ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 600, 31 August 1909, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S.,; Those who enjoy a good picture shoiv mil find something' to their liking at • His Mnjestyls this week. The current series of kinematogrnph films is a particularly good one, and some indication of its' popularity with patrons of His .Majesty's .was apparent by the large attendance of the public last evening. To-night the public will have a last'opportunity of wit. nessing the cowboys of the West engaged in their hazardous pursuits; the dramatic coloured film _The Trappers," the making of cigarettes. King Edward reviewing '. the troops, the intensely .comic picture, entitled "Your License, Please, -.and. many othei'6 of varied interest. The weekly, change of programme will take place; to-morrow evening. • THEATRE ROYAL. Humorous .subjects are a strong feature of this week s programme of moving pictures: at Fullers', but there are many excellent films of serious interest..- A very good one, ;which ■ comes opportunely in. these days of 'epoch-makingchange in naval matters, shows the_ scenes witnessed from the fighting top of a battleship during big gun practice. 'The Gold Piece'. and "The Girl Detective" are well told . picture-stories. , The cinephone records include "Come into the Garden, Maud," sung by Edward Lloyd. SKATING RINK. Although the closing of the Olympia Rini for the summer, months ,-is rapidly drawing i near, skating as 'a pastime is. still' in high favour. The rink was well patronised at yesterday's sessions. A children's carnival will be held before the doors are finally shut, and meantime skaters are welcomed every afternoon and evening.' . . ' s BENGOUGH. There was a crowded attendance at the final appearance of .the clever sketch artist and en' tei'taiher, Bengough, in the. Huncipil Concert Hall last- evening. The, sketches, 1 , songs,' and recitals of the popular Canadian were received with, much enthusiasm,, and the' efforts, of Miss Carroll, pianist, Mr. B. Gardiner, whistler, and Mr. C. Allan, tenor singer;: were also highly .approved.' So successful has been the short season of Bengopgh in Wellington; that, Mr. Frederic Shipman, under whose auspices the entertainer is .being introduced to New Zealand, jb ' endeavouring" to arrange for another visit on the company's return from the south. ; ; • ; , i"JACK' AND . JILL." , " Box plans for the first week of the Welling, ton season of Mr. J. C. Williamson's successful pantomime were opened at the Dresden yesterday .morning, when the brisk demand for. seats angurs, a. continuance here-of the record business done,,all-..along ..the line. with', tliis strong attraction.' "Jack' and. • Jill"; is said tobe.one of the most gorgeous spectacles ever presented in Australasia. Songs, ballets, marches/ catchy, .musical, numbers,-. novel . specialities/are introduced in endless '.profusion, and ■ the" comedy element; keeps everyone in. a simmer -of merriment. ■ tMr .-..'Walter Stanton as the Giant Rooster repeats-an act in'.which lie made "the hit" of last -year' 6 London Lyceum pantomime. Messrs. Morris and Wilson, in their remarkable animal impersonations, delight' the: hearts of 'young and'old alike. Then there'is the Giant Faimly, ranging from'l7ft; and including, a iwonderful-giant dancer. But; the novolties in-the "bill"; are endless, Miss Stella : Gastelle comes' to us with a' big> reputation built up in England, and hearfily endorsed in Australasia. Miss. Betty Ohls established'herself a warm favourite when'through New' Zealand'with another oompariy some,, time ago. Other well-known and popular artists are;-Mr. Jno. Campbell, Mr. Fred.'Leslie, Miss Stella Selbourne,-Mr. Victor :Loydell, Misses Olga Grey, Nance Maher, Lena Ericson, Messrs. Clyde Cook,;, Rupert Darrell, Geo. Young, und many others,' all specialists ;in their . various kinds of work. For the convenience of children and families, matinees will be given everji' Wednesday and Saturday afternoons during tho season. - ■ "Jack and Jill" opened a,t Palmerston North last nighti to v crowded; house, which greeted the'artists, the magnificent scenes, and .the bal-lets-with great enthusiasm.- ' . . ; . .'.

. : DREADNOUGHT FAIE. - - • Tho Dreadnought I-air will be opened by his Worship the.Mayor,. Dr. Newman, in the Town Hall to;night''^t,!.T ? jls,\a*clock. Each of: the four ev«nihgs,'Miss Youmaris, assisted by Mrs. C. D. Sl'lntosh and upwards of fifty ladies,: and gentlerd'en;' will present a' series of' tableaux. These pictures, .of Which there are twenty or more,'will be' of- first-class, quality; the name of .Miss'-Youmans speaks: assurance of the'fact. ■This lady has gone to no ■ littlo..e£Tort to secure an unprecedented display of talent by her large 'company.'.■ "This. ; evening, .to-morrow, Thursday, and Friday, the Garrison Band, Wellington Banjo,. Mandolin and Guitar Club Band, Jiipp's Band and the Tramways Band''Will provide the musical part of tUe : programme.; Thiftee'ii ships of- the . British '..Fleet will. be ; represented and .manned :by officers in costume. , The Fair will also be'.open : during the afternoons.'. : ,