ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1006, 22 December 1910, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

-« ■ "THE DOLLAR PRINCESS." The box pious for "Tlie Dollar Princess," whiclr will bo presented by tlio J. C. Williamson Now Comic Opera Company on Monday next for the first six nights of tlio season, were opened nt tlio Dresden yesterday, when splendid advance booking was indulged in. Of "The Dollar Princess" it would appear that Australian critics have exhausted their vocabularies of. praise. Refined, delightful, dignified, and magnificent arc amongst some of .the many laudatory opinions of this charming play. Tlio refinement and musical charm of the work, it is said, gain in effect, as the taste for it grows. The artistic palate, jaded by the variety order of the usual musical comedy entertainment, welcomes with delight such delectable faro as .that promised in 'The Dollar Princess." A special feature of the presentation is said to bo the excellence of the orchestra. The intricacies of Dr. Leo. Falls's music necessitates a preponderance of. exceptional players. This being the case. Ml*. Williamson is sending to New- Zealand the pick of Melbourne and Svdncv musicians. The director will be Mr. Fritz Hart. Much interest is. centred in tlio fact that tho two Australianborn prima donnas of light opera, Miss i'lorence Young and Miss Olive Godwin, will be heard in fine soprano parts. . THEATRE ROYAL. ■ A bright and varied programme is being presented at the Thcatro Royal this week; It could hardly be otherwise with such artists as Martinotti and Grossi, Nada Moret, and Nat Clifford in the bill at tho one time. Tho Rosebuds, a shapely duo of graceful dancers, offer a decidedly attractive turn, and the Anderson Sisters possess charm and ingenuity 'in no ordinary measure. The last nights of Nat Clifford are announced. Numerous aro the. changes for to-night. "The Seyffer lwms, acrobatic juveniles, and "Bob Harper,' comedian, mako their first appearance,' as well as Tim Howard, comedian, Jessie Loo;' scrio, and Tom Vivian, baritone. On Monday next, Boxing Day, a holiday matinee' will be given. ■

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. If one has not a. first-hand knowledgo or Sydney, and its beautiful holiday resorts, an excellent impression can be obtained of many placcs of interest in tne beautiful series pf pictures now being, shown at His Majesty's Theatre. These give many views of the city,,the harbour, and tho ocean beaches. It is -to be hoped these pictures will bo.retained'in tho new programme to be presented this evening, KING'S THEATRE. , One of the most satisfying programmes screened for a long time is attracting large audiences'to tho West's and lloyal Pictures. Theso includ" such artistic play pictures as "Henry lot Lusignac," "Tho-Iconoclast," "Th" Little, Match Seller," "Lest Wo Forget," "The Gold Necklace," and 'the Pathe Gazette. A Christmas prize matinee will be given on Saturday afternoon. . STAR. PICTURES. r There was a- good: attendance ai St. ,llioma3 s Hall last, evening, end the selection of tho latest .biograph novelties, shown this week, by tho Star Picture management, was screenod" successfully. Tlio present programme, which contains a number of delightful scenic studies,, will be continued throughout tho week. VICTORIA HALL, NEWTOWN. • house greeted the openingof the Queen's Pictures at Victoria Hall, Newtown, last evening. Tho pictures were clearly shown, were of a very varied and instructivo character I er ® - j E re etod- with rounds of applause. The Queen's' Pictures will be a permanent institution in Newtown, and "one, but pictures of high standard will be displayed. ,At the termination .'of tho entertainment the proprietor of the pictures appeared before the and addressed tho audience, between whom and tho speaker thero was an evident bond of cordiality and appreciation, which augurs-well for tho success of the Queen's Pictures at the Victoria Hall.

WILLIAMSON'S DRAMATIC CO. Among tho passengers to arrive.from Sydney by the Moerpki yesterday.were the members of Williamson's New Dramatic Company, headed by Miss Katherine Grey and Mr. William Desmond. This company, which commences its tour in Christcburch, will play a repertoire of modern American drama, including "Tho Lion and tho Mouse," "Tho Trutli,". "Tho Third Degree,," and "Paid in Full," all strongly dramatic plays of a very intense order. The company includes Mr. J. B. Athohvood, Mr. Cyril Maokay, Mr. Winter Hall, Mr. George Chalmers, Mr. T. W. Lloyd, Miss Alma Vaushan, Miss liat-ie Towers, and other well-known players. It has recently concluded a successful season in Sydney..

