ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 534, 15 June 1909, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

. THEATRE BOYAL.A varied and representative series of pictures fill'the bill at the Theatre Royal this week and some distinctly good films are included. The "gyrospopo" film is an admirable opposition o! tbo wonderful properties of magio wheol, the properties of which have inspired the idea of the mono-rail. capital fifin, is the industrial .picture, "Coffee CnKhraiion," in which the various and interesting stages ofthis industry are clearly depicted. "Wcario Willie at the Carnival" is a diverting film of the burlesque order, and is a genuine "screamer." There are many others, bnt sufficient lias been said to commend tlio 6how to the publio; HIS MAJESTY'S. Most interesting and diverting is the current week's programme of pictures at His Majesty's. Tho Florentine film, "Count TJgoiino;" is a particularly fine representation of the politics and life of a Florentine nobleman, his conspiracies, intrigues, and final overthrow and death. Tho other films are especially good. "How a Drummer Boy Saved the Hag" and "Konilworth" being excellent examples of tho best that fcincmatographio art of the present day can produce: "The Chttrch Bobbers" is an exciting depiction, dealing with the potency of vicious associations, and the triumph of j latent goodness over acquired wickedness. The whole show is worthy of Hie best traditions ef the.Eoyal Pictoes Syndicate.- :....-. - OLYMPIA EINK. 'A clear floor and a good pair of rollers are the only requirements for an ovening's skating, nnd both are available at-the Olympia Itiok. Tho season is advancing, and learners of a few nights arc now wheeling round at '.the speed-linnt. The rink is open nightly. ', -.. MISS HOOK OF HOLLAND. - A most merry and pretty and quite remarkable conscientious little party is "Miss Hook of Holland," remarks a leading critic, and a' lady who is likely to be always popular. L The delightful tiling about "Miss Hoot," it is olaimed, is that it is amazingly true to the Dutch atmosphere. . There is no last, act in the Strand or Piccadilly Circus—o&attempt to bring in allusions to diamond bracelets or West End suppers. Instead, tho stage is all orange : and gold in its determination to T» Dutch,, and the piece is said to play up to the scenery and costumes most gallantly. Quite a distinctive company is associated .with' the production/and the talent of the artists, coinprising Messrs. Meynell and Gunn'e English yonrio Opera Company has been extolled everywhere.;. Mies. Buth Lincon, the prima! donna if the company, is said to be charming on and iff the stage.. Hers has been a short career,)ut a brilliant one. Educated at a convent in Belgium, where eho later studied under iCadame Clara Butf s singing-master. One day t was' suggested that Gee. Edwardee ,should lear her sing, and she was thereupon offered i two years' engagement, which was accepted. )oring this time she appeared meoveral leadng roles in Gaiety success, and the principal axis in "Madame Cherry*' and,"V«roniquo."' Hies Lincon hae only been eeven years on the :tage, b«t has risen rapidly. She,is said to )e the possessor of a del%htrnl soprano voice ind a oharming personality. An artist who ias .made huneelf particularly popular ■• since lie advent to Australia ij Mr. William Cromroll, whose qnaint Dutch charseter of "Simon ilfnks" is regarded as one of: the finest cornelian expositions that the Australian States has Ben. The plana for "IGss Hook" will rn at the Dresden en Tuesday morning nest lrine o'clock. ■ ; .-. .... /■■■.■' '■. WEDNESDAY "POPS." _"'. V ; . Wednesday;.' Tops "at the. Town Hall are low an established fact. On' Wednesday laet numbers wore turned away unable to obtain admission., The management will,, on Wednesday nest, give, £1 to each 50flth person purchasing i Is. ticket at the doors. Arrangements have been completed with Miss Estelle Beere, who irill present thwe spcctaealar dances. Mrs. Orr-Loring (specially engaged from Dunedin) nrill sing "Lo, Here the Gentle Lark" (flute Dbbligato by Itr.' , T. Thomson), Miss Baker !contralto) will sing "The Enchantress," and Mr. Fred. Baines (baritone, late from London) will contribute a couple of popular items. The third- stagOjiOf the. children's .'singing competitions irill •be.-taken, "a'nd;.on this occasion louriEchook : ■;..;.'..".'■''■' SAILORS' REST. ■"\ The' psual fortnightly conoort under ■ the luspices ofj'rhe Wellington Catholic' Seamen's 3onferonoe was held in the Sailors"Rest last svening. A", large and appreciative audience attended; and, ;the' following contributed items:—Miss M*Carthy, piano eolo; . Miss J. Boeiengravo, eong;. Mr. G. Stewart,, song; Miss K. Jamieson; Bong; Miss A. Frith, song; Mr. U'Williams, recitation; Miss M. Bailey, €»ng; Mr. E. B. G.;Reoie,'song; Miss M. Frith, 9ongj.Miss.- N; Hickey, Scotch reel; llr. Chris, song; Miss 33. Eooney and Miss K. Hickcy, Irish jig; Miss K. Gallagher,' eong;; sailors' hornpipe, Mr. J. M'Cusker. The accompaniments, were efficiently, .played by Mjseea M'Cartyy Frith, and Doherty. Captain Bonner suitably: returned-thanks. --■ .„- ,-■.•'