ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2144, 9 May 1914, Page 14

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE DANDIES." Mr. Edward Branscombo's merry btund of entertainers, "The Dandies," will open their seaspn in tbo Concert Chamber of the Town Hall this ovcning;-and w'll continue there for the next sis weeks. The company comes to Wellington with a great reputation as the smartest of all the costumo comedy companies which have vet appeared before the public. "The Dandies" present a class of entertainment which is at once artistic and comprehensive. They will, during thoir season, submit several operatic selections, and wil' also bo heard in the latest songs. Their humour in concerted comedy numbers is described as delightfully fresh, and serves to introduce all the latest "gags" and hits. The versatility of "The Dandies" is such that nothing appears fo bo at all impossible in the way of entertainment. Though few in numbers, the members of this company have the happy knack of carrying their programme through with delightful ease. "TheDandies" have four excellent comedians, whoso humour is said to be such that tho audience is kept in a constant ripple of merriment throughout the evening. Coming with such a great reputation, there is cxpectcd to be a large audience present this evening . to welcome the latest claimants for popular favour. Tho plan is at _ the Dresden, and day sales aro at Christeson's. DOLORES, TO-NIGHT • Antonia Dolores has presented three excellent programmes during her pre- , sent season, and the fourth will be given in the Grand Opera House tb-night. ' Tlioro is an element of popularity pertaining to this evening's selection of items which should make a wide appeal to all who claim to he rrtusipal. "The Jewel Song" and "Ballad" from ' "Faust," and "Prayer of Tosca"* from Puccini's well-known work represent , tho operatic school. In each of these, , items Dolores .excels. Charming songs , by early English composers are found in "Ob, Listen .to the Voice of Lovo" and "Echo, Tell. Me," by Hook, whilo Bishop's dainty composition, "Love Has Eyes'.' should be received as. a very acceptable inclusion. Schubert's "Who is Sylvia?" is always a popular number, while.it is only fitting that Dvorak's ' 'Songs My Mother Taught Me'' should find'a place.'"' Dolores , will also present "The Tear," by Rubinstein, one of the most appealing songs of this composcr. Tho success"of..t.ho gifted artist-o at her recent recitals is expected to ensuro for her a large: attendance this evening. ■Dolores: will again, be assisted' by Mr. John I'rouso and Miss Iris.'do.-Cairos-Rego.- The plants at the-Dresden, and day • sale3 l are at Christeson.'s. '■ HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. ' The present excellent variety programme at.His'Majesty's Theatre is attracting good' patronage. At 2.30 this afternoon a tango tea will be given at the theatre, when Mr. Phillips will the tango with members of tho audience. ,:The vaudeville programme will bp repeated- for/the last time this oyening. V . "THE PRISONER OF ZENDA." V Monday .night's screening at tlio King's Theatre of,the 4400 ft. film playi of Zenda," should arouse intorest, as the drama when presented hero with Mr. Julius Knight in the leading part became one of tho most popular of tlio.Wiiliamson repertoire. This presentation of Anthony Hope's fine work of romance and stirring adventure, whilst being , sure of a hearty welconfe on account of its own merits, will serve to introduco f/fr the first time in this .city America's leading I ,rqmantic actor, Mr. James K:-Hackett,. who .is said'to be without a rival in thoparticuhir class of part he assumes. He will be seen 'supported, by the' "Famous Players Company" of New York. The stage sot-, ting is said to be, remarkable, while tho mounting, costuming, and furnishings, it is stated, havo never been excelled, Special attention has been devoted to the preparation of the incidental music, which will be rendered.by the King's Orchestra. Other selected subjects to bo screened ,in sup]>ort of feature aro: "The Frog, Salamander! and Toad" (Cines Nature, study), "Among- tho Eskimo of Siberia" (I'athe colour), "A, Lesson in Jealousy" (comedy), "Gau-. inont Graphic;" and "A Bottled Romance" comedy). Seats fo'r-any evening may bo reserved at the Dresden. THE KING'S THEATRE. The current programme at the King's Theatre, which includes tho tragic story of "Leah Klcschna," will be screened for the last .timo this, evening-. Tho full programme will also bo shown at a matmeo at 2.30 to-day. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. To-day and to-night for tho last time will'appear the currfcnt programme tbo. Empress Theatre continuous pic* tures, headed by the A.K. Company's "feature" drama, "The. . Compact. Other films are:—"The Williamson Weeklv," "Upper Egypt," "Tho Measure of a Man," "The Slumbernlle Scare," "The TJnburicd Past," and "The Tangled Cat", (Princess comedy). A complete change is billed for Monday. "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN." The famous story of early American slavo life: dramatised to suit the modem stage, whilst strictly adhering to tho motif, has played throughout the Australian seasons with conspicuous success. -The George Willougliby now Dramatic Compahy is billed to present tho drama at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday next. The American producer, Mr. Lester' Brown, has been at homo in the production of this new American version with the result that ho is said to combine all the humane and tragic incidents of tho book, while ho has introduced without interfering with sequence of plot, a number of specialties, showing the negroes at play and song. The Era Comedy Four, with their plantation melodies arid ragtime numbers are said to bo exceptionally versatile, and the New York Jubilee Singers are heralded with glowing accounts of ability in harmonising sacred songs and negro melodies. ' Tne National Duo also provide unusual diversion with quaint negro selections. Tho company enact the various roles- with distinction, particularly Messrs. Cyril Mackay, as the slavo . Harris, Herbert Leigh, as TJncle Tom, Vivian Edwar\ls, as Simon Legree, and the Misses Nellie Fergusson as Mrs. St. Clair, Nellie Holroyd as Topsy, and little Vera Huggett as Eva. Tho staging generally promises to be unique as regards scenic realisms. Mr. J. .'S. Mann, tho artist, an' American by birth, was, prior to engagement by the Willoughby firm, head of the Orpheus Circuit, the biggest chain of houses in the United ; States, and "more recently painted the cloths of numerous successes ,in England. The box. plan for "Undo Tom's Cabin" now open at Dresden. ; SUNDAY CONCERT. The Wellington Professional Orchestra commences its 1914 season at His Majesty's Theatre to-morrow evening at 8.30, under Mr. Herbert Bloy. The programme, as has always been the caso in past seasons, is well selected, comprising as it does almost every shade of music, from the intellectual "Ballade" of Coleridge-Taylor to the delightful and popular "Humoreske" j>f Dvorak. "Torok Magyar," a Hungarian March byDoßecder; Ma-scagni's "Dream," Friedmann's "Slavischo Rhapsodic," and Thomas's "Raymond" Overture, together with a "Lovo Song" for oboe and strings, complete an interesting programme. A silver coin collcctjon will bo taken up.