ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 213, 2 June 1908, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL." Another large audience greeted tho performance of "Tho Scarlet Pimpernel" at tho Opera House last evening. The pieco will bo produced again this evening, and will give way to-morrow night to "Tho Prisoner of Zenda," which i 3 to run for six nights. Mr. Julius Knight 'will appear as Rudolph- and Miss Ola Humphrey will talto the part of the Princess Flavin. Hot'erring to tho revival of "The Prisoner of Zenda," tho Sydney and Auckland Press >ro most eulogistic in their appreciation of the all-round excellence of tho company, scenery, and dresses. The coronation scono in tho Winter Palaco is quoted as being, 0110 of tho, most elaborate stago pictures presented for many years. Anthony Hope's novel is well known, and tho dramatisation of this interesting story is said to be in strict accordance with tho book. Mr. JuliuS Knight, in tho dual role of Rudolph Rassendyll and King Rudolph, is credited with giving a clever portrayal of a difficult part, and Miss Ola Humphrey, as tho Princess Flavia, is said to givo distinction to tho role by her air of sedate sweetness and dignity.- ; THEATRE ROYAL. Tho promised attractions at tho Thcatro Royal last evening were not forthcoming, the Auckland steamer being delayed and upsetting tho calculations of tho management. The large audionco was not disappointed, however, an excellent nrograinmo bomg put forward. Tho- principal featuro of .the entertainment was tho biograph pictures. Miss Connie Solomons, a serio comic singer and dancer, mado her first appearanco, and Madame Blanch Carelli and Miss Eva Leo and. her piccaninnies also reappeared. Tho change of bill announced for last night will bo made to-night. BAND CONCERT. There was a fair attendance at tho Town Hall last evening, when Jupp's Band performed a very" pleasant programme of music under tho auspices., of tho City Council. Tho selections wore of a popular nature, and their interpretation by the band evokod desorved applause. ORGAN RECITAL. For. tho organ recital at tho Town Hall to-morrow evening a "special request" programme has been arranged. The public is particularly requested to note that tho dato has been altered from tonight (Tuesday) to tomorrow (Wednesday, June 3).' ' OLYMPIA SKATING RINK. . A combination of comfort, attention, and good skates makes the lot of .those who patroniso' tho Olympia Rink a' happy ono. Th o attendances continue' to bo largo and enthusiastic; To-night a 12-lap handicap raco will bo run, and the Prince of Wales's Birthday to-morrow will bo kopt right loyally at tho rink; when. a musical chairs' competition on skates will take placo during tho evening' session; THE ELITE SKATING RINK. • ' The Elite 1 Seating ' Rink in ".Abel Smith Street is being woll patronised i>y the public. Tho floor is very good, and the skates givo every satisfaction.