ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1761, 28 May 1913, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

BEEBE'S VAUDEVILLE CO. Beebe's Polite Vaudeville Company appeared again at tlio Opera House last evening. Tlio minstrel first part, with 1 Wal Rockley and Will Wliito as tlio leading fiyi-makers, provoked laughter J and won applause, and, in tho second > half of tho programme acceptable "spe- ' cialty" turns wero contributed by the i versatile Koilrtevson, the Arfcena, and > the Musioal Bartletts.. The company ! will givo its finil performance this even- ■ ing, when ladies 'will bo admitted to all parts of the house for one shilling. » THEATRE ROYAL. An excellent variety entertainment again attracted a largo audience at the Theatre Royal last evening;. One of the best items on the programme was the bird and animal mimicry of Fritz Von Liston. His work is of high musical quality, and is pleasantly leavened with humour. The ■ dog who is'stage-named "Mysterious Mik" was as successful as his human competitors in earning the approval of those who witnessed his teats in arithmetic and telepathy. Clever work was done by the performing cockatoos in charge of Madame Ajarvcll. Others who contributed acceptable itoms were Hiss Beattie M'Donald, lercy Dalton, Miss Lillie Moore, and Amo and Almo. The musical performance of the Serenaders filled the first part of the evening. The same programme will bo repeated to-night. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. To those in search of a really good I comedy, "In a Fix," in which Miss Asta Iveilson appears in the role of a "boy " amply fills the bill. There is not a dull momoni in tho whole of the long, film, and Miss AsUx scores heavily. The supporting items include "The Man 1 He Sfijht Have Been," "The Engin- I frVir"> "-\-' cn S the Bulgarian Frontier," | Ma s Apron Strings," and "The 1913 ! Grand National." The programmo will I be repeated this evening. j , -THE NEW THEATRE. . [ A, Powerfully^;presented picture-drama • entitled 'Ten Nights in a Bar-room" occupies a . prominent place on the programme now being screened at the New I Theatre. Tho pictnre inculcates tho i benefits of temperance and vividly pre- ! sents the results which follow its neglect. Supporting features in lighter vein include "Tile Woodsman," "For Sale, a Life," and a number of amusing comedies. THE. KING'S THEATRE. An excellent programme, featured by a sensational detective drama entitled 'Shadows >6f the Night," is being screened at the King's Theatre this week. The development of the photo-play abounds in the most thrilling situation's and easily holds tho interest. Other good films are "Little Organ Player of San Juan," Confidence/' "The Strike Breakers," "The Patho Gazette," "Customs of Lapland," and "The 1913 Liverpool Grand National. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. A coloured picture, entitled "A Conspiracy Against Murat," is tho principal feature in. the current programme at tlio Empress Theatre. It unfolds a florid political drama, rich in exciting incidents, which weave into an enthralling romance. Supporting items, all good of their kind, include: "Thc| Red Devils," a Western drama: "After the Welsh Rabbit" and "Pim}>le goes a-Busking," comedies; "Tho ■Cremation of Wiffles, aiid "The Jarrah Workers' Carnival."- : SHORTTS' PICTURES. "The Spectre of the Sea," a picture which details a tragic love-story, is one of the best items in the current programme at Shortts' Theatre. Other good pictures ■aro: "A Rough Ride on Nitro-Glycerine," "Two Jolly ■ Acrobats," "Making Castings," and "Pathe's Australian Gazette." . . THE-RED DANDIES. There was no room to spare again last evening, at the- Concert! Chamber of tlio Town Hall,'where'the'Red Dandies have' once more established' themselves. The i placard "house full" was exhibited. be- i lore. 8 p.m., and after that timo many i •had to'be. refuse<l"hdmissi6n.' Mr. Claude c Dampier, the clever comedian, who Raises I roars of laughter, Was in capital form, I jiarticularly in his burlesque on the s Spanish Serenader, and in his Yiddisher I songs. Miss Irene Vero, who specialises s in ra'gtimo ditties, found immediate fa- ( vour. Mr. George Morgan, Mr. Gavin ' Wood, Miss Hilda Lane, and Miss Evelyn I Ward all contributed acceptable numbsrs to the programme.- A "special request" programme is to bo given ,this evening, and to-morrow evening the Dandies will - t transfer their activities to the Opera .1 House. ' ■ l

"WELLINGTON FOUE." / A joint concert is being arranged by four of Wellington's leading musicians. Each is an experienced recitalist. This combination, has'been brought together through' their inability to secure the Concert Chamber for individual, recitals, and they state—not without a good deal of realism—that what is their loss is the public's gain. Only a small portion of the hall will be reserved at 35., thus allowing ample room for 2s. and Is. patrons. The promoters state that tho programme will lie compiled with a view to suit all tastes. It will not be too long and not too taxing. JOSEPH M'CABE. ' ._ Mr. Joseph M'Cabe will begin his Wellington season ut the Concert Chamber, Tcwn Hall, on Monday evening, June 2, in tho "Story, of Life on tho Earth, or Wonderful Chapters in Evolution." On Tuesday evening the interesting lecture, "Tho End of the World," will bo given, on Wednesday night "The Evolution of Man," and -on Thursday' Mr. M'Cabft will deal with "Life in Other Worlds." Bach entertainment will to illustrated by beautiful slides, all new to New Zealand. All desirous of hearing a learned man ou absorbing subjects should be ablo to look forward to a treat. The box plan will open at tho Dresden on Thursday. THE CITY BAND. The Wellington City Band will (weather permitting) play at Newtown Park at 8 o'clock this evening. ,