ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1073, 11 March 1911, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

> THEATRE ROYAL. George Jones and Ettio Williams aro two lively comedy people, who aro doing good work at tho Theatro Royal; Maud Fanning--and her girleens aro a host in themselves; Arthur Elliott is rich in broad comedy and knock-about business; and Hassan mystifies with his tricks of legerdemain. With such an array of good performers, business is booming in Johnston Street.

KING'S THEATRE. "One of the best programmes for months," is tho verdict of thoso who have seen the newest series of pictures at the King's Theatro. Two pictures that stand out from tho rest are "Ruth and Boaz," a fino Biblical study, and a splendid picture (coloured) of a big elephant shoot in Africa. A further picture of interest is Henry Farman flying with five passengers (including two ladies). A matinee will be held this afternoon.

' HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Stocking tho new . Royal Zoological Gardens at Rome ,is the star film in this week's programmo at His Majesty's Theatre. The novelty of tho subject, and tho manner in which the animals aro handled aro extremely interesting. The views taken from the topmost peaks of tho Italian Alps are very impressive, and as a naturo study tho magnified pictures of caterpillars is fascinating. Tho programme as a wholo is a most attractive ono. There will be a matinee to-day.

ANTONIA DOLORES. In another column appears tho announcement that Mdlle. Dolores, a great favourite in 'Wellington, will givo three recitals on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, March 20, 21, and 23. Mdlle. Dolores's southern tour has been remarkably successful, and press reports indicato that everywhere sho lias appeared tho enthusiasm has been very pronounced. There is no doubt that Mdlle. Dolores occupies a high position in tho hearts of New Zealand music lovers, and even the non-musical, attracted by her remarkable personality, attend, and thoroughly enjoy her recitals. Tho box plan will bo open at tho Dresden Piano Company, on Wednesday, loth instant. "" '

"sweet lavender!" The word "pretty," when used to describe a play, does not always convey its true meaning, but used in its real sMiso the word exactly sums up "Sweet Lavender."' Tho work is so devoid of intrigue, and so full of pathos and light comedy, so artistic in idea xnd construction, that it can only be termed pretty. It is stated that tho performances of this play to be given by the Wellington Dramatic Society at the Opera House 011 Wednesday and Thursday next in aid of the 13oy Scouts' funds, will be a spirited performance, showing careful reheasal and skilful stago management. The cast is said to be .admirable, and tho production quite up-to the record 6f this popular club. The services of Mr. Leo D. Chateau have been sccurcd to coach and generally supervise.

, ROLLER SKATING. Skating enthusiasts will bo glad to learn that the Lower Hutt season opens this evening. - The rink has just undergone extensive improvements, having had a new skating floor .laid, besides being considerably extended. The skating area is now larger than that of any other rink in the North Island. Tho management have equipped it with an entirely new stock of ball-bearing skates by leading makers.

ORGAN RECITAL. To-night- at tho Town Hall Mr. Maughan Barnett will repeat tho programmo given on'February'2s, tho reason being that this recital was so poorly attended on account of the bad weather.

SUNDAY CONCERT. To-morrow night, at tho Town Hall, the Wellington Professional Orchestra will give the first concert of the season (1911). Tscliaikowsky's Overture Solenlielle "1812" will be the chief item, and, in order to give this work in its entirety (the overture being scored for full orchestra and brass band) the orchestra will be assisted by tho Wellington Garrison Band. Tho orchestra will also play"Marclic "Cornelius" (Mendelssohn), Overture "Raymond" (Thomas), and "Trot de Cavallerio" (Rubinstem).. Mr. Ernest I'arkes (baritone) will contribute two items, "Oberon in Fairyland" (Slator) and "Sincerity" (Clarke). The management wish to announce that the collections at these concerts have recently been so low as to be very discouraging to the performers. and tho attention of patrons is respectfully drawn to tho fact that these entertainments are run entirely at tho risk and expense of the orchestra. Their aim is towards a Sunday concert of tho highest possible class, and as this means considerable expense and rehearsal, an appeal is made to the generous sido of all those who attend. Tho concert will commence at 8.10 sharp.

CHURCH CONCERT. A concert was hold last evening at the Vivian Street Church. Contributors to tho programme were Misses L. Caddick, V. M'Donald, Clntcr, Mesdames. Cornet, and J. S. Elliott, Messrs. Pori.cous, C. D. M'lnt-osh, J. M'Dowall, A. S. Caddick, Gouklie, punnet, Houghton, G. Wilson, senr.. Goer, and Jones and Baker.

Tho Hugh Wa'd Comedy Company is due to arrive at Auckland from Sydney to-morrow.

The Pipn Band will give a performance at Lyall Bay to-morrow afternoon

The Town Clerk of Johnsonville invites tenders for tho construction of a reservoir and septic tank and dam.

A mouse will ignore, a food supply suflicont for u meal and run great risks to nibble at a wholesale source. It will liiilft at the source of food-supply and not depart therefrom till actually disturbed. It is-.Ti't true that a mouse runs to its hole at the first alarm.

A 1911 record has been .established at Halton by a hen. One fowl has laid an egg weighing 3Joz. and measuring Biu. lew: and Gliu. in girth-