ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1216, 26 August 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"JACK AND THE BEANSTALK." The glittering gloried of ".lack and Hie Beanstalk" will fade from tlio stage nl the; Opera House after this evening. The performance' w :l s wjtm\-sed by another largo awlienc-a lust evening, and all tho principals scored heavily in their laugh-ter-raising endeavours. The. Panlzcr troupe of acrobats repealed their astonishing performance, and tho American "Ginger Girls" cracked a bunch of newjokes in their own peculiar way to tho amusement of the many. There will bo a matinee performance tins afternoon, commencing at 1.15 p.m. sharp, and ; this evening's performance- will commence at 7-40 p.m., in order that tho pantomime mav be given in its entirety. The com ; paiiv leaves for Ivttelton at midnight tonight. THEATRE ROYAL. Fullers' Vaudeville- Company have placed a capital programme before patrons of the Theatre K-oyal (his week, and big business has been the result. Tho American musicians', Harland and Rollison, make their final appearance to-night. There will be tho usual change on Monday nest. i

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "Raffles" is one of tho popular subjects in the current picture programme at His Majesty's Theatre, and for the remainder of the programme Messrs. Fuller and Sons have secured an excellent series of comic, dramatic, and scenic items. There will bo a matinee this afternoon, while this evening the present programmo will bo repeated for tho last time. THE KING'S THEATRE. Last night's picture performance at tiho King's Theatre was in the nature of a benefit to the Wellington Fox Terrier Club, when a number of. special subjects were screened, There will be a prize matinee this afternoon, and tho usual performance to-night, when the pictorial representation of "East Lyiino" will again bo shown. THE NEW THEATRE. Tho change of programme presented at the New Theatre yesterday attracted large crowds throughout the day and evening. The bill includes stirring dramatic films, picturesqno views of distant countries, and last (but decidedly not the least unimportant)- several amusing "comics." One of tho finest dramatic studies of tho programme is tho picture "Raphael and His Model." It is a chapter—tho most romantic—in tho life of that famous Italian artist whose pictures are universally held in greatest esteem by tho world of art. The most touching scene in this study is that in which tho artist is shown putting tho finishing touches to the great work "The Transfiguration," and his sudden collapse just as the picture has been completed. From a picturo entitled "Picturesque Japan" one becomes impressed with the kinematographic artist's clever exploitation of tho land of the heroes of Mukden. It is a picture that both instructs and entertains, and is undoubtedly one of the gems of the current programme. "Bobby as a Hypnotist" is a humorous study, narrating tho adventures—or rather exploits— of a small boy, whose hobby was the study of- hypnotism. "Through tho Clouds" is a real up-to-date dramatic study, for tho hero is an aviator. He is in love with the daughter of a Judge, who strenuously objects to having him as a son-in-law. 'Matters continue in this strain for a time—years. to the lovestricken aviator—until success in an important flying event brings about a capitulation of tho Judge, and, like everything else of a romantic touch, smiles and blushes form the denouement. "Romany Rob's Revenge" is one of the Bison Company's exclusive films, in which feats o? horsemanship and "deeds.of derring do," together with a particularly exciting plot, sorve to keep tho audience in a state of excitement. The programme will bo repeated to-day. A SEASON OF DRAMA." Nat Gould's sporting stories arc popular with a considerable section of tho public, and when his drama, "Tho Chance qf a Lifetime," was presented in Australia by Mr. William Anderson's Company it attracted largo audiences. Theatregoers in Wellington will have an opportunity on Monday evening at tho Opera Hoiiso of witnessing.its first performance in the Dominion. The scenery arrived yesterday morning in chargo of Mr.. Have Williams, mechanist for tho company, so that everything will bo in readiness for Monday night's performance. THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. The English Pierrots, who arc pleasantly remembered in'connection with their appearances at the recent Coronation Exhibition arc to commence a brief season at the Concert Chamber on Thursday evening next. In Mr. Maynard Dakin this bright little combination possesses a comedian of unusual capacity. Not only does he write most of tho songs he sings, but his qualities as. a comedian rank very high, and he gains all his points in a perfectly legitimate manner. Miss Elsa Langley, tho charming young soubrotte, made a. distinct impression in Wellington a few weeks ago, and many will be pleased to seo her again. The Pierrots arrived in Wellington yesterday from a successful tour of the North Island. The box plan will open at the Dresden Company's office to-day. TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL. Mr. Maughan Barnetfs weekly organ recitals will be resumed to-night when the programme will contain.Mendelssohn's "War March of the Priests" (from Athalic), Wagner's "Spinning Chorus" (from Tannhausor), and Bach's "Preludo and Fuguo' in U .Minor." An important composition by the celebrated qrganist, C. M. Widor, from the "Organ 'Symphony No. 1" (andanto cantabile, scherzo, and finale) is also included. GYMNASTIC DISPLAY. The Constablo Street Congregational Church are giving an entertainment and gymnastic display in St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, on Wednesday and Thursday next. On AVedncsday night, tho programme will be strengthened by a gymnastic display by a number of ladies under Mr- Howard, of the Y.M.C.A. Physical Training School. Mr. Garnet Sims will give a display of gymnastics en Thursday next. . A large, number of musical items are also included in tho programme.