ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1379, 4 March 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. The Thoatro Eoyal was well patronised on Saturday night, when the current, week's programme was submitted for the hist time. This evening there will bo a complete chango of programme, which will bo shown until Friday evening. Amongst the. new kinemaeolor subjects to be screened this evening are "Modern lionie," "The. Fisherman's Daughter," "Egypt and Its Pyramids," "The Soldier's I'et," and "Tho Strawberry Harvest." On Saturday evening tho Fasola Novolly Co. will open up at the Theatre Eoyal, the box plan for which opens at tho Dresden to-day.

TWO FINE VAUDEVILLE ACTS. On Saturday evening next peoplo who have an inclination for good vaudeville entertainment will have ample opportunity of satisfying their taste- in that direction, for on that date the Theatre Royal management will throw open their iloors for permanent vaudeville or.ee again. Two line acts have been imported for the first week, namely, Fasola, an Indian fakir, wlio carries with him, a world-wide reputation; and the Windsor Choristers, a troupe of singers who hail from tho London music-halls. They aro led by Master James lies, who.is said to possess a beautiful soprano voice. The lino rendition of tho different numbers allotted them has aroused enthusiasm everywhere. The box plan for tho opening nights is now on view at the Dresden.

THE KING'S THEATRE. West's and Eoyal Picture Proprietary in "The Great Moment" to bo shown tonight at the King's Theatre have secured a most interesting subject. "Tho Great Moment" is wonderfully well acted by the talented company of actors engaged. Tho incidents are of every-day character, and deal with a, woman's intense love for her offspring, for which she finally sacrifices her life. The incidents are depicted with power and intensity that immediately appeal to tho spectator. The bulk ot' the scenes are laid in Denmark, and have the advantage of beautiful and picturesque scenery. Tho part of tho heroine is taken by Miss Asta Neilson. The thread of tho story is never lost, but comes to a natural although unexpected conclusion in a most thrilling fire scene. Another feature film will be tho Vitagraph Co.'s artistic triumph, "Auld Lang Syne," founded on the well-known Scotch song and poem by Burns. In addition, tonights programme will contain a series of tho latest dramatic, scenic, and comedy subjects.

THE NEW THEATRE. The New Theatre, Manners Street, received abundant patronage throughout Saturday afternoon and evening. To-day and to-night a superb photo-drama, "Love and Friendship," will bo presented, in addition to tho current programme. The story is natural, the situations realistic, and tho acting, dresses, and staging are in keeping with tho high rcputo of the Nordisk Company. The plot deals with tho • career of two ' schoolgirls, . whoso friendship is unaffected in after life by their altered positions. One weds the proprietor of a school, of fencing, and the other achieves famo as a singer. The action of the latter causes her former friend to challenge her to fight a duel. A thrilling encounter with sharp foils ends in the singer receiving her death wound. A pathetic scene ensues, when the dying woman forgives her opponent. "Lovo and Friendship" will be shown at all sessions to-day and to-night.

SHORTT'S THEATRE. A complete change of programme is to be presented at Shortt's Theatre to-day. The principal film in the collection is "The New Superintendent," said to be an exciting police story. A beautiful series shows many glimpses of old Toledo, one of the most storied towns in Europe. Another interesting film illustrates the honey industry being carried in a big way.

MISS ETHEL IRVING. Miss Ethel Irving,, supported by her complete London company from the St. James Theatre, is to bo presented to Weilington theatregoers by tho J. C.' Williamson management at tho Opera House on Saturday next, March 9, in Somerset Maughan's delightful comedy "Lady Frederick." Miss Irving filled the title role in London for upwards of GOO consecutivo performances. Subsequently she appeared as Stella Ballantyne in A. E. W. Mason's serious drama, "The Witness for the Defence," and again the critics were undivided in their praise. Miss Irving has all those attributes—physical, personal, and inherent—that go to make up the perfect actress. The "New Zealand Herald," in its critique of her first appearance in Auckland, says:—"One of tho cleverest plays tho British school of drama has produced in recent years served to introduce quite the most gifted of the London actresses who have so far visited New Zealand. In W. Somerset Maughan's comedy-drama, 'Lady Frederick,' Miss Ethel "Irving has a work full worthy of her gifts. The piece and the premiere artists made a well-merited and spontaneous 'hit,' and conjointly they are certain to prove an irresistible attraction to all classes of play-goers." The season, which is strictly limited to eight nights, will bo allocated as follows:—Saturday next and four following nights, "Lady Frederick"; Friday, March 15, for the last three nights of the season, "Tho Witness for the Defence." The plan for tho full season will be opened at the Dresden on Wednesday next at 9 a.m., and individual bookings liill bo distinctly limited to 10 seats.

MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA CONCERT. The Municipal Orchestra gives its first concert this year in the Town Hall tomorrow night. The programme will inchido standard orchestral works, such as Schubert's Symphony in B minor (first movement), Brawn's Hungarian dances, and the well-known overture to "Zampa." Tho organ, brass instruments, and drums will bo combined in a performance of Richard Strauss's Processional March, and tho first performance in Wellington will be given of Jarnefeldt's prelude for small orchestra. Mr. John Prouso will sing compositions by Tschaikowski and Carissimi. Mr. Maughan Barnett will conduct and Mr. Herbert Bloy will lead the orchestra.

ORGAN RECITAL. Sir. Maughan Barnett gave another of a series of organ recitals in the Town Hall on Saturday evening. The audience was a comparatively sparse one, owing, no doubt, to stormy, uncomfortable weather. Principal among tho organ numbers was Mendelssohn's "Sonata No. 1 " one of the most remarkable of the great composer's works. Other items were —The Choral Prelude, "Gott <ler Vater Wohu'uns Bei" (Bach), "To be Sung on the Waters"; Momens Musicaux in F Minor (Schubert); Minuet (Mozart); Chanson d'ete (Lcmare); and Offertoire in D Minor (Woly). The vocalist was Mr. Hamilton Hodge.", who sang "Lovo that's True" and "The Lost Chord." He was in excellent voice, and he was recalled after each appearance;