ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1887, 23 October 1913, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

$ HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Ono of the most laughable turns seen afc His Majesty's Theatro for some time is provided by ,"Foolis'h Ford," ail American burlesquo comedian. Another very good turn is given by Miss Gabi idle Hope, who charmingly plays popular melodies on unusual instruments. Other good items on the programme are "Tho Three Brecves (musical artists), "Desperado and La Rose" (clever contortionists and aerial artists), and Delavalo and Gilbert. THE KING'S THEATRE. "Shipwrecked." a very lin»- drama by the Kalem Company, is proving a pronounced draw at the King's Theatre this week. Tho plot is an unusual one, and full of interest, while incidents of nil exciting nature help io make the film one of tho best seen at the King's for some time. Supporting the s>tar film are some excellent subjects, "Tho Girl and the Judge" Jse'iig drama), and "Our Pets" (nature study), being about the best. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. There will be three "feature dramas in the new programme of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures to-day. Tho A.B. Company 19 represented by the powerful drama, "The Adopted Brother," described' as an artistically acted and' irealistic protraction. The A.B. Company's players, it is said, have adapted themselves admirably to their respective roles. "The Drop of Blood." by the Vitagraph Company, is a thrilling drama of love and revenge, 'terminating with an exciting climax. A pathetic theme is embodied m the Kalem Company's "masterpiece drama, "The Blind Basket Weaver. There is a strong supporting P r< Jj gramme, including "Alexandria (charming scenic study), and Her WoorWn Leg" (Lubin comedy). SHORTTS' PICTURES. The sensational drama "Tho Penalty of Crime,' - was shown for tlio last time at Sliortts' Theatre yesterday. Today's new bill is said to be a very fine one. It is headed by the great Vitagraph' feature drama "The Web." MISS CALDOW'S CONCERT. The return of a Wellington singer, who has pro red her quality iri the Old Country, must always bo a matter of interest to many. Miss Mina Caidow, who has been in England for fire years, is to display her talent at a concert to be given in tlic Town Hall to-morrow evening, wlien she will sing a number of new songs, in which she was successful in England. Her items will also include ' the fascinating "Aranera golo from Bizet's "Carmen," in which opera she is to sing the title role at Christclmrch in December. Miss Ualdow will be adequately supported. It was stated inadvertently in yesterday's issue that Miss Caldow's concert was set down for Tuesday. This, of course,, should have read r ridaj. CITY CLOCK CONCERT. The attendance at the conceit promoted by the Orphans' Club, m aid of funds for the purchase of an electric clock for the Town Hall tower, and held, in the Town Hall last evening, was not as satisfactory as it might have been. 1 As a matter of fact thero has, of lato, been a plethora of concerts m Wellington, and the public cannot stand too much of even the of concerts. The programme, of the light popular ordor, was diversified enough to please all tastes, and ranged from humorous songs to organ soli. Mr. W. Govmte sang "The Queen of Connembara (Nendham), and Mr. C. V. Molir sang I "Mulatcer of Malaga, 1 ! ; "Lilies, and "White Sehthiols" tastefully, but without due attention to enunciation. Dr. Norman Hales appeared in coon guise to. sing "Let It Alone, and on being recalled, sang the amusing song "It's the Doctor, Bill." Miss decile Haines, the gifted mito, who is so popular with local audiences, recited "Am 1 Ycr, Charlie?" and,as encores, "Jest ei Way" and "Philosophy." With Dr. Hales as vocalist, she danced gracefully, to the lilt of "Waiting by the Mississippi." Mr. J. D. Ferguson, a light tenor, sang "Come, Margarita, Come,_ and "I'll Sing Theo Songs of Araby, and Miss Betty Purdom recited Witt lively intelligence "My Dilemma' ant "Cuddle Doon." The "Intermesszo from "Cavalleria Rusticana" (Mas cagni) was played as an organ solo bj Mr. Christian Hellemann, who had tc respond to an encorc. Mist, Teresa M'Enroe, who is probably _ Wellington s best soprano, sang the florid waltz song from "Romeo and Juliet" most accept ably. Mr.. Culford Bell recited "'Th< Ballad of the Bolivar," ami Mr. Stan ley Rankin gave "Tho Fat Little Fella! With his Mama's Eyes." A banjo duei was played by Messrs. Hall and Con nors, and Messrs. Bentley Russell. iN Aitken, and P. Devereux joined force: in tho sketch "Curious Q." During the evening tho Mayor (Mr J. P. Luke) presided over the drawinf of the ticket in the art union promotet by tho Orphan's Club for clock func purposes.. The ticket (No. 7505) wai drawn from the barrel by Miss Cecih Haines, and proved to be that belonging to Mrs. Sloane, of Wadcstown. Tin prize is a gold nugget, valued at £1( 10s. Before the drawing, His Worshn eulogised tho Orphans' Club for tin public-spirited effort they were majiinj to furnish the Town Hall with a clonk and pave crcdit to Mr. Ba.tt for bsin| the originator of tho idea. If then was any shortage after, the event, hi expressed the hope that the club mouh go on with tho good work. In refer ring to the fine public spirit that wa: being shown by the Orphans, Mr. Luki stated that if the hall was not a: crowded as it might be, it was, pei haps, because there wore a great man; ladies and gentlemen in Wellington en gaged" that evening in preparing for tin pageant, to take place on Saturday am Monday next. ' , . Mr. Batt, in response, thanked tlv Mayor for his attendance. Most o the money so far subscribed was mad' up from the shillings invested in coupoi tickets. That amounted to about <■ per cent, of the total so far collected So there was still ample scope for th wealthy peoplo of Wellington to com pleto tho good work. Though the, had worked hard, and had .been fairl, successful, they had not succeeded ]j getting anv big amounts, and were stn £150 short of the sum required. H expressed his thanks- to the ■ Majo (who had given £20), the members n the club, the Press, and Mr. L. » Leslie, and tho hall staff (who ha ; given tir services free of charge). \ kitchen tea and euchre party wa given bv Mr. and Mrs. C. Odh'n, c Hopper Street, last evening, m honou 1 of tho approaching marriage of Mis 1 Grace Glover to Mr. Albert flunklej ' of Cliristchurcli. Mr. J. Coogan, senr won tho men's first prize in the euchr tournament, aiyl Miss Ada Clunu th ladies' prize. Messrs. 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