ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXI, Issue 91, 19 April 1911, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE BAD GIRL OF THE FAMILY." ''The Bad Girl of the Family" continues to earn tho sympathy ef large crowds at the Opera House. There wa.s a full house early last evening, when the fortunes and misfortune* of the various virtuous people )n the play were followed with a close interest. Miss Ada Guilford and Mr. Harry J. Bentley sustain leading roles very successfully, and the- companj in ge-neral lends strong support. The story will be told again this evening and until further notice. THE KING'S FESTIVAL. Several hundreds of people aes^nbled at the Town Hall last evening, where the King's Festival is being held. The stall-holders again did excellent business, and the entertainment provided by Signor Borzoni's pupik and the bright music of the orchestra were greatly appreciated. Chief interest last evening centred in the Marathon race over a course from the Hall to Island Bay and back. Eight competitors took part, the placings being as follows: — J. Finn (handicap smin 30sec) 50min 32s«c, 1 ; P. J. Fitzgerald (lmin) 55min 17sec, 2: F. Rollo (2min 15sec) 56mm. 17eec, 3; Robinson (4min) 56min 25sec, 4; C. Lamberg (2mim 40sec) 56min 53sec, 5; C. H. Press (50sec) 58min 20sec, 6. Duck (Bminj and Verne (smin) returned to the Hall, but did not finish the required number of laps round the floor. A/tug-of-war between a Miraniar team and a team representing the drivers resulted in a win for the latter a-fter a stiff fight extending over fifteen minutes. THEATRE ROYAL. . The vaudeville programme this week at the Theatre Royal is distinctly good, especially in the second half. The star item is the dance and patter turn of Harris and .Vornon, from the United States. Their business is excellent, and their porfoi-manco goes with great spirit. Miss Ettie Williams- was very cordially received on her reappearance" in lively comedy. Other successful items were, those by the Rhodcsburys, comedians and dancers, the Gibson girls, Tim Howard, Pat Recce, and Mabel Lynne. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Patrons of pictures have flocked to see the latest programme at His Majesty's Theatre. Two of the best films, which, by the way, indicate the vast improvement the leading American firms have made in thti staging and acting of their dumb show drama, are "His Trust " and "His Trust Fulfilled," scenes from that mine of romance, the American Civil war. Lovers of beautiful places on, the earth will be delighted at tho glimpses of countries so far apart as Scotland and Japan. The farcical antics of^ the late lamented "Foc-lshead" and "Tweedledum" proved as entertaining as ever. The other pictures showed equal variety and quality. There will be a complete change to-morrow evening. THE KING'S THEATRE. There was another holiday attendance at The King's Theatre last night, when the attractive picture of vYest Coast scenerjr^was again much admired. Another- picture of local interest is that showing Pelorus Jack in his gambols in front of the Nelson steamers. "The Altar of Love," "The Scorpion," and "Pathe Gazette" are all interesting, and the comical subjects are excellent. Allround the programme is a meritorious oue, and should draw a crowded house to-night. THE NEW THEATRE. Yesterday's trial of a "continuous" picture show in Wellington must be written down as a complete' success. From' 11 o'clock in the morning until 11.15 last night, with one interval of -an hour in the ''evening, there was a large attendance, of visitors.' Messrs. MaeMahon and Donnelly have eveiy reason to be satisfied with the inauguration of their enterprise. The excellence of the pictures was commented on. It is the intention of the proprietors to make two changes of programme weekly, on Tuesday and Friday, and arrangements have been made with the Greater J. D. Williams Company for a supply of the latest noveitirs. STAR PICTURES. The Star Pictures were shown again last evening before a large audience. There wili ba a repetition this evening. THE WANDERERS. Another good liouee greeted The Wanderers on the third night of their sojourn in Wellington, in the concert chamber of the Town Hall last evening. The programme has benefited by a little attention, and tile whole entertainment went with life and vigour. Miss Phyllis Hopwood Foldi made herself quite at home with her audience in her clever monologue and light song. Mr. Leslie Holmes quite surpassed himself as a comedian of really fine talent, and last I evening ehowc-d remarkable resource in j responding to the many encores demanded of his items. The. other artists of the company are competent entertainers, and did their parts to the comj plete satisfaction of their hearers. The music on instrument and with, voice was exceedingly pleasant. The breezy peregrines will appear again to-night. I ' OLYMPIA RINK. The weather of late has certainly been, excellent iw the rinking pastime and apparently the general public recognises the fact, for last night the attendance at Fullers' Olympia Rink was very large. The building has been renovated and electric light has been installed throughout, with pleasing effect. The ¦ floor, too, is in good condition, and the I skates are all that is to be desired. CHAMBER MUSIC. Miss Beatrice Richmond (piano), Miss May Donaldson (violin), and Mr. F. R. Johnstone ('cello) will give the last of the three chamber concerts in the Syd-ney-street Schoolroom to-morrow evening. The programme will consist of works by Beethoven, Oscar Raif, and Rubinstein. NEW RINK AT KILBIRNIE. Preparations are being made for the opening of the new Skating Rink at. Kilbirnie. The promoters (Messrs. Riley and Matson) state that the rink will be equipped with every convenience. There will be a floor space pf 150 ft by 70fb, and a large supply of new skates. The rink, it is expected, will be ready for opening early next month. ST. HELENS HOSPITAL. * The contract price for the now St. Helens Hospital, to be erected in Coro-niandel-street by Messrs. Murdoch and Wallis, is £9689. Other tenderers were: W. H. Bennett £9989. A. Reynell £10.247, A. Seamer £10.426, Hunt and M'Donald £10,722. Trevor Eros. £10,746, P. C. Watt £10,893, Howie and Matthews £10,958. H. Hanson £10.399, A. H. Harbottle £11,200, J. H. McMillan £11,373. TARANAK! PETROLEUM. [&X TBLEGRAI'H — I'RESS ASSOCIATION.] NEW PLYMOUTH. 18th April. Activity continues at the Taranaki Petroleum Cpmpany's bores at Moturoa. Shares, which a few months ago were begging at 4s or ss, are now selling at par.