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KING'S THEATRE. A very acceptable programme is being Bcree 'oT at the King's Theatre this week, prlcrs oF place being occupied by "The East" of the Mohicans.'' Many of the sqenea are magnificent. .The story, adapted from Fonimore Cooper’s book, is very well known, but the screen version has been made particularly enthralling. Mr. Leslie Jehpcott, vocalist, is,.heard in gome new numbers, and music is supplied by the King’s orchestra. QUEEN'S THEATRE. "Ann of Green Gables," now showing at the Queen's Theatre, is one of those quietly effective pictures that afford welcome relief from the vulgarity of productions notable for nothing but tho ■ amount of money expended in their making. In addition to "Ann of Green Gables" there is "The Midnight Trail," featuring William Russell. This also la a commendable production. EMPRESS THEATRE. A fascinating story of adventure in Egypt is presented in “An Arabian Knight," which is being screened at the Empress Theatre this week. The picture features Sessue Hayakawa, the famous tragedian. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. Upton Sinclair's dramatic story, "The Money Changers,” is featured at Everybody’s Theatre. The chief personage is two men in one; to the world of high society and big business he was a shining light; to tho underworld a daring leader of grafters and crooks. JASCHA HEIFETZ RECITAL TONIGHT. This evening, at the Town Hall, Messrs. J. and N, Tait will present the great violinist, Jascha Heifetz, and the occasion should be a memorable one. It is admitted that Jascha Heifetz stands alone to-day as a violinist, and the whole world acclaims him ns a genius. As the season in Wellington is limited to three concerts, special care has been given to the selection of the programmes, so that representation shall be given to all the great masters, and in the i limited time give scope to the artistry of the youthful virtuoso. To-night's programme is a specially fine one, and the opening number. Handel’s Sonata in D Major, will no doubt he appreciated by music-lovers. Tho Wieniwasky Concerto in D Minor is always popular, and Is full of beautiful and sustained melody: then follows four bracketed numbers—Schubert’s "Ave Maria’ : Minuet" (Mozart); tho Chopin-Wilhelmj Nocturne in D Major; "Chorus of The Dervishes." and "Turkish March" (Bee-thoven-Auer). Tbchaikovsky's Andante Cantabile and Bazzini’s Rondo des Lu- ' tins will complete a programme which should make a. very wide appeal. Mr. Samuel Chotzinoff will act as accompanist. Additional recitals will be given on Mondav. August 22. and Thursday, August 25." and the box plans are now open nt the Bristol. ' Five-shilling day saje tickets may bo obtained at Ned Ferry’s, and three-shilling tickets will be sold at the Town Hall at the Wakefield Street entrance. ENGLISH PIERROTS. Those clever and versatile people, the English Pierrots, who occupy a unique place in the affections of the playgoers of New Zealand, make their reappearance in W oilington, commencing on Saturday, in the Opera House. The Pierrots have gained an enviable reputation for presenting the best in costume comedy fare. On this year’s tour it is said that tho Pierrots are indeed better than ever. Besides the old favourites they have brought several mew players, who, it is stated, worthily uphold pierrot traditions. The programme, an now presented, is said to more nearly approach true revue than in previous years, with "panels” effectively contrasted. Of. Course, humour predominates, but there is a leavening of more solid fare. The company recently played a record visit of seven weeks in Auckland, and have just concluded a. most successful season in Dunedin. The programmes presented under the title of “Bits and Pieces" is really on revue lines, and includes ex- ' cerpts from opera, quartets, dances, novelties, specialities, and the'latest London sketches. One of these. "A Dud Dream.” has been a huge success, throughout the town being described'as the "funniest ever." Theatregoers are advised to secure, their seats at the Bristol, as the Wellington season is strictly limited to six nights only. ALLAN WILKIE SHAKESPEAREAN COMPANY. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Com-* pany of forty performers, headed by Mr. Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts, will commence a season nt the Grand! Opera House on August 29. A repertoire of mime plays will be presented. , COLOSSEUM RINK. Skating devotees continue to throng the Colosseum Roller Rink in Vivian Street. Trained instructors are always ready to give assistance to novices who have not yet acquired the art of roller skating. There is a balcony cafe, and an orchestra plays at evening sessions. IRISH DISTRESS FUND CONCERT. The committee responsible for the concert which is being organised for the relief of the Irish distress is leaving no etone unturned to make it a success both financially and artistically. The best of talent has been secured, and a first-class programme of national items will be presented. Misses Teresa M’Mnroe and Mabel Esquilant are among the vocalists who will contribute to the programme. A limited number of ten shilling scats have been set aside, and tickets for these are reported to be selling rapidly. Other prices are Is. and 2s. Tho four shilling seats may be reserved at the Bristol, The concert will take place nt the Town Hall next Tuesday. Mrs. T. Burke is hon. secretary for the committee.
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