ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1926, 8 December 1913, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE GEISHA." _ Thero aro only two more opportunities left of witnessing vho Wellington Amateur Operatic Society in its most successful initial venture, "The Geisha." Saturday night saw another large eudience show genumo and unrestrained appreciation of tlio efforts of tile amateurs in tho attractive comic opera, li; is announced that for tlio two concluding performances Miss Mario Fix is to tako tlio part of Molly Seamorc. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Malioney 13ros. and Daisy, tlio Dandy Three, in a pot pouri of singing, dancing and talking, will occupy tho principal position in tlio now programme to bo presented at His Majesty'-s Theatre this evening. Supporting the above trio will bo tho clever English artists, Cullen and Emery, in miniature musical comedy, "Tho Bootblack and -tlio Slurry," London's latest novelty; Jack Shields,'comedian, bird and animal imitator, the aerial Benos, tho daring and fearles? tarpezo artists; Hcnr.v and May, trirlc and comedy cyclists; tlio Crigiitons novelty acroabtic jugglers; Eileen t'aple, the juvenile impersonator, and Miss Gorildino Morton, tlio talented vocalist.

. "SEED OF THE FATHERS'," Tho King's Theatre to-night will sco the first screening of a magnificent monopol GOUOft. dramatic inspiration, "Seed of tho Fathers." Tho plot is said to be out of tho usual rtm of photoplays, and gives patrons serious thought to tho problem of heredity, and tho mother's attitude thereto. A aeries ol brilliant scenes of a sensational nature aro unfolded in a number of wonderful realistic tableaux. It is a powerful drama, and gives opportunity' for tho exposition of emoti-onal acting by Marion Leonard, America's beautiful plioto-piay artist, and a selected supporting cast. -A scientific study, entitled ''Great Progress in Aviation," shows the latest in aeroplane happenings, tho "Gaumont Graphic," and a Koystono comedy, "Tho Fatal Tnxicab," are also included in this week's change. Signor Train's King's Orchestra will play selected orchestrations. Scats may bo booked at tho Dresden. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. A sensational spectacular "feature" drama of the Tripoli war, "A Hero After All," will be introduced at the head of .the new programme to be submitted to-day at tho Empress Theatre continuous pictures. The plot deals with tho separation of sv husbnwl and wife through a misunderstanding on tho husband's part. Ho sees his wife in secret meeting with another man. As a matter of fact tho stranger is tho wife's brother, who she is helping out of financial embarrassment. The brother gets dismissed from his position as lieutenant in the army and decides to go to the front at Tripoli as an ordinary soldier in tho ranks. Ho distinguishes himself in the firing line and meets with his death under heroic circumstances. "When the Monsoon Blows" (travel), "The Winning Punch" .(A.B. farco comedy), and "Oscar's Heroic Poses" (Gaumont comedy success) aro prominent among the supporting subjects.

SATURDAY'S ORGAN RECITAL. The attendance at the Saturday organ recitals given by Mr Bernard Page, city organist, arc noticeably increasing, and t'iio number present on Saturday night last, although not in any way as large as such recitals as Mr. I'ago is giving merit, was nevertheless encouraging. The programmo opened with Memielsso'lm's Sixth Sonata, the last movement of which, a beautiful andante, is in vivid contrast to the opening movement and tho turbulent chords of the fugue in the second movement. Mr. Page introduced the audience* to another of tlie old English composers —John l'attishill —in a bracketed number of two of his compositions,- an "Andante" and "Alia Marcia." Two charming little pieces of similar character to the preceding followed. They were "Romania" and "Allegretto (AYolstenbclme). 'rise next number, two choral improvisations of Karg-Elont, (a) "An Wasserilussen Babylon" and (b). "AHc-in Goti in der lloli Sei Ehr," were roost interesting. These two compositions are wonderful examples of wliat can be done in the way of artistic development and genuine musical expression on a choral basis. T.lie feature of the wliole performance was Mr. Page's rendition of two of Cesar Franck's works, "Pastorale" and the "frinalo in B Flat." The musical charm of the "Pastorale" is wonderful, visile the "Finale in 13 Flat" is particularly interesting oil account of its firm Beet-hoven-like structure. .Another recital will bo given oil Saturday next. "WILLIAM TELL" CONCERTS. To-morrow, in the Town Hall, at 8 o'clock, the Wellington Musical Union will render Rossini's grand opera, "William Tell," and 011 Thursday, December 11. tho " William Tell" soloists will provide a grand concert, comprising duets from "II Trovatore" and "Cavalleria Rusticana." ''Lo, Hero the Gentle Lark " (with Unto obligato), and the "Jewel Song" (Faust) will he sung by Madame Ashley, Mr. F. U. Johnstone will play a 'cello solo, "Meditation," and special items will bo rendered by the other soloists. A rehearsal for orchestra and soloists was held on Friday evening last, when Madame Ashley (of Melbourne), who had just arrived by the s.s Aorangi, sang her delightful numbers in the opera, and in the opinion of those present can undoubtedly bo classed as one of the best operatic sopranos that has visited the Dominion. Patrons arc promised a musical feast at theso concerts. The boxplan is at the Dresden, and arrangements have been made- for the suburban trains to lie delayed until after to-morrow night's concert.