ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 855, 29 June 1910, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THJ3ATHK IiOYAL. "Do Re Mi," tiio inimitable French comedy trio, mid Guillannie, Baby and Co., iho Knock-about, comedians from Europe, continue to make light of things at the Theatre Hoyal. Their acts are (|uilo original, and a c|imiuhie«s is lent their dialogue through the pretty VvMieh accent and foreign ways. Other artists | of note are the Coleinan Sisters, Nora, the While Muluunm, Dr. Howe, Ward Lear, and lier.vl Oilman. The programme i.s bright throughout. THE KING'S THEATRE. Despite, the weather there was a good audience at tho lung's Theatre last evening, the fine series of "Tho King's Funeral" being luueh admired. To-night the management announce an entire change of programme, including the second film of Messrs. l'athe Freres's birdlife series, taken by .Mr. Oliver U. l'iku, the well-known kiiiemalographer. The first film of this series, entitled "Wild Birds in their Haunts," was most enthusiastically received in both hemispheres, and it is a foregone conclusion tliut this second film will bo no less warmly welcomed. Jt deals principally with ««i birds, many of which have 'been photographed in their homes, perched upon the wild and almost inaccessible northern cliffs and rocks of Great Britain. Other films for special mention are tho dramatic studies "The Orange Grower's Daughter," "Dr. Phantom" tan inhuman brother), and "On tho Bonier Line"; and the comedies, "A Shortsighted Duellist," "The Old Gamp," "The Man Who Couldn't Laugh," "A Rich Revenge." and "A Deal in Broken China." A special matinee will be held this afternoon, at which the now prograinmo will bo shown, and also "The King's Funeral." HIS MAJESTY'S THEATKE. Despite the rough weather, his Majesty's Theatre- was well patronised last evening, when the final exhibition of the current vrook's programme was produced. The picture of King Edward Vll's funeral, showing views of the procession winding its way across the Horse. Guards' Parade, followed by swnes in Parliament Street, in which one can discern every movement, views of King George witji his two sons, followed by the foreign Kings and Princes, the film concluding with a view of the crowds at Westminster Hall. This picture will be shown during the remainder of the week. To-night, in conjunction with the King's Funeral series, an entirely new programme will be produced, and which is said to be an exceptionally strong one, a "surprise programino," direct from London. STAR PICTURES. Moving pictures of tho funeral of King Edward VII will be shown at St. Thomas's Hall, Nowlown, to-night, and should give riso to a great deal of interest. The new programme of other pictures at St. Thomas's is n strong ono. OLYMPIA. The Olympia Skating Kink continues to attract, large crowds, who appear only too glad to avail themselves of tho healthy, blood-stirring exercise on theso drear winter evenings. The rink is nnon every afternoon and evening, and from 6 to 7.30 p.m. for learners. "MENDLE'S MARRIAGE." Despite tho inclcmenry of the weather there wa.s a very good audience at the Concert Chamber last evening, when "Mendlc's Marriage" was produced for the second time hy the Wellington Catholic Dramatic Club. Tho performance went very smoothly throughout, evoking much hearty laughter. The future performances of tho club will bo looked for with pleasure. "PETE," It is said that Mr. 11. K. Roberts and Miss Beatrice Day havo added to their reputations by their artistic displays of natural acting as "Pete" Quilliani a.nd Kate _ Cregeen respectively in Hall "Vote," which is to .he presented to local threat re-goers at the Opera House on Monday, July 1. The character ofi Pelo Quilliam calls for all the qualities—from comedy to .tragedy—of the inherent and experienced actor, and Mr. Roberts is said to be the ideal of this great Manx character. The Auckland "Star" says:— "It would be hard to conceive a. more powerful and natural exponent of tho part. Miss Beatrice Day is in every way siii-ted to the passionate, loving, and erring Kalo. The- "New Zealand Herald" says:—"Miss Day is probably I the greatest emotional aofresfi yet seen in New Zealand, and her performance of Kate Cregeen ((iiifc excels all her forinor efforts. . . . She lifts her performance to the highest standard of emotional acting." The many other characters in this powerful play aro acted by a specially chosen company of prominent English and Australasian players.' Mr. Clyde Mcynell personally supervised the rehearsals in Melbourne, and the special scenery painted by Mr. Phil Goatcher from authentic photographs, wardrobe, properties, settings, etc., together with an efficieivt staff, were shipped direct from headquarters. "HIAWATHA." "lliiiwatlia," ono nf liongfellow's poems, is fo bo performed by the Wellington Musical IJnion on Friday next, in the Town Hull. Airs. M.'Hudson, of Dunedin, will be the soprano, Mr. C. H. Stephens, of London, the tenor, and Mr. Barry Coney, of Auckland, the baritone. The box plan is noiv open at the Dresden. MR. JOSEPH M'CABE. Mr. Joseph M'C'abe has chosen a great subject for his series of lectures in Wellington, "Evolution," if, indeed, it can bo called a subject which takes in everything (hat ever was. and all that ever will be. Evolution is ono of the most entrancing of the many wondrous stories the gospel of science has to tell.