ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1843, 1 September 1913, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS.

$ "BELLA DONNA," A striking presentation of Bernard Fagan's adaptation of Robert Hichcns'a powerful novel "Bella Donmi" nlFordh lovers of the drama of human interest an opportunity of scoing a moving story worked out with great ability by a skilful company. Tlio last nights of tho season will bo devoted to tho representation of Bernard Shaw's comedy inastcrpieco "Man and Superman." This vivacious play was first staged in London in 1905 and achieved an instantaneous success which has novor lessoned. By many "Man and Superman" is considered to represent Shaw at his best. It is unadulterated comedy. Mr. Knight appears in tho part of John Tanner and Misu Ireno Browne in that of Ann Whitfield. THE THEATRE ROYAL. There was a largo audienco on Saturday night to witness tho final appearance of Corona, "the man who makes tho cornet talk," and tho Leonards, who, along with tho Bryants, tho Lyrical Four, Gloria Mayno, Goorgo Dean, Ruby Wallace, and tho LeopoldJ Sisters, provided a capital programme. The programme to-night will be supplemented by several now artists. THE "SMART SET." Tho announcement is made that the first "rovuo" is to bo produced in the programe to-night. A revuo is a satire of burlesque on all passing events of the day, and in tho Wellington edition is shown everything that is happening, or likely to happen, or likely not to happen, and the Governor will be seon opening tlio Nairn Street park. Forty characters will be introduced into this production —all played by eight members of the "Smart Sot" Company. Tho revue is written by Mr. Edward Elliott, and ho lias searched tho city for subjects that may interest and amuse tho public.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "With Scott to the Pole" was produced on Saturday night for the last time before a crowded audienco, largo numbers being unable to gain admission. The reception accorded tho picture was a markedly warm ono. Tonight tho usual change of programme takes place, when tho star projection will bo a notable Pathe colour drama, "The Heritage," 2000 ft. long. Particular stress is laid upon the plot of this French play, which is said to bo of exceptional interest, and is described as being based oii the facts disclosed in a celebrated will case winch engaged the attention of tho law courts of Franco for somo considerable time. Several well-chosen subjects will support "Tho Heritago." These include "The Stronger Sox," a Vitagraph drama, dealing with tho gambling evil at Monto Carlo; in Engadino," an "Urban" series, the latest edition of tho Gaumont Graphic, "A Double Wedding" (Keystone comedy), "Professor William Nutty," an Edison comiquo, and other superior films. His Majesty's' Orchestra will accompany tho screenings with appropriate music. Box plans open at 10 a.m. to-day at tho Dresden, and seats may be reserved without extra fee.

, THE KING'S THEATRE.

For to-night's change of programme at tho King's Theatre, tho management has secured a number of films which aro spoken of 'as being exceptionally meritorious. • Tho principal screening will bo a superior Vitagraph comedy, ''A Regiment of Two." This fino pictureplay is, 2000 ft. long, and is described as being constructed on . legitimate comedy linos, which raises it to a piano far above the' usual pictorial mirthmaker. built on a basis of broad farce. The plot deals with the vagaries of a couple of husbands, who, to procure a night off each wcok,.mako specious excuses to their wives to account for their absence. Evonts take many unexpected twists and turns, which land tho revellers in all manner of complications. The ingenious devices invented by the - pair to oxtricate themselves from their various dilemmas aro said•.to bo .uncommonly clever and excessively diverting. Tlio supporting films include "Round About Cairo," a Patho colour scenic; "Two Little Kittens," an Idyllic drama by Edison; "Canoe Raco," a Patho colour sporting record; "Jean and Her Family," a Vitagraph naturo study; "Patho's Last English Gazette," and othor subjects. ■ Tlio King's Orchestra will supply appropriate incidental music.

THE EMPRESS THEATRE. "Women and War," billed as an impressive story of tlio American Civil War, will head the new programmo to bo submitted to-day and to-night at the Empress Theatre continuous pictures. The principals aro a wealthy young man who is attracted by two neighbours— sisters. Tho elder of the girls is plain hut kind-hearted, while tho younger ono is pretty, but frivolous. • The man goes to tho front and is seriously wounded in a skirmish with tlio enemy.' Tlio elder sister, who is now a nurse, attends , kindly to tho wounded man, and when ho recovers ho' proposes, and is accepted by her. An cxciting story, with tho openifig scenes in tho East, is tho Rox drama "Tlio Stolen Idol." Others will includo: T 'Tho Hicksville Epicure" (A.B. farce-comcdv), and "Bunny v. Cutey" (Vita comedy). SHORTTS' PICTURES. There was a continuous flow of visitors at this placo of entertainment on Saturday, when "Captain Mary Brown, "Tho Honour of a Soldier, and other films were shown for tlio last time. To-night's programmo includes "Chrysanthemum," which combines thrilling excitement with a charming lovo interest. Another notablo pioturo will bo "Czernowski," a lengthy film by tho Cines Company, tho makers of tho "Quo Vadis?" picture.

SUNDAY CONCERT.

Tlio Wellington City Band gavo ono of its enjoyable Sunday concerts at His Majesty's Theatre last evening beforo a fairly largo audienco. Tho band, wider Lieut. T. Herd, gavo crisp, clear treatment to a selection of airs from Verdi's opera, "La Traviata," which revival was welcome to admirers of tho familiar work so popular a quarter of a oentury ago. Tho solo, work, restricted to tho cornet, euphonium, and bass trombone, was nicely oxeeuted. Othor selections played by tho band were tho march, "Under tho Austrian Fincc 1 ' (Wagner), and the quick-stop, "The Passing Regiment" (Beyer). Mr. D. Coyle plavcd tho euphonium solo, "Soliusuclit" (Hartmann), and Messrs. Shardlow and Glqnnio (cornot and trombone), the duet "Antony and Cleopatra" (Riviere). Vocal numbers were rendered by tho Ornheus Quartet party, • who contributed "Afton Water," "Kathlelai Mavourneon," and "Good Night." Mr. S. Hutton sang "The Minor" 'Sutton), and was encored, a compliment that was also paid to Mr. P. P. Dodds for his singing'of "She is Far from tho Land."

At the monthly meeting of the Hawke's Bay Fruit Growers' Association, held on Saturday afternoon, says our special correspondent, tho following motion was carried: —"That other associations be approached asking thom to join forces with this association in requesting the Government to exempt grape and all fruit wines from - the operation of national prohibition if such is carried." '