ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1882, 16 October 1913, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"80-PEEP" TO-NIGHT.

To those who delight in extravaganza a mixed medley of light tuneful music, merry quips, smart jokes, entrancing dancing, charming scenery, the production of "Little 80-Peep" at the Opera Houso to-night, by. M'Kay's Royal Pantomimo Company, will possibly recommend itsolf. Tho artists coino well accredited from Australia, where M'Kay's company has been playing pantomime throughout tho States for several years. In tho production of "80-Poep" tonight tho company, which is to be introduced, is new to Wellington. Included amongst them are: Miss Kathleen Mack, who plays principal boy; Miss Rita Webb (80-Peep), Miss Cora Terry, Miss Esmo M'Lellan, Fraulein Hortloz, Mr. Bruce Drysdalo, Mr. Victor Loydall; Mr. Walter Cornack, and Mr. Georgo Harper. The management stato that tho songs in "80-Peep" are oar-haunting and tuneful, some of tho principal oneß being "Shady Lane," "I'm tho Shah Tarantara," "Pearl of Persia," and "My 80-Peep." The seen ery is also said to bo good and is by Mr. Harry Whaito, whose work is well known. Some of the principal scones aro: "In tho Forest," "Tho Witches' Haunt," "Palace of the Shah" and a magnificent transformation ill four Tableaux," "Tho Seasons"—Autumn', Winter, Spring. Summer. Tho costuming is said to be on a big scalo. Popular prices aro being charged, and a matinee is set down for Saturday.

CLARA BUTT'S FINAL CONCERT. Tho last appearance of Madamo Clara Butt and Jlr. Kemierley llumford takes Jjlace at tho Town. Hall this evening, and tlio management stato that there is ovory indication by tho sale of tickets that there will bo a very large attendance. His Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Liverpool and suito will again be present. Madame Butt will sing Elgar's great patriotic song "Land of Hope and Glory," with grand organ accompaniment by Mr. Bernard Pago, " 0 don fatale," from (Don Carlos) Verdi, "Johneen" Stanford, "Barney B" (old Belfast melody), "A Joyous Easter Hymn" (Old German), "Tlio Fairy Pipers," and other songs. Mr. Kennerloy Rumford will sing a group of Schumann songs: "0 Death," (from the Four Serious Songs, Brahni's "Como you, Mary" Harold Craxton, "Littleßod.Fox" Somervill, "Tho Magpie is a Gipsy Bird" Lohr, and with Madamo Butt tho duet, "Night Hymn at Sea," Goring Thomas. Mr. William Murdoch and ' Mr. Mowat Carter will as usual, play pianoforte and violin solos. Messrs. J. and N. Tait have decided to reserve the ss. tickets for to-niglit, so as to prevent any confusion at the doors, on payment of Is. extra. The 3s. and 2s. tickets will be available iat Christenson's. To obviate any crushing tlio doors will be opened early.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Albert and Rozella, from America, amused a large qmdieneo at His Majesty's Theatre last night with their talking, singing, and dancing midgets. Marcell and Bell, the acrobatic dancers, aro still appearing at this house, and tho marvellous feats they perform draw storms of applause every night. Among the other artists who contribute to tho programme may bo mentioned Vaughan and Berry, acrobats; tho Bright Sisters, specialty artists; Miss' May Brilliant, comedienne; and Miss Lily Vockler, balladist. , THE KING'S THEATRE. "The Pretty Ward." is the title of a film that is attracting orowds to tho King's Theatre this week. It is an exciting drama by tho famous Cines Company. Another good drama is "A Gentleman's Gentleman" (Edison). Three good comic numbers aro included l in tho current programme, viz., "Curing Hot Extravaganco" (kalem), "Max and the Love Letters" (Patho Ereres), and "Counsellor Bobby" (Vitagraph). There aro also several other good items to complete tho entertainment. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. The first Anniversary of tho inaugu-' ration of the Empress Theatre as a continuous' picture palace will be celebrated to-day and to-night by a special boom programme. The main attraction will be the Kalem Company's Western feature drama, "Tho Skeleton in tho Cupboard." This is said to be an attractive story of a girl whoso father is a cattle thief. Slie detests ber surroundings, and after various adventures finds herself about to mafry a sheriff. One of hor father's late accomplices blackmails, tho girl, but a horoio admirer saves lier from tho villain's tyranny. The A.B. Company presents a powerful modern drama, "Woman in tho Ultimate." A leader of a gang of swell thieves uses his step-daughter as a decoy for wealthy victims, but in tlio end the girls revolts, and the gang is arrested. .Others will include: "Ramblers in Pondiclierry" (scenes in India), "Does Advertising- Pay?" (Vitagraph comedy), and "Naturo Studies in a Country Gardon" (Patho scientific). This evening a souvenir programme will bo presented to patrons.

GYMNASTIC CARNIVAL. Somo hundred and fifty performers took'part in the Y.M.C.A. gymnastic carnival at tlio Opora House last night. Tho programme included a ju-jitsu display by Messrs. H. and R. Parker, and an exhibition of tumbling by Messrs. C. Nicholls and Teddy. There were three different Swedish drill displays—one by a class of ladies, another by men, and tho third by girls and boys. Othciv items included barbells, dumbbells, clubs, wands, skipping, hand balancing, etc. Mr. C. N. Seward, physical instructor, controlled the performance, while Mr. A. C. Kitto was stage manager. The orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Monk played appropriate selections throughout tho evening.

PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA. Tho Wellington Professional Orchestra will hold another of their concerts on Sunday evening next. The Town Hall has been engaged for this night, when the principal pieco will be a rendering of Tschaikovsky's 1812. There will ho a full orchestra, assisted, on this occasion, by tho Wellington City Band.

Mr. Clias. M'Mahon, who returned froifi London yesterday, brougiit with him a now moving mcture, entitled "London by Day and" Night," which will bo shown at tho Now Theatro later on.

Misses K. and E. Nathan, of Wellington, leave by the Ulimaroa. for Sydney to-morrow en route for England.

The other morning'(says the Nelson "Mail") a young lady 011 a visit from Dunedin to her home in Nelson had the misfortune to lose her handbag shortly after landing from the steamer. The bag oontained among other articles, a return ticket to Christchurch,_ a gold watch and chain, sovon sovereigns, 0110 half-sovereign, and a quantity of silver. The lost property was advertised for, and a reward offered for its return. The same day the visitor was overjoyed to receive the lost bag through the post. All examination of its contents disclosed that evorything was intact except tho money, which had been abstracted, evidently proving irresistible to tho. finder. Attached to tho bag was a note, writton in capital letters with a pencil, as follow"Picked up at wharf \this morning. Be more careful in future." Tho police liavo tlio mutter in hand.

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