ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1783, 23 June 1913, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

Cl'llli BUTTERFLIES. - At the Opera House this evening "Tho - Butterflies" will inaugurate their return season of-eleven nights. The merits of overy memlier of tlio company are well known locally, and in their appearance this ovening each artist will no doubt receive a warm welcome. The programme put on by them during their season here lust March must still Ix* pleasingly remembered. and as tho booking is stated to bo very satisfactory, tho season should lie a most successful one. The. troupe number seven people. Miss Cecilia Gold, burlesque actress; Miss Ada Smart, tfr-' prano; Miss Marion Armitago, - the girl funny man; Mr. .lack Waller, violinist and comedian; Mr. I' 1 . W. Dounelt,' solo pianist; Mr. P. Fostcr-Hilie, character' baritone; and Mr. Wylio Watson, 'cellist and light comcdian; will oil render absolutely new items, and in addition, tlio concerted numbers, whether' operatic extracts or burlesque, will, it is stated, bo all fresh and original. Olio of_ tho features of the season will bo tho pianofore selections from the world's masters by Mr. G. W. Dennett, No greater appreciation could have been paid tho company than was bestowed upo.il it when the Now Zealand season was first opened here last Much. Tub Dominion, in' noticing the lir-st night, said'"After a long flight from South Africa, 'Tho Butterflies, a company of costumo comedy performers, commenced a tour of Now Zealand ot tho Opera House on' Saturday evening beforo an audience of healthy dimensions, ironi tho outset the newcomers succceded in making an entirely favourable mipre?fiion. There is quality, point, anu linum in all they do, say, or sing, and the splendid combination which marks their concertcd work established them at once as a coterie of gifted artists under resourceful control. 'The Butterflies success was spontaneous. Mr. 'Jack' tt tiller, tho head of the company, could easily quote 'We are Seven,' as that represents the numerical strength of tlio company. Yet they are adequate to every requirement. Tho standard of talent is high and uniform. Such a company can hardly fail to attract largo audiences. lho box plan is on view at tiro Dresden and tho (lay sales aro at Christeson s.

THEATRE ROYAL. At Hie Theatre Royal this evening, the Brennan-Fullcr management will introduce tht Seven Mang«ans, a troupe of sensational Continental acrobats, consisting of four men, two women, ami a boy. This company has, it is stated, just conclmlccl most .successful seasons in Mo - bourne ami Sydney. Their slay in «oiling ton will bo limited, as they are shortly due to appear in America. Monsieur Herbert, the musical waiter, will mako his first appearance to-night-, introducing his musical (lining table. Iho act is said to bo most novel and interesting. Oilier new-comers arc- Caino and irancis, Continental acrobats in feats of strength and gracc on silver chains. Miss Olivo Siugclair, operatic soprano, laic member of the Quinlan Opera Company, Miss Oertio Johns, Australia's chic favourite, and liletsoe's Crimson Romblers, will present an entire change of programme.

• • "LES MISERABLES." To-night, at' His Majesty's Theatre, patrons wiil have an opportunity of judg* ui" for themselves of the merits ol tno first series of the picture drama , Les Miserables." ' This liugo' film is said to have achieved such nil exceptional success in England, America, and Australia as to make it appear that Victor Hugos sensational story of the life and thrilling adventures of Jean Valjean, convict, whick has been read tlio world over 111 book form, is likely to become even more popular still in its present guisp of a screen play, aided, as is. the pictorial representation, by the acting ot distinguished artists, and tlio photograph}' of expert operators. "Les Miserables is claimed to be the biggest thing ever achieved in kinematography, its lengtn being 12,000 feet of actual measurement. It is said to be as easily followed as Hugo's great literary creation, 10-niglit s entirely new .programmo will also include a specially-selected moving picture gallery, of which mav be particularly mentioned: "Oil the Padua River, Borneo,' a fine panoramic scenic iftr*colour; ' lne lower ot Sleep." an Edisoman mirth-maker; and the latest "Path® Gazette." His Majesty s Orchestra will supply suitable incidental music, 'i'lio l»x plan is at Chnsteson s.

HEART OP A PIERROT. • The outstanding feature of West's now bill at the King s Theatre to-night will bo an Asia Neilsen study rho Heart of a Pierrot." The development of biographical production has brought to the front some talented artists, among whom may bo classed Asta Neilsen, the Danish Sarah Bernhardt. In this drama full scope is said to have been given bv tho producer for the greatest display of the ability possessed by this well-known actress. Tho story is of stage life, and a woman's life-tragedy is interwoven m all the meshes of each scene and act. Other subjects include "Beau Brummol, a Vita .drama, "The Squirrel," an educational item, and "Guuniont Graphic. Ill© music, which is ft special ieaturo at tho theatre, will bo arranged by Signor Truda.

' THE EMPRESS THEATRE. "A Plunge for a Fortune," a sensational "feature" drama, will bo tho star attraction of tho now programme of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures to-day and to-night. The principals are a charming girl, lli years of age, who has inherited a fortune, a disinherited nephew of tho legator, and Arizona Bill, who is conducting the heiress <o tho Judge to make good her claim. Tho ncjihow of tho dead man disputes the girl's right to the legacy. Ho hires desperatlooß to scizo the girl, but she is well protected by Arizona Bill. Somo startling adventures befall the heroine and her mentor before they finally appear beforo tho Judge, and the formdr is able to prove her right to tho fortune. "'The supporting series ineludo: "The Orchid" (Pathe drama), "The Daylight Burglar" (A.B. comedy), "Shooting tho Rapids of tho Mekong River."

ALLEN DOONE'S FAREWELL. The popularity of Mr. Allen Doono was exemplified at the conclusion of his brief season on Saturday night. After tho curtain fell on tho quiet ending of "Tho Parish Priest," tho audience offered bo much applause that Mr. Doono had to come forward and mako a brief speech. He stated that ho fully appreciated their kindness, and was gratified to find his modest efforts to entertain them had met with such whole-souled approval, lie had not expected that tho company' would do much business this visit, as ho had visited tho city only a few weeks before, but they would be glad to know that he had done well. His New Zealand tour had been very successful. Ho was now about to visit Gisborno and Auckland, and would then leave for Australia. He would return to New Zealand in about nine months' time, and he hoped that tho Wellington public would be as glad to see liim as lie ■ would be to see them. (Applause.) After the performance, Mr. Doone, in company with Mr. J. Walter Doyle, o" Honolulu, and Mr. O'lCeefe, of the Hutt, set out per motor-car for. Carterton, where they are going on a deer-stalking expedition for a few days.

HUTT SKATING RINK. Skating is becoming a popular pastime in the Hutt Valley, each week showing larger attendances of skaters at the local rink. Oil Thursday evening a couples' gliding competition was held, and resulted in a tie between a couple from Wellington nnd n Hnft couple. The prizes were presented on Saturday night. On Thursday next there will bo a ladies' handicap race, open to all-comcrs, and for which a prize will be given. On Saturday evening next thero will 1)0 a men's one milo handicap, open to all-comers, for which a silver cup will be given by the proprietor of the Kilbirnio Rink. The enp will boon show at Mr. George Davis's, Willis Street.