ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1037, 28 January 1911, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE THIRD DEGREE." Tho final performance of Klein's great drama, "Tho Third Degree," was given at the Opera Houso last evening, when -Miss Katherino Grey, assisted by Air. \\m. Desmond, Mr. Cyril Mackay, and Miss Alma Yaughan, gave a line exposition of tho powerful study upon which is based-this characteristic and deeply emotional aspect of American life. This evening and on Monday and Tuosday Eugene Walter's drama, entitled "Paid in rull," will be presented. Tho author is ono of America's foremost dramatists, and this play is said to have been one of tiio biggest successes in that country of recent years. Tho story is said to "have been worked out convincingly, and in such a.way as to enlist tho'closest attention throughout. Tho critics in the southern cities state,, that it is finely ■ staged and splcndily acted, all tho members of a compact cast rising thoroughly to its requirements. Tho leading actress herself is reported to add another triumph to her artistic portrayals. Mr. William Desmond will be seen for tho first.timo in a young heroic part, and Messrs. Cyril Mackay and GcorgoF. Bryant will also be strongly in the picture For tho two final nights of tho season—Wednesday and Thursday—Clydo Fitch's delightful comedy, "The Truth," will bo staged. . THEATRE ROYAL. Tho re-appearance of Mr. Fred. Graham and Miss Nellie Dent, 'as well as Messrs. Farrell and Gaffncy, was responsible for a well-filled housp at. the Theatre Royal last evening. In their one-act sporting comedy tho two former artist 3 mnde a decided hit, and tho whole timo that they occupy the stago there is not a.dull moment. Mr. Fred who takes tho part of JackClifton, is exceptionally clever, and his patter and originality are ivorth going a long way to see. Ho is' ably supported by Miss Nellie Dent, who, in taking tho part of Miss Flo Wilmington, puts plenty of lifo and go into her .work. Tho scene is laid in the drawing-room of the Bolle Vuo Hotel, Mitcham, and the stage-dressing is admirably well done. Taking all things into consideration, this is undoubtedly one of tho best "turns" seen at the'theatre. Royal for many a> long, day, and should attract largo audiences for future performances. Messrs. Farrell and Gaffney' had to respond to ropoated encores, and tho dancing of the Former with his one leg can only be described ' as marvellous. Their work together is clean and clover, and of exceptional merit. Of tho other artists, special mention should bo made of Miss Ruby Wallace, tho bright and dainty commedienne, for her dancing and singing are praiseworhy. Miss Cecilo'Stephana, Mr. Tim Howard, tho "Two MacCormics,"'Mr. Chas. Heath, and Mr. AVill Roby delighted tho audience with their clever "turns."_ Tonight is the last night of tho current week's programme, and a complete change is announced for Monday evening. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. _ Tliis week's programme at His Majesty's Thoatro has evidently . found favour with , Wellington picture-lovers, for this popular place of amusement was again well patronised last evening. Ono very interesting scenic film was that entitled "Adriatic Riviera," and "mention should also be made of such beautiful pictures as "The River Moskwa" and tho "Beautiful'Gorges'of Tain." Tho comic element is represented by "Hnw 'Baptists Lost bis Plaeo" and "Kelly Visits tho Country." To-day tho usual afternoon and evening entertainments 'will bo-given. ;' ■-.-■.•,■ • --m,-, KING'S THEATRE. Tho budget of animated pictures being screened at tho King's TTieatro is at- ' tracking largo "houses" nightly. The programme.' includes ' such high-class studies as "Tho Messago of thS Violin," "Moscow," and "For Her Country's Sake." 'Other pictures nro "The Tenants' Striko," "Tho Rathe Gazette," and "Tho Australian Gazette." This afternoon the usual matinee will bo held, and in tho evening the current .week's programmo will be shown for tho last time. • ' \\ 'STAR PICTURES. • i. Tho capitally diversified programme of moving'pictures being presented at St. Thomas's Hall attracted a largo attendance last evening. Tho usual, matinee will take' place thi'3 afternoon, and. on Monday evening a complete chango of programme will be presented.

LAWRENCE CAMPBELL'S RECITAL.

