ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1083, 23 March 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

$ THEATRE ROYAL. Accommodation was taxed at the Theatre Royal last night, when Fullers' Vaudeville Company repeated tliß programme which has proved so popular this week. Miss May Fowler, soprano, evoked much applause by her singing of "Tonight," and as an encore supplied Tosti's "Good-bye." Other items that were greatly appreciated were those by Miss Elrna Anderson, contralto, Miss Maud Failing, coon impersonator, and Miss Ettie Williams, serio. The leading comedian is Mr. Arthur Elliott, while Daly and O'Brien tako prido of place as clever dancers. Altogether the programme it. an excellent one.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Changes of programme are of frequent occurrence at His Majesty's Theatre, and although there have been two already this week, another is announced for this evening. Those presented on Monday and Tuesday appear to have met with the approval of lovers of kinematography, judging by the numbers which ha\]tj attended tho theatre. Included in this evening's programme will be a representation of the Shakespearean comedy, "The Merry Wives of \\ indsor," scenes taken from the Italian Alps, big-gun practice on the Dreadnought, and a powerful dramatic study entitled "The Red Cross Seal." Another edition of tho "Warwick Chronicle" will be produced, and many other subjects.

KING'S THEATEE. Scenic, dramatic, comic, and, one might say, almost every variety of film is being produced at tho King's Theatre this week. To-night the public, will be given an opportunity of criticising the latest novelty in costumes, "The Harem Skirt." The display was made in Melbourne a few weeks ago, and the kinematographer was fortunate enough to be there. Crowds of onlookers witnessed the latest freak of fashion, obstructing the pavement, but the arrival of the police soon regulated the traffic. The dresses are remarkable for gorgeousness, not only of material, but of colour, and in themselves do not axcecd some of the extreme "hobblo skirts" which now pass unnoticed in the streets

ANTONIA DOLORES. Antonia Dolores—most delightful of singers—will give a third recital this evening at the Opera House. The full programme is published elsewhere. It is a very fine programme, including something to suit all tastes, and it will 110 doubt prove very enjoyable. In response to numerous requests Mdlle. Dolores has consented to give one extra concert 011 Friday evening. This will be good news to music-lovers. To-night and to-morrow evening will be the only opportunities of hearing Mademoiselle in "Wellington, asno return season is possible.

OSSIPOFF. Concerning Eugene OssipolT, the Russian baritone, who appears at the Opera Houso next Saturday, the Melbourne "Age" says:—"He is a highly-gifted singer—one who has the gift of being original as well as thoroughly artistic. His power of arousing an audience equals anything experienced in Melbourne for many a day." . According to the Brisbane "Courier," Mr. Ossipoff has the artistry and command of technique that convey to his audience every feature of tho weird music and exciting stories which his songs convey." At the three recitals to be given 'by this remarkable Russian artist, he will have tho assistanco of Miss Lilian Edmonds (soprano), Miss Ina Row (solo pianist), and Miss Renee Lees (lyric soprano and accompanist). ■ Tho box plan is now open at the Dresden.

THE CHAMBER CONCERTS. The first of the series of three chamber concerts, given by Miss Beatrice Richmond, Miss May Donaldson, and Mr. Frank Johnston, took place in'tho Sydney Street Schoolroom last evening. It is to bo hoped that tho concerts will meet with such encouragement for tho remainder of . the season that the performers will bo prevailed upon to extend' - them fo yet another three. The enjoyment of those present last evening was very evident, and demonstrated tho fact that there is a keen appreciation of good chamber music, artistically given, in this city. The programme opened with tho Allegro Vivace e Con Brio from Beethoven's Trio in D, with Miss Richmond at the piano, Miss Donaldson with the violin, and Mr. F. Johnston with the 'cello. Although it was evident from the start that the players were entirely one in sympathy arid understanding, the piano was, if anything, a shade too much for tho other 'instruments, and the players had not yet warmed to their work, or their audience. In the pext number on tho programme, tho "Andanto con moto, Scherzo, and Trio," front tho "Trio in. E Flat" (Schubert), they had "found themselves," and tho result w.as a truly musician!}' performance—one of the gems, if not tiie gem, of the evening. Miss Richmond then followed with the bracketed numbers on tho piano, "Etude in C Sharp minor" (Chopin), "Cantabilo in B Flat" (Scarlatti), and "Humorcsquc in A Minor" (Dvorak), in which her clear, absolutely finished playing was fully evidenced. For this an encore was demanded, and she responded with . Chopin's "C Sharp Minor," delightfully played. The next item on tho programme was the wellknown and beautiful "Trio in D Minor" (Mendelssohn), with its four movements, that always give such a grateful sense of enjoyment, ylt was beautifully played by all three musicians, and perhaps it was in this that Miss Richmond's playing showed to tho greatest advantage. It was upon her that the heaviest demands were made. She was splendidly supported by Miss Donaldson with the violin, while Mr. Johnston, with all his accustomed artistic feeling, played his part equally well—a part that, in listening to tho other two, one was somewhat apt to overlook. The concert was over by about a quarter to ten, and left people feeling very keen to hear tho other ones.

SCHAEF'S AEROPLANE. Large numbers of interested visitors continue to visit "the first aoronlane to fly in New Zealand," which is "on view in Messrs. Adams's Buildings, in Mprcer Street. This machine is locally made, which fact should make it pnrticuiarly intercsting to the people of Wellington. The driving power is" a 30-li.p. motor, which is also a local production. When set in motion the propeller causes a ver.v niarked draught, strong enough to send hats flying in all directions. Those who have not seen the aeronlano will find a visit of inspection very interestins. The small sum of sixpence is charged, with special rales to school children.