ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1822, 7 August 1913, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. Star turns at the Theatre RoyaT fcw the 1-ulo (his week, and two that usll loi special mention are tho Duckwovths, comedv acrolx\U and jugglers, on thojirst half, and Van Camp ami ilis educated pig on the second half. Miss Violet Carmen was imaMe to appear last but the n.udionco was well entertained by otliei artists, inc-i'iiding Max DulTek, musical contortionist.; tho Rosebuds, popular song and daneo artists; and Corona, tho man who makes tTie <*>rnet talk. "TIIE SMART SET/' Again last night "The Smart Set" of entertainers delighted the audience at the Concert Chamber of tho Town Hail. Mr. Maynard Dakin, one of the most; popiuar come<lians that liar, visited Wellington, is not less popular because this is his third visit. His songs last night luado 3, hit as big as ever. Mr. Ernest Parlies, baritone; Mr. Waller George, oomedian; and Miss Georgia Martin aro other noted artists of this bright little company. HIS MAJESTY'S"THEATRE. prosper Merimeo's delightful version of "Carmen," which introduces a little of the romance of Andalusia, is the principal attraction at His Majesty's Theatre, and compared with UlO colossal success of "Quo Vadisf" during tho last twe weeks it cannot be said that tho attendances this week are disappointing. Mist Marion Leonard, who appears/m 'the. title role is a famous "bio" actress, and she is well supported by a strong company, who know well how to act with ■ advantage when faced by the kinematograph. Accompanied by.the bewitching,.haunting "Carmen" melodies, as playeu by Uis Majesty's Symphony Band, this film is a huge success, and should prove almost as popular as its immediate predecessor. In addition, there is to 1» seen the. wellknown John Bunny and Flo FinQ.ll in tho comedy "His Honour the Mayor, and other enjoyable films. THE ICING'S THEATRE. There is excellent choice for all tastes at the King's Theatre, "The Holy l aste being a star comedy from Paris, i>ew Neienbours" being a breezy American comedy, and "One Good Turn describes a conspiracy to destroy a royal housoliold, and what came 01 it; besides which films there are others almost equally interesting, which are bound to maintain tlie reputation of this theatre. ( THE EMPRESS THEATRE. A Nordisk "feature" drama. "The Fugitives," will bo the outstanding item of tho new.programme to-day and to-night at tho Empress Theatre, continuous pictures. This is a sensational story of an elopement in which a young couple escape from an irate parent in a huge Zeppelin passenger airship. Tho scenes aro raid to be vividly realistic. Tho next in. importance is tho A.B. dramatic adventure, "A Dangerous Foe," in wliick a criminal if# thwarted in an attempt to murder a judge's little daughter.. "here aro also "Tho Olears" (acrobatic act), "Recreations of an Heiress" (A.B. comedy), .and "Sho Must be Ugly (Lubm comedy). "THE GREAT M'EWEN." A distinct novelty in amusements it pronrised for Mo way next, when th© Groat M'Ewen, tho famous author, hypnotist, magician, and Scottish, entertainer will commence a season of six nights in the Opera House. This entertainer 19 said to have caused a furore in the largo cities in Australia, and lias been packing i tho halls and theatres throughout the ' Sontli Island of this Dominion. His stylo; L of entertainment is staled to I>© absolutely '■ unique, and to combine wonderful examples of hypnotic power, clever and ■ mystifying conjuring, interspersed with quaint Scotch humour. The Great • M'Ewen will be assisted by Miss Florence ' Hartley, roported tq bo the possessor of a bighlvcultured mezzo-soprano' voice, and i Mr. Will Bolton, specialty dancer. Mr. . : Ceeil Long, A.L.C.M., L.L.C.M., an Aus--1 traliau pianist, is with the company. It • is stated that 110 was the you wrest in- ' Australia..' to . obtain , ilia . alwvo: 'degrees, , ' and lias won the junior championships 1 for six consecutive years. He is' now 17 ; venrs of age, and carries tho King's own I medal for the highest points in music as I a soloist in Australasia. The box plan is at the Dresden, and peats can be rcserv ! cd without any extra charge.

"ELIJAH." : Tho Town Hall is oxrwcted to lie filled next Tuesday evening, when Mendelssohn's "Elijah" will bo Riven V the Royal Wellington Choral Society. Tlie oratorio has been rehearsed for several months, and under Mr. Christian Hellemann's direction the society's chorus and orchestra, consisting of 3-10 members, should be able to give a dramatic rendering. Madame Mary Conlv will sing the sonrano solos, Madame Edith Brainsby will take the contralto part; Mr. Harry Phipps _ the tenor, and Mr. John Pronse the lxaritons, A full rehearsal will beheld in St. John's at 8 o'clock to-morrow night. and tin finnl in t.ho Town Hall on Monday at 7.30. Visitors will not bo ndmitted lo the final. The box plan is still open at tho Dresdeil, and 3s. and 4s. seats can ba reserved without extra charge. At tlie Dresden tomorrow morning 2s. and Is. tickets will be on salo. Tho tloors will open at 7.15 on Tuesday, and tho oratorio will con' elude at 10.15.

HUTT SKATING RINK. There was a fair number at the Hutt Rink on Monday considering tho 'lioister. ous night. A hockey matcli was played, To-night the band has another attractive musical programme. Tho management is teaching quite a number of staters who are desirous of learning tho latest steps. Tho band will be at the rink on Saturday afternoon as usual. The carnival is bs. ing considered, and will be set goinf shortly.