ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1720, 10 April 1913, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

.j : 9 "A ROMANCE IN IRELAND" "A Komance v in Ireland," a comedy drama in four acts, by Allen Doone. Cast:—. Biddy Dolan Miss Ethel Grist Micky lirady Mr. il. Lynch Norah Doyle Miss l Kdna Keeley Beesio O'Ualy (another) Miss Ethel Bashford Qorald Doylo .....Mr. Olivo I'arnham Captain Downs Mr. Onslow Edgeworth Patrick Doyle Mr. Tom Juckley Father O'J'jynn Mr. Frank Cullenano Larry O'Daly Mr. Allen Doone "A Romance in Ireland" is written, by Allen Doone, 'and ;pretends to be nothing much moro than.a lively comedy drama, not unconventional in' type, but constructed and written in such a fashion as to give the author all tho opportunity he requires to display his talent as a lightsinging comedian with many ingratiating 'and so/iclly-pleasing qualities. ' In this play lie-is Larry O'Daly, the son of the squire of the neighbourhood; and the bright, particular gossoon—lover of pretty Norah Doyle. Another admirer ot that lady is Captain Downs,, who, to get Larry'out of tlie'iwh'y,' steals a large sum .of . money, and' "plants" it in Larry's pocket. There 1 it-;is found, and poor Larry 'is' sent ', into " Coventry, oven his old father'believing him guilty. Norah, however, is faithful; and Larry's solitude in the hills is cheered by her sunny presence and/tho Irish pipes, until the clouds roll awayj permitting the sunshine of happiness'to gild the closing scene. Mr. Doone's! "quiet foolin'" as Larry is excellent, especially in the pretty scene outside Biddy Dolan's .cabin in the hills, where he woos and weds liis Norah. There he plays, tifnes on tho pipes and tricks on tho, priest'to' his heart's content. 'During the'iilay Miv Doono sings "The Low-Backed Car," "Dear Old Ireland," ."Where My Dear Mother Lies," and "My 'Little Lass from Erin's'lsle." Miss L'dna Keeloy was all that could bo desired as Norah. Mr. Prank Cullenane made.a'fin<?,.hearty Father O'Plynn, and Mr. T. Buckley was well cast as Patrick Doyle. Other parts were played /by Hiss Ethel Bashford, Miss Ethel Grist, Mr. C. Parnham, Mr.' M. Lynch, and Mr. O. Edgeworth. Mr, Percy Keogh's orchestra enlivened the play with emeraldtiiited melodies,!calculated to cheer tlie heart of sons of Erin. The season ends to-night. ' / THEATRE EOYAL. . AVorthy of a visit.to the Theatre Royal alone is the pleasure ;of hearing tho Harmonious Huxhams in their cowboy trio. It is tho vocal description of a cowboy horse race, ahtl by clever modulation and vigorous vocalism the effect they create is quito olcctrieal. The Stagpooles are a clever.team, and their knock-about business -is replete with humour. Mr. Frank Hawthorne, a clever comedian; raises a M. of .laughter in, his sketch "Tho'New Dressmaker," in which ho is assisted by Miss Ida Ingcroole. Stanley and Bernard, Bendo, and the Serenaders complete an excellent bill;HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "The Wives of Jamestown,'" a pretty romance of old Virginia, anil "Tho Pire Cop" are two of tlie best pictures in tho very entertaining programme of pictures that is being submitted this 'week. Other pictures •of distinct. merit aro "''Sally, "in'' Our Alley," "Literature and Love," "Mind-Reading," : and "Fooling Their Wives." ... KING'S THEATRE. Picture-lovers'can always be sure of a high-grade programme at the King's Theatre. Among the best pictures that aro being shown this week aro "Back From tho Dead," "Tho .Wives of Jamestown," "Dr. Bridget," ."Leonie," and "Curious Companions." The Pathe Gazette displays scenes 'of lively topical interest. ' . r -I.THE NEW THEATRE. An entire chpge of programme of the New Theatre Continuous Pictures will bo presented to-day and to-niglit. The principal subject will be the Pathe dramagraph "The Lust for Gold." Tho plot is said to bo a startling one. and the theme is skilfully expressed. The Selig drama, "The Girl .of the. Mountains," is another notable film in which a villainous ne'er-do-well attempts to wreak vengcanco uuon a young doctor whom he is jealous of. "A Dangerous Wages" is ,a Knlem drama depicting a tale of a "liold-up." There are several other promising numbers. ' THE . EMPRESS THEATRE. "A Man .Amongst Men," a\ powerful Selig modern dramaj will figure as the "feature" of to-day's new programme at the Empress Theatre continuous pictures. This is a well-staged artistically enacted production with a thrilling climax. The A.B. Company will bo represented by a stirring exclusive drama "A Chance Deception." The plot is feasible, and holds the attention throughout. A charming Indian tale of other times, "Tho Legend of tho Arrow," is one of the Selig Company's best efforts in this type of photoplay. "There Wore Hobos Three'* is a laughable story of three American tramps by the A.8.; Company. There aro also "The-Supreme Test" '(S. and A. drama), "Miss Simpkin's Summer Boarders" (S. and A. comedy), and an instructive travel ■study "Life at Aden Campo, Second Series." ,- SHORTT'S THEATRE. Good patronage was extended to Sliortt's pictures yesterday and last evening. A complete change of programme will be presented to-day, but the popular film "Scenes in London City" will be re-tained-for..the daylight sessions. ': WELLINGTON LIEDERTAFEL; ■ ■ The Wellington .'Liedertafel is giving o • complimentary ;:concert in ' tho Concert Chamber-'of . the".-Town Hall to-night to ;it9 'Secretary'.and'; treasurer (Mr.* AV. D. Qorliam).- ; The : - programme will include tho f olio wing' n'untbers by the Liedertafel: '"Strike .the : Lyre," "Tears of . Anguish" (baritone I'solo .with humming accompani- ; men tV "Tho'Old Superb" (a lustv sea ■song"--with' chorus), and tho late Dudley Buckfs. quaint arrangement of those old 'favourites, ■ "When Other Lips," and i"Rbcked in the Cradle of tho Deep," which are sung simultaneously by tlio tenor and bass sections of the choir. Miss Hunt will sing two songs, and not tho least enjoyable items should be two 4 quintets for piano and strings, in which Misses Kennedy and. Hob,v. and .Messts. D.. A.iKenny, Hilli/er, and Grady will Ue associated.