ENTERTAINMENTS,.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1485, 6 July 1912, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS,.

FULLERS' PICTURES. "Tom Butler" is this title of-one of tho moat sensational detective- photo-plays that has over been screened at tne Ingvstro Street Rink. It relates . tho manner in. which u notorious criminal seeks to wreak revenge on his wife, who lias been tho innocent causo of his conviction. Tho donees he employs to gain his ends, nnd how r'hoy are frustrated, makes ft picture narrative packed with thrilling situations, altogether the programme- is a. sound one. There will bo a mntinco performance, today. MAKGARET COOPER. When Miss Margaret Cooper opens her season of six nights on Wednesday next, July 10, Wellington audiences will hayo nn opportunity ot hearing the world famous entertainer in a fino selection from her extensive repertoire. Tor this first programme to be given for that and tho two following evenings some of her most widolv-known successes have been chosen, songs with which Miss Cooper s name has during the last few years been a household word in England. 1 lie companv of artists, who are appearing with Miss Cooper, make up a distinct entertainment ot instrumental items, songs, and humorous stories. The box plans for tho week are now rapidly filling. ADELPHI THEATRE. A new feature as far as picture shows are concerned was introduced at the Adelphi Theatre last evening, when, by way of nn accompaniment to a seascape, most artistically pictured, a masked male quartet sang "Sweet and Low" very effectively. 'Tho innovation found immediate fa'vour ,|With the audience, which olamoured; for' an encore, but as the relentless machine went on with the next picture, tho demand could, not be acceded to. It is ; understood that the .quartet is to sing each evening, changing its number, with every' new programme' Among tho pictures is'a rather remarkable ono from the "A.8." studio,' entitled "The Female of tho. Species;■'.'..a ..rather gruosomo but splendidly,'artistic .-tragedy.' of the wilds. ' Tho programme: wjll be repeated this afternoon and this evening: KERSAND'S MINSTRELS. Kersund's American Minstrels enter, taiued another large audience last evening a.t tho Opera House. Chief among the favourites are Billy Brown and Miss Leah Clarke, whose airship song is the best vocal effort of the evening. There is to be a matinee performance at 2.30 p.m. to-day, and tho final performance of the season witl lie given this evening. Tho company is to appear at Mastcrton on Monday and Palmerston North on Tuesday evening next, KING'S'THEATRE. An excellent programme of pictures is being screened at tho King's Theatre this week. Among the best of the subjects are "Redeemed by Fire," a highly dramatic incident, very ably acted; "The Passport," "The Sphinx,"' "Autumn in tho Forests of Fontainbleau," "Tho Magnetic Flute." and "Calino as a Lion Tamer." The music of the orchestra .at tho King's Theatre is always a feature. A matinee performance will'begin at 2.30 p.m. to-day. . >

COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT. Mr. Borneo Gardiner, the accomplished siffluer whose • artistic • ■whistling has contributed to tho quality, of many concerts and social gatherings in Wellington during the nast two years; is about to leave, for Sydney.'.As. ho" has ever been willing-to assist others, a number of-his friends arc;'arranging a concert (o bo.-.tendorcd to him-prior' to his departure. A tnr-ting ' to" arrn'ngo' preliminaries is to l>e:held at'the Dresden rooms at 5.5 p.m. on Monday next. "BEN HO." William Young's thrilling and ingenious stage version of General Lew Wallace's romance, "Ben nur," h to be staged here by the J. C: Williamson, Ltd., management on Wednesday, July 17. "Ben Hur" has never dropped out'of Iho touring roperlniro in tho United. States,-whero-'it continues to bo an astonishing moneymaker, and it.was chosen for revival-this year ns the Easter production at Drury Lane Theatre. Undoubtedly tho constant changes of beautiful scenery, and moro especially, the love' passages .between the hero nnd tho Egyptian, Iras, to'music on tho moonlit Nile, and tho exciting chariot race, aro tho chief attractions to those who take their dramatic entertainment carelessly, ■ but to others tho appeal is ■made by tho skill with which the serious purpose of tho romanco is kept in view. "Ben Hur" starts with a picturesque prelude of the Scriptural Wise Men in (he desert. Altogether thcro are fourteen scenes in "Ben Hur," including, iho interior of tho Roman galley, Astrea, tho wreck after tho battle with the pirates, and tho rescue, the meeting on the lake with lien Hur and Iras, nnd the arena and the great chariot race. Tho box-plan for tho first six performances will bo opened at tho Dresden on Friday, next at 9 o'clock; A queue',will be formed 'at ■ 8 a.m. ■' ■'• '■' • ;.'• ... . .. •; Record booking, it is"stated,, has.happened in the various provincial centres where "Ben-Hur" is to lie presented. On Monday night the drama will bo staged in New Plymouth, on Tuesday and Wednesday at Wanganui, and on Thursday nnd Friday at Palmerston North.' In connection with the latter season a special train will leave Fcilding for Palmerston on Friday next at 6.30 p.m., returning after the performance at 11.30 p.m. The company will reach Wellington on Saturday, so "they will have four days to prepare for the opening night. "THE DANDIES." "Tho Dandies" continue to attract largo audiences to tho Concert Chamber, where their clean, .clever performances are received nightly with the greatest favour. The coming week will be tho last of the popular organisation in Wellington for somo time to come. The programme will be varied nightly, and all of the popular items will be given at the request of patrons. Those desirous of hearing particular numbers should send in their requests to tho manager at the Town Hall. A very bright programme has been arranged for this evening.

ORGAN RECITAL. Tho programme for- to-nighfs organ recital will include 'Wely's "Storm Fantaisie" fby special request), . Wagner's "Prize Song" from "Meistersinger," nnd works by Rhetnberger. Dudley Buck; and Thomas." Miss Muriel .Bennett'will sing Grieg's "Solveig's Song" and Gounod's "Serenade." MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA CONCERT. An attractive programme lins been arranged for the Municipal Orchestral Concert for Tuesday next in tho Town Hal. The orchestra works will include Schubert's Unfinished Symphony; "Valse Triste" '(Sibelius), and tho two works that wero so favourably received at the last concert, viz., tho William Tell Overture, and "Finlandin," by Sibelius. Mr. F. R. Johnstone will play a Godard 'cello solo, with orchestral accompaniment. PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS. , The first annual concert of tho Wellington. Society of Professional Musicians will take place on Wednesday, July 17, in tlio Town Hall' Concert Chamber, Included in the programme will be a Toy Symphony composed by Mr. Maujhnn Barnett. Laurence Watkins, and Horace Hunt. All the leading professional instrumentalists nnd vocalists will also contribute items. SUNDAY CONCERT. An interesting concert is to l<o given nt tho Town Hall to-morrow (Sunday) evening, by the Wellington City (late Garrison) Band, which will be assisted by Mrs. 11. Foster (of Melbourne), soprano, who will sing "A Song of Thanksgiving" (F. Allitsen) and "The Wakening of Spring" (T. Del Riego). Mr. Hamilton Hodges will sing (Sullivan's) "Thou'rt Passing Hence" and "Here is Rest' (J. Macy). The band items include "Mountain' Echoes" (J. O. Hume), with special echo effects, nnd "Spanish Chant" with variations. A silver coin collection in aid of tho instrument fund, will be made.