"IN OLD DONEGAL."

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1777, 16 June 1913, Page 6

"IN OLD DONEGAL."

The plot of "In Old Donegal, to be presented to-night at tho Opera House, hinges upon tho attempt of an old spendthrift named Poter Calligan to gain possession of some property, which has been left to Morris Donovan. For .this purpose he commits forgery, and he also induces the old farmer to accept Bryan Caliban, a lackadaisical, hare-braineil dandy, _#a ajatfte. l<« to* .Swafctsx*

is in lovo with a young farmer, and refuses to obey her father, and as Larry backs her up in her disobedience,. both are expelled from tho ' paternal home. Larry, in tho disguise of Sliaun, enters the servico of Calligan, and apparently becomes a willing confederate in his nefarious schemes. Mary Donovan, by a false message sent to her by Bryan Calligan, i 9 lured to a deserted cabin in the hills, but his schemes are cleverly foiled. To-night Mr, Doone will sing "Kate O'Donoghue," "Doone's Rose Song/' and "Th;e Tunes Wo Love to Hear on Paddy a Day."- The bos plan is at tho Dresden, ORGAN RECITAL. After a lapse of some weeks, tho grand organ at the Town Hull was heard again on Saturday evening, when Dr. Kington "W. l r yffo gave a rccital under tho auspices of tho City Council. Tho audience was not a largo one, but thoso who were there thoroughly appreciated the tasteful programme planned. Dr. Fyffe is a scholarly musician, whoso playing 19 lightened and dignified by intellectuality. Had ho a mora intimato acquaintance with tho locality of the stops, and could finger them instinctively, instead 01 having to look for them, his porionnance on Saturday evening would havo been, considerably improvied, but even as it wa3 he showed a happy knowledge of combinaand in passages his playing was marked by a nicQ suavity 01 touch and refinement in feeling. This was particularly noticeable in the lighter numbers such as Hollins's Spring Song, Borowski's charming "Berceuse, tlio final movement in Mendelssohn s Sixth o& nata," and Cesar Francks Andantmo. The echo was so bad that there no definiteness apparent in the fortissimo passages of the "Sonata and J. JJ. x>arnebtfs "Fantasia." The programme also included a "Solemn Melody' by Walford Davios (favourably known as a song writer), a beautifully melodious composition; "Cantileue," by Salome; a fine "Solemn March," by Borowski (a prominent Russian composer); and a Paen by Basil Harwood. . Mr J. H. Doherty, who was m good voice, acquitted himself very well 111 "Still me Die Nacht" (Boehm), and "Ich Grolle Nicht" (Schumann), twe beautiful German songs which Mr. Doherty elected to sing in the original language. His second, part song was "Hybrias the Cretan." "WELLINGTON FOTJK." The second concert, which was to liavt been given in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, Juue 18, by tho Wellington Pour, has been postponed until Wednes--1 day, July 9, THE BUTTERFLIES. Much interest is being evinced by th< reiturn and farewell visit of Mr. Jack Waller's "Butterflies," who will comment* a nine nights' season at the Opera House on Monday next. This company will b< remembered for its musical extra.vaga.nza "The Blue Hungarian Band Burlesque,' and many charming musical numbers both instrumental and vocal. The comedians comprise Mr. Jack Waller, Mr Wyllie Watson, and Miss Armitage. These ■ three artists are eminently successful ir their different lines, and by their clovoi humour arouse ■ the • heartiest laughter ; Classical , music, ragtime music, musical i extravaganza, mirth, songs, monologues , oomedy, and dramatic sketches are also ot • the bill, so that the "Butterflies'" enter-

subscribers throughout both town and country were supplied without the slightest hitch occurring. An Albion motorlorry was an. important factor in tho process of distribution. It possessed the qualification of speed as well as weightcarrying capacity. The accompanying Illustration is a reproduction of a photograph taken in the early dawn on the final journey to' the Thorndon R/ailway Station with papers for dispatch to certain of the country districts, via Manatvatu, the Walrarapa papers having left some hours earlier. When tho photo-

tainment is well varied. The box plan will be opened on Wednesday. . / SHORTTS' THEATRE. At Shortts' Continuous Picture Theatre at Willis Street to-day, the leading feature will be a Pathe coloured drama entitled "The Coquette." Supporting this will bo other films of good class. The theatre will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.