ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 883, 1 August 1910, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. The evergreen popularity of vaudeville was again exemplified on Saturdny, when uu appreciative audience packed the Theatre Hoval. Among many popular turns may be noted that of Keilderson, the quick-change impersonator. Ruper: Christie, the Iray soprano, is second to none in the hold lufobtains on the audience. To a tuneful voice he adds a purity of enunciation, remarkable in one so young, and >hi"s rendering of ballads is n delight to all who listen. For the rest innnv popular artists, with plenty ot variety' distinguishing their respective performances, combine to build tip a thoroughly enjoyable programme.

KING'S THI'IATRU. Kinemutogl-uphy mm uu instructive and progressive art is well illustrated at tho King's Theatre, where a standing feature of the future is to be-I'atho's Weekly Animated Gazette, a true pictorial chronicle or leading incidents in Great Britain, the Continent, and America. That this innovation is appreciated is proved by tho enthusiasm of the large audience on Saturday evening. The tilm depicting tho latest Parisian fashion extravaganzas was watched with keen interest by the feminine portion of the audience, while mere man looked on and shuddered at the cost. Opening ceremonies and Jitate visits, with their gorgeous trappings and prominent personalities, were shown true to life. Colonials will soon become- as familiar with the visages of the reigning moiinrchs of Europe as the Europeans themselves. The sporting film, "Hunting Wolves •in -Russia," deserved its splendid reception. The illimitable snow-covered Russian steppes, the great weird forests in whoso gloomy depths gnomes and pixes, and wild animals to boot, might hold high carnival, were shown,, and every phase of the Russian winter sport, wolf-hunting, placed on actual 'view. "Foolshead," that invariable and everwelcome tonic for the "blues," was in his distractions more distracting than ever, but the "star" comic was unquestionably "Calino at tins Bar" as counsal addressing a jury, which in listening to his impassioned appeal falls asleep. The prisoner, availing himself of the chance to escape, his blue-coaled guardians as well having followed the jury's excellent example. The present series of pictures will be shown again to-night and to-mar-row night, and on Wednesday a new and interesting change will be given.

HIS MAJESTY'S. Tho most iiitorestiiiff pnenio film presented to the crowded audience at'. His Majesty's Theatre on-.Saturday evening was undoubtedly that of the Canadian rapids 'near Montreal, showing the .ease with which a large.river steamer, with its "terraced" decks, could negotiate the foaming cataract, skilfully avoiding snags and. manoeuvring as freely'as'if in deep ocean water. The dramatic and tragic films were exceedingly good, the latter being the raising of the wrecked French submarine Pltivio'se. "The Koad Agents" revived .a former. flourishing American industry, that of holding up stage-coaches in loneiy parts", and relieving passengers of money and valuables, the highwaymen decamping on fleet horses to their mountain retreats to await the next opportunity. The humorous pictures this week are of exceptional oleverness. "Calino at the Bar" is a biting satire on law. Calino is called .'upon to. represent a client accused of having stolen an egg, valued 'one penny. Learned argument is listened to oh both sides, then' Calino addresses the jury. By familiar artifices ho first ■highly amuses the jury, who shako.with laugtiter, then by a thrilling and pathetic narration of his client's cruel and undeserved misfortune in finding himself a .prisoner at the Bar, reduces the jury to a flood of tears.' Then, still in the springtide of "legal"' oratory, pouring forth an avalanche of words, the jury shows siqns of fatigue and slumber, and finally, with Calino's ardour undiminished in fury and volume,', the. entire Court- from • learned judge to spectators finds refuge in deep sleep, Calino still at. high tide. The prisoner then takes advantaga . of, .< the, diversjop to escape. Another, satire,,' minding us of the "Captain of Kopeuick," shows the absurdities to 'which tho ultra-militarist school can carry its. pro■paganda. The programme- is excellent, and will continue until: to-morrow, night. :A change wjll. be SubmUted on .Wednesday night. ' '. . "'

"THE GIRL FROMRECTOR'S."

To-night at the Opera-Houso Mr." Hugh' J. .Ward aud his company of comedians will present for the first timo in Wellington a new farcical comedy, "The Girl from Hector's,'.' by-Paul M. Potter, it has been described as a combination of Americuu humour and French brilliancy, the whole result, being a series of daringly funny situations and unique complication:..' Mr. Hugh J. Ward has surrounded himself with ,a specially capable 'company for the interpretation of tho comedy. He himself is one of the most versutih: comedians of the hour, and is 'responsible for the characterisation as Professor Maboon. Miss Grace Palotta is cast for a dual role as Louto Sedans (which she'plays, according to various critics, in her usual charming style) Miss Colia Ghiloni is capitally cast as Mrs, Copley, and the same may be said of Miss Maud'Chetwynd, as Angelica. The male members of tho cast include Mr. Reginald Wykehnm, as Colonel Tandy, Mr. Aubrey Malliloau as Dicky, Mr. Robert Greig us the Judge, Mr. H. H. Wallace as Deacon Wrigglosford, and Mr. Lawrence Hardinge ns Knickebein. The comedy will bo mounted with exceptional thoroughness, and is produced under the personal supervision of Hush J. »aru. ,

