ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 900, 20 August 1910, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE NATIONAL PICTURES. Tho National Pictures, in conjunction with the chrouo-megaphone, gave entertainment to a fairly largo audience at tho Opera Hoiiso last evening. Though many of tho world's great vocal artists and comedians cannot visit this part of tho world, it is pretty safe to assume that the chrnno-mogaphcne will be used to give the public an excellent second-hand idea of their appearance an'd vocal ability. This is certainly the case with tho Harry Lauder records, which aro so realistically human that the audience is compelled to laugh. Particularly is this the case in "Stop'-Your Ticklin', Jock," and "The Saftost of the Family," two excellent samples of the humourist's compositions. The pictures shown aro in the host of taste. One very fine- film gives a capital idea of Wangamii and the river. ' One of the river boats is depicted fighting her way up through the swirling rapids of the upper reaches, assisted by the line which .is picked up from tho bed of tho river with a grappling iron and attached to a winch on the forcdeek.' Without this aid it would be impossible for the steamers to negotiate tho rapids successfully. Another very beautiful coloured picture illustrates a coconut plantation near Singapore and the work attached to tho gathering of tho nuts. Tho National Pictures will bo shown again this evening. THEATRE ROYAL. Patrons of the playhouse in Johnston Street havo every reason ,to he pleated it tiie- programme which is being submitted this week by Fullers' Vaudeville Company. With the, four intrepid Valdares, wonders on the cycle and any old wheel. Miss Hellmrich and Carden Wilson, sketch artists, Hiirry Sadler, vocal comedian, tho bill is rich in "stars" 1 ' of great merit. Others who claim commendation are Miss Blanche Carelli, who sings with nice artistic expression, the two Gibson Girls, Beattie M'Doh-ald, aiid tho Royal Sisters. A change of programme is announced for Monday evening.'-' : HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There was a large attendance at His Majesty's Theatre last night, and tho current programme was again received with enthusiasm. A visit to Henley Regatta by kuiematograph was thoroughly enjoyable, and there was much excitement over the scenes in which captive lions were put through their paces by the famous ~,tamer Schneider. Another memorable film is that ■ which shows tho streets of New York as seen from a motor-car. There are many other, good-things in this bright and up-to-date programme, .which will bo , repeated' this afternoon and evening. - KING'S THEATRE. Tho latest triumphs of kineinatography aro exemplified in the current programme at the new King's Theatre. Dramatic intensity, irresistible farce, and vivid depiction of 'scenes in many lands crowd the programme with interest. Members of the visiting Association fooHjall team from Otago, together with the representatives of-tho Wellington Football Association, attended the pictures last night. The management announces the usual prize matinee for 2 p.m. to-day, and tho evening exhibition at 8 o'clock. STAR PICTURES. Wellington South people still show unmistakable appreciation of the Star Pictures : which, are- displayed nightly in St.-Thomas's Hall. 'J'he programme will be repeated this evening. ' ROLLER SKATING. There were large attendances at the three sessions of the Olympia Rink, Vivian Street, yesterday, and it is apparent that roller skating is getting more and more popular. Seats may now be reserved for the fancy dress and poster carnival, which is to be held next Wednesday, and preparations aro being actively pushed on. "ALADDIN." The Auckland "Aladdin" season, which 'has been a decidedly successful one, will bo brought to a close this evening. On Monday uoxb Mr. J. U. Williamson will give Now Plymouth playgoers an opportunity of witnessing the extravaganza." On Tuesday and Wednesday "Aladdin" will visit Wa» nganui, on Thursday and Friday :t will - be staged in Palmerston North, •on Saturday at Hastings, on Monday and Tuesday week at Napier, and >..i\ Wednesday, August '61, at Mastoid). The Wellington season will begin ■ on Friday evening, September. 2. Tho

company, interpreting "Aladdin" ii said to he one' of the most powerful organisation of comedians, singers, dancers, and pantomimists ever sent on tour by Mr. J. C. Williamson. Special features aro the wonderful balloon effect, the electric flag, tho sen- .. sational fire ballet, the doiaon incantation' scene, the beautiful Australian bird ballet, and tho JSillikcii revels. Messrs. Prices and Revost, the comedy acrobats, created quite a sensation on , the opening night in Auckland. ■ Mr. William Ilastaii, who performs the character of che donkey, is said to be one of tho best animal impersonators seen in New Zealand. Tho plans for the Wellington season v ill be opened at tho Dresden on August*29. CALVK Widespread interest and expectation will bo aroused by the announcement that Madame Calve, tho famous prima donna, will make her first appearance in Wellington, at the Town Hall, on' Saturday, September 3. Only one concert will be given. SCARLET TROUBADOURS. . .> - Tho Juvenile Scarlet Troubadours, the ranks of whom include several boys and girls of distinct promise, .gave Hieir final performance in the Concert Chamber last evening. ■ ':. TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAIi, ' Tho usual weekly organ recital at tho Town Hall will be given by . Mr. • Maughaii Bainelt,, city organist, tonight; at 8 o'clock. l The programme • will be a special one, on account of the death of the late Councillor Devine, in whose memory tho fol'owing will be played: Chopin's" Marche Funeure" and Dubois' "In Paradisum." Tho other items of the programme are Handel's Minuc-t in (J, Sonata in 1) Minor by Guilniant, and a prelude anil oHertoire by Lefebvrc-Wely, the representative . I'iuiiish composer. . . A band performance will be given at Nowtowii Par!: en Sunday. afternoon. by the Tramways Band. . .