ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1521, 17 August 1912, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"SINBAD THE SAILOR." Tilio manifold delights of "Sinbad. tho Sailor" entertained another crowded audience, at the Opera Home last evening. This year's pantomime, is particularly gorgeous in respect to the scenery and dressing, and the artist hand can be detected in tho blending of tho colours of both into an harmonious ensemble. This is particularly effective .in tho marketplace scene quite early in tho performance, and auother exquisitely beautiful scene bears the title of "tolly-pop Laud." For decorative brilliance this scene vies with the glittering "Valley of Diamonds" set, which is a triumph for the electrician. Mr. Pip Powell mates a most amusing dame as lire. Sinbad, ■ uud Messrs. Brew and Aiders make things merry whenever thoy are. within view. Mr. Fred Winn and Mr. Charles Howard, as the Emperor of the Sahara and Sinbad respectively, are short in their comedy equipment, hut still, there is plenty of fun. Mr. Hassan as Dirk, tho bloodhound, and two other persons (not proj gramrned) as the .camel, provido plcnty lof animal fpirits to tho action. Misses Flo. Imeson, Nell Finnis, Marie Eaton, and Nance'Malier are all well placed, whilst tho airy dancing of Miss Maud Emory is a sheer delight. Among the ballets the Rose Ballet easily takes first place, both for the gorgcousness of its setting and the clever evolutions involved. Those who intend to witness "Sinbad the Sailor" this afternoon should lie in their places early. The curtain will rise, at 1.45 p.m. promptly. • FULLERS' PICTURES. The sensational picture "A Beast at Bay" constitutes a bi» attraction at the Skating Rink, in Vivian Street, at present. Among the other pictures are: "Counsel for tho Defence," "The Traitress of Parion's Court," "Through Hill and Dale," "Making Lead Pencils," "Railroad Engineers," How He Papered the Room," and "Helen's Marriage,"

THE KING'S THEATRE. To-night "'Twist War and the Girl" will bo again screened at tho King's Theatre. Among the other pictures will be "Chantilly Cream," aud "Honour v. Tho Sword." On Monday "Ke'ribution," in which the title role is taken by Miss Asta Neilson, will be shown. In this drama there _ are some really splendid scenic effects introduced, notably a wonderful moth dance by Miss Ncilson, which reveals her as ,a clever dancer in addition to her well-known talent as an actress. ' THE NEW THEATRE. At the New, Theatre yesterday, a change programme was presented, this including a really first-class selection of pictures. A pleasant domestic drama is depicted in tho Reliance film "A Happy Thanksgiving." An excellent drama is supplied by tho Vitagraph Company, entitled "Tho Counsel lor the Defence." In tho title rolo this picture features Maurice Costello, a very popular photo-play actor. "A Beast at bay 1 ' is the title of an A.B. release, which depicts the escape of a dangerous prisoner from gaol, and the pursuit by prison warders and others. "The Counsel for the Defence" and "A Beast at Bay" were much appreciated by tho large number of patrons present. The programme, which will be repeated to-day, contains a number of other films of interest. On Monday next, Messrs. MacMnhon and Donnelly will "star" a Mormon drama, entitled "Tho Flower of the Mormons," which is. claimed to deal with times in the Mormon City of Utah, U.S.A., that have long since passed away. THE ADELPHI. There will he a prize matinee at tho Adolphi Theatre to-day at 2.30 p.m., at which two special films for tho children will be screened in place of some of the heavier dramatic pictures. It has been | adopted as a fixed rule at the Adelpl" to eliminate any subjects which might | not be appreciated by children, and to show something more suitable. One of this week's matinee pictures will' to ' The Golden Kulo," a nretty fairy story by i that prince of -storytellers, M. Gasran Velle; tho other is a Western "chase film which the children delight in, tailed "The Ranchman's Daughter." This evening will see the last of the present programme, a complete change being announced for Monday next. Amongst this week's films the favourite Puthe Canute holds a very foremost place, tho views of aviation, .Sir (J-orgo White's funeral, the Fram heroes,, and many other topical matters render it moTo than usually interesting. THE DANDIES. The nightly entertainment provided by that talented company The Dandies, lias become quite popular among tho comedy concert-lovers of Wellington. Last evening the Concert Chamber was again well filled, and members of tbc company capably rendered their respective items. Theturn of Mr. Brennan, monologuist, is a very popular one, and last evening ho was recalled several times. The programme will bo repeated this evening, nnd a complete chango of programme is announced for Monday night.

ORGAN RECITAL. Patrons of tho municipal organ recitals aro reminded by an announcement, in another column of the resumption of the scries in tho Town Hell to-nijtit. Tho programme will include tkreo popular movements from • Widsr's fourth symphony, Bendel's "Domroschen," and Wagnor's "Trauma" and the great B Minor Fugue (Bach). Mr. Maughan Barnett will also play Schubert's Military March by re.qucst. Mr. John Prouse will sing He-iWnel's "Morning Hymn," Landon Ronald's "My Realm of Love," and Needham's "Queen of Connemara."

THE. "REDEMPTION." Gouno'd's "Redemption" .is to bo given at the Town Hall on Friday next by the Royal Wellington Choral Society, under the baton of Mr. Maughan Baxnett. Much has been done to make the performance a remarkable one, as local oratorical performances go. A (splendid chorus has been trained, and is said now to bo well at one with the conductor. An orchestra of over 50 performers (including a fine selection of brass) will givecolour to the effects that are usually lost to view through lack of instruments. There will be no fewer than six comet players, so placed at different corners of the Town Hall as to give tho desired effect to tho fanfare interlude. The soloist division is described as one- of tho strongest that has ever been associated on the local platform, and will he as follow:—Soprano, Madame Wielaert, of Auckland; contralto, Miss D. Dall; tenor, Mr. C. S. Stephens; bass (narrator), Mr. Courteney V. Mohr, of Melbourne. (Jesus) Mr. James A. Doherty. Over SOO s?ats had been referral up to five o'clock last night. The final rehearsal will be in the Town Hall on Thursday at 8 o'clock. A limited supply of one shilling tickets are on salo at the Dresden.