ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1928, 10 December 1913, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. An entertaining programme'is provided at His Majesty's Theatre this week. The star turn is that of'Mahonev Bros, and Daisy, tho last-named being a Prince Charles..spaniel of great intelligence. Some remarkable dancing forms part of the turn. Among the other artists are: The Vienna Trio, tho Aerial Renos, Henry and Mav, Miss Eileen Caple, The- Grcightons, Jack Shields, and George Rowley. The British Biograph also contributes to the bill.

KLVG'S THEATRE. j "The Seed of the Fathers," the chief I picture at the King's Theatre this week, is a particularly fine film. It vividlv deals with the subject of heredity versus environment. Chief among the other pictures are: "Love Ye One Another," "The Fata! Taxi-cab," and "The Gaumont Graphic." THE EMPREsTtBEATRE. There will bo a final screening of the current programme of the Empress 'Theatre continuous pictures to-day and to-night. The most notable subject is tho sensational spectacular drama of tho Tripoli War, entitled "A Hero After All." The plot deals with tho experiences of a young army captain who gambles recklessly and embezzles tho funds of his regiment to endeavour to win back his money at the card table. Through meeting'his sister clandestinely to obtain her financial aid, he causes her husband to be wrongly suspicious of her, as lie is not aware that it is her brother that she has been talking to. Tbo captain is dismissed from his regiment, but he seeks to retrieve his good name by going to the front at Tripoli as a private soldier. He distinguishes himself, and is fatally injured. Before ho dies he writes to his brother-in-law confessing liis fault, and explaining his actions, and thus brings about tho reconciliation of husband and wife. Tho -remaining items include: "When the Monsoon Blows" (travel), "Tho River Charente" (scciiic), "The Winning Punch" (A.B. farce-comedy), "Oscar's Heroic Poses" (Gaumont comedy), and others. A new programme will be submitted to-morrow.

BRITANNIA THEATRE. On Monday evening next at 7 o'clock the doors of Wellington's newest continuous picture theatre, The Britannia (Manners Street), will be opened to the public." The theatre, which is situated in the midst of what is really "picturedom," should, judging by its elaborate furnishings and completeness, prove a popular house of amusement. The management state that there is a lounge,, a 'telephone installed for general use, ladies' and men's oloskrooms, a spacious balcony, and refreshment, rooms in the theatre. The programmes* will he exclusive, and all new releases, and will be comprised of popular items. Every endeavour is being made for tb« comfort of theatregoers, as th© seating of the building is on an up-to-date style. , v The dress circle seats are in plush, and the stalls seats "in leather. An efficient orchestra 1 will be an added attraction.

WELLINGTON LIEDJGRTAFEL. This society's final concert of the present soason wilt be. given in .tho Concert Chamber of the Town Hall on Friday evening. Tho Licdertafol will bo heard in a varied selection of part-songs, and solos will bo sung by Messrs. J. W, Gard and James Searle (tenors), and Messrs. .Hanley, Natusch, and F. V. Waters (baritones). The assisting artists are Madame Edith Brainsby (contralto), who will render-songs by Bolim. Max Staiige, Dorothy Forstc-r, and Hermann Lohr, and Mr. H. Moschini, whose items' will be, a clarinet solo and a duet for clarinet and piano, with Mr. Robert Parker. The seating plan is at tho Dresden. "THE MESSIAH." A welcome performance in Wellington will bo that of Handel's sublime oratorio, "The Messiah," to bo given next Monday by tho Royal Wellington Choral Society, under tho baton of Mr. Christian Hclletnann, with chorus, and orchestra numbering over 330 performers and a notable cast of soloists. That glorious singer, Air. Paul Dnfault, has been engaged to sing the toner solos, the contralto part will he taken by 'Miss Mina Caldow, Mr. Andrew Black is to take the baritone solos, while tho soprano role will be sustained ■' bv Madame Evelyn Selig, of Brisbane. Tho final rehearsal will be held in tho Town Hall oi Friday at 7.30 (performers only admitted). The box plan may be inspected at the Dresden.. The Day's Bay boat will be delaved till 11 p.m. on Monday, and the suburban trams till 10.30. His Excellency tho Governor and th* Countess'of Liverpool will be present at the perfomance. THE GEISHA-LAST NIGHT. Last evening, before a full house, the curtain was rung down on the initial effort of tho Wellington Amateur Operatic Society and the "Geisha" season came to a close. The production has been a notable one in its way for more than one reason, and the undoubted success of "The Geisha," it is hoped, will be the precursor of other efforts in this line. Last evening the audience repeatedly recognised the work of the principals, and gilts of flowers and packages were passed over tho footlights. During an interval Mr. A. E. Mabin addressed the house. He said that the success of tho production hail been duo to four things. These were: First, the public who had accorded liboral patronage', secondly, the principals; thirdly, the chorus; anil fourth, but not last, the orchestra under the capable conductor-ship of Mr.. D. Keiiney. Ho apologised for the absence, of tho Hon. A. L. Hcrdman (president of the society) whoso Parliamentary duties kept him away. He considered that a largo amount of the success was duo to the able directorship of Mr. Tom Pollard. Ho then asked Air. Pollard to step forward. The orchestra here struck tip ''For He's a Jolly Good Fellow," and hv tho timo Air. Pollard had gained tho stage tho refrain had been "taken up heartily by the house. Miv Mabin then presented Mr. Pollard with a cheque, which tho recipient accepted with u happy little speech, congratulating the society on tho aptitude and ability which had been shown by them in staging "The Geisha", after only two weeks' rehearsal. At the close of the performance the whole company was massed on the stage, and to the accompaniment of the orchestra the National Anthem was sung, the audience standing.