. The Concert Chamber last evening was filled with an audience which thoroughly enjoyed itself: Thcro was scarcely an item that was not heartily encored, and in some cases double and treblo recalls testified unquestionably that tho programme furnished by Mr. Lawrcnco Campbell, in association with M. Eugene OssipofT, pleased the aggregate taste represented. Mr. Lawrence .Campbell is not new to Wellington. When he arrived hero a lew mouths ago from Sydney ho had to "make good", (as the Americans havo it). Now Zealand audiences havo not acquired tho cheerful habit of taking anyone short of a world's "star" for granted. Mr. Camphell knew this, and witli the experience of one well versed in tho business allied to proved talent, ho worked 'his way into tho good graces of the Wellington public, and the result wns a most genial, welcome back from a largo and extremely appreciative audienco last evening. The visitor comhines tho attributes of. an elocutionist (whose!diction is quito'admirable) with tho charm of'aii entertainer with a nico sense of humour and the power of projecting it across tho footlights, and a lively trick of character delineation. His programme leans towards the light and popular, rather than to tho heavy elocutionary efforts, in which choice ho has doubtless gauged the public taste accurately, but having hoard him in tho Wolsey-Cromwell scono in "Henry VIII," in which he was very effective, one might bo forgiven for expressing tho desire to hoar him in further excerpts from Shakespeare. To pick'out other items in which Mr. Campbell excelled, "Tho Pied Piper of Hamelin," "Tho School' Examination," "Caged," "Jim Bowker," and bis quaint and original delineation of' "Tho House, that Jack Built" must bo mentioned. Of the musical monologues, which aro shortly to bo published, the outstanding good ono was "Twenty Gallons of Sleep" (Storrie), the accompaniment to which, written and played by Mrs. ShawMcycv, contains tho prettiest tone colouring imaginable. He also gavo Tennyson's the Bar," and "A Broken Web" (Ogilvic). Tho vocalist, M. Eugono Ossipolf, whose Slavonic temperament dominates every phraso in a wide rango of songs, found immense favour with the audience. There i 3 something Mcphistophclian in his treatment of some of his songs, notably last evening in "Will o' the Wisp." In this familiar old song ho suggested with complete abandon and humour the mischievous spirit of tho wicked sprite. M. Ossipoff also sang "Tho Two Grenadiers". (Schumann), an aria from "Un Hallo in Maschcro," and two or thrco bizarre Russian folk lore soiigs. Miss Hei',o Loos played, tho■ singer's .accompaniments admirably. Miss Ina Gow, of Wi'iigiinui, made her debut in Wellington as a solo pianist. Slio has a nice delicate touch, and convoys something of the sentiment of the pieces slio played, particularly so in a Prelude by. Sinding and a Nocturne by Dohier. More strength and character were required for tlio "Marchc Hongroiso" (Sinding), than was exerted by Miss Gow, and Brnhm's "Huunnriau Danco"

would huvo been improved witli more than the suggestion of clan tendered by the pianist. Mr. Lawrence Campbell and M. Ossi-' poll' will appear in an entire change of programme this evening. "WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES." Mr. Gcorgo Willoughby and his English farcical comedy company, headed by Miss Beatrice Day and Mr. Fred 11. Sharpe, will appear in Gcorgo Broadhnrst's famous farce at tlio Opera Houso commencing on Friday, February 3. Tho story of tho play may bo given briefly:—Jones (George Willoughby), a commercial traveller, goes to a glovefight, and there meets Professor Jfibenczer Goodly (Fred li. Sharpo) and Dick Hoatlierly (Hugli C. Buckler). The police raid the place, and the thrco escapo to tho Goodly House. Hero wo find Mrs. Goodly (Miss Beatrice Day), the professor's .bullying wife; their two daughters, Marjorie (Miss Agnes Kc'ogh) and Minerva (Miss Florence Leigh), their nieco Cissie, a tomboy (Miss Amy Willard), and Mrs. Goodly's sister Alvina, an elderly maiden lady (Miss Nellie Mortyne) to say nothing of tho Swedish servant girl Helma- (Miss Stella Payter). Into .their' midst Jones drops. But not ns Jones, for ho has donned the garb of a bishop (Harry Halley), who is expected on a visit. Tho fun is at its height when tho real bishop turns up. It is amplified when an escaped lunatic (Arthur Cornell) wanders along in the get-up of an Indian. How Jones uses him to keep tho bishop out of tho way till tho police have gone, and how the situations grow in uproarious humour, only a visit can reveal adequately. The box plan opens at tho Dresden on Tuesday next at 9 a.m.

Tho Pipe Band will give a band performance at tho Botanical Gardens tomorrow afternoon.

At tho Seatoun tram terminus tomorrow afternoon the Garrison Baud will give a' band performance.