STAR PICTURES. I' On Saturday evening St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, was paokod for the last presentation of tho week's programme, To-night a new series of pictures will be shown, when a programme said to suit all tastes will be. provided. The management notify that ; the Star Pictures -will not show on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, but will resume on Friday evening as usual.

;" SKATING RINK; At all three sessions on Saturday the Olympic Rink, in Vivian Street, was crowded, the floor space at the evening session being taxed to its utmost. 'What with bright surroundings, lively music by an efficient orchestra, and a good floor, patrons of this favourito pastime can have a very pleasant time during these winter, months. .

CARRENO. The final opportunity of hearing' Madame Carreno is certain to attract a large audience to her farewell concert in the Town Hall on Friday evening next, and those wishing to attend are advised to book, early at the Dresden, where the box plan and sale of tickets opens this morning. Herr Benno Scherek announces popular prices and special concessions to students for this occasion. The programme will be specially popular, and will include Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata," Weber's "Concertstueck," and other numbers appealing to all sections of the audience.

' . MACMAHON'S PICTURES. The final display of the "Kelly Gang" pictures on Saturday evening and the matinee performance in tlio afternoon eacliatiracted a crowded audience to the Opera House. These pictures have enjoyed an extremely popular run. The escapades of the Kelly gang vividly illustrate an exciting episode in colonial history. Mr. MacMahon will return to Wellington at an early date, with another living picture drama.

SUNDAY CONCERT; As usual, the Sunday concert given by tho Wellington Professional Orchestra at tho Town Hall last evening was attended by a very largo audience. The programme was a very good one, for the most part consisting of operatic selections —tiie overture to. "Raymond" (Thomas), a fantasia adapted from Gounod's "Faust," and the overture to Weber's "Obeion." The orchestra has improved very materially since these concerts wore inaugurated, and ,is now, under Mr. Ifcrberi Bloy, engaging its attention upon more imposing works, and when one considers the difficulties which have to be overcome in the matter of rehearsals—a full

rehearsal is not possible save en a Sunday forenoon—credit for the quality ot its performances is the more readily given. In- addition to the items already mentioned, the orchestra gave spirited interpretation of Squire's "yeomanry Patrol." 'Mr. Ernest l'arlccs, the popular Wellington baritone, was the soloist for the evening, and his items—Wei iebys "Crossing the Bar" and AM. Hill's "My Fairest Child"—were finely suns. U« was deservedly encored. During ait interval in the performance it was announced that the date of the vocal - and instrumental recital to bo given by Mrs. Orr-I.oring, the well-known Dunedin soprano, Mr. Herbert Bloy (vic-linisl), and others, had been post■poned from Wednesday next (Aug|ist 3) till the following Monday.

MOTHER AUBEKT'S CHATUTY CONCERT. His Excellency the Governor has notifie<l his intention of being present at the concert to be given in the Town Hall on Wednesday next in aid of Mother Aubert's Home of Compassion, Island Bay. Mr. lichen Parker has kindly undertaken to conduct the concert, I ho programme of which will be of an attractive nature. The principal performers will be,—Miss l'hoebo Parsons, A.K.C.M., Mrs. B. N. Wilson, -Miss Agnes Seariet, Miss Eileen Vrard; Miss Beatrice Ham, L.A.8.; Messrs. C. Clarkso-n, 'James Searlc, and F. V. Waters. Tho partsinging .will be by the Wellington Liedcrtafel, and tho accompanist will bo Mrs. E. C. Cachcmaille.

MAORI ENTERTAINMENT. The Maori' song and dance party from Rotorua and Otaki gave a final performance in the Town Hall on Saturday evening before an audience numbering about 151)0. The programme consisted of hakas, poi dances, Maori games, quartets by tho Rotorua Mission Choir, and solos by Miss Wiki Butt. The concert was in aid of the Otaki and Rotorua mission funds. Among the items of _ particular merit were, the Hon. A. T. Ngata's, recital of! his own poem "Scenes From tho Past," and Mr. E. J...Hill's, singing.. of "Waiata Poi," to the accompaniment of the swish of tho poi manipulated by the Otaki Maori. girls. A band performance will be given in the Town Hall to-night by Jupp's Band.