ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1071, 9 March 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

• • ■ THEATRE ROYAL. Good business is still doing •, at tlia Theatro Royal, tho current vaudeville programme being cvideutly one to "draw." Tho same programme will bo repeated this evening. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.' The new programmo lo be presented at the King's Theatre this evening will m elude a beautiful series of views of Ilia waterfalls of Sarpsborg, in Norway, a pic-' ture of a troop of Don Cossacks' in sen. sational riding feats, " Curious Cater|i;!lars, "Cloud and Ico . Fields," "Hi s Sister-in-Law," fine' views of tho Zoological Gardens at. Rome, and tlio popular Warwick Chronicle. KING'S THEATRE. Tho fine programme of pictures that is being shown at the King's Theatre this week attracted a large attendance last evening. The programmo includes a lino view of the mountains of Kentucky, and a series of views of tropical Singapore. Other pictures of note arc "The Lesson," "Tontolini Arrives," and tho "Patho Ani. mated. Gazette." WONDERLAND. Wonderland was again open yestcrdaj afternoon and evening, and was visited bj largo numbers of people from the city, Ihe water chute and toboggan were In excellent working order,..and they, witfc the other sideshows, were well patron, lsecl. Jn the evening musical selections were played by tho Tramway Band, DOLORES. . Mr. James Muir, manager for Dolorca, who is to sing in Wellington on Marcf, -0, -1, and .1,1, telegraphs that the West toast tour )s proving an enormous success ihore was standing room only iu, \\estport on lucsday night, VICTORIA COLLEGE ENTERTAIN- . ( MEAT. It was a very clover and bright outer* tamment that was given by some of tlic members or the Victoria College Debating Society in St. Peter's bcliooirooin iii, bmizncc fjtrcet last evening. Thero was a very good audieneo and they made no secret oi their enjoyment over; tlie absurd situations or smart dialoguo that frequently took place in tho different plays. The acting was unquestionably good ami shows that there is some very clever amateur dramatic talent hero that haa not so far been made public in Weilington. T'lio three plays entitled "That Brute Simmons," "Collaborators," and "My Lord in Livery" were all of tlio comody class and not for a moment woro they allowed to drag. Tho acting throughout was remarkably even, everyono seeming to throw themselves with spirit and vigour into their parts. The making-up was very good, particularly in tho ilrst piece where Miss Nicholls appeared as au old woman—a virago. . Tho staging, thiugh not elaborate, was entirely in keeping with the character of tho pieces played. "That Unite Simmons" was , the story of a virago who could not let other people live happily and who paints to her unfortunato second husband the virtues of his predecessor iu most roseato colours—until he turns up again alive. 13otil husbands are most willing to waivo their claims, and in the end she is left alone, both decamping. The characters were cleverly taken by Miss Marjory Nicholls as Mrs. Simmons, Dr. Isaacs as Bob Ford, and Mr. E. A. Lyon as "that Brno Simmons." "Collaborators" was a clever little play in which tho parts wero taken by Jliss Marjory Nicholls and Mr. G. 11. Nicholls. As Mary, Miss Nicholls is thirsting for fame as a playwright and is busily engaged upon writing a play in which the villain is very villainous and the hero and licroino too good and beautiful for anything, while tho situations are most thrilling. In "My Lord in Livery" was the story of a bet made by Lord Thirlmero that ho would gain possession of a ring worn by Miss Amberle.v for at least ten minutes. How ho finally did so ends a series of most absurd and comical situations, whilo not the least interesting thing about it was the minuet danced by Miss Erica Fell mid Mr. L. P. Leary, ■ As Spigott, tho old family butler, Mr. E. Lyon was exceedingly good, look-, ing and acting the part most realistically, whilo supplying much of the comedy of tho piece. Miss Erica Fell, as Sybil Amberley, Jliss D. Hursthouse, as Laura, her frieiul. and Miss R. Thornton, as Rose, another friend, wero also very goody Master Douglas Earle, as Robert, a small but very courageous page, was quite at home, and spoke out most distinctly. 1 As Alfred Hopkins, tho footman, Mr. Taylor was lifelike, and Mr. Leai'.v, in the dual parts of Lord Thirlmere and the other footman, was very convincing, and looked, a particularly supercilious addition to the household. Miss Claehau contributed pianoforto solos during the intervals. Mr. E. Lyon carried out tho duties of staga manager admirably.

PUPILS' CONCERT. It is seldom indeed that there occurs a concert in which over twenty jurenilo violinists are concerned, yet. such was tho casto last evening, when Mr. H. Porcival Clarke, a Wellington tracher of tho violin, and liis pupils gave an interesting concert 'in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall. The playing at such a concert hardly conies within tho range of criticism, as it is frankly stated that some' of the performers had rcceivcd only a short period of tuition, but it is good to sco that there are so many boys and girls of tender years learning the most difficult of all instruments, and evidently applying 'themselves quite seriously to a form of study, which must fructify in the years to be. The programme was toe long and the performers too numerous tc particularise, but in several instances there was noticeable a facility in Uu use of the bow that gives'plenty of promise, Among these should bo mentioned the playing of little Engc Russell, who played three bracketed solos very nicely indeed. Another young lady who produces a good tone, and who makes gcod use of tlic full length of the bow, was Lena M'Garrey, who played Scitz's "Cavatina" quite well. Other violin soloists were:—Masters H. Sandilands, L. Pcarce, B. O'Brien, Linda Smith, and Messrs. R. I.loyd and L. Pcarce. Mr. Pcrciyal Clarke also contributed three solos, including the diflicult "Mazurka" of Ovido Musin, and was warmly applauded. Twenty violins were concerned in tho playing of modevato and allegro movements written by Fowler; a gavotte by Donajowski was played by Masters ICovalcske, Rutherford, Guthrie, and O'Brien, and the allegro risoluto movement of Berthold Tours, "Duo Symphouiquo," was commendahly essayed by Misses Russell ' and M'Garrey and Messrs. Clarko and Lloyd. Miss Doris AVatldns played two solo's with ease and confidence, and that little lady, Miss Ross Dodds, and Miss Frances Parsons officiated as accompanists.

' HIGHLAND RIFLES BAZA.-U!. The Highland Hides bazaar finished its merry career at the -Skating Rink last evening. Tho prize-winners in the various stalls were as follow: — Seaforth—l3. AVales, R. Tingey, 0. Hoekings, Miss Pinekney, Airs. Gardiner. F. l.arkin, Rabono. Blairlogie—H.M. (Highlanders). F. Miller, E. Clark, llrs. Roberts, Mrs. Bennett. Tea Kiosk—Mr. Smith, Mr. Levy, R. Ritchie. Bannockburn —S. Rodman, Airs. Bennett. The winners of ilie art union arc as follow:—1 (USli), G. Frost; 2 (2SM3), no name known: 3 f3lGi), 0. Paterson: 4 (-17110), Charles Al'Erlau: 5 (72-iS), A. S. iiodsors; fi (MM), Robert Jack; 7 (2S3G), J. H. AV. Taylor. "SWEET LAVENDER." At the Opera House on March 15 and 16 playgoers .will bo afforded the opportunity' nf witnessing Sir Arthur Pinevo's charming tlirce-act comedy "Sweet Lavender," to be produced by the Wellington Dramatic Society, in aid of tho Boy Scout movement. A good casv of characters is promised, and everything points to the performance being n thorough success. Tho box plan will l.w open at tho Dresden on Friday morning.