ENTERTAINMENTS
HARRY LAUDER. The Grand Opera House was packed last evening, when Harry Lauder, the inimitable Scottish comedian, ana his company submitted a partial chango of programme. The comedian himself, who was in great form,, submitted three or four songs that are not so well known as those that havo figured in his programme. The-ie were "Tho Wedding Bells were Ringing," "Roamin' in th G loam in'," "Ta ta, my Bonnie Maggie Darling,' and a little sentimental lilt (composed recently on his wife's birthday), "Annio, the Pride of Drumblair." Of the new budget, one that will serve to increase the measure of esteem in Harry Lauder as an artist is "Ta ta, my Bonnie Maggie Darling," one of the latest additions to the Lauder portfolio'. In this song the comedian gives a very perfect representation of a modern Highland "Tommy" of the type that may be seen in any garrison town where a Highland regiment is stationed. His strut, his djsplay of chest development (all duo to discipline), and his contemptuous allusions to Lance-Corpora! M'Skinner, and the maimer in Which ha intends to treat his sweetheart, are all admirably in keeping with the typo. Once again the public were "iven the opportunity of giggling over tie wildly comic patter in "The Saftest of tho Family," and wero persuaded into geniality by the allurements of "A Wee Deoch an' Doris." Mr. Lauder announced that a patriotic matinee was to be given at the Grand Opera House on Friday afternoon, and on Friday night ho intends to have sold by auction an enlarged photograph of himself (autographed and framed) for the further augmentation of the Patriotic Fund. He said that in this grave crisis everyone should do their utmost to help the_ Empire, and it was "up to them" to either como* to the matinee or give tlio money to someone else who would come.
HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. At His Majesty's Theatre, _ "Marcel and .Bell," dancers and equilibrists, ;give a finished performance of a nighly creditable nature each night. Bonita, the crack rifle shot, presents a sensational turn which is the wonder of all who witness it. Mr. Phil Smith gives a good monologue entertainmont, and an entertaining sketch, "Discord and Harmony," as given by Stirling' and Love, is exceptionally good. The other turns are of a high class, and entertaining variety. ■ •
THE KING'S THEATRE. It is rarely that such a pictorial treat a.s "David Copperfield" is presented to picture-lovers. At the King's Theatre this attraction is proving a great draw, and full.houses nightly delight in scenes from Dickens's great masterpiece. To see Mioawber is alone a treat, whilo the other characters of the story, Uriah Heap, Pegotty, Little Emily, and others, aro most realistic and well .chosen for the parts. The film will be repeated this evenmg. The usual matinee will be given, on Saturday.
THE EJIPRESS THEATRE. ■ ' Thronged attendances were recorded at the Empretv Theatre continuous pictures again last evening, t'lio feature melodrama, "Man's Enemy," by Klaw and Erlanger, of New York, proving a most effective draw. The piece is splondily staged, the action Sensational, but not overwrought, and the interpretation realistic. "Harry Lauder at last Saturday's Football Match, 'with new supplementary films, will support "Man's 'Enemy" to-day and 1 to-night. ■
"EVERYBODY'S PICTURES." There is no gainsaying the fact that the management of "Everybody's Pictures," showing iii the : Old' Opera House, has set out to provide films to suit the public taste. The current excellently selected pictures are proving' a great draw. "The Adventures of Kathlyn" is a fascinating drama by the Selig Company,- while the supporting films suit the taste of all the patrons. A laughable Keystone comedy, "Our Country Cousins," is included.
MACMAHON'S NEW THEATRE. A new feature photo-play, entitled "In the Hour of Her Temptation," will be screened at MacMahon's New Picture Theatre Uo-day, The film is a particularly strong and pretty Nordisk picture, successful abroad, and is now to be shown here for the first time. There will be a good supporting programme of varied subjects, and included among these is a fresh and charming A.B. drama known as "Her Old Teacher." The sessions will start at neon and continue every hour and a half thereafter.
BUOKLER-PAGET COMPANY. The visit to Wellington of, Hugh Buckler and Violet Paget, two artists of distinction, who have, through their enterprise in establishing the Little Theatre, Sydney, made their names memorable, in Australia, will signalisethe first production in this city of "His House in Order," a Pinero play which had a long run at the St. James's Theatre, London, with Sir George Alexander in the part which Mr. Buckler will essay here, and which he has already- played with distinctive success in Sydney. Pineiro's play was regarded by London critics on its original presentation as his greatest work since' "The Second Mrs. Tanqueray." It revealed the genius possessed by the author of "Sweet Lavender" and "The Gay Lord Quex" (both to be given here during the current season) in a newer light, and its- general quality of fresh and wholesome charm m the earlier scenes and the deep emotional episodes leading up to the tragic climax, speedily earned, for it a wholesale appreciation. The season commences on Saturday next at the Grand Opera House. •.
"SAMSON AND DELILAH." Great interest is being taken in the Royal Choral Society's performance of the great French opera "Samson and Delilah," by Camillo Saint Saens, which is to be performed in the Town Hall on Friday week under the direction of Mr. Herbert liloy. The choruses in this Biblical opera are for the most part quit© in tho style of oratorio. The public will have an idea of the importance of "Samson and Delilah" when it is stated that tho cost of this production by the Royal Choral Society will be £400. An exceptionally strong cast of soloists will appear under Mr._ Bloy's baton. The heavy roles of Delilah and Samson will be taken by Miss Mina Caldow and Mr. Walter Kirby respectively; that of the High Priest by Mr. Barry Coney, of Auckland; while Messrs. Fred. Twiss,.. Frank Young, and P. Cutforlh will undertake the parts of Abimelecli, Aged Hebrew, and the Philistine respectively. A full rehearsal will be held in St. John's to-morrow evening. The box plan is to open at the Dresden to-morrow (Friday) at 9 o'clock. An advertisement • regarding eale of programmes appears in this issue.
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