ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1818, 2 August 1913, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROTAL. Messrs. Brennan-FuUer nnnouncoa complete' change of programme for Monday next when a number of new artists win make their first appearance in Wellington," including Max Dulfek, ft celebrated musical contortionists in an original ana novel act. Signor Corona, the man who makes the cornet talk, and Collins, comedy, sketoh artists, the Duckwaths, acrobats ,an/:t judders,' the Rosebuds, Australian serio and dancers, Harry Collins,' coon impereonater. Van Gamp will introduce for tho first time in Wew ' Zealand ft wrestling match between two pigs which : is said to be ono of the most tumorous acts yet seen on tho vaudeville stage. Miss Violet Carmen and Alf. J. Laurance will appear in original monologue and song novelties; tho two Franklins, American sketoh team; the Ridgway Brothers,' acrobats and hand balancers; the (Jazzas, jugglers and heavyweight lifters'also figu'ro'in tho bill. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Tet another crowded house was tocoklml last night at His Majesty's Theatre, whero "Quo Vadis" has proved, the greatest picture success ' MessrsMOuller and Sons have handled, The filnl has now been seen in this <*ity by close on 30,000 people, and would probably .run successfully for some time, bu.t the proprietors announce that to-night will bo tho last time it will be screened. Tho music as usual will be by an orchestra that has been specially strengthened for the"season. ■ THE "SMAiRT SET." . The "Smart Set" played to another, appreciative audienco at the. Concert Chamber last night, when onoorea were the rule. Mr. Mayhard Dakin, who never fails to make a "hit, was'unusually good last evening, while Mr. . Walter George and |Miss George Martin : both scored heavily. To-night the company will perform at the Opera Houso, and this will be the last opportunity patrons will lave to see,and hear the'current programme. KING'S THEATRE. "Harnessing ; a Horse" is a picture comedy of special merit, and it has been the means of attracting good crowds to the King's Theatre this weefc. Another good ■ picture befog screened at this ' theatre is "Nigger Jun,"'a highly interesting) drama. The supporting items are all good. This afternoon there will bo a. matinee, and to-night the present series of pictures will be screened for the last time. . , , . ' THE EMPRESS THEATRE. . The present programme at. tho Empress • Theatre Continuous Pictures will be seen for the last time to-day, and* to-night. The "features" are: 1 "David Garrick," a charming story of the famous actor of other days, and-"The Switch Tower," the A.B. , Company's latest dramatic sensation. -Tho .Edison Company present: ,"The. High Tide of Misfortune," the tenth of the "What. Happened to Mary" dramas. There is a merry frolic with a number of pretty girls iu the A.B. Company's farce comedy "Just Kids." The, Continental and English news in the "Gaumont Graphic" is of a most, interesting character. A complete change >f programing will be shown on Monday. ';. SHORTTS' THEATRE. I The' current programme at Shortt's Continuous Picture Theatre is with i sensational: dramatic study entitled 'The Golden Hoard." The plot deals 'with, the days when pirates and maraud-ers-did things'with." a strong hand.' Special attractions for children are announced- for this', afternoon., SUNDAY CONCERT. ' An excellent programme has been prepared for the Wellington City Band's concert to be given at His Majesty's Theatre on Sunday. Mr. H. Church will sing "Till Death," etc.; Mr. James Calvert (tenor), of tho English concerts, will slng, ; ."In Sympathy,", . "The Mes-, - sage," etsJ; Ifr/' ' soloist) . will' play J a pretty" anil' tuneful ; - election from Verdi's works, and a des- /, criptiyefantasia' "An Italian Festival," which .includes"Daybreak," "Battle of Flowers,"-;", Chant of Women," "Chorus of • Monks," etc., and other items. A silver coin collection will be made in aid of the band fund.

ORGAN RECITAL.

To-morrow afternoon Dr. W. K. Fyffe will continue the series of organ recitals in the Town Hall. The recital will commence. at 3 o'clock, and. tho programme will be: "March" (Henry Smart), "Andante Contabia" (Widor), "Andantino" (Lemare), Threo Pieces.(Gode). "Holiest Breath on Evening Blessing" (Martin), and "The Gloria" from Mozarfs Twelfth Mas<i will be rendered by St. Peter's Choir, , . '

"ELIJAH."

The box plan for the "Elijah" concert on August 12 will open at the Dresden on Monday morning at 9 o'clock. • For this popular oratorio, the Royal Wellington! Choral Society has engaged a very iin-a cast of soloists, jfiadame Mary Only will sing the soprano eoloe, Madam© Editn Brainsby tho alto, Mr. Harry Phippg tenor, and Mr. John Prousb baritom. The Sydney "Telegraph," writing of Madame Conly's singing, said:— "Madarno Conly's voire charmed' by its puiity, while ' her stylo was completely

comncrag. Her Teading of "Hear, Ye " Isnel' was delightful in its completeness lot - merely because of vocal quality and technique, but primarily by, reasons of ilie 'dramatic spirit which the artist imiarted to it." A full rehearsal of chinas, orchestra, aaid soloists will be holl in St. John's Schoolroom on Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Hutt and Jo.asonvillo' trains will bo delayed till ' -offer the performance. COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT. Cte of the. principal items included in an icellejit programme arranged for next Tu<sday, the complimentary concert to Mr. Herbert Bloy at the Town Hall will be he great overture, "1812" (Tschaikowaky." By the courtesy of the picture' thetro proprietors, the Wellington. Prbfessinal, Orchestra, whose Sunday concert under Mr. Bloy's baton have been re«;msed as artistic treats, will be its full strength, and, including the brass baris, will ivumber 90 performers. Vccal itjM will be given by Mrs. Woodward l , Mr. John Prouse, and the, Orpheus Quartet. Seats may be reserved at the foreseen' where the plan is filling rapidly. I HUTT SKATING RINK. Co Thursday evening there were a gooily number at tho Rink to witness the nociey match between the Olympia re-pc-sentatives and the Hutt team, which ,-esillted in a win for tho former. . The tov;n team and' visitors were afterwards entertained at a smoke concert. To-night, a couples' gliding competition will bo eot off, for wluch prizes are to bo given. The band will bo in attendance this afternoon.