ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 987, 30 November 1910, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL.

A first-class vaudeville entertainment is being provided by- the management of the Theatre ■• Royal'• this week, anil judging by the largo audience which assembled to witness the second production of the current week's programme last evening patrons have fully realised this fact. A feature of the programme is the turn of M'Grath and Page, the American banjo, duo. These artists rendered a number of varied selections, which were enthusiastically received. George Dean" is deservedly popular, and was seen to advantage' in "Heard in Court" and "Facts." The most successful vocal, items of the evening were the numbers contributed by Misses Beryl Gilmau and Glory Fernandez/ Harry Sadler is as popular as ever, and keeps the , audience in continual laughter throughout his turn. Miss . Mabel Lynee, Miss Beattie M'Donald, and the Juggling Gazzes, all to the success of the entertainment.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Something extra choice- in tie way of picture programmes. was presented at tlis Majesty's Theatre, last evening when the serious play pictures were of an exceptionally nigh standard. Perhaps tne most .remarkable- picture shown —it is due of the. most wonderful exploits iu. the art—was that illustrating a real lion hunt in Central Africa, taken by Mr. Keartou, who followed the Somalis right into action, so to speak. The party of natives, armed only with spears and,shields, afterlocating the lion surround and gradu-. ally close in upon it. The beast can be seen careering about in great, bounds in the long grass and scrub, and whilst it is -crouching under a tree the natives, with, marked courage, advance upon their quarry and spear it to death. In another hunt Mr. Kearton's fox terrier seizes a lion by its tail and is still worrying the king of beasts as a fly might, wjien some twenty natives close in on it. - In desperation it makes a wild dash at the black men, and rends one seriously -before it is overcome- by the loss of blood, from the numerous spear-wounds. Another iemarkablc -picture is "Undo Tom's Cabin," illustrated with astonishing fidelity and completeness <by the vitagraph Company. Old Tom, Eliza, and her boy are first depicted happy and contented on Shelby's plantation, from which they aro removed on being sold to Haley, the slave-dealer. On the way down the Mississippi Uncle Tom rescues little Eva St. Clair from drowning and is bought by. her father, and after a series df delightful scenes, Eva, and subsequently Mr. St. Clair, die; and Uncle Tom is sold to • Legree at New Orleans. Then are depicted all the sickening scenes on the plantation, which culminate in Uncle Tom being flogged to death just as young Shelby arrives to buy the old man back. One of fhe most realistic scenes shows Eliza's escape from Haley's clutches and her flight , across the halffrozen Ohio River in ' a ■ snow-storm. Altogether this is one of the best storyI pictures sliown in Wellington for a long time, and should revive interest in the classic, which did so'much to ameliorate the conditions of ncro, slavery in tie. Southern States of" America. The American.Biograph Co. is represented by two powerful dramatic, pictures.' One, entitled- "Little Angels-and-Luck," is the story of a Aew. man who dofies th<v President , of the Sugar Trust, and intends to fight them. when his partner rums him by going over to the Trust. Broken in spirit he returns home bowed .down, withv.the-Weight of his misfor-' tune."-''Hislittlo''daughter overhears his story and becomes possessed of an idea.' 'She. erh]iiieS" , aor-:rnftney r r bo!s and with , a note she has written to th'e'Trust mas;nato'finds her way, in-company with -.her still smaller -sister, 'into his office .where she'-presents her note which', is. to the effect that;shoand -her sister, will give , him all their,money, if he will re-" store: her father's. Touched by ' the children's action, and knowing the capability of their- father,- the president gives the elder girl a note which-ap-points her father manager of the-Trust The return of'tho , children and the joy following ■ upon the sudden transition from black ruin is emotionally depicted. Other splendid pictures are: "A summer Wvl," "The Girl of ; tho Triple X ,l Ranch," "The Stronger Sex,',' "Feedinjj Seals,"- and "From Norway'to New York." .-■•'• ; '

