ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 832, 30 July 1910, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MACMAHON'S PICTURES. Another large and appreciative audience assembled at the Opera House last night to witness the picture reproduction of the daring deeds of the Kelly gang, and other interesting pictures. There will be a matinee this afternoon, and another production in the evening. THEATRE ROYAL. Messrs. Fuller's company of entertainers at the Theatre Royal last.night repeated their excellent programme, Kcildcrson's clever impersonations, as usual, eliciting much applause. The Rogers Quartet, Himm and Moo, the trapeze comedians, and the other members of the company were all well received. KING'S THEATRE. , The crowds which fill the King's Theatre this week bear ample testimony to this popular class of entertainment provided. The programme submitted by the management last evening is of a high order.. Among the various pictures shown mention should be made of tho sporting film "Hunting Wolves in Russia." "The Raising of the French Submarine Pluviose," which recently, sank, drowning her crew of twenty-seven men, is one of thrilling interest. There are several comics included, one of which. ("Foolshead's Distractions") causes' much laughter. The management announce a "surprise" matinee for today. • ■ HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. His Majesty's Theatre was well at-, tended last evening, when, for the third time, this 'week's splendid programme was presented, the general effect being not a little enhanced by the incidental music of the orchestra. The pictures submitted are, educational, as well as being of dramatic and other interest, and these are interposed with lively, comics, which give • "balance" to tho whole. 'Tho film entitled Coaching Marathon"—the classic English coaching fixture, which was won by Mr, Alfred Vanderbilt's splendid team of greys—was very well received, and the scenic pictures, "Tachine Rapids" and "Island of Capri," were very beautiful. The. usual matinee takes place to-day. STAR PICTURES. One of the most attractive, films in the programme of pictures now being screened- at Stl Thomas's Hall; Newtownj by the Star Picture Proprietary, is tho one entitled "With tho Boy Scouts in England." Other pictures of exceptional merit are: "In the Nick of Time," "The Woman from Mellon's," and "The Orderly." A matinee will be held this afternoon, and tho usual performance' will be given in the evening. SKATING RINK. The wintry weather prevailing just now is conducive to the fullest enjoyment of skating, arid the Olynipia Rink was again well patronised yesterday. Tho floor is in excellent condition, and the orchestral baud supplies a pleasing programme of music. The rink will bo open this afternoon and evening. "THE GIRL FROM RECTOR'S.," The season of Hugh J. AVard and his company of comedians will be inaugurated at the Opera House on Monday evening, when the farcical comedy, "The Girl from Rector's," will be staged foi the first time here. "The Girl- from Rector's" is a comedy of complications with a minimum of plot and a maximum of "go," and Mr. Hugh J. Ward's company is just the combination that is able to keep the fun Hying fast and furious. First there is Mr. Waid himself as the unfortunate Piofcssur Mahon, who loses his girl and is hustled into an asylum on the same day. His impersonation of the role should be full of that subtle'and unforced humour that ho knows 'so well how to apply. Then wo have Miss Gracn Paldtta, with her ringing laugh, handsome presence, and vivacious'style. Other popular people supporting the principals are Misses Celia Ghiloni, Maud Chetwynd, Ruby Baxter, Florence Redfern, Messrs. Reg. Wykeham, Aubrey ' Mathban, Robert Greig, H. H. Wallace, and H. L. Gilbert. Tho booking of seats at the Dresden is decidedly brink. CARRENO. Tht> farewell concert- to.be given by Madame Teresa Carreno in the Town Mall on Friday next is certain to bo attended by a largo audience. ' The northern lour of the celebrated pianist ivao ■ most successful. The Auckland season was augmented by an extra concert. A large section of the New Zealand public have realised that Madame Carreno's wonderful playing not only appeals to niusical connoisseurs and students, but also arouses great enthusiasm in the average listener.--Mr. Scherek announces popular prices to all parts of the hall, and also special concessions for students. The box plan and sale of tickets will be opened at the Dresden on' Monday morning next. Immediately after Fiiday's farewell .concert- Madame Carreno proceeds to Australia, via Nelson and the south.

