ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1441, 16 May 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

1 OPEHA HOUSE. "The Mother of His Child" was produced by the Marlon* Company for tho last time last, evening , . To-night will witness the first production in Wellington of an entirely iiut drama, by Mrs. Morton l'owell, "Driving: a Girl to Destruction." Mrs. l'owell lias achieved a reputation as a creator of drama of a sensational and emotional order, and the present ono is said to be iio reception lo tho rule, the four acts being crowded with dramatic scenes and climaxes. Only two performances will be given of the above piece. On Saturday evening next, the last night of tho season, the ever-popular drama "East Lynno" will be produced. THEATRE ROYAL. Miss Carrie Mooro was given an enthusiastic farewell at tho Theatre Royal last evening. After singing her usual four songs, tho applause continued until she came forward and thanked tho Wellington public for the warm welcome it had given her, and expressed her thanks for tho courtesies extended to her by the management, staff, and orchestra. 'Miss Moore hoped soon to return to Now Zealand with a company of her own. Other bright turns were supplied by the M'Bans. clever hat-spinners and clubnianipulators, Tom Lee, Flo D'Orville, Maie Vine, Frank Yorke, and Daniel Llewellyn. A number of new artists are to make their first appearance at the Royal on Monday next. FULLERS' PICTURES. .. A programme of widely-diverse interest attracted 11 large audience to tho Skating Kink last evening. Of chief interest among many good pictures was "The Red Indian," "The Pottery-making in America," and "From Osirich Farm to Feather Boa." A compTete change of programme will be furnished this evening. NEW THEATRE. Good business is reported from the New Theatre. That popular picture, "The Royal Divorce," will bo shown for the last time to-day. To-morrow a complete change will be presented, including a big dramatic pictutp, "Living Paris, Day by Day," which gives a series of tine views of 'the great French city. KING'S THEATRE.

The Liverpool Grand National race, splendidly pictured, continues to attract largo crowds to tho King's Theatre. It is one of the best race pictures that have boon screened in Wellington. Other good pictures in the present bill are '"Two Old Pals" and "The Rights of Youth. A change will be presented this evening. "EVERYWOMAN." To-morrow morning at the Dresden the box plan will be opened at !) o'clocs ior ttie six performances of "Evcrywoman," the first of which will bo staged an Tuesday night next ; and for the three representations of "Passors-By" to be produced ior the iirst time, hero'on Tuesday, Alay

28. kstimatinj; that -.there, will bo a largo demand lor' seats the management will'liaro ['a staff of ushers in attendance Irani 'an early hour to form a queue which will ensure that the earliest arrivals shall have first choice of seats. Although "Everywoman" enjoyed a run of over 7 weeks in Sydney so great a hold did it take on ploygoors tnat tho auditorium of the Theatre Royal iu that city proved quite inadequate to scat the crowns whicli nightly endeavoured to gain admission, and the only reason for its withdrawal was the fact that tho present Dominion tour had to bu fulfilled, but at its termination the management havo already decided to revive it both in Melbourne and.Sydney. Tho success achieved by "Everywoman" is due a ■ great deal to the appeal the story makes to human nature. Tho role of "Everywoman" gives Miss Spong every opportunity to display her varied histrionic abilities. Mr. \Villiain Desmond, the well-known American actor who starred with Miss Katherine Grey in "The Lion and the House," and "Tho Third Degree," will tako the important part of .Noliody, which it ia stated, gives him further opportunities to exhibit his talents. Mr. George Miller, ono of America's leading comedians, will make his debut hero in tho character of Bluff, and Miss Elsie Clarcns another new artist will appear

as Youth. Playgoers w j[] g ] a( j j 0 vve |. come Miss Emma Temple, who takes the part of Truth. The company comprises GO members. THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. An entertainment of a high order is promised at tho Town Hall this evening, when the English Pierrots, under the management of Messrs. W. mid H. Thomas and Mnynnrd Bakiu, will commence their season of six nights, in new programmes of musical gems, monologues, sketches, eccentric studies, pianoforte recitals, and instrumental novelties. Mr. Mayuard Dakin, still the leading comedian of the company, is an artist from the London Pavilion and Empire Theatre. The other members include: Miss Elsa Langley (comedienne), Mr. Leslie Austin-(baritone), Mr. W. P. Turner (humorist), Miss Nellie Holden (soprano), Mr, Kingsley Chapman (tenor), and Mr. Rob Thomas (entertainer , and accompanist). Miss Langley made a marked impression on the occasion of their previous visit. Miss Nellio Holden (soprano) and Mr. Roy Cooke arc additional members to tho company. Tho management state that a wide selection of items is included in tho opening programme. Burin" the brief stay of the company a new and ■original programme is to be presented at each performance. The box plan is open at the Dresden.