ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1443, 18 May 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"EAST LYNNE." At Ihe Opora House this evening. George Marlow's Dramatio Company- will cut or 011 their last night oi' the present season, when there will bo staged tho ro- - jii.'uitic drama, "East Lynne." The dual pari oi' I/ady Isabel and Madame Vino will ha played by Miss l/ouiso Hampton, Barbara Hare »y Miss Harrio Ireland, ami Carney Carlyle will be impersonated by Miss Aiico ljeorwyn. Tho male characters uf Archibald Co.rlyie, Sir Francis Ijcvison, Lord Mount Severn, will he played by Messrs. Cecil Miinsicriiig, Herbert Linden, and Godfrey Cass respectively, and little Wiilio Carlylo will bo in tho hands of Miss Drucy Turner. Tho management stato that the scenic and mechanical effects will be on a generous scale. Scats may l>o rosorved at llio Dresden, and early door tickets are obtainable «it Chrlstcson's. THEATRE ROYAL. The clever M'Bans are still receiving tho applause of largo audiences at tho Theatre Royal. Their hat-spinning and club-swinging turn has taken on exceptionally well. Other artists appearing are Frank York,' Maio Vino, Flo D'Orvillc, Don Llewellyn, and Tom Leo. FULLERS' PICTURES. The current programme of pictures at the Skating Rink, Vivian Street, is an entertaining,' 0110. Among -the subjects are: "Tho Littlo Stowaway," "Tweedledum in. tho Cartoon Competition," "The Bos'n's Watch," "A Day in an Austrian Iron Mine," "Tricked into ITacjiinees," "Winter Sport in Switzerland," "A Secret Wedding," "The Art of ,Tiu Jitsu," and "A Matter of Business." THE NEW THEATRE. Yesterday and last night a new programme of pictures was screened at tho New Theatre. "Living Paris, Day by Day" is ono of the striking numbers introduced. Supplementary flints are: "Tho Winning of v/onega," "A Moulder of Souls," and "Arabella. Becomes an Heiress." KINO'S THEATRE.

During tho interval at tho King's Theatre last eveiiiing, the proprietors were mado tho recipients of a presentation from tho Tramways Union. Mr. A. J. Mills, president of tho union, addressing tho auaieneo from tho stage, referred to the recent tram strike, and related how tho men, on finding that tho Trades Hall was not largo enough to hold their,] meeting, and that other halls were not available, hail been allowed the use of | tho King's Theatre free of churgo. ' Ho now risked Mr. C. 11. Whaite to accept, on behalf oi' tho proprietors, a framed photograph of members oi' the union. He also handed Mr. Whaite and Mr, A. Liuley a gold medallion each, and ono for, Mr. T. Donovan, who is at present on his way to Australia. Mr. Whaite replied. Tho audience then sang "Por They are Jolly Good Fellows," to tho accompaniment of the orchestra, and cheers were given, for tho proprietors of the theatre. Tho photograph presented contains a group of tramway employees, over tho top of which are the proprietors of tho theatre (Messrs. Whaite, Linley, and

Donovan). Tho usual matineo will bo held at tho theatre this afternoon, and to-night tho current programmo, containing views of the Liverpool Grand National, tho University Boat Race, and other good films, will be repeated for the last time. On Monday next the famous Sarah Bernhardt .mill be starred in one of tho films. THE ADELPHI THEATRE. Booking for the opening night on Tuesday next of tho Adelphi Theatre is reported by tho management to be proceeding briskly. A strong programmo has been arranged for tho opening and following nights, and great interest is likely to be centred in the much-discussed ladies' orchestra. Amongst other items of the musical programme—which will always bo tv feature of tho Adelphi—are two selections from tho "Quaker Girl," which aro being given by special permission of .T. C. Williamson, Ltd., and which will l>o heard

as an orchestral selection i'or the firsttime in Wellington. Tho opening night will also see the presentation of their cheques to tho prize winners in tho recent naming competition. Tho plan is at the Adelphi Sweet Store, in Willis Street, ]>C 7.' door to too theatre. Pricey are: Circle, Is. Gd.; reserved stalls, Is.;' back stalh (nnreserved), (id. Competitors are again notiliel that their competition tickets will not admit (hem to the opening night, but to any other. THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. Despite the heavy rain last evening tho English Pierrots attracted a largo audience to the Concert Chamber. These clever people give a bright- and sparkling entertainment that bubbles with original songs and ideas. Mr. Mavnard Dakin, comedian, and Mis? I-/]?a Langley, soubretlo, are particularly clover ana attractive in their work. Another performance will bo given this evening, and on Monday a change of programme will bo presented. "EVERYWOMAN." Plans wero opened at tile Dresden yesteidev for the coming productions by J. V. Williamson's Dramatic Company of "Everywoman" and "Passers By," which are to be staged during a season of nine nights,, commencing- at the Opera Hotiso on Tuesday night. Tho company will finish their Dominion tour on Thursday, May 30, and they will sail'on the following day by tho Warrimoo for Sydney. Only six representations of "Everywoman" can be given, and the last threo nights will hp devoted to productions of Haddon Cbamlrers's comedy drama, "Passers By." "Kvcrywoman" is said to bo intensely interesting, and.at times the audienco is aroused to enthusiasm by tho dramatic tableaux. It might bo called a "speaking opera," for all the dialoguo is accompanied by nrasic, and the play itself is a message to men. The claim made on behalf of it is that it is im ethical appeal to contemporaneous life. Its theme has to do directly with the oxpcricneo of all women or that portion of them who seek "woman's whole existence" ill a world whoso realm is pleasure, and where temptations swarm. There is (so the management say) a definite trend in tho unfolding of' tho pageant. The various figures are used as symbols of human emotions, and although tho author has not positively introduced the form of fate, he nevertheless in his mind permits it to dominate. One of the features in

"Everywoman" is the dramatic use of powerful contrast. The scenery _ and efl'et'ts arrive to-morrow by the MoKoia, in charge of a large staff of mechanics and electricians, and a full lighiiiig and scenery rehearsal will take place 011 Monday slight, tho Opera House being closed for that purpose.

GENERAL BADEN-POWELL, Ono point on which I.ieut.-General Sir R. S. S. Baden-Powell will descant upon in his forthcoming lecturo will be the suggestion that the hoy sc-oufs' movement inculcates in boys a love for war and militarism. The General, in a recent interview, spoke emphatically on this subject, and declared -thai; the idea was absurd enough to be preposterous. "There is a form of scouting in peace," said the General, "that is infinitely greater in value than war. In America one cause of the thought that scouts may bo a liiilitarv organisation is the fact that tho boys are" dressed in khaki uniforms, which nt once suggests the .soldiery. We are against war-like measures, and are strictly a peace organisation." It is stated that this remark has tended to • destroy the fears of Numerous Labour _ men in America and England, who hold the opinion that the scouts were would-be soldiers, and would ono day act as strike-breakers.

Many nopulfir local musicians witl be taking'part in tho concert which is lo he held 111 llie Town Hall 011 Saturday, «lune 1. His Excellency the Governor has intimated that ho hopes to bo present.