ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1870, 2 October 1913, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

" THE QUAKER GIRL." " The Quaker Girl," with her wln« some ways, has captivated tho hearts of Wellington musical comedy lovers, and as a result good übsiuess is the order of tho night at the Opera -Houso. Tho opora is bright, tuneful,' and catchy, and tlio staging leaves' nothing to bo desired, boing in the-best stylo of tho Williamson firm. Miss Grace Palotta, as Madamo' Blum, creator of Paris inodeß, is admirably suited, and hoi vivacious reading of this part is dis-, tinctly good. Miss Blanche Browne is bb prudent and coy (on occasion) as it is desirable for a Quaker girl to bo, and lior singing is a feature of tho entertainment. Mr. Leslie Holland and Miss Jessie Lonnen aro admirable in theii dancing turns, while Mr. Jack Cannot, as a mirth provoker, needs no introduction to Wellington playgoers. "Tho Quaker Girl" will be played throughout this week. -

The box plan will bo opened at the Dresden this morning for "Tho Sunshine Girl," to bo staged on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next, for' "Miss Hook of Holland" to bo revived on Thursday : and Friday,, and for tho two performances of "The Belle of New York," ,to bo presented on Saturday and Monday, October 11 and 13.

' HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. : ' Vaudovillo's new homo in, Wellington, His Majesty's Theatre, is proving a strong draw these days, , and record business is being done. This is no doubt duo to tho high standard ; of the varieties offered. Esmeralda, "Queen of tho jylophono," unfolds new possibilities in the music-making abilities of this uncommon instument.' Operatic selections and ragtimo aro played with equal'facility. This act must jie heard to be fully appreciated. Schopp's Animal Circus is anotho r star act which is v,yell abovo the ordinary. Ponies, dogs, and monkeys are comprised in this turn, and the high state! of efficiency attained speaks volumes for- • the care that must have been lavished in,perfecting the animals in their startlingly wonderful feats. Zif (sketch artist and comedy cartoonist) and Neil Cant are'other turns which find general favour.;

. KING'S THEATRE. > This week's programme at the King's Theatre is attracting good • business, Every item i 6 of outstanding merit, but pride of place must be conceded to "His Life for his Emperor," a'power-ful-Vita historical drama, which con*., vincingly adumbrates an incident ill tlio life of the /great Napoleon. "Our King's Navy " is an impressive picture of every phase of- England's bulwarks, and enjoyment of this item is enhanced by the singing of Mr. Harold Grey, who renders appropriate songs as the picture is reelod through. '' A Voice f:rom tho Deep" is a Keystone comedy, and has boon pronounced to bo easily the funniest picture yet screened in Wellington. • SHORTT'S pictures: To-day at Messrs. Shortt' continuous pictures in Willis Street, an entirely now programme of .pictnreß will bo screened. 1 ! Tlio Vitagraph dramatio / masterpiece " The Still Voice," a society feature drama 2500 feot long, will hold pride of place on the bill. It is promised'that the' supporting iteme will bo of tlio usual high standarc variety. THE EMPRESS .THEATRE. \ ' Tlie regular chango of jprogramme W* day of the' Empress Theatre continuous ' pictures will feature tlio Edison Company's latest dramatic success, \\ hoc . Shore and "Wattfr^'Meet." ' Tins is re. ported to be \a powerful story with s well-construoted plot and enacted in an artistic manner. The next on the list is "The Girl'of Cabaret," described as a charming rural and city story magmficentlv/ staged', with a beautiful child actress in tlie chief role. Nantes,, a pictifre of the city which lias been stvledl "tlio Venice of France, is a charming travel study. Among the other now subjects ore A loutlitul Detective" (Pathos' child' comedy), audi "Dolly's Stratagem" (a Gaumont comedy drama). Tho Empress Orchestra will contribute a number of tho latest European musical successes.

HERR SAUER'S RECITAL, At the Town Hall Concert Chamber to-morrow night, ,Hefr Sauer will give a vocal and instrumental rccito.l music, consisting largely of his own compositions. He will Jbe' assisted by Missas G. Kennedy, Hoby, _Lotus, Driscoll, and Watkins, and Messrs. Szcnes,' and. Hilliker. Tho programme will comprise instrumental trios and quartets, violin, and 'cello solos, and

vocal solos. Horr Sailor pianoforte' eolos, including tmy Tanii' iiauser Fantasie" (Wagner). The bqi plan'is at tlio Dresden. ORGAN RECITAL. ' ■ ' . Tho city organist (Mr. Bernard F. Page), gave 1 a recital in the Town Hall last evening to'", a satisfactory audience. Tho principal members on tno gramme \torc: —Prelude to 'Tristan and Isoldo" (Wagner), "Concerto in E Flat (Fenon), "Toccata and Fugue ml) minor" (Bach), and "Andante" (Mozart). 1