ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 833, 3 June 1910, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

GRAND OPERA COMPANY. "LA BOHEME" TONIGHT. The final performance of Bizet's grand opera "Carmen," with Mdlle., Bel Sorel in the prima donna role, was given by Mr. J. C. "Williamson's Grand Opera Company at the Opera House last evening, before a large audience. Mdlle. Bel Sorel's farewell appearance as Carmen, the Gypsy girl of Seville was a most successful one. To-night the season will close with a performance of Puccini's "La Boheme," with Signorina Maria Pampari in the prima donna role. Signor Hazon will conduct. THEATRE ROYAL. For attractive variety and the quality ol the star items this week's programme of vaudovillo at the Theatre Royal ranks with tho best entertainments yet provided by Messrs. John Fuller and Sons. Ath 03, described as ".The Skating Dude,'' is one of tho speoial attractions, and his feats on tho rollers arc more than sufficient to cause the most expert amateur on the floor of tho Olympia to open his eyes in wonder. Mr. Carden Wilson, who mimics well-known . actors and singers in a most inimitable way, is mo6t amusing. With Mr. Frank York, Miss Pearl Hellmrich, tho . Musical Shirleys, and the others supporting with their quota of entertainment, there is not a dul'l moment from the rise to the fall of the cm tain. THE KING'S THEATRE. The neiv picture programme, which was so successfully presented for the first time at the King's Theatre on .Wednesday night, was shown again last evening before a large attendance of the public. The star films aTe particularly fine. In "The Lovo of Lady Irnia," the audience is treated to a picture drama of absorbing interest, whilo a series of thrilling incidents are shown in the'no less interesting film entitled "The President's Car." "With Roosevelt in Africa" is a topical 'film of special interest. Other good films are "The Island of Marken," "Tinned Apples," "Doll-making," "Foolshead on Skates." Matinee and evening exhibitions of the pictures are announced for to-day and to-morrow. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "The Brighton Aquarium" is one of the Sliest kinematograph pictures shown in Wellington for some time past, and is being received with great favoin nightly by patrons of His Majesty's Theatre. Other splendid examples of kinematograpliy are provided in the pictures of "Roosevelt in Africa," "The President's Special," "Foolshead on Skates." "Doll-m.aking," and "The German Overhead Railway." STAR PICTURES. "The Love of a Nautch Girl" and "A Visit to the Antwerp Zoo" are the pick of the good programme being presented at St. Thomas's Hall this wees. This aftornoon and evening the programme will be varied by- the introduction of some new cinephone records. SKATING RINK. There was little more than comfortable room for the large number of skaters who gathered at the Olympia Rink last night. The rink is to be open to-day and this evening. Lady patrons of the rink arc faking advantage of the attendance of Miss Williams to learn the art of graceful skating. Altogether things are booming at the rink. HAMILTON-MAXWELL CO. The above company makes its first appearance in Wellington to-morrow (Saturday) night, producing the successful melodrama "Woman and Wine" (by special arrangement with Mr. Bland Holt). An exchange has the following'"The murder in 'Woman and Wine' may be commended to connoisseurs of stage crimes. Tho light is well fought, and thoso who go' to get thrilled get their full money's worth. The comic relief is received with delight and consists of a father who insists on keeping his son, aged 24, in Eton jackets." The box plan is at Christeson's to-day, and tomorrow will be again at HolLiday's.

SUNDAY CONCERT. The Wellington Professional Orchestra will give the second of a series of popular Sunday evening concerts at the Town Hall oil Sunday evening next. A programme of new music has been prepared, and judging by the performance at last rehearsal patrons can look forward to an enjoyable evening's entertainment. Mrs. .1. F- Woodward (nee Miss Amy Hyde), soprano, will contribute two items. The full programme will appear in Saturday's issue. A silver coin collection will bo"made at the doors. The concert commences at 8.30 sharp.