ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1710, 29 March 1913, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"MOLLY BAWN." ■ 1 "Tho Wearing of the Green" was performed for the last time last evening by the 'Allen Doone Company at the Opera House. Tho company will, appear this evening in an Irish play, entitled "Molly Bawn, in which Mr, Boone has already appeared in this city. It concerns an irascible old lord, whose last days are 'tormented with the idea 1 that , the peoplo around him are anticipating his death witll a hope that it may benefit |them,, the secret intrigues of a wicked niece to secure for herself and. her cousin, whom she loves/the fortune which the querulous old man is to leave to someone, and his deliberate murder by the niece. When the will is read, it is found that her crime was fruitless as far as she was, concerned. These are the chief elements in "Molly Bawn." Mr. Doone delivers thej famous speech of the Irish'patriot, Robert Emmett, effectively during the ballroom' tteenei. Mr. Boone's list of songs •will inclndo "Molly .Bawn," "Asthore," "Molly's Eyes are Irish, and the patriotic ballad, "A -Toast to Erin." The box plan iS' at tlio Dresden. , ' . , THEATHE'ROYAL. ■ Bletsoe's Crimson Ramblers supplied a bright first part'in the vaudeville entertainment, staged at the-Theatre . Royal .last evening. I'leasing vocal items were Contributed by Louie Duggan, and' tho Alarsdens repeated their interesting display of. acrobatics' and .feats of strength. Others who'contributed acceptable items were tho Dontines, the Lyntons, and tlio Esma Duo.On Monday, will appear the Stagpooles, 'a party Of half a dozen acrobats and strong, people, and. the i Serenades,'a costume . comedy company.'

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.. : The current programme at His Majesty's Theatre is starred by a sensational dramatic study entitled' '"the- Secret of the Safe." It will be shown for the la6t time this evening. The usual niatinefl for children is announced for this afternoon,«tid A total chaugo -.will.ibe, screened on Monday night. ; ; . 1 ' THE NEW THEATRE. .. v •> The ■ present: biH ;;: 'of"thia/ New- 'Theatre ■continuoiiii pictures Will"be" screened for; the last time to-day and to-night. The "star" film is the' O'ines .drama, "Life for ft Life," ah exciting story of a village Strong ranks'-Thew is a fine selection'of supporting subjects. On Monday: next .'a noted .Nordisk drftmagraph, "Vanquished,", will bo introduced. This is described as one of the most thrilling modern dramas yet .witnessed in this city. During the action of . the play there are jumping by hunters, a saving from drowning, and a ,motor-car. '"loops the" "loop;" A film taken itt the Citizens' Easter Carnival, .Ne.wtown Park, will also be presents ed .on Monday. .

THE KING'S THEATRE.. "For Love is . Life," a Pathe coloured drama of interest, is the title of the chief picture oil the present programme" at the King's Theatre. This programme'Vvlll be screened for . the last time to-night. A prize niatinbe is billed for this'afternoon, and the weekly, ohange takes place Soli Monday. , j / . .. • THE EMPRESS THEATRE, - The last appearance is announced for today and to-night y of the current series of the Empress Theatre cOhtiliuoUs pictures. The A.B. exclusive drama "Drink s Lure" deals with the shortcomings of a drunkard,: who heglects ,hl§ Wife hnd. child. Later 'he heroically rescues &n . elderly gentleriian from 1. murderous attack by two bui'slftrs. Tile' principal is rewarded in a hiilidsOHle manner, ahd takes up hjs residence in a couiitrv - Villa with his wife, and child, where he Is far .removed from the temptation'of drink* Tile Selig dramatic sCiisatioh, "Tile _ Dynamiters," and the adventurd ih California entitled "Foiling the Fire Fiends' are,also-popu-lar films. Tho management announces for ilest Monday a lengthy feature" drama' by the A.B. Company, entitled "Oil and AVater." Tho ttlay follows the fortunes of a beautiful theatrical dancer. The scenes are reported to be of rare magnificence. ■'

PIANOFORTE RECITAL. , At the Concert Chamber, Town Hajl, on April 0, Mr. Baxter Buckley will submit a varied nnd interesting programme of .pianoforte music. Items by Bach,. Beethoven, fttid MacDOwell will be given, and the new Russian school will be represented by Gliere and Pabst. The great Pianoforte Concerto by Liszt, is to bo performed for the first time in Australasia. ' Madame Gower-tiurns, front Christchurch, whb is Well'.kfiowii herfci will be the vocalist, aftd Mr. F. R. Johnstone will jolli forces with Mr. Buckley ih the Rubinstein 'Cello Sonata. Otvilig tb the. Concert Chamber being already engaged, this will probably be Mr. Buckley's only oohcert .this season. Bos plait opens at the Dresden cm Wednesday, April 2.

SHOETTS' pictures. : Special attractions for children nrfc announced at Shortts' Continuous Picture Theatre fir this afternoon s sessions. ''Caplain Barnacle,' lteformcr" i 6 tlie best picture.- s "THE BLUE BIRD." "The Blue Bird," Mnetdrlintk's gor-geously-mouhtfid . tairy . pantomime, is proving , rcmtirknbiy successful in Auckianit, and it i« declared one of the best ■Attractions which has. yet ItSen sent to New Zealand -by tlie J. C. Williamson, Jjtd., management. Altogether there are bver 150 people engaged ill the representation, including the forty children Who created quite a sensation when the piece was so successfully stagfjd ifl Sydney. last yeah Tlie Auckland Reason will lie brought to a close on Friday night next, and on Handily and Tuesday) April ? and 8, the fairy play will be produced at Gisborne; on Thursday, . April 10, it will bo staged nt .Napier) on. Friday, April' 11, at .Dannevirkc; on Saturday, 'April 12, at Palinerston . North; on Monday, April U, at Wnngatnil; on Tuesday, April 15, nt Eltham; at New Plymouth on Wednesday, April ll!; at Masterton, on Friday, April 18; and the "Wellington season will begin on Saturday, April 10. Tho box plans will be opened in the country centres three days prior to the opening date, and lor the Wellington season they will be opened at the Dresden on Wednesday, April 10. , ■