ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1100, 12 April 1911, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THK GIIU, J'HOil HECTOR'S." Tlio Hugh ,). Ward C'onicdy Company, whicli has given playgoers so much genuine pleasure in "Kevcn Days," rowvcrl that much-discussed farcical remedy "Tho (!irl from Hector's" Inst evening. "The Girl" frivolled with all Iwi- old recklessness ;:ii<l charm, ami Uio audience was as heartily amused us ever at tlio merry antics of -Mrs. Judge Capcrton, alias Louie Serlauc (Miss I'aitiUa), the lugubrious humour of PinSox[>r .\ul;i'ey Maboon (Mr. Hugh Ward}, the smart chirpiness of Richard O'Slmijilinessy (Mr. A. Mallalieu), and tin? seasoned gaietv of Colonel Tandy (-Mr. licginaltl W.vlu'ham). All these parts were played with skill and verve. .Mr. -Robert Grrig was a satisfactory Judge Capertoii," and Mr. H. H. Wallace presented a perfect sketch of ,1 moth-eaten old gentleman with a liver. Miss C'elia Ghiloni, whose performances are always so good, was quite in the picture as the voluminous Mrs. Copley; Miss Ruby H.ixter made an attractive Marcia, and Miss Maud Chetwynd made Angelica a port, funvard maid of a flippant turn of mind. This evening the company will 'appear in an attractive double bill, consisting) of that clever sketch, "The Scarecrow," in which Mr. Ward appeared with such pronounced success in London and Paris (and in Wellington last yoari, followed by that brisk and intensely amusing comedy "A Bachelor's Honeymoon," one of the brightest farces that have bc'Cii produced in recent years in Wellington. The season will end on Thursday evening. THEATRE ROYAL,. Bright and entertaining indeed is the programme at tho. Theatre lioyal this week. There was a good attendance again last evening, and all the turns went well. The Racoons, a team of clover comedy acrobats, were accorded a warm reception for their clever tumbling, that of the. boy Reggie being especially well received. . Tho best vocal items of the evening were two songs by Miss Mabel Fowler. Mr. Rupert Cuthliert's descriptive songs also.earned for him well-deserved encores. Other artists whoso turns worn much appreciated were Tim Howard, comedian; Miss Mabel Lynne, comedienne; and the Gibson Girls. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There, was a remarkably good attendance at His Majesty's Theatre again last night. This week's selection of moving pictures contains many capital films, but perhaps tho best is a clever nature study entitled "Carrots and Caterpillars." It is, in reality, the life story of a butterfly. "Picturesque Scenes, Cambodia," gives interesting glimpses of Annaincse scenes and life, and illustrates tho methods adopted by the Chinese coolies in transporting bullocks, "lironcho Bill" is a story of tho AYestern plains of America, and relates how a cowboy, by his bravery, wins tho hand of the girl ho loves. The programme also includes such fme pictures as "Pathe Gazette," "Historic Spots in Old London," "Tho Girl Spy at Yickersburg," and "Jack Fat and Jim Slim." THE KING'S THEATRE. An attractive .programme is being presented at tho King's Theatre this week, and, if tho attendance there last evening is any criterion, picture-lovers have evidently recognised this. One of tho best dramatic studies of the programme —"A Woman's Love"—is the story of a young artist who loves a country girl'.. Immigrates to a large city,' becoriio's a' successful' pa inter, and forgets tho sweetheart whom ho has left jn the country. But when, through soma trouble, he is deserted by all his friends, tho country maiden shows that she. was the only one who truly loved him. Other films worthy of mention are: "Tho Italian Barber," "Midnight Marauders," "Swedish Alps," and "Lea Enlists for Love." FULLERS' SKATING RINK. The boom in roller skating gives promise to exceed previous records this season, and lovers of this fascinating pastime will be pleased to learn that the, season will commence at Fullers' Rink this afternoon at two o'clock., when a large attendance is expected! The building has been put in first-class order, and a very largo supply of tin; latest ball-bearing skates has been obtained for hiring purposes. "THE BAD GIRL OF THE FAMILY." ~ Tlio box plan for the forthcoming production of "The Bad Girl of tho Family" was opened at the Dresden yesterday morning, and a large number of scats have already bcon booked, which indicates that Mr. George Marlow's dramatic company may confidently look forward to a.successful season. If this will be the case it will only be following the rule which has prevailed wherever this drama has been