ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1293, 23 November 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ovj'li!.v house. 'Che, selection of moving pictures prcMinted :i 1. the <) In.'t evening by the Operatic I'hnto-f'la.y Company was ii'p'i'id one. The dramatic .study, "For a tt'rim'in's Sike."_i* a thrilling pnrtrayiil of lil'o in the Western States of America. '"J'lie Trappers" is another story of the, wild;', and relates how summary justice is ineled out, to n baud of outlaws. Amongst oilier pictures were, ''New Zealand i-'fieiiei'v," including a view of "I'e.lortiK .lack," "An Abduction Case," "Fanmaking in .lapan." "London Zoo," "Tho Masked Hall,' "Animal Craie," "Oil, Von Kids." "Tilly and tlio Fire Ei,ginc." and en interesting scientific film, "X Kays." THEATRE ROYAL. Thr> present work's prngrainino of vaiidoville at the Theatre lioyal is a good one, and it is attracting satisfactory audiences. Tho public will only have, three rcoro opportunities of seeing vaudevillo at tho Theatre Iloyal, as it is tho intention of the management to close down until Christmas. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. No one interested in high-class kine matography can' afford to miss the present, programme at his Majesty's Theatre. The sinking feature of the new bill is n wonderfully realistic picture of t.bo battle of Trafalgar depicted with a wealth of detail. The old Victory (or her counterpart) is seen sailing into action, there is a great old bombardment, and Nelson dies on tlio dock with his officers round finnan impressive figure in an impressive scene. Another picture of local interest i? a. splendid representation of a turnout by tho Wellington Fire Brigade, followed by a picture of the recent conflagration at Clifton Terrace. "The Pied n iner of ITamlin," an adapation for the Kinematograph of Browning's famous poem, is another picture well worth seeing. Other new pictures will bo presented this evening. KING'S THEATRE. "Hob Roy," as pictured at the King's Theatre, is a drama that stirs the blood and stiffens up the muscles. It is a really good picture of the famous old drama made ea.si'.y understandable by the excellent acting of the players concerned. "Tho Melbourne Cup,' "Angry Nature," and the preliminary scenes tc the outbreak of hostilities between Italj and Turkey, contribute to a programme of singular dramatic and topic",l interest. THE NEW THEATRE. Even standing room was at a premium at the New Theatre continuous picture entertainment last evening, and the day sessions also received liberal patronage. The leading, item is a Bison exclusive drama "Tho Foreman's Mine," which deals with the villainy of a rejected rival for the hand of a beautiful young woman. "The Italian Array" exhibits some interesting manoeuvres. 'The current series will be repeated to-day and to-night. Tomorrow tlio usual change will bo introduced. HUDDERSFIEI.D BELLRINGERS' BAND.

A unique musical event will be the visit of the above band, who open a four nights' season at the Opera House on Saturday next. The band number twelve, several of whom have been ringing for twenty-five years. ' All the. visitors aro trained artists,' and the manipulation of their instruments .is said to be marvellous even to those who aro acquainted with the technical intricacies of handbell tune ringing. The band controls from SCO to 225 bells, weighing from 2oz to 201b., each of the -treble ringers being responsible' for twenty and the ba.ss rinrers for fifteen. Several English artists assist the band, including Jliss EllaAirlie, a charming young pianologuist' and mimic xylophonlst. who is spoken of as one of England's most popular artists.' The plan is at (he Dresden and day sales and early doors at Christeson's..

HOSPITAL BENEFIT CONCERT. In this issue there appears the programme of the hospital concert, whicn is to bo held in "the--Town Hall on Friday night nest, judging by the details tho "Orphans" appear to bo providing a varied and interesting programme. A performance that is looked forward to with great interest is that' of' St. Mary of the Angels Choir, .who aro rendering the three competition test pieces. It is considered by competent judges that their rendition of "Thanks be to God" is a remarkably correct and thrilling 'performance, and should prove a special feature of tho evening's entertainment. Mr. G. Warren is an amateur reciter .of good promise, and will give a musical monologue. Other names well known in Wellington, and appearing on the programme, aro Messrs. J. F. _Carr, Blandford, Gardiner, Ilutton, Noton, Liptrott, and Dr. Izard, who will deliver a lecturette on "Whimsicalities "f Childhood." A song has been specially written for the occasion, which is called a "Pay" song, and will be sung by Mr. C. liickmott, who possesses a fino baritone voice.

A PUPILS' CONCERT.

At the Concert Chamber <£ tho Town Hall last evening, the pupils cf Mr. Leo Buckeridgo pave a very sueicvful concert. The hall was well tilled, ani these present appeared to appreciate ti-o i rogrammo .presented. AHope'jhor, there were fourteen items, "id .vcills wty-s frequent. The accompanist was Mrs. Natusch, and the following contributed: —Misses Mora Natusch, Sargent, M'Call, Nina Smith, and Rita M'Cali, Messrs. Gerald Ttoggard, W. H. Church. J. Hamilton, Stanley Natussh, pnd tee liev. C. IT. Olds. Miss lUVail and Mr. \V. 11. Church and Miss Norn Mid Mr-. S. Natusch sang duets, waile a prettv pit song, entitled "0 Who Will • 'er the Downs so Free," was "hen by Misses Scott, Cotton, Roger, M Cn-11, Slielton, Messrs. Mayer, Kean, Tlauiilton, and L. H. Fee.