ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 861, 6 July 1910, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

" PETE." Another largo audienco witnessed tlio dramatic production "Pete" by tho Clarke and Meynell Company last evening. Whilst there may be thoso to whom so sombro a play, makes little appeal, it must still be acknowledged that Messrs. Hall Came and Louis N. Parker have in their dramatisation of "The Manxman" contributed a sincere and earnest play, which calls for tho best that is in tho players. It is drama in contradistinction to melodrama, in that it avoids the illogical and impossible, and presents a graphic story of domestic woo honestly and with conviction. Mr. H. R. Roberts as Pete presents a fine study, replete with artistic touches, and sound in its histrionics, and Miss Beatrice Day as Kato Cregeen has seldom been seen to such advantage in an emotional role. Other performances of undeniable merit are tho Philip Christian of Mr. Conway Wingfield, and the Ross Christian of Mr. Harry Sweeney. Tho' play will be produced again this evening. .

FULLERS' VAUDEVILLE COMPANY. Three clever people—Jules Garrison and the "Two Roman Maids"—delight-ed-'a large audience at the Theatre Royal last evening with their entertaining medley, the ingredients of which aro novel vocal numbers, recitations of a wholly diverting character, and change comedy work. Their costuming is particularly striking. On the second night of their season in Wellington, the trio were again loudly encored, and the other "first appearance" artists, Percy Foster _ (tenor) and the Roger Quartette of juvenile acrobats, had a like hearty welcome. Other popular . entertainers supply a good hill, and a "star" Item is the new kinematograph picture of the funeral of tho late King Edward. The entertainment will be repeated to-night.

KING'S THEATRE. The current week's programme at.the King's Theatre was ; shown finally last evening, and attracted a largo audience The management announce some fine scenic studies, for to-night's change, included in which are "Sports and Games in Sumatra," which should prove highly entertaining to all lovers of physical culture and the ring; "Hunting the Stag in France," the picturesque costumes of the huntsman, and the beauty of the horses, making a fine spectacular • film; "The Microbe of Recurrent Fever" (another of tho fine micro-kinematography series), which should be of interest to all. The dramatic section will include "In the Frozen North" ( story of the' Klondike goldfiolds); "A Romance of the Western Hills" (a thrilling Indian story, by the American Biograph Company), and "Double Dealing" ( a dramatic story of a scheming city man). Some very fine comely sketches are promised. "The Funeral Procession of the late King" will bo showli for a few days longer.

HIS MAJESTY'S. A programme that has attracted largo audiences to His Majesty's during the past week proved a still potent draw last evening, when tho building was again crowded to the doors. An .'attractive change of programme, premised for this evening, will include the latest King's Funeral pictures. In addition many scenic gems and dramatic :studies of absorbing interest will be shown. Comic pictures will not be lacking, and'the all-round quality of the programme will' add, if possible, to the high reputation already attained by' His Majesty's;:;-:. ■:.■.•-.

STAR PICTURES. An additional attraction to the new programme of. Star Pictures at St. Thomas's Hall last evening was a special "Windsor" film, showing with remarkable clearness of detail various scenes at tho obsequies of King Edward immediately prior to the service at St. George's Chapel. Evidently special facilities were afforded the kinematographer to obtain a close and uninterrupted view of the proceedings, of the great notabilities, for those familiar with the features of the Kaiser, King Alphonso, and other crowned heads had no difficulty in recognising them. The whole entertainment is distinctly good.

SKATING RINK. Rinking is now at its height, and many ladies aro taking up the exhilarating pastime, finding full enjoyment in an afternoon spent in the graceful pastime. The attendants, including the lady instructress, give every attention to those who require assistance in conquering the treacherous wheels. The usual'scssions will be observed at Olympia to-day.

CARRENO. . Admirers of Madame Carreno will bo delighted to learn that she has arranged to give a farewell concert in the Town Hall on August' 5.

To-night the annual "social" of St. Peter's Church will be held in St. Peter's-Hall, Ghuznee Street. A musical and dramatic entertainment will be given during the evening. Admission will bo Is., children 6d. The social will commence at 8 o'clock.

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