ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2126, 18 April 1914, Page 15

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. "A Day at tho Racos" was produced for tho last time at the Opera House last night, "The Grafters" will bo staged to-night for four nights only. .Tho fun is said to be fast and lunous, and it is claimed that there is. not a dull moment throuchout. The whimsicalities of the three tramps and tho village constable, as impersonated by Messrs. Bert Le Blanc, Paul Stanhope, Davo Nowliu, and Harry Burgess respectively, aro said to bo irresistible factors in comedy of the piece. Tho announcement of an entirely new tango tea matineo by the company will doubtbe most welcome, especially as some decided novelties, both in fashions as well as musical items, aro promised. Afternoon tea will be served under tho mostunique circumstances, and everything is promised for tho cpmfort and enjoyment of patrons.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. , A very entertaining programme is presented at His Majesty's Theatre this week. Ono of the best turns to bo given to-night is that of tho Juggling Normans, and among othora who will appear aro Biff and Dβ Armo, "ie Lee Chandlers, the Dupre Bros., Winifred Stowaifc, Kingsley and Graham, Snarratt and Lang, and Moran and Cahill. KING'S THEATRE. The remarkable career of Napoleon will be depicted on the screen at the King's Theatre at a matineo at 2.30 this afternoon and also at the session in the evening. In addition to this fine film there- is the wonderful picture entitled "His Majesty the Baby." "HONESTY." i Monday night's special attraction at the King's Theatre will bo the first presentation in Wellington of "Honesty," a Patho colour film drama of life in France, reproduced in 4000 feet of motion pictures. This play is cited as tho latest and most artistic achievement of the great firm of film makers, Patho Frores. The photography, mounting, and dressing are said to be of a particularly high standard, while- the acting is described as being quite superior to tho usual histrionio work associated with photo plays. The cast, of charactors discloses the names of several artists of the Comedio Francais. These include tho three principals who were so successful in that good picture "King of the Air." Tho earlier portions of a captivating story with powerful love interest, are told amid tho picturesque farms of Brittainy. As the play progiesses the action changes to tho bustle, strife, and perils of the Paris streets. A point of realism not previously reached in kinoma work is said to be attained in tho reproduction of a wonderful fire scene. Other pictures of merit arc: "Scottish Scenery," "Tho Lackey" (drama), "Auckland Easter Races," , "Gaumont Graphic," and tho Vitagraph comedy "Why I am Here." Seats, for any evening may be reserved at the Dresden.

THE EMPRESS THEATRE. Tho Jast appearance of the current prograramo of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures is advertised for to-day and to-ragbt. Chief among the loading attractions is tho Celio Company's "feature" drama, "The Yellow jack." an osciting story which grips from tho start. Siipplemontary to the "feature" arc: "Vaccinating the Village" (Kalem comedy;, "Scenes in Samarang" (travel), "Saigon" (scenes in Cochin China), and "Simple Simon's Narrow Escapo.". • A now series will be shown on Monday - .

; AKDAIfv ;^; v -'.i' ,An eminent critic in the' "Academy," London,. says regarding Maud Allan's first■ appearance-in London: —"It is tlip qvent of the week—tho only event worth serious consideration, to the mind of tho writer. Ho believes this to be literally

tho first time London has had the olianco of soeing tho most beautiful of tiio arts perfectly exhibited. It is impossible 'to compare Miss Allan with Mllo: Goneo, because they move in totally different worlds. Each is perfect iu her own art, tut wo hold Miss Allan's art—tho art of dramatic posture-dancing —to be tho higher." The plana are now open at tho Dresden.

i SPECIAL WAGNER RECITAL, • A great number of requests were' received by the City Organist to repeat his excellent Wagner recital, and accordingly Mr. Page will to-night at the Town' Hall submit a complete series of compositions by tho popular Wagner, Tho numbers selected aro; Walther's Prizo Song ("Meistersingers")) Overturo.to "Tho Meistersingers." Overturo to "Tannhauser," Prelude Act I "Lohongrin," "'Tristan and Isolde," "Entry of the Gods into Walhalla," and

''0 Star of Eve." ■ Mr. Pago is convinced that a programmo complete with works of a great composer would prove an attraction to lovers of good music, so ho has arranged togivo a "Tschaikovsky" night next Saturday, April 25.

SUNDAY CONCERT. , The Wellington City Band will give a concert, at His Majesty's Theatre tomorrow night. An attfactivo programme has been prepared. Mr. Hamilton Hodges will sing "The Palms," "The Silver Ring," etc.; Mr. D. J. Evans will sing."Long .Ago," etc.; Mr. Minifie, piccolo soloist, will play "Tho Lark." The band items include a pretty selection, "Operatic Bouquet" (No. 3), and a 'tuneful intermezzo, "The Daisies' Song,", and other items. A silver coin collection will be made in aid of tho band fund.

BENEFIT CONCERT. : An attractive programme has been arranged for the benefit concert to be given in tho Town Hall next Tuesday evening by the Royal Wellington Choral Society in ail of the sufferers by the TJppor Hutt explosion. Tho Choral Society itself will sing tho following chorusos:—"Cast Tliv Burden" (unaccjpmpanicd), from "Elijah"; "Tho Angehis," from "Maritana"; and "Tlio Glory of the Lord" and the "Hallelujah Chorus" from "The Messiah." Miss. Jlina Caldow is also taking part, coiv/ ! tributing "Jean," "Tho Little Damezel," and the recitative and aria from "Samson and Delilah," "0 Lovo From Thy Power." Mr. Hamilton Hodges will sing "Tho Hero's Death," specially ■written by Mr. Christian Hellenianu, and "Tangi," one of Alfred Hill's compositions. Also assisting aro Mr. Waldomar Eib.v, a new tenor; Mr. E. B. Gilchrist, violin; Mr. W. H, Bowman, New Zealand's champion cornotist, will play "Tho Lost Chord," with piano and grand orj;an accompaniment. Mr. Hellcmaiin will preside at tho organ, and Mr. Frank S. Ainsdcn will conduct. The final rehearsal will bo held in tho Town HaU on Monday evening. Tho box plan is at the Dresden, whore 3s. seats can he A supply of 2s. and Is. tickets will be on sale at tho box office from Monday. The doors will open on Tuesday at 7.15, and tho concert conoludos at 10.