ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1378, 2 March 1912, Page 13

ENTERTAINMENTS.

BLASCHECK. To-night at (ho Opera House, Mr. Joseph lilascheck, tiio famous English humorist I and his coadjuter, -Miss Mildred Wrighton, will giro their first performance of thoir "Society Snap-shots," a collection of character studies, musical sketches, humorous songs, and duels, ([iiaint stories, and monologues. -Mr. Bliischcck brings back memories of tho Into Mel B. Spurr, who said Mr. Blaschcck was the greatest versatile actor ho had ever seen or heard. Miss Mildred Wrighton, the talented vocalist and entertainer, who appears with Mr. Blaschcck in "Society Snap-shots," is a daughter of the lato Mr. '!'. Wrighton, tho composer of a Bcore of world-famous songs, amongst which may bo mentioned "Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still," "Tho Wishing Cup," "Thy Voico is Near," "Bright Star of Eve," and "The Postman s Knock." She made her debut at Bechstoin's Hall about six years ago, and at once made a most favourable impression in London musical circles., Shortly after sho accepted an engagement to support Mr. Blaschcck to tour the world, and sho created a lino impression with her charming "Songs at tho piano," which aro now such an important feature of "Society Snap-shots. The "London limes," in the course of an extended notice, declared that "thoro is no other artist on the concert platform fco-day to approach this lady in the style of work which Bho has mado so popular." Tho entertainment to bo given by Mr. Biascheck to-night at tho Opera House should draw citizens from all parts of Wellington. There is not a dull minute during the programme, laughter being the main feature of a Blascheck audience. The management announces that all doors will be closed at 8 o'clock sharp, and that there will be no admission during tho items. Tho box plan is at the Dresden.

OPERA. HOUSE. Mr. Allen Doone, the popular Irish comedian, concluded a successful season at the Opera House laßt evening, when a laTge audience witnessed the performance of "Molly Bawn." The company leaves for Auckland to-day.

THEATRE ROYAL. The last night of tho present elaborate programme of kinematograph and kinemacolor views at tho Theatre, Royal is announced. Tho nature-coloured studies include a very beautiful picture entitled "Tho Glories of the Upper Thames' which makes a particular appeal to those who know tlio rare beauty sports of the upper reaches of England's historio water way. Other coloured viows depict "Lake Como," and "The Fresh Water Aquarium." Tho black and white subjects are headed by a thrilling photo-drama entitled "Captain Midnight," a tale of the bushranging days in Australia. A complete chnngo is due on Monday evening.

FASOLA NOVELTY COMPANY. At tho Theatro Royal next Saturday evening, Messrs. John Fuller and Sons will present-Fasola, tho wonderful Indian Fakir, and the Windsor Choristers, led by a wonderful boy soprano, Master James lies. Fasola was engaged by the laic Harry Rickards in London to tour his Australian circuit, and from accounts to hand he has met with great success everywhere. He brings with him ten competent assistants. He works easily, and with tho unerring' certainty which gives a pleasing impression of graceful carelessness to his movements. Tho box plan opens at the Dresden next Monday morning.

KING'S THEATEE. A splendid variety of the latest ,kinematograph pictures is being exhibited at present at West's and the Royal Pictures in the King's Theatre. They, include tho sensational drama of medieval days "A Drama of Florence," "New Living London," "Saved From Himself and Willie's Camera" (comic). The usual prize matinee will bo held this afternoon. On Monday an entirely new programme will be presented, which will include the dramatic picture "A Great Moment," which is said to be of a particularly thrilling order. On Monday night West's, Ltd., will screen another exclusive picture, "The Great Moment," a homely and natural photo-play, with Miss Asha Neilson, of "Circus Girl" fame, in the leading character. Tho incidents of the story proper follow each other in ■ natural 6equence, and are depicted with a power and intensity' that immediately appeal to the speotator. Although there are various complications, the thread of the story is never lost, but comes to a natural, although unexpected, conclusion in a most thrilling fire scene.

