ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1746, 10 May 1913, Page 13

ENTERTAINMENTS.

QUEEN OF THE REDSKINS. Tho final production of "The Monk and tho Woman took placo at tho Opera House last evening. To-night Georgo Marlow's Dramatic Company will produce Emm Lichfield's Red Indian romantic play, "Queen of the Redskins." Commenting on this production, tho Melbourne "Argus" said:—"Judging by the crowded attendances at tho Princess Theairo the new production, 'Queen of the Redskins,' has completely captured tho favour of lovers of romantic and picturesque melodrama. Tho costuming will bo authentic, tho costumcs having been purchased by tho firm's American representative from tho North American Indians. Tho incidental music is weird, and in keeping with tho piece. The box plan will bo on view at tho Dresden until noon, and after that hour at Christeson's, where also day salo tickcts may bo obtained. THEATRE ROYAL. This evening the current vaudeville programme at the Theatre' Royal will bo presented for tho hijit time. Do Lea and Orma, desciibed as tho "Rage of lour Continents," tho Excellas lyn, tho quaint magician, "Tho Serenades," with others, provide a really good evening's entertainment. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Patrons of His Theatre arc afforded something; exciting in the adventures of Zigomar, ilio (robber chief, and Paul in Broquet, ;i detective. One of tho licit scenes is where Broquet is about to effect a captuire of the "Z" gang, when a huge net talis over the heads of the detectivo aiul his accomplices, effectually capturing them. Many otter pictures of interest are also shown. THE KING'S THEATRE. The current programme of kinematograph subjects now being shown at the King's Theatre is headed by a detective dramatic study entitled "Tho Escape of the White Glove Gang." Tho plot is we! actcd by souio of tho I)est of Continental actors, and many thrilling sccncs are depicted. . Tho supporting items include a capital dramatic study by the Vitagraph Company, entitled "Two Women and Two Men." T'ho picture features that popularartist, Miss Edith Storey.

TEE NEW THEATRE. The last appearanco is announced for to-dar and to-night of tho current series of the New Theatre continuous pictures. Foremost anion# several entertaining suljjects is the Kulein Company's "feature" drama. "The Wives of Jamestown." The theme is romantic and tJio piny possesses raro merit. A powerful modern visionary drama, ".Sunshine," is next in popularity. Special Hems for children will bo added this afternoon. "Gipsy Hate" will be tho "fenturo" for Monday. SIIORTTS' PICTURES. "Under Two Hags" is tho film do resistance of the current programmd at Shortts' Continuous Picture Theatre. "The West Coast of Jutland" is a beautiful scenic stiuly by the Nordisk Company, and. "Unslion Hands" is a. detective study of interest by tho Cines Company. The programmo will lie ecTecned for the last timo to-day. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. Tho A.B. Company's stirring dramatisation, "Near to Earth," was introduced with conspicuous success at the Empress Theatre continuous pictures yesterday. The plot deals with the attempt of a stranger to lure away ailother man's wife, hut his villainy is ineffective, and a happy climax results. Another new drama shown yesterday was tho Edison Company's "A Perilous Cargo." Tho hero undertakes to carry in his ship a cargo of explosives for a South American Republic. The vessel catches fire, and a Tool fliwl tetriiic explosion takes place within close range of the camera. There are several ottiei enjoyable films, including the A.B. Com ; nany's comctly, "The Spring of Life. Tho programme will appear tor the last time to-day and to-night. SUNDAY CONCERT. The Wellington City Band's concert, wWch is to be given at His Majesty s Theatre, to-morrow night, is exjected to bo a dceidod success. Tho programmo is au excellent one, and includes Su.Vpe s brilliant overture, "Poet and Peasant, and b. weird fantasia, "Souvenir do Russe" (W. Rimnier). Mr. Calvert, tenor, who ha« had considerable expenenco oil tho English couccrt platform, will sing "Lend Mo Yoiiv Aul" (Gounod), The Rosarv" (Ncvin), etc. Mr. Allwright, baritone, will sin& "Thou art t Passing, Hcnco" (Sullivan). A silver coin collection will bo iniado to help wipo off tho band's liabilities. MR. HORACE HUNT. In addition to tho orchestra, no fewer than twenty-five of t Wellington's leading professional musicians ivill assist m various ways at tho farewell concert _to Mr. Horaco Hunt on Tuesday evening next at tho Town Hall. Tho programme has, howover, been so arranged that the concert should finish by ten o clock, as it will start punctually at 8 o'clock. During those two hours there will bo provided a feast of good music, tho programme being exceptionally interesting, Tho doors will open at 7.15, and holders ot' two shilling tickets are reminded that tliey may reservo their seats at the Dresden without extra charge. TRAMWAY BAND. Tho Tramway Band will play at Lyall Bay at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.