ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1961, 19 January 1914, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE COUNT OF LUXEMBOURG " This morning at nine o'clock the bo\ plans will bo opened at the Dresden; for. the initial and only five performances-of the tuneful and humorous, musical comedy "The Count of Luxembourg,", to bo staged by J. C. Williamson's ; New;; Comic Opera Company on Wednesday 1 next and four following nights, and for. the five representations of the dainty,: romantic, comic ope-ra. "Autumn Manoeuvres," to bo staged on Tuesday, Jamtory 27. A queue will be formed from 8 a.m. The success enjoyed by ; both pieces in Australia lias been repeated in Auckland, where business, it is said, was enormous. The score of "Tlie Count of 'Xuxembourg" is packed full of real good numbers, and the melodies . are \ absorbing and refreshing. ' The "waltz themo the public expect from the com-! poser of tho "Merry Widow" is there in a most delightful ehape. Florence ! Young will be heard in the music allotted tho role of Angele Eidier, which is. said to give this artist special opportunities to show that she is in as good form to-day as on hor last vis-it to the Dominion. Tho second production to be staged will bo "Autumn Manoeuvres." Playgoers will probably remember that I this opera scored a big triumph in Australia about eighteen months ago, since which it has been kept back taeause of \ the fact that it requires special handling. The scenery and effects for "The Count of Luxembourg" are duo to arrivo here to-morrow morning in charge of a staff of mechanics and electricians, so there should be little possibility of a hitch occurring on Wednesday nights - "PSYCHE.", ■- To-night patrons of the King's Theatre will sec tho first presentation hero of Pathe's fine reproduction, in 3000 ft. of colour kinematography, of "Psyche," the old but charming Grecian legend. The filming of th« story is Baid to be carried out with all the detail and completeness so essential to a ntting representation of tlie mythological classics. Patho's work is stated to be conspicuous for tho dressing, which >is described as rich in the extreme, for tho unusual niorit of the acting, and for the skilful and artistic manner in whicji tho coherence of tho mythical story has been maintained and presented both by the producer and tho poseurs for the cinema. Mdlle. Napier Konska, the famous dancer, and Mdlle. Androc- Pascoll are very prominent in tho cast. Tho supporting pictures arft stated to bo of fine calibre. Seats for any night of .the season may bo reserved at the Dresden. . . -'.'* ,v HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE, A. delighted audience filled His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday ovening, when the current week's programme was presented for the last time. This evening a complete change will bo made, wlieu several new artists will make their first appearance, amongst whom arc tho Franco Midgets, who are described as the smallest troupe of conjurers and illusionists on tho vaudeville stage in tho world; Hyman and Alton, an exceptionally clever comedy duo, who introduce their extraordinary contortion and acrobatic feats; Cremer and Arnold, novelty comedy sketch artists; Vcrnon and Mack, laiockabout comedians j and Leo and Lionel, in what is ■ described as an act of grace, strength, and refinement. This evening Huntress and Co. will present an entirely new act, which i 3 said to bo even more beautiful than ■that of last week. It has no fewer than eleven sets of gorgeous scenery. Tho Stanbb Sisters ■ will again, present their novel turn, "Ciirls Past and Present," while- Leonard Nelson, the popular comedian, Miss Margaret Corby, and Happy Harry Salmon and Gladys Joy will present new numbers. ■ . -...