ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1555, 26 September 1912, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PL IM.M El! -DUN XISTO N SEA SOX. Lovers of the really good comedy-drama now have the his) opportunities to-night mill to-morrow jiiffht iif witlio.^i iik that delightful jilny "Nobody's Daughter" us interpreted by the Pliimner-Donnistim Coiiipany :il the Opera House. In tho hands of Li-.'.elle Parlies Nulindy's Daughter is certainly a very attractive person. Tlil> plav ilseli'is hiinian in its appeal ami is conspicuous i'or its realism both in plot: and construction. On Friday Jiift'it Oscar Wildo's britlinnl comoily, "A Woman of No Importance," will lie slaved I'ur throe nights. Mr. Titherath;i.' will appear in his original creation of the cynical Lord lliingwortli, a part with which tlio Jiamu of this distiugui.shcd actor will always he associated. .Mrs. Drough. will also appear in her ovii:innl (Australian) rolo of .Mrs. Arbuthnot. l'liis play is brilliant, in its wit, dialogue, and epigrams, whilst there is a strong emotional plot, underlying all. The last, two iii"lils of the .season, Tuesday and Wcdne'sdav, October 1 and 2, will bts devoted to Sydney (Jrundy's powerful drnmn, ' A Village Priest," with Mr. Titheradm in his famous role of l.'-Abbo Dubois. XHo box plans are at the Dresden. FULLERS' PICTURES. Tho sensational photo-drama, "Man's Lust for Gold," was screened for tho last timo yesterdav evening at the Skating Rink, with other supporting items of commendable merit. This evening tho programme will 'be changed, and an entirely new series will be shown on the screen. TIXE NEW THEATRE. Tho principal attraction at MacMnlion and Donnelly's New Theatre jn Planners Street to-day will be (ho Irish photoromance, ''Shmnus O'Brien/' said to bo one of the greatest kineiuatograph successes of recent years. This star item will be supported by various other istudies of sterling merit, including the submarine sensatirm, "The Bottom of the Sea," and "The Peasant Girl's Revenge" (a drama of tho French Revolution). TIIE KING'S THEATRE. The star film in » capital programme of pictures at the King's Theatre this week is a sensational Hindu drama, entitled "Black Blood," while among the supporting items is a ring comedy, entitled "One Round • O'Brien," and a Scottish study, entitled "The Land o' Burn?-." ■ THE ADELPHI. That striking picture "Rose Rouse" was prevented at Ihe Adclphi Theatre for the last time lstst evening as one among many highly entertaining pictures. This evening the management announces _ a complete change of programme, including the latest, pictures from the world's foremost studios. PICTURES AT TILE TOWN lIALL. A picture show, givcu under the auspicrs of the Wellington Rugby Union, attracted only a sparse house to tho Town Hall last evening. Chief among the pictures exhibited was a interesting series of films illustrating New Zealand scenery. Some fine views of the glacial region" in Un; Southern Alps wore .shown, including tho Tasman Glacier, wonderful ice-falls, and perilous mountain climbing down great declivities faced with solid ice. Others displayed the rushing waters of the Waikato and picturcsouc seniles of Rotorua, including Maori and poi dances. These pictures wore loaned by the Tourist Department. Ihe programme also included sonic line animated snaps of Auckland v. Wellington football match, exhibited per favour ot the Hayward Picture Enterprises. # Other pictures of diverse interest were: Is He Eligible" "Sheriff Jim's Last Shot, "Toto Without Water," tho Gaumont Gazette, lent by J. D. Williams, Ltd. As tho Hon. F. M. B. Fisher could not attend, owing to pressure of 1 arliame.ntnry duties, it'was decided not to present the championship trophies for the season in public. THE DANDIES. The popular Dandies (with tho usual scarlet trimmings) arc as strong in favour with Wellington audionces as they wore somo throe months ago. The reason for this is the intrinsic quality of the artist?, tho -merrily contrasted programme, and the" agreeable manner in which all concerned swing together in tho ensemble work. Jlr. Claude Dumpier is a comedian of inexhaustible humour, who never fails to create lausMcr, Mr. George Morgan is a comedian and dancer of refined manner, and Messrs. Peacock and Wood are capable vocalists. Tho programme is enhanced by the contributions of Misses Evelyn' Ward, Hilda Lane, and Irene Vere.