PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 30, 30 October 1918, Page 3

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION

There are some photographs in the excellent collection now being, shown at the Art Gallery by the Wellington Amateur Photographic' Society that deservo special notice. Mr. J. W. Johnson's "Sunshine and Shadow" shows some of the pictorial possibilities of interior architecture. "A" Boat off Lisbon" and "The Pool" are two very pleasing prints by the Eev. H. O. Fonton. In the animal class, Mr. E. T. Eobson hijs a very fine picture of an English setter. In the Australian section, "Old Sydney," by H. Cagneaux, and "A Corner of the Farm," by T. C. Roughley. are two fine prints of a very fine collection. -There is much in the work shown to from a photographic and from ft pictorial point of view.

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. ! "I want a home unci .1 wife. Not just a house with 0, woman in if Such was the heart-cry of a man who had jnarrxccj for love and found that his wife had married for money. The story 15 tola in "■I Waut My Children" or "The Master of Bis House," now screening twice rtailv at. the Kiue's Theatre. Alma Rubens nor. trays the role of the frivolous younc wic who flirted with fatu and who failed to realise tho sacred duty of motherhood. Tho story is well produced, and holds the interest at high'tension ripht throußti. Vocal items by the Orphous Quartet arc rendered during; the flerccnlnj? of tlio picture, and the nopular sonsr. "My Treasure, is eung by JiTiss Evelyn Hardy. AP.TCRAFT THEATRE. | The Artcraft Theatre, Sydney Street, is 1 screening a particularly pleasing programme of pictures this week, llie Icsliitg film is entitled "Flaying the Oame, and telle a healthy virile story 01 a young man who roysters in riev; lorn, gets into disffracc with his people, atici goes to the West where he meets with many adventures, aiul is helped to play- : ing the game by tho love of a winsome . girl. The other attraction, ' iticli Man, Poor Man," features Marguerite Clark 111 a comedy-draran of more than ordinary merit, and is particularly appcaaiif? to the children. A bright, comedy "Love Loops the Loop" completes a very attractive programme. _ EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Prom a frivolous woman, trifling with fate, and seeing how near she could approach the candle of folly without disaster, to an unselfish' 1 and devoted mother who finds perfect happiness in the i love of her two children. This is the theme of "The Moth," the select feature drama, starring Norma Talmadge. now screening at Everybody's Theatre. "The Moth _ is a sumptuously staged American socio.y play, exhibiting life of to-day within tho gilded circle. Norma Talmadge Fives a lino impersonation of the only ctnld of an American millionaire widower. T-he fuh* ject is Bliilfully portrayed by a v.fßt-class cast. i . IMPRESS THEATRE. The star attraction at the Empress Theatre is a World drama, "The Intorloper." The cast is headed b.v Kitty Gordon, and includes Irving Cummings, ■Geo. MacQuarrie, and Frank Jlayo. ■ "THE GONDOLIERS." Tho public is reminded that the box plan for "Tiie Gondoliers" season ol scvca liignts will be opened at the junstoi I'lano uompauy's rooms this morning. Tlie »ellington Amateur Operatic society has been engaged on this work lor three months past, and patient rehearsal under skilled control has brought the performers to a pitch of excellence unusual in amateurs. The cast is a notably strong one vocally, and aa "Tho Gondoliers" has a lovely score, tile singing aioue promises to afford great pleasure. Among the most charming numoers are "List and Learn, yo Dainty Roses," "We Are Called Gondolierj.' "Thank You. Gallant ! Gondoliori,' '"In Enterprise ol' Martial Kind," "No Possible Doubt Whatever, "Rising Early in the' iviorning," "Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes," "Kind Sir, \ "Wlieu a Merry r Maiden Marries." "There Lived a King,' On the Day that X was Married," "Try 1110 Life-long," and "There was a Time." The opera is a picturesque skit of socialism written in W. S. Gilbert's raciest vein, and wedded to music that Bparkles and charms iucossantly. i'Tlie opera will be accompanied by a full operatic orohestra of 20 players from Trentham Camp, and wiU- be under the control of Mr. Frank Thomas. Mr. Tom Pollard's genius In production should vitalise tho work on the stage. „ ' "FAUST." Tho present year and month mark the centenary of Gounod's birth, and throughout the Anglo-Saxon world the fact is being marked by special performances of tho works of the great French composer. It is fitting, therefore, that the Choral Union should have 'selected ' his opera "FaUßt" for performance at the Town Hall this evening, l'hc final rehearsal was held last evening, all the principals being in splendid voice, while the chorus and orchestra of 250 wero well up in Iheir work. Their regard to the finer points of music showed that Mr. Parker's coaching has given them an .artistic conception of the great opera, and it is little wonder that the conductor expressed satisfaction at the excellence of the rehearsal. Tho soloists taking part arc:— Margarita, Madame Elsie Davies, the Italian prima donna; Faust, Mr. Ernest Drake; Siebel, Mrs. F. P. "Wilson; Mepliisto. Mr. Hamilton HodgCß; Yalentine, Mr. Frank Charlton; and Wagner, . Mr. F. W. Laycock. The doors will open at 7.15, and tho opera conclude about 10.20. Arrangements have been made to set aside 200 one shilling seats. These tickets will to obtainable at the Bristol only 'up till live this afternoon. ORGAN RECITAL. Mr. Bernard F. Page, the city organist, gavo an organ recital at the Town Hall last ovoning, which gave much pleasure to a small audience. His programme included the reverential "Suite Gothique" (Boellman). Tho Minuet Gothiquo is a beautiful movement, cool and stately, with attractive old-world harmonies and rhyfhm. Tho "Priere a Notre Dame" is richly devotional and Inspiring, and the Toccata is vigorous in its unconvcntionality. The whole suito was artistically interpreted. Mr. Page as an ardent admirer of the music of Ocsar Franck, never fails to give fine expression to such works. It was a rare treat to hear him play the Belgian master's "Pastorale." Ho also treated three of Grieg's "Norwegian Melodies" (Nos. 15, 18, and 19, from Op. 66) with marked delicacy, lending a distinct tonecolour to each. Other numbers included in the programme were Gouny's "Serenade" (No. 5), Rebikoll's "Psychological Poem," Franck's impressive "Fantasia in A," and the air and variations on a Handelian thome by Karg-Elert.