ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 834, 4 June 1910, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

'■■ fiAMTLTON-MAXWELL DRAMATIC. COMPANY. - To-night in tho Opera House "Woman, and Wine" will bo tho play to introduce the Hamilton-Maxwell combination to the Wellington public. Messrs. Hamilton and Maxwell havo spared no expense, nor left anything undone, to conduce to tho delight of their audiences. Tho Bconery, tho wardrobe, the dresses, and tho properties, as well as the acting, aro all highly spoken of. The company and appointments havo been transferred bodily from Sydney to New Zealand, so that patrons may rest assured that the production will compare favourably with thoso of Bland Holt/being under the direct supervision of Mr. Max Maxwell, who was associated' with Mr. Holt for somo fourteen years. The box plan is at , Holliday's, and day sales may bo obtained from..Mr. L. Christoson, tobacconist, opposite the Opera House. "LA BOHEME." With a final performance of "'La fioheme," before a largo and appreciative audience, Mr. J. C. Williamson's grand opera season concluded last night. Signorina Pampari repeated her previous successes as Mimi, giving en impreesivo interpretation of a difficult role. Mr. John Zerga was again a satisfactory Rudolf, and Signer Zanelli.and the other members of tho company., assisted in a most enjoyable rendering of . this popular work of Puccini's, to whose captivating melodies the orchestra undor Signer Hazon did full justice. .-THEATRE ROYAL. "A large audience filled tho Theatre Royal last evening, when Puller's Vaudeville Company appeared successfully.-.;- The star artist of this week's programme, is unquestionably Mr. '. Carden • Wilson, who is . extra- ■ ordinarily clever at imitating actors we have seen and some wo havo not. His mimicry is very faithful, and his fine vein of comedy is very helpful. 'Another capital turn is .provided by "Athos,", who performs marvels on the roller skates. The programme 'will be repeated this evening, and on Monday a. complete change of programmo will be presented. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There were matinee and evening displays of His Majesty's Pictures yesterday, and the theatre was well filled on each occasion. Tho current programme is a particularly good one', including as it does such high-class films as that depicting the Brighton Aquarium. Much interest attaches to the series entitled "Roosevelt in Africa." Some .first-rate "comics" are also shown. The programmo will be repeated at 2.30 Bud 8 p.m. to-day. KING'S THEATRE. In common with all other places of entertainment, the King's Theatre was i crowded' yesterday aftornoon and evening. At the afternoon performance each child was presented with a toy of somo description, and certain special prizes were given toVboy and girl who 'happened to strike lucky places in entering the theatre. This week's programme is one of the best that has been screened at the King's Theatre. It includes a series nf genuine pictures of Roosevelt's hunting expedition in East Africa. ■ One picture goes as far as to show tho operator being charged by a huge hippopotamus.' He is, how- - ever, protected by a battery of rifles, which roll the beast over before ho can ,do any harm... A strong dramatic picture is "The President's Special," a stirring railroad incident. There will be another matineo this afternoon. "STAR PICTURES.' A special holiday matineo and an evening ( display of the Star Pictures were given in St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, yesterday. The programme was diversified with some cineplione records, and these "singing pictures" were fully appreciated by the audience. The hail Dn each occasion was well filled, and the undoubted merits of the programme ivere rewarded by hearty applause. The usual matinee and evening entertainments will be given to-day. ; PICTURES AT TOWN HALL. A holiday house, packed to the doors, greeted the combination of the Star Pictures' and the Wellington Professional Orchestra at tho Town Hall last evening. A splendid programme- was presented of kiiiematograph views, and an appropriate musical' accompaniment 'was supplied by orchestra under Mr. Moischini. It was-fitting that the entertainment should ' commence with still-life pictures of George V and Queen 'Mary. Thereafter followed a. series of animated pictures; dramatic, scenic, and_ comic, -included in- which were magnificent views of Shoshone . Falls in America, a capital dramatic picture entitled "The Heroine of Mafeking," and a series of photographic Elides depicting the scene of the recent aecident.at die Bealey end of the Otiira Tuimel. . ROLLER-SKATING. The Olympia Rink was a very popular resort yesterday, when there were four sessions, so that the hum of the skates —not to bo described as a Toar since tho improvements ' to flooring—was heard almost continuously from morning to night. There were large attendances. A considerable number of ladies availed themselves of Miss Williams's tuition in tho art of graceful skating. The rink will be open for tho usual three sessions to-day. BELLEVUE GARDENS. The management of Bollcvue Gardens, Lower Hutt, made special arrangements to cater for holidaymakers yesterday, but owing to the threatening weather this popular resort did not secure the . large share of patronage which, under more favourable circumstances, invariably falls to its lot. Those who did visit the gardens found that every effort was made to promote their comfort and -enjoyment. TEMPLARS' CRICKET CLUB. The annual social of tho Templars' Cricket Club was held in tho New Century Hall last evening, about fifty couples attending. The dispensing of refreshments was in tho hands of Alesdames Allan and Herdman. Miss Murphy was the pianistc, and Messrs. Bert Wright and A. M'Kcnzic acted as masters of ceremonies. All arrangements for the social had been mado satisfactorily . by tho secretary, Mr. A. Dryden. During tho evening, members of the club took opportunity to present Mr. and Mrs. -W. A. Allan with a set of carvers, as a mark of esteem. Mr. Allan is one of tho founders of tho. Templars Club, and he holds the position of club captain. The president of the club, Mr. J. G. W. Aitkcn, presented the trophies won during tho past season, tho successful players being: Messrs. 13. Wright (best .batting.average), J. Bleiikinsop (best bowling average), S. Creswell (highest score), C. W. Brown (all-round player), George Lambert (player holding most catches), and F. Wright (best fieldsman). Aii entertaining programme was contributed to by Messrs. D. Howitt, E. Nolan, Wilson, and Newton. SUNDAY CONCERT. To-morrow night at the Town Hall, the Wellington Professional Orchestra will give the second of n series of monthly Sunday evening concerts. On

this occasion tlio orchestra will bo under tho baton of Mr. Harry Moscliinc (deputy-conductor of tho orchestra). A programmo of excellent music has boon compiled, advertised in another column, amongst which aro "Distant Greeting," march, "Zampa" overture, "Melody in V," "Cnvatina," "William Tell" (overture). Mrs. J. I'\ Woodward (nee Miss Amy Hyde)) soprano, will bo tho vocalist of tho evening, anil will contribute two items. A collection in aid of the music library will beniado nt tile doors. Concert will commence at 8.30. TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL. Mr. Maughan Barnett will resume liis series of organ recitals to-night, when he will play inch's Prelude and Fuguo' :n A minor, Bcndel's Dornroshen, and a march - of his uwn composition, taken from a cantata "The Song of Empire," written for the celebrations in Wellington in connection with tho late Queen's Jubilee.

ME HORACE HUNT AND MR. HERBERT BLOY . A piano and violin recital of more than ordinary interest will be given at tho Town Hall Concert Chamber on Thursday, June 16, by Messrs. Horace Hunt and Herbert Bloy. Not only will it bo Mr. Bloy's first appearance before the Wellington public, but also it will probably bo the occasion of tho debut of a singer of exceptional gifts. Full particulars will appear in next Wednesday's DostlNlox The box plan will opim shortly at tho Dresden, where tickote will bo on sale. / PIANOFORTE RECITAL. An invitation pianoforte recital will be given in the Town Hall on Monday next by Miss Querce. Visitors are requested to be in their seats at 8 o'clock and tho doors will bo.closed during the performance of each item.