THE NEW THEATRE. Tie attendances nt tie "New Tleatre, Manners Street, yesterday, were excellent, and right from 11 a.m. uutil 11 p.m. this continuous picture show was well patronised. A new programme of pictures was presented and these included somo exceptionally fine studies by the American Biograpl Company. The principal item on the programme was a very fine drama by the Reliance Co., entitled "The Gloved Hand." The city of Salona, is the subject of a capital scenic film. "Saved From Himself" is the title of a very good drama by the American Biogrnpk Co. The film, wlich is attracting . a great deal of interest, is "London of To-day." This is a splendid picture of tho city of London, depicting tie principal buildings. "Taking His Medicine" is_ the title of a very good comic by the A.B. Co., and a fine historical dramatic study is a picture entitled "Guiclo Calvacent. The same programme will bo repeated to-day. Messrs. MacMalon and Donnelly announce that on next Monday they will present at the New Tleatre, Manners Street, a brilliant dramatic picture story, "Lovo and Friendship." The plot deals with the friendship of two college girls, who, in after life, lovo tie 6ame man. A startlingly realistic duel scene is introduced, in wlich the two women fight till the dexterity of one results fatally for her opponent. In her last moments tie dying woman extends her forgiveness, and a touoling climax closes tie scene. Somo very gorgeous staging and dressings are associated witl tlis picture.

MISS ETHEL IRVING. Tho name of Irving is associated witl pleasant tlouglts by Wellington tleatrcgoers through the recent season of Henry B. Irvine, and it is said these will be Considerably added to wlcn playgoers wiU ness wlat are fully expected to be remarkably brilliant performances by the gifted lady who, with her complete London company, is to inako her first appearance at the Opera House on Saturday next. Apart altogether from the reputation which Miss Irving enjoys in tlo Old Country as ono o£ the finest dramatio actresses on the English stage, the commendations of tlo • Australasian critics lave been so unanimous and pronounced tlat playgoers lero are justified in anticipating performances _of outstanding merit, Tlo first five niglts of tie eignt nigUa* season will bo devoted to "Lady Frederick," a liglly successful comedy by the brilliant young writer, W. Somerset Maughan. With a record of 600 performances in London, witl Miss Irving in tie name part, it must be conceded that not only tho play but tie playing of it must be "something above the ordinary. Misß Irving is 6aid to give a delightful exposition of pure comedy acting, at the samo time portraying tho deeper emotions with deft and supple strokes of expression and significance. The plans for tie season are to be opened at tlo Dresden on Wednesday next, wlen a box office business approximating to that of Henry B. Irving is anticipated.

TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL. Tho usual Saturday organ recital Will be given at the Town Hall to-night. Mr. Mnughan Barnett will play Mendelssohn's first organ sonata, Schubert's "To bo Sung on tho Waters," and popular pieces by Leniare and Wely. Mr. Hamilton Hodges ha'! been engaged for this recital, and will sing "Lovo that's True" (Handel) and Sullivan's "Lost Chord," with organ obblig'ato.

MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA CONCERT. The Municipal Orchestra will give the first concert of (lie year on Tuesday next iu the Town Hall. Tho instrumental portion of tho programme will consist enliiely of "first time" performances at the=e concerts. These will include the "Allegro Moderate" from Schubert's Unfinished Symphony, "one of the finest, musical creations of the last century." I'.lgar's "Pomp and Circumstance" Match, two Hunen,rlnn Do-nots!, by SrahmiJ, t.bp melodicy* iinrcuraU from OfftaoMfl'i .-"WIm t&& Hoffman,"- uA B«4 ttttiwa.

to "Zarapa." Two Interesting novelties will be heard at tills concert, Jarnefeldfa Prelude in l'\ ono of tho most popular of recent works for tho orchestra, and tho Processional March by Richard Strauss, arranged bv Max Roger for organ, brim and drums. Mr. John Pronse will sing Tschoikowski's Pilgrim's Song, with orchestral accompaniment, and Canssinn s "V'ittoria." Mr. Mnnghan Barnett wil conduct, and Mr. Herbert Blov.wiU lead tho orchestra. Concession cards for these concerts may bo obtained at tho town Hall and music warehouses. The usual prices for admission will be charged.