WEST'S ROYAL PICTURES. . Last night's programme at' tho Kind's Theatre drew a great house, 10-night's programme will include some special subjects of great, interest, and of these particular mention may be made of the , launching of the great ocean palace the s.s. Olympic, every detail being, shown. This picture was taken exclusively for West's Pictures (by tho courtesy of Messrs. ,Harland and Wolff, Ltd. and tlid L. and N.W. Railway). What is described as the most wonderful film ; ever taken "Native Lion Fighting" is a splendid.nlm likely to cause a sensation. '.'Uncle Tom's Ca"bin"'is said'to be the most sumptuous and realistic production /'ever attempted of this famous ojd American play. It is .played by , American artists, the actual scenes being laid in tho original country.' ' The King's Xyric Orchestra will render,'eomo beautiful old-time plantation melodies during the scones in progress. ."Feeding Seals at Otiilma" and the usualbudgot of events from England, America, and the Continent will also bo shown. . STAR PICTURES. The series of pictures being presented by the management of 'the Star Pictures attracted large audience to St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, last evening.. "A Review of' the , French Army ' is a very popular picture, and was vigorously applauded. "A Trip on tho Volga" and ."Scenes in Korea" were excellent travel films. "The' Graft Train Hold-Up" is a sensational dranlatic film of. tho Wild West order. Tho comic element is well represented. "Max Linder. as a KineniatoTaph Artist" and "An Absorbing Tale" are perhaps the best.

THE NORMAN-BLITZ COMPANY. Only two appearances arc to-be made m Wellington of the strong concert combination organised by Messrs. -Norman and Blitz, and the performances will take plaeo-at tie Opera.-House tomorrow night and on Friday. The pnma donna is Miss ,Amy 'Murphy whoso high attainments as a vocalist are so well known in Wellington where she- has become an established ■ favourite. A young lady who makes her debut here is Miss Mabel Fowler, a dramatic soprano, whose singing when she took the gold medal prize, at the Amy oherwin competition excited the highest admiration on account of the beautiful quality of her voice: The tenor of the troupe, Mr. Walter Whyto, has the refutation of'being one'of the finest ballad singers in Australia, and 'Hiss "Xollio Black is winning golden opinions for her fiuo violin playing and contralto songs. Tim company also includes Miss Edith Npvill, a brichi singor of Scotch and Irish ballads. Herr Louis Blitz (cellist), and 'Mr. Charles Norman (pianist). The plan for to-morrow night's concert is now open at the Dresden.

FEED GRAHAM'S' ENGLISH COMEDY COMPANY. The plan of reserved seats for the season of Mr. Fred Graham's London Comedy Company, which commences at tlio Opera House," on Saturday night, will open at the • Dresden to-morrow morning' at 9 o'clock. Tho inaugural woe will be the clever humorous fax-'

cial comedy;.- '"The ; ; Bristol. Burglary"-. which, is ' said-to be. exceedingly £unnj .throughout '■'■'In Dunediii and .Cnrisfr church the:season-of the company has been very'"successful, and no doubt that in Wellington will be- equally so. The company, which. is spoken of'as being an excellent' one, comprises, in ' addition to Mr. Fred Graham,and Miss' Nellie Dent, Mrs. George - Lauri. well and favourably-known to' Wellington' playgoers, and' Mr. Gerald E. Kaj feouper and.Miss Florence Grettan, ie-cently-'connected with Mr. Oscar Asche'a company. There arc quite, a nurabef of musical items, dances, etc.. in tie piece, which goes very brightly from start to finish. , ; .-■.-. BALLOON ASCENT TO-DAY, The. Beebe"Balloon Company \viU give the nrst of two sensational ballooning exhibitions at Day's-Bay this afternoon.- ..The ascent and triple para- : chute descent, wjll- be,n,ade b v '.Mr' V ■ Chris-top her Sebphe, who will endeavour, ■to. establish-a world's--parachuting . ro .- cord, by descending,: .with three;para»; Rs-nff ! f f, a MsTit.-ofmpro than-' boo Oft., which .the. company claim' ia"' the-Present.world's 'record,, and which . £ held by Mr Sebphe. . Arrangements'have been made 'with the Wellington' Ferry Company to run a special and frequent steamer service to Day's Bav : tor_ this marvellous attraction,- and tZ Stand - to' ■Vreßc'm, the aeronaut, 'balloon and- -parachutes' ia' case they-fall into the'bay,,' Full oar. : ticute of tlieentertaiiMents are adveij '

