ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1569, 12 October 1912, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE ASCHE-BRAYTON SEASON. After a phenomenal week's business, "Kismet" will end its brief run at the Opera House, this evening. Needless to say, the house was filled to capacity last oyening, when the gorgeous "Arabian Night was played with the same couvinciiii; attention to detail which singles it out as one of tho most completely satisfactory spectacular productions seen in Wellington. Edward -Knoblauch's singularly faithful piny will be produced twice to-day, this afternoon commencing at 1.45 p.m., and . this evening 'at 7.45 p.m. J3very seat in tho dross circle and floor of tho house have been, booked for this evening. On Monday evening the scries of Shakespearean productions will bo commenced with a magnificent presentation, of the comedy "Tho Taming of the Shrew," Mr, Asche, of course, appearing as Petruchio and Miss Brayton as Katharine. It was in this play that they first) niado their appearance in Australia at (ho Theatre Royal, Jlellwurnc, somo two years ago. Both Sir. Asche and Jliss Brayton are recognised as splendid exponents of the two principal characters in this piece, and have played them for over one thousand times. "The Taming of tho Shrew" will bo presented for three nights only, and then will follow in tho order-named: "The Merchant of Venice" (tlireo nights and Saturday matinee), "Tho Moi'ry Wives of Windsor" (two nights), and "Othello" (four nights and Saturday matinee). Each production, it is stated, will be presented precisely as in Londom FULLERS' PICTURES. "The; Passer-by," a picture now being shown at the Vivian Sfreet Skating Sink, is proving a considerable attraction. The plot is taken from a biblical story. Among tho other pictures are one showing tho 3rd Dragoons performing evolutions, and a Lubin drirnia entitled "Together." THE KING'S THEATRE. . There will be a prize matinee at tho King's Theatre this afternoon, and the current programme will bo repeated for the last time this evening. On Monday nest tho special star picture on the programme will be "The Governor's Daughter, a drama from tho land of tho Czar." NEW THEATRE. A complete change of programme was screened at the New Theatre yesterday. Tho foremost item is entitled "Salambo," and deals with the famous story of Old Carthage, the city of Hannibal and Hasdrubal. The setting of the picture is very good and gives ono an excellent idea of tho massivo grandeur of the great seaport of the trading centre of the Mediterranean, before the Roman power was supremo. Tho fact that the siege of Carthage is ono of the most terrible that history records, and is the subject of the famous phrase of Cato's "This I think, and Carthage should be destroyed," makes the place interesting itself, apart from tho story. The story appears to bo based upon a book of a similar title, by a celebrated French novelist. "The Sandg of the Dee" is another good picture, tho story being suggested by the poem of the ' same name. It tells of the tragic death i of a simple country maid who is ruined i by. a wealthy artist. Hor father, a cold Puritanical man, drives her from home. The girl wanders over tho sands, and in utter misery -with no one to comfort her, drowns herself. "Broncho Billy's Gratitude" is a modern western play. Broncho Billy is helped while fleeins from tho sheriff's posse by the local schoolmistress, and ho retaliates by restoring her child to her after it has been taken from her by her former husband from whom she- is separated. "The Gaumont Graphic," "Billy's Picnic," nnd "At the L'Jungan" are also good pictures. "The Sins of tho Father" is announced for Monday. SHORTT'S PICTURES. '.'Man , arid ,, Mammon" continued to' at : ;ract large numbers into Messrs. Shqrtt's Picture Theatre yesterday and last evening. It is a striking drama nnd ' well worth a visit to tho theatre for it alono. 'Tho Nipper's lullaby" is an unobtrusive little story of fisher folk. The Nipper is n baby and quito the hero of the piece. Luckily for tho future of the Nipper tho :athor roturns after a good "haul" in time to save tho Nipper from adopted parents. Other good items arc entitled: "Honour and Sword" and "Love and tho Motor." Next Monday tho management announce as a special attraction "Caesar Borgio." ADELPHI PICTURES. A specially-selected programme of moving pictures is at present being screened at the Adelphi Theatre in Willis Street, and this popular house of amusement is nightly attracting good crowds. One of the leading films on the current bill is "A Red Cross Martyr."- This is a dramatic number, portraying a beautiful story of a woman's devotion and sacrifice, a man's courage, and the downfall of an enemy. Two other stirring dramatic items are "The Birthmark and "The Gamblers." Topical events arc pictured by tho Pathe Gazette, while variety is lent by the inclusion of several capital comedies and an interesting scenic Tho Isle of Wight." "THE DANDIES." To-night is the last night of the "Red Dandies," and it is announced that the programme, will be a particularly lively one, a fitting close to a season's amusement. The programmes for the last week havo all been different and "The Dandies" have shown that the extent of their repertoire is indeed vast. Ever since they first arrived 'The Dandies" havo been looked upon by Wellington heatre-goers as a good stand-by against boredom. No matter how often ono may havo seen them they always manage to amliso their audience, and needless to say they will be missed. PIANOFORTE RECITAL. Mr. Baxter Buckley's fourth recital on 'ednesday next will introdiico a' programme of variety and brilliance, and ono embracing a large part of tho whole gamut of musical emotions. It ranges from the classical Bach to tho world's "writers" of the present day. The Saint Saens concerto, to be heard for tho first time in Australasia, is a stupendous work, making heavy demands on the pianist's technique. No fewer than four other items are new to tho Wellington concert platform. Mr. Herbert Bloy is to be associated with Jlr. Buckley in Ccsar-Franck'-s violin sonata (also now) and Mr. T. D, Collins will sing specially-selected songs. Her Excellency Lady Islington has an-, nounced intention of being present. Tho box plan is now open at the Dresden.

TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL. Tho programme for to-night's' organ recital in tbo Town Hall will contain some interesting works played. for the first time at these recitals. They will include: Bach's great E Minor Fugue, Guilmant's "Morning Song," and Meyerbeer's "Torchlight March." Mr. Maushan Barnett will also play Schubert's "Am Mcer," two movements from Widor's fifth symphony, and Pierne's Serenade. Miss Gertrude Hunt nill eiiig TVikerlin's "It Was at Break of Day," and songs by Lassen and Horace Hunt.

SONG RECITAL. At the Concert Chamber on Wednesday, October 23, Mr. Hamilton Hodges will give another of his popular recitals. On this occasion ho is singing the famous "Drinking Song" from Ambroiso Thomas's opera "Hamlet," and also tbo "Belle Siccome" (Don Pasqualc), and, by special request, the dainty chanson from "Paul et Virginio." Mr. Horace Hunt will be the solo pianist, Siranr Alf Trudn solo flautist, and Mrs. E. H. Turner accompanist. The box plan will bo opened shortly at the Drosdon.