ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1455, 1 June 1912, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. Good patronage was at the Theatre Eoynl last evening when the current yaudovillo 'programme was repeated. the usual matinee and evening performances are announced for to-day and on Jlonday the programme will be changed. Among the new artists arc: Giis. Hams, described as "London's chorus singerand character delineator; Harry Sims, English comedian; Roya and Regan, English specialty dancers; and O'Dell and Jlarr, who will stage an American comedy act. ■V special matinee will be given on Monday, June 3 (King's Birthday). TULLEHS' PICTURES. • "In the Days of Ancient Rome." is certainly tlio stnr item at the Skating l«nk this week. Old Home still appeals to the public and when, as in this film, all Hie historic buildings of the famous city are once more depicted thronged with human beings in fitting garb. "A String oi Pearls" is also an interesting study in the dramatic art. The rest of the programme is well in keeping with the star items. There will be a matinee tins afternoon.

THE NEW THEATRE. Seats were at a premium at the cosy New Theatre last evening, when a new programme full of novelties from the picture studios of the world was presented. The new portfolio includes a hjghly dramatic love tragedy entitled lllD Poisoned Dagger," which gives spectators a fine melodramatic thrill. Another good dramatic picture is "An Eastern? s Peril," in which cowboys, horses, and sixshooters figure bravely. "A Timely Rescue" is a capital drama concerning tuo voung men in the same oflice who are in love with their employers daughter. One is accepted to the other's undo-.ng. Mad with jealousy he ''cooks his rival s boats and steals the firm's .money. Ihe favoured one is dismissed with ignominy and seeks distraction by enlisting in the Armv. Later on the villain is discovered by his employer at his old game and ho too is discharged and accepts the shi 1n°. The two meet at the front and in an" engagement the hero is wounded nnd would most certainly have been killed or captured had not his old rival ridden out and effected a gallant rescue which eds in his death. So the innocent comes Goes Out." This programme will be presented to-day and this evening. On Monday, what is said to J» a suceessf.il modern drama entitled The RoseEouge," will bo presented. The story is iaid to be nn interesting one and will be interpreted by leading performers. The picture takes three quarters of an hour to run through. KING'S THEATRE. ' "The Coffin Ship" is the most attractive of the items on the programme at present boing screened at the lung s Tlmatre. The Dutch actors compare very favourably with English actors. The Prospector's Legacy" is another good film and ably tells a story of a Westerner and h " cold which he has amassed and has tolen from him. Other good .terns are: "A Violin and a Pipe," "A Spanish Dilemma," and an. "Indian Romeo and Juliet/' There will be a matmee this afternoon.

.. ■ THE DANDIES. Tlie Dandies, who are presenting a bright, clean,, rollicking little show at the Concert Chamber continue to■attract lave audcences. The artists are all capita fv equipped with a fine comedy spirit and thereare no dull moments from the rito to the fall of tho curtain. The cont butins ." ists are: Claude DaniPier, Gaviu Wood, Oliver Peacock, George Mor2in and Jli=ses Vere, Ward, and Lane. The to" plan will be at the Dresden ivll 1 p.m to-day; afterwards at Chriseson'-= On Monday (holiday the box plan will be at'Christeson's all day. "CAVALLEKIA lUTSTICANA." The booking for the Koyal Choral Soea , Sble in the btg hall for the general public when inquiry was made feVterW, which ensures a packed house. This is commercially encouraging ami it is pleasing al?o to anticipate a good pelbur^dd^j>^ fault with. The chorus and orchestra are well up to their work. THE ADBLPIII. The last night of the present programme at the Adolphi is announced in our columns and as the pictures are exceptionally interesting, those who wish to F eo them should not fail to attend to-ni'ght. A special prize matinee will take place this afternoon at half pa.>t two, when each child will receive a present, and a gold brpoch and a watch are being presented to a girl and boy respectively by the management. There will be another matinee on Monday next (King's Birthday) when a special programme will be shown at this matinee. Everv girl will receive a fine postcard of the 'King and every boy one of the Queen. The change of programme will take place on Monday evening next.

TOWN HALL PICTURES. On Monday night, King's Birthday, the "WPS." has arranged to give a picture entertainment at the Town Hall. Kxct- - lent subjects have been selected, and will include "Lakes and Falls," ft Lux scenic;; "Heart of a Hed Girl," 'The. Doctor," and "A Message from tho West, all interesting dramas; "Tony would be a Cowbw" "-Married by Proxy,' and Dear Little Darling," comedy subjects; llio Wizard's Walking-stick," a trick comedy, a picture showing Chinese acrobats doing ro m° clever feats, and an industrial subipct'illiistrating the pottery industry in liomco. Topular prices will te charged. BLASCHECK. Mr Joseph Blascheck and J[i?s Mildred Wrighton are to give farewell entertainments in the , .principal New /calami town.= with their society snapshots. Ihe repertoire has been so extended that an entirely new programme will be given in each town. These two gifted people, pro- , vide us with an entertainment which not only contains good music, but music with'put monotony,, interspersed with humour and variety. SUNDAY CONCERT. Under the conductorship of Mr. Herbert Bloy, the AVellington Professional Orchestra will give the second concert of the lOl" season at the Town Hall on Sunday evening next. The orchestra, which has now a membership of 56. will give a firstclass programme, included in which will Ik- Grieg's "Peer Gynt." Suite: (1) MorninV" (2) the death of Aase, (3) Antira's flniice and (4) in the hall of the Mountain Kine. the last-named being the most popular movement in the suite, and illustrates the scene in which Peer Gynt is driven ont of the ball by tho jroblin trolcls. The concert will commence at 8.30, a silver coin collection being taken at tlie doors.