ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 15, 13 October 1919, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"DE LUXII ANNIE." The olevor American comcdy-dramn, "Do Luxe Annie," was-produced twice in the Grand Opera House on Saturday, first at ii matinee and again in the even-. . ing. It interested and ylcased u largo audienco on each occasion. Miss Btnilie ! Polini, as lihc girl croolt. showed herself an actress of great skill with r. delightful fncultr for making vivid the sunshine and shadow of her part. She was well supported by .Mr. John Fernside and the other members of tho company. "De Luxe Annie" will be played for tho last time this evening, and will lie replaced to-morrow bv "Eves of Youth." "DAMAGED GOODS." The photo-play "Damaged Goods" con-, times to attract large patronage at the Town Hall. On Saturday evening a special performance was given at the Star Theatre. Newtown, owing to tlie larse Town Hall being engaged. Ladies' matinees will be continued to-day at 2 P.m. in the large hall, and the usual I two shows in the evening. The season j ■will conclude on Wednesday evening. I SCOTTISH SOCIETY'S CONGW- | Somewhat remarkable is the revival in ! matters Caledonian in "Wellington during tho last year or two. There was a. time, not long ago, when Scottish literature • nnd song were not backed by any organised effort in Wellington, but now there are three societies burning to express themselves and keep alive the spirit of old Gaul. Tlie' Scottish Society, which is n. very strong body, boasts a splendid Pipe Band, a ienm of excellent national dancers, and a choir, and these with j outside assistance gave a very enjoyable ■ concert in tho Town Hall on Saturday evening, in the presence of the GovernorGeneral, the Countess of Liverpool, and : suite, the Mayor and Mrs. Luke; and a large audience. Tho programme was opened by the pipers in full force. The excellent and military deportment of the band was a noticeable feature. The dancing was superb. There is no doubt that the national dances of Scotland are not excelled by any others. It was a rare treat to see fourteen youngsters in the kilts stepping a (ling so nimbly and correctly. They moved like a piece of machinery, and their elan and verve were beautiful to see. The proficiency of these boys and girls ensures that Scottish dancing is not likely to die out in Wellington for a long time fa) come, Another line exhibition of dancing was that given by Mr.' Alec. Lake and Miss Rita Hands, the "Gillie Callum," ot two-handed sword dance. Such point and delicacy and fawn-like agility it would be difficult to better. The dancers also performed the graceful "Slioauntriubhas" (a dance invented to celebrate the removal of the interdiction of' the wearing of the kilts), nnd a blithesome reel. In the vocal part of the concert it was a, pleasure to henr Mr. John Prouso once more in ballads. He elected to sing "Mary Morrison,''' .■ not a very good typo of Scottish song, and, when encored, was heard to much better advantage in "Turn Ye to Me," which has all the .drear sweetness of Highland music. Later he sang with spirit "A Border Ballad" and "The Jolly Black-' smith." i Mr. Harry Phipps gave a sweet but ever so mburnful exposition of "Mary of Argyle." Mr. Phipps also song "Mary" and "Afton Water." Other singers . were Mesdames Dowler nnd Prophet and Mr. H. Gladstone Hill. Mrs. Cnlforcl BelL recited with proper .spirit And! good inflection "Jamie Douglas" and "Tho Bonny Scot" (Filiza Cpok). ' The accompaniments were played incomparably by Mr. Harold Whittle.