ENTERTAINMENTS,

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 838, 9 June 1910, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS,

"WOMAN AND WINE." The final production of tlio stirring melodrama "Woman and Winn" was given by tlio Haniilton-ilnxwell Dramatic Company at the Opera House last evening. This, evening Messrs. Geo. K. Sims's and Arthur Shirley's joint effort, "in London Town," will be produced. The new piece is said to be replete with all phases of life in that noble city of "the world (London), and enters with spirit into tlio trials, troubles, and tribulations of the peoplo of a great city, interspersed with their joys and pleasantries, of which tlio present company can give an exemplification of lifelike fidelity. ■ The scenery, wardrobe, and dresses are all in keeping with the previous production, anil should draw crowded houses for the four nights the piece will hold the boards. THEATRE ROYAL. That clever mimic, Mr. Garden Wilson, still holds a prominent place in tho variety entertainment submitted nightly at the Theatre Hoyal, and other excellent "turns" are provided by "Athos" (who performs feats on roller skates), tho Musical Shirleys, Miss Pearl Hcllmrich, Miss Ivy Leslie, the Martin Sisters, Mr. Warwick Lumley, and Mr. Fred Harcourt. This evening a special American "star" couple, Brown and Wilniot, are billed to appear. I < HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The two star attractions in the new programme presented to a crowded audience at His Majesty's Theatre last evening aro a film describing M. Paulhan's famous flight from Manchester to London, which won the "Daily Mail's" prize, and a picture of the great final "Soccer" cup match between Newcastle and Barnsley, in England, which ended in a, draw. Tho airship picture shows the start of Mr. Grahame White, tho less skilful and less fortunate English competitor, followed by the start of tho successful Frenchman. M. Panlhan's machine is seen soaring easily through tho air, passing above fields and rivers, and finally we see the descent in a large field, and crowds flocking to acclaim the plucky aeronaut. Tho "Soccer" picture is an unusually clear and detailed picture of an 1 exciting encounter. Owing to tho great deniany'f'or "Tommy Atkins," the kinematograph reproduction of Arthur Shirley's play, 1 tho makers-have been unable to fulfil their orders, and this film, which I was expected for last night, cannot be seen in Wellington before, next week. Tho programme at His Majesty's, how-aver, abounds in. good things without it. "Tho Port of Toulon" gives excellent impressions of the French naval station, with warships being- launched and big guns being made. Tho plate glass industry is shown in all its details in another series, and "Ranson's Folly" is a splendid adaptation of Richard Harding Davis's well-known story,, which tells how a young lieutenant sticks up a stage j coach tor a wngor, and has cause to regret his recklessness. "Thb Mini&tuio*' describes an affecting incident in tho life of President Jackson with reference to tho lady for whom he fought a duel, and "The Message of an Arrow" is an Indian drama of thrilling interest. In addition, thcro aro a goud variety ot comic films. The programme will be repeated to-night. KING'S THEATRE. It says much for the enterprise of moving pictures that views of M. Paulhan'3 remarkable flight from Manchester to London should be seen in Wellington while the details of the cabled story are still fresh in people's minds. Tho film descriptive of this flight, as produced before a full attendance at tho King's Theatre last evening, gives a good idea of M. Paulhan's progress and also of his machiuK. First of all wo see- Mr. Grahame White, tho unsuccessful English competitor for the prizo offered by tho "Daily Mail" for this journey, niaio his first ascent. Then M. Paulhan's start is brought close before the eyes of the audience, and his machine rises easily, and moves away like a big flat birdcage moving through the distant air. We sec M. Paulhan alight. ,and' a crowd quickly surround".;hiin, aiitf "cluster round the train in which ho afterwards takes refuge. We, also see him seated astride his aeroplane, on exhibition, mi to speak, and it is probable that the Wellington public will soon bo rruito familiar with the features of tho daring Frenchman, who, in a recent film, was scon taking a leading part in the competitions at Los Angelos. A highly dramatic film introduced at the King's Theatre last evening depicts, minute by minute, tin. sensations of a judge who is waiting tho hour to strike for his supposed son's execution. The judge convicts' th« young man to death, and is afterwards "informed by a warder that marks have been discovered on the criminal's clothes which prove him to be the judge's long lost, errant son. At first the judge decides to issue a pardon, but his sense of justice makes him rip up the paper, and we see him sit, tortured by memory and anticipation, as the minutes creep closer to the hour when his own son, as he believes, must die by his decree. The "Land of tho Monkeys and Snakes" and "Stockholm Canals" are scenic films fo unusual merit, and there are other dramatic films and "comics" in abundance. To-night will see a repetition of tho programme. SKATING EINK. The instructors at tho Olympia Rink are all expert skaters, who can take novices round the big floor in safety, and whose efforts are daily benefiting a large number who are apparently filled with the desire to whirl round independently and gracefully. The rink is well patronised at the afternoon, session, and at tho two evening sessions. Skating parties . may be arranged for by application to Mr. A. R. Shepard, the manager. "THE ANIMALS OF SOUTH AFRICA." Mr. Percival R. Waddy delivered a most interesting and informing address at the Y.M.C.A. on Tuesday'evening. Mr. H. N. Holmes (general secretary) .occupied the chair. Mr. Waddy described the life habits and peculiarities of tho animal, bird, and reptile life of the subcontinent; and many an anecdote made the lecture entertaining in the highest degree. An enthusiastic vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Waddy, on the motion of Mr. H. S. Hart. Next' Wednesday evening, June 1">, Mr. W. S. La Trobe is (o deliver a lecture on "Electricity."

A band performance will bo given by the Mission Band in tho Town Hall tonight, at S o'clock.