-■ EMPRESS THEATRE. The regular change of programme today and to-night at the Empress Tiieatro continuous pictures will bring forward tho Lnbin Company's latest dramatic feature success, "Partners in Crime 'J This is a lengthy detective story, introducing a series of exciting events. There is an epidemic of motorboa.t banditism, wheih has created much excitement among the wealthy residents of the district in which the outlaw gang operate. A vigilance committee engage a detective to run the criminals to earth. A prominent citizen and his neighbour, both in affluent circumstances, are much amused at the excitement caused by the scare. The son of one of these two, who is a newspaper reporter, obtains permission from his editor to accompany tlws detective, and assist in tracking the gang. The young reporter and tho detective have some remarkable experiences, which eul* minate in a surprising cliinas. The supplementary subjects include: "Flowers That Bloom in tho Spring" (floral study), "Apple Growing m Washing* ton" (Pathe industrial), "The Suicide Pact" (A.B. farce-eomedy), and others. BRITANNIA THEATRE. . "Aissa's Dream," a story of a liontamer's life, is the. principal subject in to-day's new programme at the Britannia. The tamer is killed by his favourite lion, and, on his death-bed, requests his wife to live for thoir child's sake, and not to get married again. This she promises to da, and goes on and works the act herself. While performing in a New York theatre she meets Count Boris, and promises to marry him. Her husband returns to her in a vision. Sh« sees the lions loose, and going to attack tho child. Tho strong will power of her husband compels the lions to retire to their cage. This vision so impresses Aissa that she refuses tlie count, and decides to live For her child only. An appealing story is "Slim Driscoll, Samaritan," by the Vitagraph Company. Other pictures are: "New Zealand Animated J§ows," "Tiny Tim and His Aunt" (comic), "Mail's Lust for Gold" (an A.B. drama), "Love Sickness at Sea" (a Keystone farce), and the latest "English Topical Gazette." MYSTIC PICTURE, ROES TO AUCKLAND. Mr. Edwin Kilpatrick will eonclude a threo weeks' season in Wellington on Saturday with the much-discussed painting '.'The Shadow of the Cross," when he will take it to Auckland for exhibition, before touring the Orient. Seldom has a painting created find maintained such interest, for it has drawn all classes, regardless of creed and religion, to witness its mysteries. Mr. Kilpatrick will, as usual, hold continuous receptions in tho studio in Harcourt's Rooms, Panama Street, from 1 to 5 o'clock during the concluding days. ~ .-'. ■■■■■■ COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT." 1 -' Tlie complimentary concert which is being held in tho Town Hall on Wednesday in aid of the widow and dangliter of the late Mr. H. N. Fletcher" is' expected to be a success. The performers include: Misses Denhard, Segrief, Driscoll, Cecil Havnes, Betty Pnrdom, and Janie Petrie, Messrs. Harry Phipps, G. J. Blackie, J. Culford Bell, Frank Johnston, Norman Aitkwi, Hamilton Hodges, Chas. Hiekmotty E. BJ Gilchrist, and Dr. Norman Hales; the Orpheus Quartet, and Wellington Liedertafel. Any lady or gentleman tie-. ] sirous of helping in tho direction.;oi' selling tickets tuny obtain Knmo..from,j the secretary, Mr. James Dykes,:!:, of; (Janitor, Dykes, ami Co., Up ■Feather's-' ton Street. A uniform charge. ; "of 25. , : is-being made for seats in all parts-of the hall. .- V^^lj.^ : j The banks Hirosiffhout the; Wellington" Province will be closed on ...Thursday,-' January 22. ■ .- ivii ; >;;'uj : ?wj Every figure needs distinctive ■icaTset-' , hsv« a Werner's Corset '"for' ertej apart, asd *uaMnt«e arary paij.

ifi®CIDENTSi f ANDIIa ; i^APstzE:SFS ; ilAPr^S^|LffiYW|; morinng.rfjsThis'wlcceaseclsiliisftJThomaSs Hom-y.Smith;-'of %Rpllestonv , v ports that ■MrKSiriithHvas out''in.. a 'boat,'-' and was'accompanied by.SFrariqis"M'Fiid-. yen, l 0f:?249..-.Rinteul : .';.': Streets:.,'f.A .;sea. struekathe]*bptit;lwhich ;■: cap sizicklf nndthrew, both'.'n}en;irito:tlip..,watcr.S ; 'Jl!Fad-, yeir ;: tho t S'lS". "ABsociitlon.i j|Ii;ii|SWLAD;DROWNED : I,i ; SfMll3fi ■P-JiTOile'*'over'*evhundred : -'people.;f were bathing" at?.Sheily.;Ueach. : .'at: 8/o'clock last' aJladslS/■years...old;- named was'ifttpparohtly'-'carried out by-'.the'cur'reht! and , drowned., : ■No ■ ono' heard.;; any'-; cry-* for..' help, :■ and no anxiety, was felt until hours'after, when his clothing .was found on'the rocks. : A cousin"', "of Adams : :'had the lat- 1 tor, who could not; swim, up to his armpits in the water." and later missed him, but supposed ; *s:he.;,.hadj v gone . ashore. When the clothing-was found a search was mado in a boat, but no trace of tho 'body-..was;.-discovered. 4 father .resides at Bay.