ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1492, 15 July 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

MISS MARGARET COOJ'KR. The public of Wellington is beginning to find out the entertaining qualities of Miss Margaret Cooper. On Saturday evenill" there was little room to spare in any l>nrt of the Opcriv House, and throughout the evening there was that warm atmosphere of appreciation in the theatre, which mode everyone feel thoroughly comfortable, anil which is m> conducive, to enthuskism. Miss Cooper was once more artistic and magnetically attractive in her songs, ,In the new programme she introduces "Dreamland," n, pretty uit of vocal fancy which slio idealises very cleverly. Any composer should consider hiniselt' fortunate in having her as tin interpreter. Another new song was "Plumstones," which the artist invested with a good denl of racy humour. "Come to Town, Miss Brown, , ' was another of those pert songs which London is' so fond of, particularly as it gives an opportunity iu th« last line of each chorus to get in a local hit. It was sung with delicious elan, and Miss Cooper had to respond to a demonstrative encore, to which she replied with "The Little Chimney Sweep." Other successes were: ''When,l'in Grown Up," "Janie," "Let us Waltz Round Together," and ''Waltz Me Round Again, Willie,"' anil "Peter." and the infectious "Catch Me." Mr. H. Scott Leslie was quite effective in a character sketch entitled "Humbug," and raised many a smile in his monologue "I Alight/' His stories were well up to the mark, and the Cockney scene-shifter's odvico a.s to how "Hamlet" ought to be played was ono of the best things Mr. Leslie has given us. His Cockney accent is fidelity itself compared with his last weeks German. Mr. Horace Witty, who has become a decided favourite, sang "Tommy, Lad," ''The Admiral's Yarn," and, to the delight of all, Lolir's pleasing sour "The Eingers," in ■ which Mr. Witty introduced a nice touch of humorous charaoter. The mandolin nolqs of Signor Manznni are the finest of their kind ever heard here, and his fantasia on Herold's opera "Zanpa," is an astonishingly ahjo performance. Tho light and shade, the modulation, and tho feeling which he throws into his work is all reflective of the true artist and nm.sicinn. FULLERS' PICTURES. Both tho matinee and the evening exhibition of Messrs. Fuller's varied programme at tho Vivian Street Rink were well attended on Saturday. The dramatic items were headed by "The Ranchman's Debt of Honour," and the scenic part of the programme was unusually interesting and- instructive, especially so the film showing views of China, of which country ■we have heard so much of late. A newprogramme will be screened to-night. THE KING'S THEATRE. The King's Theatre was well filled with picture patrons last Saturday evening, when the week's programme was screened for the last time, including "the popular item, "The Schoolmam of Stoney Gulch." One of tho most interesting of the items on this programme gives various views of one of the latest of modern inventions, the hydroplane, and as it is probable that New Zealand waters will not bo adorned with one for "some little time, unless, of course, an enthusiastic engineer builds one here, the public can best obtain an idea of tho machine from the pictures. The proprietors of the King's Theatre, it-is interesting to note, have promised their patrons that they will, in the near future, screen a series of films depicting the latest of tho world's mechanical inventions. To-night '/The Traitress," a romantic war drama, will bo screened for the first time, and will be the star item in a completely new programme. The film is from the Walturdam studio; and with Miss Aeta Neilseu in the leading role should be a. success. "REDEMPTION/ , " "Redemption," the first of a series of spectacular dramas specially secured by MacMahon and Donnelly, is to be introduced at the "New Theatre, Manners Street, to-day and to-night. "Redemption" is the portrayal of the romantic career of Manette Aumonf, a beautiful young woman, engaged at a Parisian costumier's. Manette is sent to deliver dresses at the mansion of a lady customer, and while in the house Jlauette is overcome by faintness. A wealthy young Count see's Manette, and immediately falls in love with her. She runs away with the Count, and thus takes the first step in a most adventurous career. The Count becomes involved in financial disaster and Manette leaves him to v join a noted young singer. Then she becomes famous as a stage dancer, and, at this juncture, a wondrous dance is introduced, in which coloured lighting is said to provide enchanting effects. The subsequent vicissitudes of Manette may be left to the picture to relate. Tho dresses are. stated to be magnificent, while the staging is carried out on. ivn imposing scale. "Redemption" will be shown at all sessions day nnd night, together with other snbjects which- drew good "houses" throughout Saturday. THE ADELPJII. , An important announcement is made this morning by tho management of the Adelplii Theatre. Popular charges are to be charged, namely—circle and stalls will be one shilling, and the back stalls will be sixpence. Booking will /bo sixpence extra. A complete change of programme is announced for to-night. "The Hobo" and "A Miracle of Flowers"- are the "topliners." Tho former is said to bo. a very strong drama, telling how a good mail can, by his own foolishness, lc~e all his self-respect and with it everything that makes life worth living. "The Miracle of Flowers"- is a delightful love story of a Pierrot and Columbine, in which the principal role is enacted by tho famous Russian actress,* Mile. Napierkowsky. Other good things promised are "H'is Little Sister," a Liibin comedy; "The Heir Apparent," said to be reminiscent of the well-known novel, "The Prisoner of Zenda"; "Two Men r lnder tho Same Kimono," described as.a Japanese farce-; and, what should prove to be a very interesting scientific film, entitled "Radiography in Practice." The Mnlo Quartet will for tho future appear twice a week, instead of once as formerly, namely, on Wednesdays and Fridays. The installation of the heaters, of which thero aro twelve, has proved a boon, and apparently shows that the management are sparing no trouble to make their theatre a. cosy as well ae an.advanced one. THE DANDIES. '..' ' The seating accommodation at the Conpert Chamber of the Town Hall was taxed ™,' b r,"'T sl; on-Saturday night when The Dandies" (red) made their farewell nppeairancD. Every member of tha company was in excellent voice, and encores wero the rulo of the evening. "The Donfc 69 ," '? nve to " d "y fov Auckland. On Wednesday, July 24, "The Dandies" (green) will arrive bere from Sydney and open m the Concert Chamber. The new company is said to be quite as good as its predecessor.

PIANOFORTE RECITAL. Under the patronage of his Excellency tho Governor, Mr. Baxter Buckley will give a third recital at the Concert Chamber, Town Ha.ll, on Tuesday. A groat amount of interest ia being taken by the music-loving public in tho Schumann pianoforte concert.?, this being the first time that tlhe work has ton performed in the Dominion. Miss Phylhs Hanify will play the orchestral parts on a second piano. Other items aro the "Moonlight sonata" of Beethoven, and cnnpositions by both ancient and modern writers. miss Hannah Sweeney will lie the vocalist, and Mr. ]?. R. Johnstone will play new 'cpllo solos. The box plan is now opeu at the Dresden.