MAORI ENTERTAINMENT. . The Maori entertainers who have appeared so successfully on' other nights at the Town Hall will perform again tonight, and aa many people were unable to gain admission on Thursday night, there is sure to' bo a crowded house. Mr. K. J. 1 Hill will again sing Mr. Alfred Hill's "Waiata Poi" to a poi aocompanimont by the Ngati Raukawa Pol Party v led by Maggie Papakura. Tin, rythmic swing of the poi balls by the girls lends a peculiar charm and N'ativu sentiment to this pretty little song. Thu Hon. A. T. Ngata will repeat his recitation "Scenes from the Past," and the line series of kinematographic. views.of the Thermal Wonderland in and around Kotdrua will again be shown, Guide Maggie personally conducting the audience round the various points of interest. The choicest items of the previous programmes will be repeated. The prooeertH will go to assiut Maori mission work. •SUNDAY CONCERT. • The Wellington Professional Orchosl,ra will gii'e another of their Sunday evening concerts in the Town Hall tomorrow night. This - orchestra in attaining great popularity, which is-fully merited- by the steady advance in the quality of its performances. Next Sunday's programme includes Thomas's captivating ovor.turo to'"Raymond," a grand fantasia from "Faust" (Gounod) the overture to "Oberon," and the "Yeomanry Patrol" by Squire. This choice programme, with vocal itema by Mr. Ernest Pa rkos'(baritone), should ensure a lull attendance. To allow 'suburban patrons to attend, the concert is • timed to commence punctually at 8.15 p.m.- A'silver coin collection will be taken at the door. COMING CONCERT. On Tuseday next St. Mark's Choir will give their annual concert. The special feature of this concert is Sullivan's dramatic cantata, "On Shore anil Sea," a work full of that melodic charm and graceful writing which is' so marked a characteristic of this composer's work. The scone is laid in times when Saracen sea-rovers raided the coasts of Italy, aul tells of the capture slavery, and subsequent'escape of Christians, and concludes with a stirriii" chorus in praise of peace. The cantata

will bo preceded by a short programme of part songs by the choir, men, and by choir boys; a 'cello solo by Mr." Frank Johnstone, a Marche Triumphale of Guilmant's for piano and organ by Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Watkin. CHAMBER. CONCERT. On Wednesday evening next, in the Concert Chamber, Town Hall, Mrs. OrrLoring, tllo woll-knowu Dunedin soprano, will give a recital, assisted by New Zealand artista. Mil. Orr-Lorlug, it will be remembered, created a most favourable impression during her last visit to Wellington, while under engugemonfc to the Wellington Choral Society. It is_ the intention of this gifted artist to visit Australia and- the Continent, after giving recitals in the four centres. Full particulars will bo published in Monday's issue. SOCIAL GATHERING. The third annual social gathering of the employees of Messrs. J. .1. Curtis and Co., Ltd., was held in the Sydney Street Schoolroom last evening. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion, and about one hundred couples were present. The dance music was' provided by Miss Hawthorno's String Band, and the masters of ceremonies were Messrs. E. C. Jones and L. Staples. During the evening musical items were contributed by Messrs. Donaldson, - P. Mayow, and R. Fnntun. The catering was in the -hands of Mr."' H. Starr, of Berhampore. During an interval Mrs. Cameron, of Vivian Street, took a : flashlight photograph .of tho assemblage. The arrangements for the gathering, which was of a most enjoyable nature, were managed by Mr.. Ivor Blyth (secretary), and a committee comprising Messrs. E. C. Jones, L. Staples, J. Jamieson, A. Elliott, T. F. Peako, and W. H.Gatrell.

Messrs. J. and N. Tait state that, they are now completing arrangements for the forthcoming season in -Australia of the brilliant : soprano, Madame Mary Conly. Messrs. Tait have already engaged the talented tenor, Mr. Walter Kirby, to support the singer in, Australia* and it is understood .that they are also securing, the services of one or two other distinguished,musicians. The programmes to be given will be more than usually interesting to music lovers, for it is expected that they will include performances of the oratorios of "The Messiah," "Elijah," and "Hiawatha."