ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 279, 28 April 1914, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

•• ANTONIO DOLORES' CONCERT. There «-.!■< a j>..'!>;l audience at 111.: Theatre Royal hist uijjht to hear Madame Dolores, one of the favorite and most charming convert singers who has visited the Dominion. This is Madame Dolores' sixtli tour of New Zealand, and her popularity is still retained on each visit. The programme presented was u well-scleetsd one. introducing many new vocal treasures to familiarise us with the latest compositions, interspersed with popular numbers all were acquainted with, and whose charm and beauty went more realised through the polished interpretation and graceful manner in which they were sung. The conceit opened with a collection of five numbers, includin- Handel's I/Allegro, "If 1 (live Thee Honor Due" and "Let Me Wander, not Unseen"; Brown's "Shepherd, Thy Demeanor Vary," "1 Attempt from Love-sickness to Fly," by Percull, and Haydn's ''Mermaid Song," all of which received delightful treatment, the audience not being satisfied till Madame Had responded with tin encore, a dainty rendition of Dr. Aruc's "The kiss with the Delicate Air." Next followed two numbers by Verdi, a recitative, "E Strano," and the well-known air from "Traviata," "Ah Fors e Lui," the singer displaying great command of voice. As an encore, the audience were favored with "L'Angelus," one of the songs of Brittany from a. collection which was gathered and harmonised by L. A. Bourgault-De-coundray and translated into French by Fr. Coppec. This number was one of the gems of the evening. Brahm's "Wiegenlied" and "Vergebliehes Standchen" brought the first half to a close, with a very artistic rendering of the ever-green "Killarney." The second portion of the programme opened with an air, "Dcpuise Le Jour" (Louise), by Oharpentier, and as a recall number the old favorite, "Home, Sweet Home," was given. Madame Dolores' concluding numbers were a group including "Chanson de Florian," by Goddard, a dainty song, "Mandoline," and an "Irish Folk Song," by Foote, which fairly captivated the audience, and Kjerulf's "On the Ling Ho," a very quaint number. Although Madame Dolores had sung eighteen songs, the audience were not satisfied, and on an insist demand Madame came hack and gave the goag we all remember her by, Auber's fascinating "Laughing Song," her natural rendition causing the audience to join in with the hearty laughter. Several floral tributes were handed to her during the evening.

Much praise is due to Miss Iria de Cairos-Rego, who acted as solo pianist and accompanist, and played in nynost charming manner two bracketed numbers, "Pastorale Variations," by Mozart, and Gruun's "Gigue," and Chopin's "'.Scherzo in (J Sharp Minor" were greeted with great applause, the pianist responding with most artistic and refined renditions of Saint Saens' "Romance" and a valse by Schutt, the technical difficulties which these pieces present being easily overcome. Her accompaniments were kept in beautiful subjection to the singer's voice, and greatly enhanced the beauty of each song.

THEATRK ROYAL. To-night a new programme of stars opens at tin- Theatre ltoyal, which promises to be very acceptable to all tastes. This picture house is receiving excellent patronage ami should continue to draw fine attendances with wis collection .of lilms. The star attraction is a splendid Vitagrapli drama in two reels, 2000 ft, entitled "The Tost.' 1 The narrative commence.-; with Dr. Anstruther's neglect of his wife for his profession. She is greatly admired v.Y a man named Gordon, who docs his best to gain her affection. Dr. Anstruther is ordered to South Africa, and a strong and powerful stv.ry is followed telling how Dr. Anstruther triumphs over Cordon. The educational lilm for this programme is an interesting description of ''StransM Inhabitants of the Deep," a 500 ft picture of great instruction. The scenic portion is not forgotten, the Pathe Co. baring sent along a beautiful picture of "The Principality of Monaco." Comedy is well to the fore again. The Reliance Co., who have of late much improved their comedies, have pictured a smart eomedv "Tlie First Prize.' There are other entertaining einernab, and those who a( tend snould appreciate this new colic--tion. Popular prices Is and fid. Seaw «in be reserved at Collier's.