ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 831, 1 June 1910, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"LA BOHEME." Puccini's delightful opera "Xa Bolieme," one of the finest of modem operas, was produced again last evening by Williamson's Grand Opera Company at the Opera House. On a second hearing tho wondrous beauty of Puccini's melody and orchestration glows with a brighter radiance, and the various motifs take more definite form and meaning, a subtle peculiarity with all the Italian Maestro's pcated her telling as Mini), her modest bearing, and dramatic understanding, combined with her cultured rocalism, charming nil present. Ml. John Zerga made a virile Rudolf, and the Marcel of Signor Zanelli was a remarkably good performance. "MADAM BUTTERFLY" TO-NIGHT. Mr. Alfred Hill will, by the courteous action of Signor Hazon, conduct the final presentation of Puccini's great work, "Madam Butterfly," this evening, which will be the last time of its production in Wellington, when Miss Amy Castles will sing the delightful music of Cho Oho San, insisted by Signor Zerga, who will appear as F. Pinkerton, the tenor role. This evening will be under the distinguished patronage of Sir Joseph Ward and several leading members of the local musical world, also the Wellington Musical Union, the Welliustoii Orchestral Society, the Wellington Liedertafel, and the Wellington Choral Society, as a mark of esteem to the clever New Zealand <,omposer, Mr. Alfred Hill. To-mom»r evening Bel Rorel will make her farewell appearance in Wellington in "Carmen.' and no more fitting impersonation could have been selected for such an interesting occasion. Signor Hazon will resume his position as conductor for "Carmen," aud for the farewell night of the season ''La Boheme" is t& be presented, with Maria Pampari in the role of Mimi. . THEATRE ROYAL. "Athos," tho skating dude, and Mr. Garden Wilson, a mimic of actors and singers, are the star turns at the Theatre' Royal this week. Other acceptablo contributions are made by the' Musical Shirleys, Frank Yorke, the Martin Sisters, Miss Pearl Hcllmrich, Miss Ivy Leslie, and others. The biosraph pictures shown are also much appreciated. THE KING'S THEATRE. The King's Theatre was again well filled last evening. To-night a complete change of programme will bo, presented. "The President's Special," dealing with tho dangers of railway travel, shows a race after an express train. This sceno is so' thrilling that fen-, picture patrons have ever witnessed its equal on tho moving picture canvas. "The Love of Lady Irma" depicts an impetuous woman's extreme measure to hold her husband's affection. "Don Carlos, or tho Father His Son's Rival," illustrates an intrigue at the Court of Spain. "With Roosevelt in Africa" is a remarkable film for the insight to the inner life of modern Africa and its inhabitants'gives th« reproduction a keen interest. Others for special mention are: "The Island.of Marken," "The Tinned Pineapple Industry," and "Foolshead on Roller .Skates." Brilliant, new selections and •■■.ccompanimentE will be played by the Cing's Theatre orchestra, and on Friday ■'King's Birthday) and Saturday after..jona prize matinees, for which tho King's Theatre is noted, will be held.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. . Tho last presentation of the splendid programme running during the past week at His Majesty's drew a crowded honso last evening. To-night tho usual weekly change of programme is announced. Proinincnt in the list is a very fine series of pictures taken by the official photographer attacked to President Roosevelt's African hunting expedition. The camera nian has succeeded, at great personal risk, in obtaining some wonderful snapshots of savage beasts in their native haunts.' A film of great educational value is ono showing many of the inhabitants of the celebrated aquarium at Brighton, in various situations and conditions. Tho 'dangers and excitement of roller-skating aro exemplified by tho various adventures of an old friend, "Foolshead." A special matinee is announced for Friday next, .is well as tho usual one on Saturday. STAR PICTURES. , The programme at St. Thomas's Hall this week includes two especially interesting pictures in "A Visit to the .Antwerp Zoo," and "The love of a Naiitcli Girl." Other pictures covering' a variety of subjects go to make up a capital programme. H \MILTON-M AXWELL DRAMATIC COMPANY. Mr. Allan Hamilton has joined forces, wltli Mr. Max Maxwell, who has been leading man for Mr. Eland Holt for many years, and these gentlemen have arranged with Mr. Holt for the rights of several of his dramas, and have engaged most of his principal artists, who, together with some members of Mr. Hamilton's dramatic company, form i\ combination fully equal to any that has appeared for some years. This company will open on Saturday night at the Opera House, and when it is added that all the beautiful scenery to be utilised was painted by that sterling artist Mr. John Brunton, a successful season should follow. The opening production will be a great London success, entitled "Women and Wine." The box plan is now open at Holliday's, stationers. OLYMPIA RINK. RinkinK on the rollers, one of the most delightful and invigorating of modern pastimes, is now in full swing at the Oivmpia. The floor is in excellent order, the arrangements for the instruction of novices in the elusive art are praiseworthy, and nothing, apparently, is wantiii" towards the complete success of roller "skating at the Olympia this winter. PIANO AND VIOLIN RECITAL. Mr. Horace Hunt (pianist) and Mr." Herbert Bloy (violinist) will give a recital at the Town Hall (Concert Chamber) on Tuesday, June U. Mr. Bloy, who has only recently arrived in Wellington, has not vet appeared in public here. Already musibal folk aro looking forward . witli • great interest to hearing him. An interesting programme, to which other local performers will contribute, is being ■arranged. Further particulars will appear in Saturday's issue.