--?:;;^:-;-.;;^}:', , "if. Reeftpn, January 17y? i : ' Mr; ; »E,. Dowiiie,"'manager- foreman- at the Energetic Mine, was killed-.-by a fall of earth in the mine,this moniing. Mr. Downie had been ill, and only lately resumed;work;*K' ;, >i; s i> Z':.y/fl .', - : %k^ CARTERTON '■■" By.. .Telegraph'.—Bpeclal OorrcspoßSenU ~. :-:'•' y-J , "' ,, ; '■.'-. Carterton, January 17. '■ At .-an inquest,held ... this afternoon, touching tho death of Edward Bailey, otherwise known as Tom Johnston, who was kilted at..Taratabi crossing. Waingawa, on Saturday! morning, through .attempting : to. : crossi the railway ■. line when a train was approaching, a verdict was -..returned-- accordingly, no blame I being attachable to anyone.'■' Due warning of. : the ■.'approaching: train had. been i : p\ '$ phUie^ngel'sTdeathP^;t . IX 7 <--!'Ho had'a : -good-home.' but-fo would stay away,"-.said a, father on' Saturday afternoon When giving' evidence at an inquiry respecting the death of his. son. '.The deceased was' Philip Angel,' the ' young man who was found in a dying condition in the Pirio Street Reserve on Wednesday morning, and" died while a glass of water, for which ho had asked, was being'given him. The inquest was conducted by Mr. -. J. S. Evans, S.M.'- , ■ .. ~: \y, ~; ' ': Evidence was given by Dr. Gilmer, who had held a post mortem examination. ■ Dr. .Giluier said that the body bore no .marks-of violence, but wos emaciated. .There,was evidence of poisoning. In his opinion , that; vras tho cause of death. .■■■■.'.-■■ ■=.■■■■.■-■■ -■'■ -, Senior-Sergeant Mullaiiey, wlio represented the police)'produced a box, , tho contents of which was supposed to be fatal to ratS; but the doctor could not eay merely by-looking at tlio' preparation what "it consisted of. William Ernest Angel, father of tho deceased, said that his son lived at home off and on; not regularly. The deceased had said that he intended to go up country. Deceased Tmd been drinking, and iriino-ss advised him to try for.work on the wharves. Witness knew of no reason . why his stin'ehoukl tako his life.V "Adjutant Green, of ■ tho Salvation Army shelter iii Buckle Street, and Lieutenant Guy gave evidence. -The latter said that on last Tuesday evening deceased called ot tho shelter for a bed. Ho was shown ono, and paid for it. A little later, in consequence of deceased's conduct, the police were asked to come over. Deceased was very abusive to the constable and wanted to fifcht him. When witness laid Angel on a bed the latter said that lie had twice tried to do away with himself. Soon afterwards Angel went out and witness gave him'• his money back. He last saw him going m the direction of tho Basin Reserve. Constable Alexander Bissott said that oil Tuesday evening he was called to tho Army shelter. Angel told him that ho had taken poison, and handed over a email bos. .'Angel said, however, that he had not taken the contents of tho box, but liad swallowed some other substance Witness assisted Angel to me feet, and. Angel then wanted to fight. Witness advised him to go tiro polico station to. see a. dootor, but Aiigel refused. ■'-. ■:> .'-,'. ~■■',, i Charles Ray, a railway clerk, who lives in Scarborough. Terrace, eaid that at about 7- o'clock last Wednesday morning he hcarf some noise on tho reserve (a portion of tho Tovns Bolt) and upon investigating found Anpel lying face downward on tii'e ground. The man asked-for a drink of. water, a\\A Miss M'Loan ■■■■ (a" neighbour of witness) brought one to him. Deatu ensued while'he. was being given the water. The inquest was then adjourned till to-day,'when the analyst's report will the coroner. ■ .-:•.>*,/.,-,.. ||f |pENDINft'xNQUESTS:^f % . ■Inquests concorningi the deaths ■of Stafford Patterson, William Clancy, and James Wadestreot.will probably be, proceeded with to-day. ,-..■..'-„,, ... Ijyi FATAL PERFORATION;; :, The inquest touching tho death of Richard Mostyn Hoops, commercial traveller, who died at his residence in Oriental' Terrace on January 6, was concluded by Mr. : J. S. Evans, S.M., on Saturday afternoon. After hearing the evidence of Dr. Gilmer, tho Coroner said that he must h'ud that death was duo to perforation of the stomach. He added that tho evideuce did not show precisely- -.how.- the,, perforation , was caused.^l'. , ; ■■■ ■ ■" ■.■>:y"':"'A\- ::