ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1770, 7 June 1913, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

, "PUSS-IN-BOOTS." Thoro is something in. tho "air" of » pantomime which appeals strongly to iWellington audiences. There is so much . to divert the attention the whole tiin&-r the rush find whirl of the prettily-cos-tumed ballets, the rhythmical tinkle of the music, the beautitul scenic and lighting effects, and the happy abandon ol the ■ comedians, all go to make up a bright, quick-moving show which is calculated to pleaso practically all tastes. "l'uss-in-Jitiots" maintains the high standard which J. C. Williamson, Ltd.. set many years ago in "Mother Goose,' and there is little doubt that it will prove as successful throughout the New Zealand tour. •The present company includes a iirst-rato lot of principals, notable among whom lire Mr. E. O. Lennon as Slyboots (the (puss), Mr. Georin Miller as Dame Shortly, Mr. Fred. Leslie as Muggles,.and Miss .Violet Loraino 'us Colin, the' fair young "hero, who gains iiis_ objective in money (aid matrimony by winning the beauteous Fairy J'elina (Miss Dorothy Firman. Tho specialty acts aro particularly good. iThe Gaudsmidts are a finished pair 01 ground and lofty tumblers, 'who appear to spend as much time in tho air as on the stage. The act is aided by tho tumbling of two cleverly-trained dogs,. ,Which turn somersaults in unison with their masters, and have a definite place in. tho tough-and-tumblo act which concludes the :performance. One feat of tho Gaudemidts is notably clever. One performer stands stock still, and tho other skips up his back, and stands on his partner s •head, with one of tho dogs in his arms. Tho dog then mounts tho top, man's shoulders, climbs on to his head, and then actually stands on his hind legs, perfectly balanced somewhere in tho vicinity of the top of the proscenium.' Collins and Hart are an ingenious pair of laughtermakers, and another comic specialty well worth mentioning ia the horso grotesquely •played by-Messrs. Hart and Whitmore. Sir. Fred. Leslie and Mr. Rupert Darrell provided good broad comedy work. Tho catchiest of the vocal numbers was "Everybody's Doing It," sung by Miss ~ Loraine. The matinee performance to- / day will oommence at 1.45 p.m. sharp.

, THEATRE ROTAL. This evening at the Theatre Royal the cierenader3 will present a grand farewell programme, selecting (at tlio request of patrons) the most popular numbers ironi their repertoire. The last appearance of Jlarvelle's comedy cockatoos, and I'ritz Von Liston, •is also announced for this evening. A ■ nnmber of new artists will appear on Monday. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The current programme at His Majesty's Theatre will bo screened for the last time this evening. The- 6tar item, "Cleopatra," is supported by the Gaumont Graphic" and a Vitagraph cflni°dy, entitled ,f Hi9 Wife.Camo Back." The principal picture for Monday s c 'J all S ,> will be a pictorial representation o the iwell-known Irish story, "Kathleen Mi--Vourneen." THE KING'S THEATRE. .Tie King's Theatre was well patronbed last evening,' when a special' benefit performance was given to the Athletic League Eootball Club. "Zaza," the title, of an interesting Patlie-colour drama, will be soreened for the last time this evening. "The Hidden Messagß' is tho title of theistar picture of the new programme, which is to lie screened at tho King's Theatre on Monday. THE NEW*THEATRE, Tho popularity of tho thrilling dramagraph "Nick Winter and the Stolen Favourite" is evidenced by tho thronged sessions at the New Theatre continuous pictures. Special additional films will bo screened this afternoon for children. The minor subjects embrace: "Ireland, the Oppressed" (ICalem drama), "Through tho Flames" (Tannhauser drama), "Bunny at the Derby" (Vita comody), and "River Sure" (scenic).. Tho final opportunity of ceding these pictures will tie available tins evening. On Monday, "Leah, the For-Baken/'-will be presented. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. The current bill of the Empress Theatre fcontinuous pictures attracted crowded sessions last evening. Tho foremost -tern is the Vitagraph Company's sensational detectivo play, "Tho Ambassador's Disappearance/' with Maurice Costello in the leading role. Highly-trained animals appear on the vaudeville stage in "Eerforming Dogs and Monkeys." A film which delights evervone. and the juveniles in particular, is ""Boyhood's Dreams," a talo of a boy's encounter with Indians. "Genoa,' the famous Italian city, is beautifully displayed in a picture of that name. There is also a thrilling Edison railway drama, "Between Orton Junction and Eallon■ville." The series will bo screened for the last time this afternoon and evening. "The Little Tease," a special A.B. masterpiece drama, will be tho "feature' of next Monday's new programme.

THE DANDIES. Tho numerous enthusiastic folic who follow Mr. Edward Branscombe's enterprises are no. doubt looking forward to the opening of tho New Dandies' season in 14© large Town Hall on Monday night. This new company, which is making its first appearanco ill "Wellington, is said to be tho finest artistically and tiie strongest numerically of all the popular Dandies Companies. It lias consequently been allotted tho long seasons in the metropolitan centres of the Dominion during tlio coming winter. The company comprises eleven people. Mr. Ford Waltham, the basso, nas been seen' in Wellington before, but ,t!liat fact should only make his popularity tho more sure. Mr.. Athol Tier, who is making his f> nppoaranco in these parts, is said to be an excellent comedian .of tho refined modern type, and one of the finest dancers since the days of the late Fred. Leslie. . Mr. Marshall Lawrence, the baritone of tho company, is a young artist who is said •to possess a voice of exceptional ran fro and (reality. Sir. George Edwards, light comedian and- dancer, is said to bo particularly clever in each department, Mr. Robert Agnew, the tenor, comes with a good record as a successful vocalist, and Mr. Frank l'eachey is described as an all round entertainer, Mr. Joseph Brennan will probably, be remembered in Wellington as a clever raconteur and monologuist. Of the ladies. Miss. I'csgy Boss, who is also a newcomer, is reported to be the possessor of a rich contralto voice. The Misses Lily and Rita Filzeorald. soprano and comedienne respectively, and Mr. Phillip Hardmnn, pianist, are strong mombers of the combination. The box plans are now on view at the Dresden, and 1000 two-Ailling tickets may be obtained at Christcson's. One thousand shilling tickets will bo available at ilne door. SHORTTS' THEATRE. In tho nev, - programme now being ohown at Shortts' Theatre, "Sacrificed to the Lions," a story full of picturcsciua incident, is the principal item. The other pictures are a uniformly good lot.The Wellington College Old Girls' Asgociotion will hold a concert in the Central Hall, Girls' College, Pipitea Street, at 8 o'clock on Saturday, June U. Full partioular3 can be obtained from the hon. eeoretary. Miss F. Dixon.