Tommy Fairhall versus Havilah Uren, Wellington, [1924] (pictures of several boxers) - "J C Williamson Ltd presents 'The beggar's opera'", Theatre Royal Christchurch [1924] - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville as Sally", Country tour 1924 (two different programmes, one with a portrait of Sally on the front) - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville As Sally", Grand Opera House Wellington, 15 March 1924 - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville as Sally", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 12 April 1924 - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville as Sally", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3 May 1924 - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville as Sally", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 17 May 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers", Cover showing Bransby Williams, His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 September 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers", Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 September 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Country tour" [September 1924] - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Country tour" [October 1924] - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, 2nd company", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 24 October 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers", Cover showing Bransby Williams, Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 October 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers", Cover showing Bransby Williams, His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 25 October 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Second company", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 25 October 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Second company", Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 November 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Third company", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 8 November 1924 - "Y.M.C.A. Christchurch, Grand physical culture display", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 6 October 1924 - "Y.M.C.A. Gymnastic Carnival", Grand Opera House Wellington, 11 October 1924 Quantity: 67 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm. Provenance: Donated by M J Mitchell in 1990 (Deposit form D 008764. RID 90/0210)