ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1210, 19 August 1911, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"JACK AND THE BEANSTALK." Tim AViHiaiii.ton pantomime, "Jack and flic Beanstalk," nttractid anotliev very largo, audience to the Op:ra House last evening. From the opening scene in the clean- bright hamlet where the villagers sins ">S(j Early in the Morning," and dance when rlier are not singing t-o the final scenes which follows Jack's triumph over (ho wicked Giant Blumlcrhoic. the show- went with a iino swing. The ballets and marches are an especially delighttul feature of the pantomime Xothing could be prettier than (lie "Ballet, of the.'Beans." which' .should bo the Ballet of iMwt J'pas , ," as through a limited knowledge of kitchen gardening the scenic artist has dubbed peas beaiis with the laudable intention of keeping close to the. title in little thins?. In any case, the scene is one of sheer delight, jiiwl the delicate, shading of Iho girls' dresses is a dream of beauty. Dazzling, too. are the costumes of the modern Bacchantes, who march on in the guise of Moselle, claret, champagne, sauterne, Burgundy, and other liquids good for a cold in the head. The Fair scene is made notable by a clever dull dance by a quartet of artists whoso puppet acting is very good indeed. A feature of the panto-[ mini? is Miss Dorothy Finnan's aeroplane, which soars high above a moving city, as she carols a. catchy ditty. The Pantzers take the breath away with their matured skill and daring originality as acrobats. Tho Dolierty Sisters have a stcck of smart talk, acd dance neatly, whilst Jack Cannot, Miss Mabdlo Morgan, Victor Loydall, and W. Hassan play the leading characters in the old nursery story with a skill born of long experience. There- will be a matinee performance this nftfiTOon, when the doors will be opened at 1 o'clock, and the curtain will rise at n quarter to two. Children will bo admitted to all parts except late gallery at half-rates. The late train to Lower Hutt and Pstone will leave Lambton to-night at 11.30. There are only seven further night performances of "Jnck and the Beanstalk." THEATRE ROYAL. Fullers' Vaudeville Company provided excellent entertainment for a large number of people who patronised the Theatre Royal last evening. Harland and Eollinsoii, musical variety artists, are a, most .entertaining' combination, and again drew tho greatest share of applause. Other artists contributing to the current programme reveal a certain measure of merit which the audience is not slow to appreciate. On Monday evening the managoment announce a complete change of programme, and Starr and Leslie, dancing artists, who come direct from America, mako their first appearance. Another attraction announced is that of Keldine and Klimo, comedy cyclists. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A capital programme of moving pictures is being shown at His Majesty's Theatre nightly. Tho latest mails from Home laud America have- brought an abundance of good things, and these appear to bo appreciated. Chief among this week's change of, subjects are somo beautiful scenic films, one in particular being "Ice Effects at Odessa." Other pictures are.: "White Rote and tho Wilds," "Tho Bunco Game at. Lizard Head," and "Wonders of Crystallisation." KING'S THEATRE. Attendance at picture exhibitions is now a habit. Quite, n largo number of people visit theio exhibitions oiv a set evening weekly. Such of iho public as have made 'Friday evening the occasion of their visit to tho King's Theatre were treated to an excellent programme. It was one calculated to suit all tastes for it abounded with "comic?," "scenics," "educationals," and "dramatic." To-night will bo ,tho last occasion on which tho present programme can bo icon. A'change takc3 .place ou Monday. THE NEW THEATRE. Particularly goad pictures were Pcresned at the New Theatre yesterday, and either applause or a quieter and deeper interest met them. The programme includes romantic and dramatic studies, tales of tho Wild West, where, even nowaday?, fomo fairly promiscuous revolver shooting takes pjace. There are also picturesque views of remote and distant countries, and lastly the inevitable "comics." Ins Mother" is what might l>o termed a domestic drama. A man comes home on? night in an intoxicated condition, and quarrels with his son. whom he orders "Out." The boy decides to go to the West—that Mecca of adventurers and failures and bro\en hearts-and seek his fortune. He is employed by a large ranch-owner, and prospers, and. finally, marries the ranchman's daughter. Hβ writes to Iris mother, inviting her to come to stay with him. for, in the meantime, his father has sustained fatal injury in an accident. A capital denouement follows. Some splendid views are given of the ruins of Memphis and Thebes, as well as those stupendous monuments to the antiquity of Egvpt and the might, of the Pharaohs—the Pyramids. "With Interest to Dato" is a dramatic study narrating how a young engineer wins the hand of tho girl be loves, and successfully outwits his rivals. Other pictures also deserving mention include- "A Modern Courtship" and "Artful Tweedledum." SUNDAY CONCERT. Tc-morraw night, at. thp Town Hall, a snacinl Sunday concert will be given by tho Wellington Professional Orchestra. Thn soloists will lie Mr. Herbert Bloy, violinist, and Mr. Arthur Oakey, baritone. Mr. Herbert Bloy will conduct. A silver coin collection will be taken up. BOYS' BAND. The Young Australian Boys'. Band and Entertainers—of 42 performers—who are about to tour America, will give, one performance in the Town Hall on August 23, under the direction of West's Pictures, Limited. The object of the promoters is to educate the boys by travel. The proceeds of the performances given are to be devoted to assisting the financial obligations of tlia tour. Besidts the band, who take a prominent part in all evening entertainments, there is a boy soprano, a clever comedian, and a violinist. Tho boys have also their football and baseball players,, rifle shots, swimmers, runners, and their own first-aid corps, under a trained nurse. The programmes to be presented at the Town Hall will consist of band and orchestral selections, choruses, soles, and duets, and in addition West's Pictures will screen a selected programme of pictures. Popular prices will bo charged, and the box plan is now op;n at the Dresden.