ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 872, 19 July 1910, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE HYPOCRITES." "Tho Hypocrites/' now being played at tho Opera House by tho Clark-Meynell Company, has hit tho public fancy, and the result has been very large "houses." Not only is Henry Arthur Jones's play a remarkable ono in many ways, but it is acted with an even ability which adds conviction to the moral it embodies. Mr. 11. 11. Roberts is admirable as the earnest young curate, the Rev. Edward Liunell, and Miss Day is quite at her best in a part which might Jiavo been written for her. liven down to tho smallest parts the cast is good. Miss Loraa Forbfe, as Linnell's bucolic servant, who is "as stroiig as a carthorse," presents a clever littlo character study; Mr. H. Herbert, as Dr. Blaney, is adequate; and Miss Towers is highly amusing as his voluble wife. "The Hypocrites" will bo played this evening; and on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday it will give way to H. A. Jones's capital play, "The Case of Rebellious Susan."

. THEATRE ROYAL. Tho weekly change of programme by Fuller's Vaudeville Company was. welcomed by a well-filled house last evening at tho Theatre Royal. No "turn" appeared to be more thoroughly enjoyed by the audience than that of the "Rogers Quartet," consisting of four children, who performed a remarkable series of acrobatic feats. The skill they showed would have doue credit to many artists who have been practising ever since about tho time when tho eldest of .the four learnt' to walk. The boy who leads the troupe is already an accomplished acrobat, and the youngest, a chubby littlo tot, is a favourite for his pretty clowning, while tho two little girls are charming as well as agile. . The wholo troupe* dressed'- in yellow silk, and careering gaily around on a dark green carpet, make up an' extremely' pleasing picture. Mr. 'Jules Garrison and his Roman Maids made their final appearanco last night, introducing some new songs and providing much various entertainment, "ilimm and Mee," who appeared for the first time last night, presented a turn entitled ''The Krazy Kids," and proved- themselves very clever acrobats and clowns. They, .manipulated some remarkable "properties," which enabled them to nroduce many oomifal results. Their feats on tho trapeze Were particularly good, and 'their alternation of marvellous dexterity, with interludes of hap-pily-assumed clumsiness kept .the interest as. fresh as only the clement of continual surprise could make it.-. • Master Rujjert Christie, tho boy soprano, became more of a favourite than ever in his new Boy Scout song. Ward Lear again exercised his spell as an irresistible compeller of laughter". Mr. Percy Foster used his fine tenor , voice to good advantage in the illustrated solo, "Good-bye," "Annie Laurie," and "Not Bccauso Your Hair is Curly." The Coleman Sisters danced and sang--with their, usual success, and the Irish songs and jigs of Gertio Johns were very well receivea. Some good biograph pictures were shown. The entertainment will be repeated to-night.

' HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The . attendance at His Majesty's Theatre last evening was large and appreciative,' and tho diversified programme of kinematograph-films screened met with unstinted applause. An interesting film was tliat of the late Hall Cain'e, showing the famous author and dramatist at various occupations. A scenic view of .exquisite beauty was that of glimpses of the charming harbour of Rio de Janiero. Another picture of tho dramatic series was' "Thou Shalt Not," a lesson in selfdefence, showing the prevention of _ a marriage on the part of a 1 consumptive man. There were ;also numerous views bf ap enlightening and amusing character, as woll as a new series of films regarding the late King's funeral. .

KING'S THEATRE. Last night's "house" at the King's Theatre was no exception to the general rulo—it was large and enthusiastic. Unquestionably the kinematograph film as a source of ' entertainment for tho public does not relax in Wellington, and realising this, the West Picture Syndicate are continually importing new films, which are not only entertaining from an amusement point of view, but are also interesting from an educational standpoint. Tho views reeled off last evening were well classified and varied, and met with the appreciation deserved; They included pictures of a humorous nature; as well as scenic, dramatic, and, historic pictures. Another interesting programme, will be given again this evening. ,

STAR PICTURES. ; Patroni of the Star Pictures at St. Thomas's Kail have nothing , to complain of in the programme presented for the first time last evening. "Cupid and - , the Motor Boat" is a novel romance, cleverly worked out on tho smiling waters of a -fair harbour.. The .pretty daughter, of an old boatman falls in, love with the handsome owner of a smart motor-launch, and will' not listen to the suit of another.' .The latter, noting tho preference, schemes to bo rid of the lover by. throwing' him out of a . skiff. Tho girl, who has been watching tho boat through glasses (presented to her by the launch-owner) sees the act' and rushes to the waterside .to rouse the crow of the launch to its owner's. predicament.' Tho man is about to sink when tho launch comes up, and -tho plucky girl jumps overboard and supports him until both are picked up. The sequel can easily be . imagined. "Cleopatra" is another very-/ beautiful picture, gorgeously, mounted 'and well acted, more than 'a, hint 1 of the exotic colouring of Egypt being given by the varied tints discreetly applied. A very ftue sCenic film \ is. that which takes in a long stretch of the Hawkesbury River, showing the; long bridge which spans tho river at Woy Woy. "Artistic Plates" is ono of the most artistic pictures ever shown in Wellington. It shows a little .Dutch girl dusting plates, -each of which is decorated with a scene, which, on being held up, takes ..life, the result being a very charming series of Dutch scenes. , Other good pictures well worth seeing, are: "After a Snowstorm, Denmark,"

"Calino's Wedding Day," "The Cloister's Touch," "A Quixotic Gentleman," and "Dispensing with the Barber."

SKATING RINK. Learners at tho Olympia. Kink, iri Vivian Street,, havo ample opportunity for-practising the art of skating. Last night there was a largo ntteudnnetj.' Judging from tho animated appearance of the skaters,' this way of spending a pleasant evening has undoubtedly been taken up by skaters and audience alike in a manner testifying to the fun to bo gained from rinking.

THE KELLY GA2v T G.' On Monday next, 'at the Opera Honse, the 1 Messrs. MacMahon, in conjunction with Mr. William Anderson, will introduce to local theatregoers thoir famous living picture presentment of the daring exploits of the' notorious Kelly Gang. Tlio Auckland season of. ten nights, which was brought to a conclusion on Saturday evening last, was a great success. In addition to the "star" subject, which faithfully depicts tho startling episodes in tho career of theso famous Australian desperadoes, a. new sind delightful series of the latest biograph surprises will be presented for tho first time. Mr. J. F. MacMahon is now in Wellington, completing tho necessary preliminary arrangements. It is announced that tho box plan will l)e opened at tho Dresden on Thursday .morning next.

.- NAVY CONCERT. A very successful concert was given by tho members of the crew of H.M.S. l'ioneer nt the Working Men's Club concert room last evening. The hall was packed by members and their families, and the programmo submitted was greatly appreciated. The following contributed items:—Miss W-allaco, Messrs. J. Davies,' J. Bell, P. Newman, R. S. Chittenden, R. James, B. Horns, 11. Hughes, C. Smith, W. Cockburn, W. Fryer, Bennet, and F. Wroc. The entertainment concluded with a sketch, entitled, "College Boys," in which tho following took part:—Messrs. J. Davies, B. Norris, G. Kussell, and W. Barrows. During tho evening a collection was taken up "in aid of. thei..Club Hospital Fund,