ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1498, 22 July 1912, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

e— OPERA HOUSE.

"lien Hnr" was again presented before n full attendance at Iho Opera House on Saturday evening. Tlie play takes a high place among productions of its class, in the beauty and splendour of its stage effects it rivals the most elaborate pantomimes which havo .boon presented in ■Wellington, and, in addition, it retains the main narrative thread of tho famous story of which it is an adaptation. A remarkably realistic scene is that representing a storm-10-ised sea, with Hen Hnr and tho Tribune Arrius adrift upon a raft. The miracle, scene, in which a crowd of singers stand.■ picturo.-qiicly nrranged upon a slope of the IMuuut of Olives, lakes pride of place so far as beauty is concerned. From every point of view "Bon Hnr" deserves the favour with which it is being regarded by the Wellington theatre-going public. Hie play will bo staged again this evening, and on following nights. THE KING'S THEATRE. To-night West's, Ltd., management will screen au exceptionally tine series of topical subjects, specially kinemntographed for the Kings Theatre. For special mention are: "The Wreck of tho Star of Canada" at Gisborne, showing tho perilous position of the vessel on tho rocks, salvaging in full swing, the diver making his first descent in a heavy swoll, tho gallant little Hi-pi, pumping operations, and the -position tf the vessel on the abandonment by tho crew; and "Tho Inspection of the Cadets for Canada at Trentham" by his Excellency tho Governor, and "Snapshots of tho Now Premier," and other local subjects. Additional itoms will be "The Sergeants Daughter," an exclusive drama, Ihe Plot that Failed," and numerous others. The icing's Orchestra will supply the incidental music. At Saturday evenings session Dr. A. W. Izard presented tho watches donated by Mr. Herb. Price to tho most successful jockeys during tho past racing season.

"THE WORLD AGAINST HEK." Commencing at to-day's sessions, Mac•Mahon and Donnelly will present tho latest Nordisk Company's dramatic sensation, "The World Against Her, at their continuous pictures at the New Theatre, Manners Street. The management state that this play, which is different from any other production previously witnessed in New Zealand, was specially selected by i Mr. Charles MacMahon during his recent visit to Svtlney. It was selected in compliance with a well-defined demand for well-staged modern, productions. Tho plot is said to appeal specially to ladies, and tho interest is maintained throughout, Tho principal role is that of Magda, who runs away from home in company with an adventurer, one Kilmer, who has robbed a bank. In New York the couple omlmrk on, a continuous round of pleasure. Detectives, however, are close on tho track of Hilmer, who manages, however, to effect the escape of Magda with' a bagful of the stolen notes. Hilmer is arrested, and Magda, alono in the world, becomes faint while wandering in a. public park. A strange woman seizes the o;portunity to steal her handbag with the stolen notes, but, while hurrying across tho street, the thief is fatally injured by a motor-car. As the woman carried a bag with Magda's name on it, she is buried under the latter's name. Driven almost to the point of starvation, Magda now sings in tho streets for her livelihood. Her sweetly-attuned voice attracts the notice of a theatrical manager, who engages her to sing on tho stage. Magda quickly, climbs the ladder of fame, and she then feels an irresistible longing to go back to the old homo across the teas. The sequel may well bo left to the picture to relate. "The World Against Her" will be supported at all sessions 'to-day and ■ to-night by the subjects which drew crowded attendances throughout Saturday.

, THE ADELPHI. The Adelphi Theatre was crowded to the djOOTs on Saturday evening, when, tho programme for the current week was shown for the last time. The management has been true to their promiso to ikcep /the standard up to the..high-water mark sot at. its opening. This week's complete change of programme is announced for to-night, when tho star film will be "Charlie Colms and the Knavo of Spades," said to .be one of tho mOLst exciting and well-played detective dramas yet Staged. ' A _ strong fmpporting programme is promised, amiangst other good Jllms being "A Pie Worth AVliilc," "An Exchange of Coats," and "Tho Jam Cupboard " Attention is called to the fact, that prices reigning at the Adelphi are, now tie popular ones of circlo and back stalls, Is.; front stalls, Gd.; children halfprice to all parts.

SHORTT'S PICTUEES. "Tragedy in tlie Court of Milan" is tha paramount (picture of tho new selection to bo presented at Shortt's Continuous Picture Theatre, Willis Street, today. It is a strong dramatic feature thome, the film being 2000 ft. in length, and is said to be an excellent photo-play. "Tho Australian Gazette" is a topical film of interest, while "Lumbering in Brazil" is a good educational subject. A Vitagraph. comedy, entitled "Mr. Bolter's Infatuation," also finds a,place on tho new programme, and "The Persistent Cavalier" is a capital comic number. Other pictures of the now programmo are "Passing of Dappled Fawn" (drama), A Naughty Boy's Exploits" (comic), ami "Eoniioby" (scenic).

"THE GREEN DANDIES."On Wednesday evening next those lovers of bright musio and brighter comedy who attend the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall will bo able to make comparisons between "Tho Red Dandies, who established themselves in popular favour during a lengthy -season m Wellington, and their successors, "Tho Green Dandies," who will open on. July 21 under tho Branscombc banner. Clover comedians, cultured vocalists, and uii accompanist of quite especial merit are said to make up tho new costume company. Tho leading comedian is Mr. Herl>ert Walton. Mr. Walton has played character roles in musical comedies with success, and during his connection with the present company lias received marked recognition from tho critics in.Australia. A soubrette, Miss Florence Henderson, will help to keep tho ball of fun and frolic rolling, and Mr. Gcorgo Horton will lend ablo assistance. Tho entertainment will b* on almost exactly similar lines to that provided by the "llcds," and that should be a recommendation in itself. The box plan is at tho Dresden.

STAR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. To-night's usual complete change of programme at tho Star Theatre will include special features, the principal attraction being "A Victim of tho Mormons," which is shown in Newtown for tho first time. Tho picture has ulrcady been sampled by many picture patrons. A Lubin drama of note is "A Pio AVorth AVJiilfl," "A Western Kimoim," is an Essauny comedy. Other subjects to be screened include "Exchange of ■ Coats," "Wild Birds- at Horns," "Japanese Landscape," "Turkish Lady and the Tailor," etc. . ■PULLERS' PICTURES. At the Skating Rink, "Tho Corsican Brother;-'," adapted from the novel of Alexander Dumas, tho well-known French author, was screened, together with tho supporting items, including numerous'sensutional dramatic and comic sketches, for the last time on Saturday night. Tonight an entirely new series will be screened, tho programme including an inspiriting into of tho Sea, "The Yarn of the Nancy Lee.''

CITY BAND CONCERT, The Sunday concert which was given iu Ilia Town Hall by the Wellington City Band (lato Garrison Band) attracted a very largo gathering of the public, llin bis''hall being crowded in all parts. Tho band select inns included Rossini's fine overture to "Tancrcdi," which was interpreted with taste and precision, a charming serenade "Moonlight in Venice," and some bright and attractive variations to the well-known sacred air "Sandon," comprised tho lighter pari, of tho programme, while. Iho rousing military march, 'Tearless," played with alwrupriate dash and spirit, made an excellent finale. Assisting tho band with solo items were Hiss Muriel Bennett, soprano, whoso singing of Zavdi's "To the Angels," and Liddell's "Abide With Me," was marked bv care and expression, the singer's not very robust but sweet and sympathetic voice being'heard to advantage; Mr. H. N. Fletcher, who sang "For You Alone," and Mr. J. Minifie, whose piccolo solo "Ths Nightingales," was a feature of the