ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2202, 15 July 1914, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"PAUL JONES." The (Wellington ,Amateur Operatic Society _ gavo another performance of the delightful opera "Paul Jones" last evening, when the-Grand Opera House v.'n.s filled to capacity. Among those present- ivere His Excellency the Governor, the Countess of Liverpool, and a party from Government .House. Tlio final performance of tlie opera, will bo given this evening; HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The Brcnnan-Fuller management secured a first-class laughter-promoter when it engaged Mr. Edward Blondell, the American comedian, who is burstnig witlr new jokes and quaint sa'yinjjs 'he elever impersonation he gives m •Ihe Lost Boy." He is ably, seconded 'n his mirthful efforts by Miss Katliei'yne Caiiie. The present company now at His Majesty's also includes Irne Haymen and Co. (who appear in an appealing little sketch entitled "Xmas ■kve"), Andrews and Dent; Les and aril Bern, Crotton and Kromka, and tlie vocal trio, Vincent, Arthur, and Oliver. KING'S THEATRE.' - "Antony and Cleopatra," the dramatic and highly picturesque master fum now being! displayed a t the King's Theatre, ranks among tlio best pictures ever shown to a Wellington audience. Apart from thoi moving story of Cleopatra's great love for Antony, which follows generally the lines ot Shokefcpoaro's tragedy, the picture is vitally realistic down to the smallest detail, and iho cost of its production, originally must liavo run into an enormous sum. The acting of the principles is superb throughout, and that final scene in which Cleopatra dies is mo'vingly effective. ' . EVERYBODY'S PICTURES.. "Black Roderick tlie Poacher" is the arresting dramatic feature among the pictures that are being shown day and in'uht at the Opera House. As tlio name denotes, the story is set amongst the crags and fells of "Caledonia stern and wild," and Roderick and his escapades form" matter that is distinctly interesting, whilst the scenic adjuncts reflect the character of Scottish landscapes. Another picture, of an irresistibly comic character is "His Favourite Pastime," .in, which Charles Chaplin, one of the funniest comedians who ever acted before a camera, raises shrieks of unrestrained laughter. . . THE EMPRESS THEATRE. : The final appearance is announced for to-day and to-night of the stylishlystaged Continental "feature" drama, "Black Heart and White" and current 'Supplementary series of the Empress :-Theatre continuous pictures. In the "star" swbject Miss Ida Nielsen appears in thejprincipal role. Notable items also are: fOxygen" (scientific), "Williamson's 'Weekly" (topical), '"Hie Solomon Is|ands" (travel), and "Faithful" .(A.B. "feature" comedy). A complete change will he introduced to-morrow. J. C. WILLIAMSON PANTOMIME. The cast, for the approaching J. C. Williamson pantomime of the "Forty Thieves,'.' to be presented here on Wednesday next, is n particularly strong one. It is stated that H, was only by the offer .of exceptional'terms that Mr. Barry Lupiiio, the famous English comedian, who plays "Ali Baba," could bp prevailed upon-to come to Australia. The cast will also include Mr. Edwin Brett, wlio was so successful in pantomime in Australia four years''a'go.r.- - Another vtoptnotch artiste is Miss Winjiie Volt, who" comes from tho Gaiety and Apollo Theatres ill London. Miss Volt will, appear as "Gamen," the wayward son of tho wily widow "Cogia."' A comedienne of rare merit'will doubtless be found in Miss' Dolly Har'mer, a vaudeville'artist whose name is, a household word in the English music halls. "Tho Spirit of Adventure," the Fairy Quecii of the Pantomime, will have an exceptionally handsome exponent in • Miss Gertio Latchfor, yet another English' artist of reputation and . standing. A trio of American vaudeville performers, under the title of "The Three Rubes," supply a knock-about turn that is described as little short of marvellous. Miss Marie Eaton (Abdallah) is an old pantomime favourite, as is also Miss Dorothy Firmm (Morgiana). The principal dancer this year is Miss Maggie Dickenson, a ballerina, ■ who lias r.eceiitly leapt into the first flight of ballet dancers. Mr. William Hnssan will give another of his animal studies as Sivelheels the Donkey. Mr. J. B. Atholwood will play Cassiin ;Baba, having a wondorful dramatic scene in the cave scene. Mr. Charles Albert and Mr. Rupert. Darrel, as Hassar.ic and the Effreet of tho.Cave respectively, make up an unusually strong cast.. The music will bo under the direction of the renowned German conductor Herr Emil ; Bierman. The scenery and costuming are said to be gorgeous, the ballets delightful, whijo the pantomime generally is. said to well deserve . the reputation with which it comes as "the best ever.". The box plans will be opened at tho Dresden on Monday morning next for the season, which will be for eight nights and -two matinees.. ' WELLINGTON LIED(3RTAFEL. 1 The Liedertafel will' givo its -first concert this seasoi\ in the Concert Chamber of -the' Town Hall on Wednesday next, when a varied programme will be presented. ' Further particulars will ha duly announced; but, in the meantime,' the attention of subscribers, and tho public is called to the fact that this year the Liedertafel comes of age; and celebrates its twenty-first diirthday. It is nows the only musical society in Wellington with a. continuous record of twenty-one years' work, and, with tho exception of a well-known subiirbmrglee club, it is the onlv male voieo ehoir in tho city giving public fierformances. In view of tho special circumstances of this year an appeal is made for an increased measure of public support. The, officers ..of the society will, especially welcome anv assistance from those who were. identified with tlio body in its. earlier days. ■ DRAMATIC RECITAL. The box plan for the elocutionary recital to be given in the Concert' Chamber on July 24 by the Rev. Archibald IS. Hunt will be opened at the Dresden to-moi row morning. In viow of the demand for tickets, holders of reserve seat tickets are advised to book their seats early. There will bo no extra charge for booking. It is stated that by modulated tone, harmonious gesture, and artistic abandon Mr. Hunt makes bis characters "live" before his hearers. Mr. Hunt will be supported by the wellknown baritone, Mr. Hamilton Hodges, Miss Freda Walter, and 'Mr. Eric Meier, violinists, and Miss Violet Lewis, 1 pianist. HUTT BOWLING CLUB'S CONCERT. lii addition to Leoni's. song ' cyclo, "Fairy Dreams," to'be performcd>at tho .Bowling Club's concert on Friday next, several well-known artists are contributing numbers, amongst them being Miss Mina Caldow, who will be heard in Mascagni's "Intermezzo" from "Cavalleria Rusticana," which she will' sing with organ, harp, violin, and. piano. Miss' Helen Gard'ner, Migs Zita- Chapman, and Mrs. Paton arc all favourites withthe public, and their appearance with Mr. Hamilton Hodges, Signor Vitettii, Mr. E. B. Gilchrist, Dr. Halps, and Mr. A. W. Newton should be especially welcome at Lower Hutt. - To enable" 1 visitors from Wellington to remain until the end, arrangements hare been made for_ motor buses to run back to town'.after' .the performance. " . 'v