ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1114, 29 April 1911, Page 13

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. "The Angel of His Dreams" continues to attract lovers of melodrama, to the Opera House, where the George Ma'rlow Company is enjoying prosperous times. This play will receive its final presentation this evening. After doing phenomenal seasons in all Australian cities, George Marlow's Dramatic Company will produce here on Monday next the great London and New York craze, "Nick Carter, Detective," by Arthur Shirley and Ben Landed:, whose successes on the Australian stage are now varied. It would appear, however, that in "Nick Carter, Detective," they have given the public their finest effort, for its success everywhere has been remarkable. In England the drama drew packed houses everywhere, and in America its success was no less remarkable. The drama deals with many of the most remarkable episodes in the life of this detective, while the special cast chosen for the production is said to portray the drama with much realism and success. "Nick Carter, Detective," will be produced for five nights only. The bos plan is on' view at the Dresden. THEATRE ROYAL. The Theatre Royal was again well patronised last evening. Harris and Vernon, comedy dancers, added to their list of successes, and other artists who contributed to the programme wero equally fortunate. One of the best items jn a meritorious programme js the humorous sketch staged by tho Rhodesburys. An attractive programme is promised for this evening. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The excellent programme that is being presented at His Majesty's Theatre this week was supplemented last evening by a splendid pictorial representation of tho English . Grand National Steeplechase, which was run as late as March 24. This fine film, which shows very clearly how Glenside won the big event at Liverpool, should be seen by all lovers of "the sport of kings." Other first-class pictures included in the present programme are "Tho Children's Beauty Competition," "The.Birth of tho Flower," "i'riscilla's Engagement Kiss," and "Goldmining in South Africa." The management announce special matinee prices for today as follow: —Dress circle, adults, Is.; children, 6d.; orchestra stalls, adults, Gd.; children, _ 3d. Another change of programme- is due ou Monday. KING'S THEATRE. The King's Theatro had large patronage last evening. One of the best of the comic films was "Incompatibility of Temper," tho acting of the principals providiug an excellent illustration of the higher class of comedy. The "Pathe Gazette" has some interesting incidents this week, one item being a race meeting at Lincoln, England. The burning of a .linor in tho Thames is also Shown. The Wild West is pourtrayed in several stirring films. The programme for to-night should prove ' a big attraction.

THE NEW THEATRE. In the change of programmo presented at tho New Theatre yesterday there are two strikingly good dramatic pictures, both intensely American in character, yet readily understandable to all. Both aro "A.8." pictures—-a brand which stands for quality in the biograph world. One is '-'The Law and tho Man," » story, which, illustrates to what extremes thd.'"wliit(J'd sepulchres" engaged in graft will proceed to gain their ends. This is a case in- which tho grafters working a big railway concession are being charged with bribery and corruption.' The case, has been placed in the hands of a brilliant young lawyer, and on him depends solely the chance of bringing home the charges to tho guilty parties. On tho eve of tho trial tho young lawyer is waylaid and severely dealt with by hired ruffians, whoso masters aro quite aware that without the lawyer's aid tho caso will break down. To their great amazement, tho lawyer staggers into the Court with liis head bound up, proceeds with tho case, and wins it brilliantly, as ho does the love of a sweet young girl immediately concerned ill tho case. Tho second star picture is "Tho Three Sisters," a story of •''little old New York." Two of the sisters aro shop girls, the eldest ait actress. Coming borne after tho completion of a tour, tho actress discovers that her sisters are not attending to their aged mother as they should. So she leaves tho stage and sets up a dancing academy. One of the younger sisters is carrying on with a. worthless young fellow, when, at her sister's academy, she comes under the notice of the curate (who is one of an investigation committee). Struck with her beauty, the curate is profoundly moved. Meanwhilo the girl is induced to leave her homo with her doubtful lover. She is about to do so, when she is confronted by her actress-sister, wlio locks her up. Turning round, she meets the lover, and is seized with an idea. Using her arts as an actress and a'woman, she leads tho young man on to-make lovo to her, and just when she sinks into his arms she arranges for her sister to appear. Quite disillusioned, the girl bursts into tears, in the middle of which the curato enters, and with rare tact and gentleness he wins her soro little heart, and dries her tears on his broadcloth. Other good pictures are' "Unrequited Love," "The Redman's Persecution," and "Lake Como."

Special pictures for children will bo included in the programme of the sessions between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. today. SKATING RINK. Fullers' Skating .Rink has already proved a great success this season, and is evidently a means of recreation and entertainment for which the patrons havo been waiting. To-day tho rink will be open practically from morning till night. Since the opening of tho doors this season it has had its complement of devotees and learners. Tho beginners' session, from six to soven each evening, is. increasing in patronago as the cooler weather approaches, and indications are that there will bo an increased attendance at the ordinary sessions as tho season advances.

SONG RECITAL. Mr. C. H. Stephens announces that he will give a song recital in the Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall on Thursday, May 4,. at S o'clock. An interesting and attractive programmo of songs by English, French, and German composers will be given. Many of theso will bo heard for the first time in Wellington; some- will be repeated by special request from Mr. Stephens's earlier recitals. Tho accompaniments will be played by Miss Ina Gow. Tickets and bos plan are at the Dresden. BAND PERFORMANCE. On Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, tho Tramway Band will render a programme on the Hospital Rotunda, Newtown. A collection in aid of tho hospital will be taken. Jupp's Band will give a band performance at the Newtown Park to-mor-row afternoon. WELLINGTON ARTS CLUB. The first annual exhibition of the Arts Club will open at Butler's Gallery on Monday next, and will remain open for three weeks. Admission will be free.