■' TRAINING COLLEGE CONCERT; / _ Sydney Street Schoolroom was crowd.' ?? to . Rowing last evening; whea the of the WellinWton TramingCollcge gave an enjoyable musical and dramatic „ entertainineat Ihe programme included, a trio-pianot forte,,. violin, and 'cello-br MrV = ■'& barker; Miss il'Kinnon, audi Mr *MiZ nn J song,. "Should He Upbraid/' ffiS' ai ' i d rt' the Lovo" (Mende sshon), ■ Misses* Cumberworta. and Wjlson; quartet, "Glorious-Apollo}' Misses Miller and Player,-MessrsrGaW and Grant. -There were also-dances ta the accompaniment of the'-piano ■< and stringed- instalments, , and sfeveraji part ■ songs ■ and glees. Mr.-;!R, Parker was musical' director, and Miss Parker accompanist. The second part- of the entertainment consisted'-'of ?™? es v>- m Sn °ri da a's: famous comedy, Ine Eivals." ' These were acted with admirable spirit, and in many instance*' with real dramatic .feeling.' The conSpany comprised the following :---Mr:W, Burgess (Sir Anthony -Absolute), Miv R. Howie (Captain Absolute),'- Mr;' W Gaze (Acres), air. H. Wood "(Sir Luciui Pr Tr 'gg ei :). Mr - GV Bertrand (Fag), MisJiU. M'Conagle (Lydia-'Languish); Mils' H. Park, ■ BiA.v (Mrs.,Malaprop), and; Miss F. Neilson, M.A.

MOTHER AUBERT'S "JUBILEE. -'' Arrangements for tho' : gra.nd concert) to be held in the Town Hall on Satur. day night; at 8 o'clock are. nearing completion, and everything points to-,a: successful gathering.' An attractive concert programme, has been, arranged, The box plan is now'open.at the Dres* den Piano Company, where'seats may be reserved.-...'.T0-morrow (Thursday) evening meeting- of the committee and. other ladies , and gentlemen - who desire to assist will .be held in -the Mayor's room at- the Town-Hall, at 8 o'clock..: All ladies willing'to'assist .in,the street collection on' Saturday 'are requested to -'attend-/ "Lady assistants: are notified that -■-.they- may obtain cob' lection- boxes at the' Towi' , Hall. 'off Thursday b.etween , 3 and 5 o'clock •■■••■

V, .... SJJNDAY ■'CONCERT.' - ~,.■ I]■, In response to requests the "Welling*ton , / Prafessio'nil'' Ofi!bes«rn :has oale* :eidea'fo repeciftho'-'liMpsf the Val*' kyries"'-"and "Peer .G.Vnt"','Suite afr their next- concert' to ;'bb" given -;-in ther ToVii-Hall on-Siinday eteniiig , iiftj fc December 4. On the "'•last :.on" which these "iterivs. wera'/jierforfiiftd- by the orchestra hundreds of patrons were r turned away; there not being-bufficienfli seating accommodation.:- .'These will' have the opportunity: on Sunday next' 1 of_ hearing ,what was'considered by; critics to be ■a" very fine, .orchestral performance 'indeed. On this occasion the! orchestra, mil. haro .the , assistance ; -«8'some of the best ; vocalists' and instrai'mentalists -in-' , Australasia::' ..full par-i "ticulars are ; to 'be announced in Satuii , day's issue;.'■ To "allow. suWbaii pafc. Rons to attend, 'the . management has decided 'to', commence' the :concert : "ali' 8.15 sharp.. '. " : '. ; - '