LAWRENCE CAMPBELL'S RECITALS. , 'Mr. Lawr.ence Campbell, who is to give a. recital of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" on Christmas night at tho Opera House, arrived from Sydney by' tho Mocralci yesterday. Mr. Lawrence Campbell, who. is a member of the National Association of Elocutionists, New York, was born at Dover, Kent, England, being tho eldest. son of Captain Edward Marsh, of. that town. H.c was a successful student of the Polytechnic School, Regent Street, London, and just prior to the termination of his connection with this institution made a brilliant first appearancc as an elocutionist at the Steinway Hall under the professional namo of Lawrence Campbell. Mr. Campbell will bq assisted by the famous Russian operatic singer, M. Eugene Ossipoff. Tho box plan is.now open at tho Dresden. ANTONIA DOLORES. . Mademoiselle Antonia Dolores, possibly tho most pleasing singer that has ever toured Australasia—certainly no one has ever toured so frequently with undiminished popularity—has just concluded a six months' season in Australia. She was received most enthusiastically everywhere, and at present is sinking splendidly; in fact, many good judges consider that she is .now at her zenith, and is a greater artist than at any previous point of her career. Mr. J. T.Muir arrived from Sydney yesterday by tho Mooraki to make arrangemcnts'for her Now Zealand tour. Mademoiselle Dolores will rest one month in Sydney, and her'tour of the Dominion will commence early in February at luvorcargill. On this occasion tho West Const of the Soutli Island, ivhcro Mademoiselle Dolores has not previously sung, will be included. AYollington will ha visited about the middle of March. FIREWORKS AT DAY'S BAY. The display of fireworks which is to ho given at Day's Bay on Monday evening next, will (so _tho management claim) eclipse anything ever given in that lino in Wellington. Sir. R. T. Biekerton, of Miramar, who is recognised as a leading pyrotechnist in the Dominion, is preparing a very elaborate display: Several very pretty novelties will bo introduced, amongst them being. "Halley's Comet." Tho firo club-swinging" act of "Flamos" is des-

bribed as very sensational, tho performer being enveloped in circles of flames during tho act. Special lire,works steamers are advertised to leavo 'the Ferry "Wharf on Monday evening next. FIREWORKS AT THE PARK. The 'management of West's Pictures (Ltd.) have already'installed a largo electrical plant for their performance next Tuesday evening ; at tho. Athletic Park. A fine, series of. pictures have been arranged to suit all tastes. Tho subjects for tho firoworks display have also been carefully selected, and tho performance should suit, the tastes of tho most exacting. Popular prices will ho charged, and tlio Tramways, Hand has been engaged to supply tho music. ORGAN RECITAL AND CAROLS. Mr. Maughan Barnetfc (city organist) ami the Wellington Choral Society have combined to give an organ recital awl carol concert on Friday evening next at 8 o'clock in the Town Hall. The programme has been arranged by Mr. Harnett, jind is composed,.of carol singing and organ soli, appropriate for tho occasion. Popular prices are being charged. MISSIONS TO SEAMEN. Tho first of the Christmas concerts at the Missions to Seamen Iristituto was given last night before an .enthusiastic audience. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner provided an interesting programme, ill which they were assisted by tho Misses Powell, Aldous, Muller, Grey, and Messrs. Calvenvell, Vyntt, and Verne, and -Master Murphy. Mr. W. Gardner and Misses Aldous, and Murphy were the ' accompanists. Mr. Moore, who gave the temperance address on _ "Seasonable Hints," announced quite a list of pleasures for. the holiday season for those who happen to bo in port. Aji enjoyable night was closed with cheers for tlio performers, a distribution of' reading matter, and light refreshments.

Several members of the New Comio „P e '. a Company, which is to open in Wellington on Monday, arrived from Sydney by tho Moeraki yesterday. Tho rest of the company arrivo from Melbourne, via tho south, to-morrow morning.