staged. Mr. JMarlow'a company includes such names as Messrs. Herbert Bentley, C. R. Stanford.. Tom Curran, P. V. Scully, Herbert Linden, Tiltoii, and Kenny, and .Misses Ada Guildford, Ida Grcshnm, Lillian Wiseman, Addie Kelly, and Ida Jenkinson. The production consists of four acts and IS scenes, and in conscr quenco of the length of the performance tho curtain will rise at 7.00 p.m. Day sale tickets, so as to avoid any crush, will be on sale at CJiristeson's. A matinee will bo given on Easier Monday. ' "THE WANDERERS." All arrangements arc now completed foi the opening in Wellington on Saturday next of George Stephenson's new English attraction, "The Wanderers" Musical Comedy Costume Company, with whom is associated the brilliant' London society entertainer, Miss Phyllis Hopwood Foldi. The members of this organisation arrive from Sydncj" Ihis morning. Tho whole, entertainment is said to be a distinct and refreshing novelty. Speaking anent Miss Phyllis Hnpwood "Fokli, an English exchange, says: "This accomplished young kdy may justly claim tho credit of having introduced to tho concert platform a new form of refined cntertainnieni. Not merely is she the only one. of her sex to give recitations at the pianoforte, but so far no elocutionist has anywhere fitted out an entire evening's entertainment with keyboard accompaniments to pieces grave- and gay." The plan is now open at tho Dresden, and the booking is already extensive. THE NEW THEATRE. The latest theatre to cater for the pic-ture-loving public is the New Theatre, situated in central Manners Street, which is to be opened at the end of the week under the management of Messrs. Macmahon and Donnelly. Tho programme, which is being supplied by the J. D. Williams Amusement Company, will bn an exclusive one, and absolutely new in every particular. The continuous unlicy will be inaugurated at 11 a.m. on Easter Monday. CLASSIC CONCERT. ■ On Good Friday night a classic concert will ho given at tho Opera House, under the direction of the MaeM.'ihon I'.ros. and by arrangement, with W. 11. Williamson. On this occasion the musicloving public of ■Wellington will have another opportunity of hearing the famous. Russian baritone, Eugene Ossipoll', and tho members of his company, in a brilliant programme of varied items. The numbers allotted to 31. Ossipoff arc not only calculated to brine out to the full the wonderful .talent Tie pos.-

nsjo s . but arc suited to varied tastes :i music. M. Ossipoff will be assiste-1 D,v .Miss Reneo Lees, vocalist, who lins received very flattering notices, and her skill and intimate knowledge of the. moods and eccentricities ol' the singer make her indispensable at the concerts. M. OssipnfV will also be assisted by other artists. The reserved seat plan is now open at the Dresden. CENTRAL MISSION HAND. A concert' arranged ' by the Central Mission Silver Hand was given at the Wesley Hall last night, the' house being finite full. The Mayor (Mr. T. JI. Wilford, M.1 , .) presided. After being welcomed by the liev. K. 0. BlamiroM, his Worship delivered a short speech, in the course of which he congratulated the band on the standard of musical excellence which it had attained, and said that, no set' of men wero doing liner work ■•in the city than wero the bandsmen. lie. also 'commended the general work of the mission. Items wore contributed to the programme by Misses Ward, M.A., Ueiinelt, ami Lulu Arnold, and by Messrs. T. C. Newton. P. Addis, F. linker, H. 11.I 1 . Weston, and Cr. Baker. Tho band selections were ■'Don JixiT'.' , "Songs ol fialfe," "Kenilworth," and a very fine descriptive piece, icntitlcd "A Motor Trip," winch evoked great applause. BELLEVUE GARDENS At the Bellevuo Gardens on Easter Monday tho Potcno Brass Bnud will play special selections from 11 a.m. to i> p.m. In the evening the lawn will be illuminated, and a moonlight dance will bo held. "OLIVET TO CALVARY." In St. Mark's Church to-night tho choir will give a performance of Mauuders's "Olivet to Calvary/ , The soloists will be Mr. J. Ferguson (tenor). Mr. Culvonvoll (bass), and Miss Gladys Watkins (soprano). The offertory is in aid of the choir funds. The Pipe Baud will give a hand performance at Island Bay to-night. "THE WHIP." (By TdJeirrapli.-Sneeial Correspondent.! Auckland, April 11. What is claimed to be a theatrical booking record for the Dominion was put up to-day. When the plans .on "Tho Whip" wero opened, crowds commenced to gather, and a queue was formed at 6 a.m., and from 7 a.m., when tho office opened till 6 p.m.. when it closed, there was ono continuous flow of people, tho booking never ceasing for an instant.