ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1740, 3 May 1913, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE MONK AND THE WOMAN"

1 OPENING POSTPONED. Mr. Stanley Grant, manager of tho Marlow Dramatic Company, which is to pla.V "The Monk and the Woman," together with several members of tlio company, arrived from the south yesterday morning by tho Maori. On account of tluu'o being no boat from Lyltelton io-ilay (owing to tho dislocation of the ferry service b.v thu gale), tho bulk oT tho srenery cannot arrive beforo to-morrow (Sunday) morning, so that Mr. Grant has been, compelled to postpone the opening pcrlormnnce at tho Opera llouso until Monday evening. it is stated that, seldom has any jneco provoked so much controversy as ' 1 ho Monk and the Woman." Archbishop Kelly, of Sydney, wrote a loiter commenting on tho piece, and daily, during tho run of tlie play in Sydney, letters from Roman Catholic clergymen and ministers of other denominations, as well as laymen of all crecds, were published in tho daily press. The pln.v revolves on a talo oi' love, religion, and warfare. It enjoyed a long and successful run in Sydney, and at tho present time is being played by four different companies. The management stnlo that the scenic effects aro of tho most govgaous kind, and the costuming of the play, which is set in tho period of IGOO, will be of tlio most authentic nature. The box plan is now rapidly filling at tho Dresden. THEATRE ROYAL. Owing fo the execrable weather last evening, the attendance of the public at most of the theatres in town suffered. At the Theatre Royal the marvellous Ileraldos make their final appearance, and they leavo for Auckland by to-day's express. The programme was enhanced by tho Sorenaders, who provide tho first half, the Lessos, tlio Clardjs, Airlio and Campbell, and the Harmonious Huxhains. Further netv* talent will brighten Monday's change of programme. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A courincing picturisation of Charles Rejido's novel "Foul Play" heads the list of dramatic offerings at His Majesty s Theatre. An added interest is lent tlio picture bv tlio recital of tho story of Jlr. Alfred Uoothman. • Other pictures of interest to be seen at His Majesty's are: "A Leap-Year Proposal," "Wrong Bottles," "Wild "Two Little Scapegoats." Thero will bo a matineo performance to-day at 2.30 p.m. ■ KING'S THEATRE. "Tho Veiigcanee of Durand," a powerful photo-story by Rex Beach, the popular novelist, holds, pride of place in the favour of patrons at tlio King's Theatre. Tho programme also includes: "Peters Pledge," "The Eldorado Lode," "Young America," and "Bidom Ilardup." 'Ihero will be a matinee at 2.30 pan. to-day. Tlio star attraction for Monday will bo "The Escape of tho Wlute Glove Gang. THE NEW THEATRE. Special subjects for children will bo added this afternoon to the current programme of the New Theatre continuous pictures. The leading phota-play is the elaborate modern romance "Back l'rom tho Dead." -Another film which is deservedly a favourite is tho Vitagraph drama "Two Battles." -in which Mr. Maurice Costello takes a prominent part. The bill will be displayed for the last time to-night. Monday's new programme will includo "The Springtime of Lile, a magnificent Pache drama. ■ EMPRESS THEATRE. To-day and to-night a last opportunity ifill be available of witnessing the current programme of tho Empress Theatre continuous pictures. Tho "feature drama "Rival Adventurers" lays claim for popularity, as the plot is exciting, and . the staging and dressing aro on a luxurious scale. The film : depicting an interesting visit to a training ship, entitled -'Britain's Hope," shows tho boys at. cut-, vlass drill,' gun drill,' gymnastic exercises, and flag-signalling. "Pescara aliords views of a picturesque Italian port and its surroundings. '-IVo tramps suddenly acquire great wealth and enjoy a good, time in tlio Kelig comedy-drama "Millionaire Vagabonds." "Missing Jewels (Lnbin drama), and a.number of comedies, comprise tho supporting items. A new programme is announced for Monday. •

SHOBTTS' PICTURES. "The Guiding Light" a Lubin Company dramatic production, which took foremost place on Thursday's chango of programme at Shortt's Theatre, was repeated at all sessions yesterday, the picture describes the story of a lighthouse, a shipwreck, and the rescue in a most thrilling manner. "The Last. Days ot Pompeii," /'Tour of Bergen, Pathes Er-glish Gazette," and "Leopard, and the Burglars" made up an admirablo programme. MR. HORACE HUNT. Judging by the amount of interest which is being shown by # friends, fellowmusicians, and local societies, the tarewell concert to Mr. Horace Hunt on Tuesday, May 13, should be n success. No effort is being spared to f give onc_ ol our most hard-working and pw mla !®n young piauistsa fitting send-off. Fopular prices will be charged, there will be no fee for booking, and tickets aro now on sale at all music shops. Jho plan will open at the Dresden on Wednesday next, May 7. WATERSIDE WORKERS' BAKU. The Waterside Workers' Bond will (weather permitting) give a performance at Oriental Bay. tram terminus, at » o'clock to-morrow afternoon. SUNDAY CONCERT. Tile Wellington Professional Orchestra will appear at His Majesty's Theatre tomorrow night for the fifth concert ot the 1913 season. Under the conductorship of Mr Herbert Bloy the orchestra 'will bo heard in the following items:— Hungarian ■March "Torok Magyar" (L. do Reeder), "Loin du Bal" (Gillett. "La Anquantaine (Gabriel Marie), "Serenade /Amour (von Blou),'Overture "Egmont (BeeJioven) "Anbade Priutanniere (Lacombe), Overture "Tannhauser" (Wagner). A silver coin collection will be taken at the door. The concert will commence at S.JO p.m. sharp.