ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2151, 18 May 1914, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

'UNCLE TOM'S CABIN."

V rl = le iom's Cabin" will be played and to-morrow evening for the .list time. On Wednesday a melodrama entirely diffureiit to tire class hitherto scon here will be presented by the Oeorge Willougliby Dramatic Company. At Cripple Creek," n production redolent ot the cosmopolitan mining camps or \\ ester.n America, will be staged follow nights. The exceptional scenic Meets are said to realistically depict lilc in this particular region.' There are many .thrilling scenes.' including the descent of .the mine and attempted flooding, and the rescue of a little girl who is thrown from a precipice and caught by an Indian, swinging out from aii opposite cliff on a wild gran© vine. Miss Nellie Fergusson, Hiss Nellie Holroyd, Mis. s p car l .Smith, Mr. Cyril Macm, Mr. Herbert Leigh, Mr. Vivian .Edwards, are said to bo particularly well suited to the parts allotted them.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Tlie high standard of vaudeville that is presented from time to Wine at His Majesty's Theatre by the Foller-Brsn-na« Company continues to attract much patronage. For this week's bill some very interesting and iwvcl "turns" have boon acquired, and will include Miss Josephine Gassfliati and her piccaninnies. Speaking of this act, a northern contemporary 6ays: "The comic singing and extremely clever eccentric dancing of the piccaninnies took tho large audience by storm, aud tho turn was the most popular of tho evening." Fen:iande<j and May, who are described as musical ecsentrk-Sj will appear in aii act which is said to b« teeming with novelties. La France, who has become so popular, will present a iiew series of alt poses and character impersonations. Amongst others who will contribute to the programme, Carlton Max, who, with his ventriloquial dummy, will introduce some entertaining comedy. Denis Carney, who is billed as the Yorkshire comedian, will sing ■some new. comic songs, and Knowks and Lee will reappear la popular items.

"LONDON BY DAY AND NIGHT." To-night's star picture nt the King's Theatre will bo a 3000 feet reproduction of "London by Day and Night," which claims to be the most extensive travel series ever filmed. It depicts human life in the great city from King to pauper and discloses the most notable landmarks of fame and history. The latter series cover a large area,— from Windsor Oastle to Petticoat Lane, Last week's season at Auckland is said to have been eminently successful. Tonight's programme all-.through wofltd appear to be a particularly good one for of it the Auckland "Herald" said:— "hi 'London by Day\»tKl Night' the 1 crowded theatre was ' shown a series of beautiful moving pictures of-the great metropolis, AH the historic spots in the city aro portrayed and the applause testified to lie appreciation of those present. Oiio particularly beomtifui scene was the silent Thames by moonlight. Throughout tho series one gained the impression of tho majesty and mystery of the 'hub of the universe.' The Liverpool Grand National, 1914, was splendid, The spectators were roused to much enthusiasm." The "Graphic" includes an excellent view of the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race. Other subjects to he screened are; "Thieves"' (drama). "One-round o'BHcn eomes Back" (comedy), "Marvels of the Invisible World" (nature studv). and the Keystone comedy "Making a Living," The King's orchestra will supply appropriate music, Seats for any 'ov'eniiw of the wefik may be reserved at. the Dresum. ■ . '

THE EMPRESS THEATRE. : The new programme at tbu Empress theatre continuous pictures to-dav and to-night will bo headed hv the Chios Company's "feature" drama, "Tho Banker s Piuse." This is described as an exciting .society detective drama, The principal is an eminent lawvor entered m defending a man who is on trial lor a capital offence. A banker who is entrusted with valuable papers cancelling the case dies, and tho banker's secretary, who is jealous of the lawver's popularity with tho banker's oWkter endeavours t& thwart the lawvcr by stealing tho documents. Fox, a noted detective, is engaged to assist the lawyer m recovering the papers. The incidents loading up to the climax arc stated to be exciting. The supporting films will comprise: "Tho Mistake" r • n ra ."Williamsus' Weekly" (topical), "The Shadow of the VWes" (scenicf), "Andy Goes m the StaW* (iMlison comedy), and "A Water-Soaked Hera U»ubm comedy).

ORGAN HECITAL. Mr. Bernard Page (city organist) afforded his Hearers another rare musical treat on Saturday ovonitig at tho" big lown Hsil. The- programme, arranged with the artist's characteristic good taste, was a thoroughly satisfying one. Handel was represented by three movements—allegro moderate-, 'allegro maestoso, awl alicgro-from his Fourth Concerto (m F. .Major), a work of some dignity, and pleasantly alive with placid melody peculiarly Handelian iii character. It is not very often one, liears of a scherzo played on tho organ. That type of composition, which is alwavg'of a gay and' vivacious character, does not seem to he related to the gravid organ, as is the case with romantic, majestic," and religious music. Yet on Saturday evening Mr. Page played a verv hriglrfc scherzo by Gigont - that was greatly appreciated by the audience. Bach was represented by tho wonderful "FrMitasia and Fugue in G Major," in which the musical grae*; of tho master gleams through the amazingly difficult technical structure in a most wonderful manner. In Mr. Pairs wo Have the finest exponent, of Bach's music that has honoured tho city. The clarity and smoothness of his fugue playing," and his mastery over the pedals are a source of delight to those who appreciate the difficulties entailed. Tho progiamme also included an orchestral "IntornwzK>," by Tfchnikovslty, illustrating the scone and power of the great Russian in clothing his melancholy with mttsic of extreme beauty; two sketches by Salome—"Melodic" and "Cautilene",—and two by Jthemberger—"Contemplation'* and •'lmprovisation"—and' Edwin Lemare's brilliant and coloursouio 'Concertstuck" (On. 80).

STUDENTS' CARNIVAL. From information which has reached us, wo are led to believe that those- who Imvq the good fortune to witness the musical extrovaganxa, "Boadicen," which is to bo presented by the University students in the Town Hall on Friday nest, will be more than pleased with tho evening's entertainment. No efforts aio being spared' to make the performance an artistic success. Tho scenery and the costumes havo been specially designed. In tho opening 6ccno seventy Ancient Druids, in their

many-coloured mid picturesque costumes, will mako a striking spectacle; and later on a Roman feast scene, with its luxurious avid elegant setting, will bo faithfully presenter]. The box plan opened at the Dresden on Friday last.. and is rapidly filling.

THE "ORANGE DANDIES." Despite the inclement weather on Saturday evening, tho Concert Clamber in the Town Hall was well filled when tho '•Orange Dandies" giivo of their best. There- were unmistakable- evidences that the various performers were much appreciated. Vocally tho. company is a strong one, and the ensemble- items were much enjoyed, Messrs. ftotad Henry, George Taylor, liaicourt \Vcbstet, and Andrew Pace—tho comedians of the company—wore in fine form, and appeared to please th«'audience. Miss Naomi M'Quoin' and tho other Mies' of the talented company also received their share of weft-merited applause, A full change of programme is announced for this evening.