ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1240, 23 September 1911, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

nj'EKA HOUSE. . The charming mimical play willed "Tho Guv Ciordons" continues its succcretul run dt tho Opera House. The piece is a meillev of songs ami dances and witty tallies*, mid it is full of sparkle and fun from 'beginning lo end.. J/ast night there was again ;i good house as usual, and tlio audience was kept in n simmer of merriment, this being disturbed occasionally by uproarious laughter. _ The plot ot "Sergeant l?rue,"'' which is to bo staged bv tho Clarke and Meynell Co. on Wednesday night, is rather novel, even for ■a musical plav, in wmcli tho probabilities arc but lightly regarded as a rule, bergront Brue, of this London police forco has been admiring Lady Bickenha.ll foi sonic time. When lie is sudden)} left <£10.000 a vear he decides to lay siege to the lady's heart; in earnest, but the™ 's tlie stipulation in the will that, to obtain (lie moijev, he must beconic iui inspector. The subsequent developments, arising out of Drue's efforts to obtain the desired promotion, aided by tho wellmeant (but inisdiixjcted) assistance ot a criminal, "Crookie. Scrubbs, make for humour in tlio play, It is stated that the dialogue is epigrammatic," aaid sparKling with smart sayings. THEATRE ROYAL. Tho programme for this week at tho Theatre Royal is a bright and diverting one. Mr. Harry Sadler is still tho most popular of the fun-makers, but the large audience in tlie theatre la.vt night found the novel and clever specialty turns interesting. a,nd in places equally fnnny. There will be a matinee tliis afternoon, to give children an opportunity of teeing Anita Diaz's wonderful troupe of acting monkeys.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The excellent programmo of pictures at present being shown at . His Majesty s Theatre drew another good "house' last evening. The new series is widely diversified, embracing splendid scenic, dramatic and humorous films, and, in addition, there is a line film entitled "The Crusaders," which shows Godfrey of Bouillon s great expedition to Jerusalem, as depicted in Torquato Tasso's poem, "Jenisalemme Liberato." The same pictures will be, shown this evening, and tho usual oliango is announced for Monday evening.

THE NEW THEATRE. A verv fine Vitagraph drama, '-JA Dixio Mother," is being shown, at the New Theatre just now. It has been described as "the picture of the year, and is sto'.ed to have made a wonderful impression in America and in England. Other good pictures are "Tlio Ransom of Red Chief," "Raising Sunken ossein," "Judged by Higher Power,' and "How Mary Met tho Cow-Puncliers. On Monday next, the great Napoleonic picture drama, "The Royal Divorce,' will Vjo revived.

KING'S THEATRE. Thrilling indeed is tho dramatic study —"The Circus Girl"—which formed the leading, attraction in the change of programme at the King's Theatro last evening. The film is tho exclusive property of West's, Ltd., and'adumbrates a thenie oi' love, temptation, and sacrifice." The leading character is portrayed by Madame Asta' Neilson, of the Tolics Bergeries, Pari?, and several distinguished artists, well-known to famo in Europe, also figure. The story opens with a ring scene, in which the dashing equestrienne Mddle. Stella, appears. Two of her admirers, Count Von Walberg, and tho Court jeweller (Hirsch) then advance and offer hand--somo bouquets. She accepts the floral tribute from the Count, who has already won his way to her heart. That evening the latter pays a. society, visit, and a close friendship begins. A few days later Mddle. Stella gives an "at home," and, included in the list, is the Count. But another, and uninvited jfuest also puts inan appearance, and this, of course, is llirsch. Tho plot progresses, and the inevitable quarrel between the jeweller and the nobleman follows in due. course. Hirsch proposes that tho difference shall be settled by a duel at cards. Count Von Waldberg consents, and looses.,£Bsoo. Card debts in such dramas are, of course, held to be debts of honour, and, in order to rescuo her lover from tho thrall of tho jeweller. Mdlle. Stella decides to steal certain jewels from Hirsch. A mirror, howeve'r, betrays her. Hirsch discovers tho theft, and learns that the jewels are intended for tho Court, and also that a pearl necklace has been sold to a wholesale jeweller, from whom he receives a written declaration to the effect that the Court is tho person who .disposed of it. Armed with this evidence, lie commands Stella to call on him, under threat of disclosure if sho refuses. Then the plot thickens a little more. The Court becomes suspicious of his innamorata, and follows her to Hirsch's homo. A few minutes after her entry ho bursts iuto the jeweller's room and declares that sho has ruined him, and the first-phase of tho denouement then begins to be visible. It so happens that the "Circus Girl" has come into possession of evidence that is damaging to Hirsch, and she proves the Count's innocence in a dramatic manner, and all ends happily for both." Otter pictures of merit are: "Hockey i;t Day's Hay," "Adventures of "a Bookworm"—a beautiful scenic film in natural colours, and "Tho Roso. of Old St. Augustine." A matinee is announced for to-day,- and the programme will be repeated this evening. BIJOU THEATRE. In the description of the Bijou Picture Theatre, now being erected in Ingestro Street, a slight error Occurred <n detailing the kind of seats to be provided. Tho chairs in circlo and stalls will bo upholstered, the proprietors having determined to mako their- seating accommodation more comfortable than is customary in picture theatres. LEONARD BORWICK: PIANIST. This evening, at tho Town Hall, Mr. Leonard Borwick, tho gifted poet-pianist, whoso interpretations of • the great' composers of music have earned for him high distinction in the ranks of contemporary masters of tho pianoforte, will give bis third and last recital m Wellington. The full programme for tho concert this evening is advertised in this issue. MISS RENE QUEREE. An influential committco of 75 ladies and gentlemen have decided that at the concert to be tendered to Miss Rone Queree nt tho Opera House, oh Monday, October !!; No vacant scat shall be found. Tho patrouago list, headed by their Excellencies Lord and Ladv Islington, is a very lengthy one, and tho generous help being given by tho assisting artists, including Mr. Hamilton Hodges, who comes from Auckland to sing, is very gratifying, and should create a deal of interest. It has been decided to open the box plan at tho Dresden, on Tuesday next, September 26. WELLINGTON COMPETITIONS. Tho secretary (Mr. Dykes) of the New Zealand Competitions Society draws attention to the fact that Mondaj; next is the last day on which entries will be received for the forthcoming festival. In order to meet entries, tho secretary's office, IJ9 Featherston Street, will remain opon on Monday (Dominion Day) from nino in the morning till nine at night. Everything (stales the secretary) points to suoposs." Entries f<-«m e.H c-uei'* of +'«i Dominion are being received, and October 25 ni'xt «houlcl sco a brilliant gatiuri'u.' in Wellington—an Mmortunily never before offered tc the Wellington public. BAND PERFORMANCE. Jupp's Band will givo a pcrforoiance at Island Bay to-morrow afternoon.