ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1061, 25 February 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE SQUATTER'S DAUGHTER,"

Tho kinematographic reproduction at the Opera House of that famous Australian drama, "The Squatter's Daughter," is proving a success. Last night there was a large attendance, and the picture was followed throughout with more than ordinary interest. It is a story of early-colonial''life, when Australia was a land of adventure, of bushrangers,, and black trackers, and when fortunes wore made in so many days. The theme of tho story is tho lovo of an honest man for a good woman, and of the villainy of his rival, who, with the aid of a notorious band of bushrangers, abduct the girl. She is finally rescued, the villains punished, and all ends happily. Mr. Ray Traft'ord clearly interpreted the story as tho pictures were shown. Several other good films are also screened, noticeable among them being "Stadium Sports," "Princess and Peasant," and "The Potent Love Potion."

' THEATRE ROYAL.) The capital vaudeville programme submitted at tho Theatre Royal last evening attracted a satisfactory meed of patronage, and was /received with frequent expressions of approbation.'! Items particularly well received were those of Fred Graham and Nellie Dent, Herr Theodore, and. Farrell and' Gaffnev. Tho remaining artists who contributed to a bright and varied programme were each successful iin their several "turns." HIS MAJESTY'S. Bright and entertaining was tho. series of moving pictures which was presented at His Majesty's Theatre last evening. A noticeable feature .of tho entertainment is the excellence of the dramatic studies, one of these in particular,; entitled "A Drop of Blood,'" being a portrayal ftherc the peculiar art of tho stage may-be seen and ponder-, ed over. It gives a melodrama in its fullest' strength. * "Rotterdam from White House" gives a splendid panoramic view of that great Dutch city, and of the various points of interest in and about it. "Caught by tho Camera" retails how a young man, accused of-murder, had his innocence proved through the medium of "tho apparatus that can't lie,"' and ■ how the real murderer was punished. The programme also contains "Korean Ports," ."The Last Friend.".and "Bobby as an Apache." A matinee is announced for this afternoon, and the programme will bo repeated to-night. , KING'S-.THEATRE. ' current week's programme at the King's Theatre continues ■to attract, good attendances. The programme is well balanced, and contains -dramatic,: sccnic, industrial, and comic pictures of merit. "The Clown," ;'Silver Cloud's: Sacrifice," and "The Duel" are perhaps" tho best, of the dramatic studies. Other pictures worthy of mention includo "Pathc's Gazette," topical "Hamburg to Blankanesse," scenic; - and "Tontolini a Prisoner," comic. A prizo matineo will bo given this afternoon, and tho programme will be repeated'tonight. - ; :

ORGAN RECITAL. ■ ' : . ;: : The Town Hall organ will again' be heard this evening,. when Mr. Maughan liarnott will give a recital at 8 o'clock. Tho chief items of the .programme aro Widor's ..trio—Pastorale, ./VdagiOj tho \ Organ Symphony;-No. 2; "To bo Sung on the Watdl;s"—d'-ifcrhliSJrintiftiv for the organ of one' 'of Schubert's most beautiful songs;.and VWaldweben," from "Sieg-' fried," by Wagner., Works by Bach;. Bizet, ;and Volkmanri will also be rendered. MISS AMY CASTLES'S FAREWELL CONCERTS., ' • . Miss Amy Castles's forthcoming concerts in Wellington aro creating a stir amongst the' music-loving" community. On the conclusion of her farewell tour, -Miss C/istle's goes to Europe, where she has definitely decided to .take up an operatic career. Miss Castles has < associated with her. a company of attract tive calibrc, including Alexander Kampliauser,; operatic ' baritono. from the Grand Opera, of Berlin, Dresden, Hamburg, and Leipzig. Herr Kamphauser is said to possess a remarkable, voice-of fino quality. In addition there is Herr Louis Hattenbacli, 'cellist, whose performances bavo been received with. tho greatest artistic pleasure. The pianist of the company, is Mr. William Conway, a young Australian, who has just returned from a visit to Berlin, Antwerp, and London. Miss Castles and her company will arrive on March 1, and ji reception is to be held at tlio Grand Hotel on tho evening of March 3. The bos plan will open at the Dresden on Monday, 27th, with - special allotment to country patrons.

The Garrison Band will give a grand Sunday concert at the Town Hall tomorrow njght. "

Th's Wellington Highland Rifles' bazaar will : be opened to-night. The'ro are numerous side-shows, etc., and patrons are promised a very 'pleasant evening.

Tho Military Band will give a performance at the Botanical Gardens tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.