ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1896, 3 November 1913, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. Thero ivas unbounded enthusiasm in tlie Opera: House on' Saturday night, when Mile. Genee, Alexander Volinin, and t'lio Imperial Russian Ballet) gave another brilliant exposition of their art —their final performance in Wellington. As tlioy have done at every previous appearance, Mdllo. Genee, M. Volinin, and Mdlle. Herlina Schmolz delighted all who were privileged to witness the beautiful ballets in which they figuro so gracefully. At the end of the performance M(lllo. Genee and M. Volinin had to come forward time after time before t'lio spectators would consent to depart. Finally Genee made a little speech. "Mr. Volinin has asked mo," sue said, "on all our behalf, to thank you very much for your very kind reception.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There havo been many novel attractions in vaudeville theatres of late, but none more attractive than Kurto s high-schooled roosters. These fifty feathorod frolickers are said to possess almost human intelligence, as they are acrobats, equilibrists, dancers, boxers, wire-walkers, mathematicians, and cyclists. Their Wellington season is •strictly limited. Other acts to _ make their first appearance at His Majesty s Theatre in the new programme, to be presented this evening, are: .Hilary Long, the upside-down phenomenon, who, it will be remembered, starred the bill with Wirths' Circus during their tour of New Zealand some three years ■ago. Direct from America conies "Peg and the Limit," who will_ introduce the screamingly funny and original creation "Fun in a Gymnasium," featuring limits with the taf!est artist on the vaude--1 villo stage; Courtenay Ford and Miss ivy Davis, English operatic vocalists, in a pot pouri of melodies old and new; Gladys and Alber, eccentric comedy duo, featuring Alber, the cra.zy tumbling comediau \ Miss Lalie Brook, the talented New Zealand artist, in her novel act. '"Die Old-fashioned Girl," who will conclude her Wellington season on Thursday next, when she leaves for America to fulfil her American contract- On Friday evening next Miss Brook will be replaced by May and Cameron, wlio are duo to arrive from 'Frisco on Thursday. May and Cameron are billed as America's premier ventriloquists, and the sweetest operatic soprano in vaudeville. Supporting the above are: The Three Bros. Vardell, superior athletes and hand-to-hand balancers; Tho Croydons, clog-dancing specialists; May Brilliant, comedienne; and Conway .and jpnlison, serios and dancers.

"LES MISERABLES." To-night, at the King's Theatre', the revival of Victor Hugo's memorable romance "Los Miserables" will inaugurate a season of six nights, and taking into account that the entire length of the /great film, IU,OOO feet, will bo unfolded at the 0110 screening, it is necessary to time tho overture for 7.55, and the exhibition of the picture for 8 o'clock sharp. That the popularity of "Lea Miserables" when first presented here in separate sections was very great was attested by magnificent attendances nightly. This popularity' is likely to increase now that it is generally known that the favourite story of Jean Valieaii's lifo and adventures may he followed at the one* sitting without a break. The innovation secures a greater connection of the jnain incidents' of Ilugo's masterpiece which should prove a distinct advantage. The management states that particular attention has been paid to the arrangement of appropriato/music which will bo on a superior scale.' .Box plans for tlio season are now available at tho Dresden. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. The change of programme at tho Empress Theatre Continuous Pictures today will introduce a remarkable detectivo "feature" drama "Tho Mystery of West Sedgewick," described as a lengthy and vivid portrayal by the Edison Company. The murder of a wealthy, broker causes suspicion to fall oli various persons of his household, and the unravelling of the mystery is entrusted to a famous New York detective. With almost superhuman ingenuity tho detective traces the actual murderer. The supporting items will include: "For tlie Son of tho House" (A.B. drama), "Lakes of Boulogne" (scenic), "Trimming a Boob" (Lubin comedy), and "Tho End of tho World" (A.B. farcocemedy). New selections will be contributed by tho Empress full orchestra this evening. THE COMPETITIONS. The third annual festival of the New Zealand Competitions Society commences at the Town Hall this morning at 9.30 o'clock. This year's festival, judging from the number and quality of the entries received, is expected t<> far and away surpass all previous efforts in this direction. In tho evening, after the official opening by the president (Mr. T. M. Wilford, M.P.), a great opening programme will be presented when the finals for the following sections will be contested:—Recitation, hoys under 12, soprano solo, dramatic recital (gentlemen),' song (boys under 14), dialogue (under 21), tenor solo, and humorous recital. A comecjietta, "Tlie Roal Q," will also be staged. This piece won first prize'at last year's festival. Full programme for the entire day appears elsewhere. Tho box plan is" now opon at tho Dresden.