ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 846, 18 June 1910, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

: HAMILTON-MAXWELL CO. '. "A Woman's Hate," Pettitt's stellirtg 'drama,' in which tlio HamiltonMaxwell Company has appeared to such advantage, was played again last cveur ing to an appreciative audience. This evening the company \rill appear for the first timo in E. Hill-Mitcliekon's costume military drama "Revenge. The- play is highly dramatic throughout, it is magnificently mounted and dressed, and tlio.interest in the.story is well maintained from the rise- to to tho fall of tlio curtain. "lievengo was a popular play with Australian, audiences, and fouiid much favour in Auckland. • < HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. . A from tho ordinary routine, is being made by the management of.Hia Majesty's Tlicatro next weok. The'new" programme screened for tho first timo on Wednesday evening will be shown in its entirety for tho last timo to-night; and on Monday eventng some important additions wifl he given. Tlio now faro will include various scenes in Londq.il. on- tho occasion of tho death of tho King, b;ie of them l)eiaig "London in Sorrow—Mourning the Death of King Edward VII." Another picture is descriptive of the Proclamation of King George. V. A'family matinco is to bo given tliis afternoon. THEATRE BOYAL. -/ With a. strong quota of Star performers, well supported by an excellent company, tho programme of vaudeville billed for the current wee-k at tho Theatre Royal affords an exceedingly pleasant evening's ejntetainnient. Clog druiciug hi i.fcs most classic aud finished ctylo is tho rolo of Brown and .Wilmot, two star artists' from America ;' Ward Lear, the comedian, and Atiios, 'the "Skating Dude," are other conspicuous, performers, whoso efforts to please have been so successful on the boards of the Theatre Royal. ■ ■ . THE KING'S THEATRE. Tho excellent programme whicli has been runi.'ing at the King's Theatre since Wednesday is to he repeated as .a whole, for the last timo this evening, arrangements having been made for the . screening on Monday evening of some special pictures taken in London on. tlio occasion of the death of the King, 'iho arrangement is dependent on tho English mail, catching, the oxpress_ at Auckland, but. if the ■ connection is .. madeWellington ~will bo'shown, in addition to tho special features of the present strong programme, a picture entitled "London fti Sorrow," or mounung_ tlio death of tho King, arid another entitled "Ths Proclamation of George- V."- A niatinee performance is to be given this tif ternoon.

STAR PICTURES. . ' Splendid audiences continue to put,, roniso tho Star Pictures at St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown. The usual matinee will be given this afternoon. THE ELL"WOOD TRIO. The return to Wellington of the Ellwcod children and Miss Winnie Nixon is eagerly looked.for by all those who had the good fortune to bo present at the concerts given, cby this talented combination five weeks ago, and there are. also a great many' who have not luul the opportunity of judging for themselves of the wonderful talent of these young Now Zoalaudors, and they no doubt will not fail to bo present at the Town Hall'on Tuesday next, when a farewell concert will take place. Tho committee has been very busy in work-, ing up extra enthusiasm,, and it looks as if their efforts'will be crowned with success, and that a bumper" house .will greet the 'young people, and givo them a -hearty and encouraging send-off. Mr. Hugo Gorlitz wishes to say that ail arrangements-are complete for'tho Ellwoods' departure on tlie Arawa on July 14. After leaving "Wellington on June 22, concerts will be given in Temuka, Timaru, .Ilunedin Ci), Invnrcargill (2), and Christchurch,. the latter, on July 5, closing the New Zealand season. They will; when touring in Suropt- and America, be styled tho New Zealand Trio. A brilliant programme will bo presented on. Tuesday. The box plan is at the Dresden:-TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL. Mr. Maughan Barnett has Been requested to repeat lilgar's Prelude and "Angel's Farewell" iroin "The Dream of Gerontius," which was so well received at'last Saturday's recital. Other items of, interest oil to-night's programme are: "Wagner's Prelude, Act 111, "Lohengrin," "Andantino," by Lemare, "Widor's "Allegro Vivace," from the Fifth organ' Symphony- and Andantino, tho work of Sibelius, tho representative composer of Finland. . BENEFIT SUNDAY CONCERT.

Patrons aro reminded of the benefit Sunday concert in aid of the Wellington Garrison Band's Instrument Fund by tho Wellington Professional Orchestra in the Town Hall to-morrow night. The orchestra will lie under the conductorsliip of Mr. Herbert Bloy (lateof Auckland), who makes his first appearance as at musical director in Wellington at this concert, and will contribnto tho following items: —"Light Cavalry" Overture (Suppo); Intro. 3rd Act .".Lohengrin " .(Wagner); " Rose Mourse," "ilignon Gavotte," "Pique Dame" Overture (Snppc),' and "Caballcros en Plaza" (Vatatte). Tlio vocalist for the evening- will be Mr. Ernest Wiseman, basso (lato of the- "Blue Moon" Company), who will sing "Tho Bandolero," and "Nazareth" (Gounod). Mr. Dave Kenij; will be at tho piano. A silver coin collection will be made .at the doors. The concert will commenco at 8.30. ' . MADAME CARRENO. " The announcement by Herr Benuo Sclierek, to be found in another column, that it is now definitely'arranged that Madame Teresa Carreiio, one of tho greatest of living pianists, will visit Wellington and give a series of eoncerts at- tho Opera Houso, should givo satisfaction to all'lovers of music in this city. The date is fixed for tho opening concert, to be given on Monday, Juno 27, and the box plan will be opened at the Dresden on Tuesday next. Since last with us, this world-renowned ar'tist has made a tour of the world, with tho exception of "Soiith. Africa, which sho intends visiting on her way back to Europe from Australasia. SKATING RINK. Roller skating, one of the most fascinating and enjoyable of winter recreation.l; for indoors, is enjoying high popularity at the Olympia ' Rink, Vivian Street, just now. Botli tho instructional and evening classes aro very well attended, and tho'general arrangements for visitors to the rink leavo very little to be desired. . The, samo programme will lie submitted again this evening. "MENDLE'S MARRIAGE." The comedy "Moncljc's Marriage" will Iki staged by the Wellington Catholic Club in tho Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday, June 27 and 28. A very suct cessful performance is assured, judging by the way iii which the rehearsals havo gone off. The play, which is in three . acts, contains many laughable situations. The scenery has been specially painted for the production, and an efficient orchestra under 31r, Davn Koniiy has been engaged. Popular prices will be charged, autl scats may now be booked at the Dresden. .