ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1810, 24 July 1913, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. At tlie Opera House last night the Marlon - Dramulie Company a I'urIher perl'orniiinee of "Tlie Niglit Side of London," a ilranui <lraliiij; villi phases of (lie white slave traflie. it is uaiil I hat the jila.v was written in thv hope that it would eoniplelelv extinguish I lie Iraflie, but it can scarcely ho claimed that it-has yet attained any iiieajjiire of success in this direction. Still, the parts are well interpreted, and to many the piece will prove entertaining. It will ho staged until the end of tho prc.-ent week. Commencing on Siomlny evening next, [ the company will cnLr on the last three nights of their-season here, when will lie staged Wa'tr-r .Melville's London drama, "Tlie Girl Who Took tho Wrong Turning." Tho plot of tho piece is said to l.v- an interesting one. There will be a f:ic-simile of some of the racing stables at Newmarket, England, where the opening sc?nes are laid. The story is that' of a young man named Fenton, who, through the machinations ,of his cousin und his marriage with a girl Ixnealli his station, is away from the paternal roof, and is working in the racing stables ;it Newmarket. There is su<l to bo sensation, pathos, and comedy in (lie picce. The box plan is now open at tho Dresden. THEATRE ROYAL. Tlie Brennan-Fuller vauidovillo entertainers continue to attract crowds to the Theatre lioyai. Among tho artists who are appearing this wesk are tho Serenaders, tlie liolvos, Jliss Essie Jennings, JJiss Kitty Renbv, Joe Lashwood, and Shv&aiui M-areo. Tho present programme will bo repsatd until tho end of the week. ' "QUO VADIS." That stirring and spectacular story of ancient Rome, "Quo Vadis," is still being tolil by. pictures io crowded audiences at His Majesty's Theatre. Although tho prices have been raised for the extra special attraction, every seat in tho bi'' theatre was occupied last evening, and hundreds were turned away. The scenes which servo to depict _ths dccadenco ol Roman Society under Nero are amazing, and the whole performance of tile engrossing story is 011 a high level of excellence. "Quo Vadis" will bo produced nightly uutil further notice. 'THE EMPRESS THEATRE, The new programme of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures to-day and to-night will be lieaded by a powerful modern drama, "Death's Marathon," described as one of tho A.B. Company's most characteristic enactments. A self-confi-dent man is successful in love while his more sensitive rival and friend is. rejected. But when the former loses heavily at cards this self-centred man takes his defeat with less fortitude than most His incompatible nature thus brings about a tragic clima.x. Others will include: "The Greater Life"(drama), "Cutting Ice" (industrial), "N.Z. Animated News" (topical), and "Slippery Slim Repents" (A.B. farce-comedy). KING'S THEATRE. For Ihoso who desiro variety in tliei] picture, entertainments, tho programme submitted at tlie King's Theatre should satisfy. "Spanish Blood" is a convincing storyette that bristles with dramatic spirit. All excellent animated view .of the English Derby, showing the King's horse being interfered, with by a demented SulYragctte, is also a feature of tho programme. SHORTTS' THEATRE. A complete change of programme will be presented at Shorttg' Theatre Jo-day. Am-ong the now picture's will be a"g'raphic picture of the last English Derby, showing the interference with the King's Ilor.se by a Suffragette, who is trampled down, and afterwards dies from the effects of the injuries reoeived. "THE SMART SET."

"The Smart Sot" will arrive in ',Ycllingtou to-morrow, and commenco their season at tho Town Hall on Saturday next", under the direction of AYalter George, and Maynard Dakin. "The Smart Set" have just concluded a successful season in Auckland, where they have been giving their unique entertainments for tome considerable time, and judging by recent criticisms and press notices tho programmes presented aro well above the average. Tho Mclbourno "Argus" says: "It can bo said without hesitation that 'Tho Smart Set' performance is 0110 of the best ever given here." A feature of the programme is the musical sketches, into which are introduced clever witticisms and smart pntter, entirely free from vulgarity. "The Revue," a satire on. all passing events of tho day, introducing amusing caricatures of leading personages, political ami topical allusions, lias met with great approbation in tralia, 11s in England, where this special attraction was introduced by 'Pelisser's famous "Pollies," who are Still keeping Loudon laughing. The box plan 13 fit tlie Dresden.

MISSIONS TO SEAMEN. A large number of seamen attended the Missions to Seamen Institute last night, when .a party from the Scottish Society, under tho direction of Mr. W. A. Allan, prowled a splendid ri"grammo of Scotj tisli music. 'The Highland dances of Miss-es Daisy M'Lellan and Andrena Rogers roused the audience to a high pitch c-f enthusiasm, while tho songs wero much appreciated. The decorations left up from tho Reniuora's concert of the previous evening lent a festive air to the whole proceedings. "Auld Lang Syne", and a hearty vote of thanks to those assisting were accorded 011 the motion of the niissioncr, Mr. W. E. Cocks.