ENTERTAINMENTS,

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1162, 24 June 1911, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS,

» HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A pictor'al representation of Marie Corelfi's "Thelnn" is a popular item in the current programme at His Majesty's Theatre. Among other gcod films may bo mentioned "Society nnd 'ho Man," an interesting story of social life in America; "'Roland and Greaalier,'' a tate of love and ronn.ice; "Who's Who at the Zoo," a study in natural history; and "Swank Buys n Motor Cycle," an amusing comedy. Music is supplied by Fullers' Orchestra. Thero will bo tho*usual matinee performance this afternooi, and the programme will be repeated this evening. A grand change is announced for Monday. THEATRE ROYAL. Harris and Vernon, the clever American dancers, made their farewell appearance at the Theatre Royal last night, when an enthusiastic audience insisted ou their answering several recalls. The Tossing Tostros, tho musical Wetherleys, Little Willis, and a number of other artists contributed acceptable items to an enjoyablo programme. The company will bo strengthened by new performers this evening, and, on Monday, a. completo change of programme will take place. THE KING'S THEATRE. Tho current programme of moving pictures at the King's Theatre will be screened for the last time to-night, Judging by the good crowds that have attended the previous productions, the present scries of films is an extremely popular one. Among the items included in tlw bill are "A Talo of T.vo Cities," adopted from Charles Dickens's novel; "Maikot belies in Algiers," an interesting "scenic"; "Oar intrepid Correspondent," a bright comedy; and Beerbohm Tree's production of 'Henry VIII." Thero will bo a prizo matinee this afternoon, end the usual perform t-.ico this evenirg. Monday's profrramnio will inclado a film of the military review at Newtown Park on Thursday. NEW THEATRE. A bright and entertaining change of programme was presented at the New Theatre yesterday, and, if the attendances throughout tho day and evening be taken as a criterion, then it has already earned the approval of the picture-seeking section of the public. Tho film, "Australasian Dances," is particularly interesting, illustrating, as it dees, some of the peculiar national dances of the Maoris, l'ijians, and Cook Islanders. The Maoris aro shown performing a kaka and poi dance, tho Fijians a fan dance, war dance, and also their notable feat—walking on red-hot stones. Tho feature of tho present programme, however, is the. number and excellenco of the dramatic studies. "Jean and the Calico Doll" is a dramatic study produced by tho Edison Company. A well-known agent receives tho sum of 10,000 doilars from a. client for some business transaction. He leaves it on a table, whilo ho ushers his client away. His littlo daughter, comes into the room in his absence, arid, observing tho roll of notes, takes them away to stuff an old rag doll. Tho agent returns, and, missing the money, accuses his son of theft. The climax is reached when the money is accidentally discovered, nnd a reconciliation takes place between father and son. "White Roses" maybe termed a superior typo of "comic," for it contains none of tho extrcmoly ' ludicrous situations of the ordinary comic picture. A young man—rather inclined to be shy —proposes marriage, per medium of a bouquet of toscs. If she loves him, she is to wear red roses, if indifferent pink, and if she wants to reject him, white. In an error she wears the w:hite roses,, and her admirer, in revenge, is about to marry tho cook,, when tho girl, discovering'her mistake, makes suitable amend.' "The Half-breed's Plan" relates how a halfbreed, on learnins that a prosperous ranchman is travelling with a larje snra of money, attempts (with the aid of half-a-dozen other ruffians) to rob him. The attempt is frustrated, however, by the appearance,; at a critical momenta of a troop of cowboys. Other pictures deserving special mention include "Grandfather's Gift," and "Francine."

■ SKATING KINK. -•'A large attendance Was recorded at Fullers' Kink last, night, pud many spectators watched tho moving panorama of ekatirs on tho floor, which is now in excellent condition, having recently gone through th 6 process of re-facing. Hockey matches have now become one of tho regular attractions, and a match between two teams of lady players is in courso of preparation. SHEFFIELD CHOIR.. By advertisement in another part of this issue tho Sheffield Choir management notifies that the sale of five-shil-ling tickets commences at tbo Dresden at 9 a.m. on Monday next. Tho number of these tickots to be offered for the threo evenings of tho performances in Wellington is necessarily limited, owing 'to the exceedingly heavy booking for reserved seats, and early application will be necessary on the part of those desiring to purchase. A GRAND CORONATION CONCERT. The Garrison Band's concert, to be given at the Town' Hall to-morrow night, should attract a largo audience. A special programme of Coronation items has been prepared. The band will have the assistance of Miss May Newman, who will sing "April, April" (Clarke) and "Rosary (Nevin)',' and Mr; C. Clarkson w;ill sing "Crossing the Bar" (Gower), with violin obbligato by Miss Mniidie Malcolm. Mr. H. N. Fletcher will contribute "I hear you calling mo" (Marshall). A silver coin collection will bo mado in aid of tho instrument fund. SAVAGE CLUB. Members of the Wellington Savage Club aro reminded that the next korero will bs held to-night (Saturday) in tho Club Rooms, Masonic Hall, Boulcott Street, at S p.m. Ordinary dress will bo worn. _____^__„