ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 282, 22 August 1908, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"lIUMPTY DUMPTY." "iiumpty Dumpty," which is tho finest 'pantomimo from a spectacular point of view that has been produced in tho Dominion, is meeting with gratifying success. Last night when it was presented for the fifth time at the Opera House tho attendance was larger than pn any of the previous occasions. From beginning, to end Humpty. Dumpty" is a series of gorgeous spectacles—a feast of colour —full of ballets and marches and. catchy songs. The performance last niglit was fault.' less evon to tho minutest detail, and the numerous audience never omitted an opportunity to express the great delight which it was experiencing. There will bo . a matinee this afternoon, and, as usual, another performance in tho evening. ' ■ . THEATRE ROYAL. A now- programme was presented at the Theatre Royal last night, when the attendance was gratifying. In tho first part-Clarry Lyndon and Alice Wren produced a highly diverting sketch'entitled "Riloy's Mistake." Both artists made the most of their parts. A feature of tho "turn" was a skipping-rope dance. Miss Dorothy Swift, a clever soubrette, was seen at her best. Bob Llyod, the popular comedian-vocalist, who followed, was equally successful. Beautifully illustrated ballads, sung by Mr. Hugh Huxham, evoked unstinted applause. The second nor-, • tion of tho programme opened with a biograph film depicting tho Dieppe motor-car race. This picture, which was shown for the first timo in Australia (having just arrived direct from London), is one of the finest ex- , amples of the cinematographic art that has - been seon hero. "That Awful Boy"—an - original sketch—was presented by the Swifts, and fairly brought down the house. Miss Nellie Power, who is described' on the bill as "A liqueur of smartness," had a flattering reception. That old favourite, Denis . Carney, the Yorkshire Comedian, also conI tributed. several items in his inimitable style. , The U.S. Fleet pictures, which have been referred. to previously in commendable terms, wero thrown on tile screen at tho conclusion of tho performance, which was a highly successful one. To-night tho company will bo strengthened by tho addition of two new a.rtists, Master Freddv Byron, the boy-sop-i nij rano, and Miss H. Lorraine Tansloy, the well-known contralto vocalist. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE Tho fact that His Majesty's Theatre'was well filled again last night, hardly needs mention; nevertheless, tho fact remains, for tho audiences do not grow any smaller— rather the reverse. It is tho reward of merit, for undoubtedly tho pictUros showi could not well bo improved upon 1 , and care is evidently bestowed upon tho selection of- items. Another new subject, entitled "A Night of Terror," was added to the programme. It proved • a highly sensational picture, telling of a daring attempt of robbery, and the bravery of ' a littlo - girl.' ■ Enthusiastic' applanso followed the final'scone. Tho present ■ ' programme is a strong one, and will be, repeated this evening. The usual matinee will bo given this, afternoon, and there are several pictures of groat interest to children, notably the Paris Dog Exhibition, and the • Readham Boys at drill.- ; THE MALLINSONS. Mr. 'Albort Mallinson, the famous English' composer, and his wife, Madame Anna Steinhauer, tho celebrated Danish soprano, are expected to arrive in Wellington next week. Theso two talented 'artists will give two recitals at the Town Hall, commencing Wednesday, September 2. The programme will include some of Albert Malnnson's masterpieces. A contemporary writes Albert Jlallrason's song 'cycle, 'My Garden,' will sing praisos more eloquently than the pens of a million critics. All who havo heard this charming cycle unite in calling it one of the most beautiful arid attractive compositions ever written, its' stirring strains expressing ' the most tender and sweetest of emotions; its yearning sadness, its sublime beauty, combine to make it what it is, a composition of the highest merit. Mrs. slallinson's charming relidoring of this beautiful composition leaves a refined appreciation of tho artistic expression, satisfying the most exacting beyond all measure." The. Mallinsons will be assisted by Miss Rebe Kussman,- a young violinist of considerable attain- ' ments, and Mr. William Robyns, the popular Australian basso. Tho box plan will bo on :view at tho Dresden Company's rooms.

' OLYMPIA SKATING RINK. All the sessions at,the Olympia Rink wore well attended yesterday, particularly the evening session, when in addition to a good floor and good skates, good music was provided. This morning a children's matinee will bo held. At' tho afternoon and evening sessions, the rinkers will have the pleasure of whirling to the music of the Olympia 'Band. SCOTTISH CONCERT. ( On Friday next, August 28, the Scottish Choral and Orchestral Society will give a grand Scottish concert in tho Town Hall Concert Room. Tho Society will bo assisted by Miss Mina Caldow, Mrs. Reynolds, and Messrs. J. M'Glashan, W. B. Boyd, Wm. Brown, A. Hobinan, D. Twohill, and T. H. Jaffray. ORGAN RECITAL. ■ Mr. Maughau Barnctt will continue the City Council series of organ recitals on Wednesday evening. Among the picces to be played are tho following:—Prelude and Fugue in E Minor (Bach); "Remembrances" (Grieg); overture, "William Tell" (Rossini); "Tho Answer" (Wolstonliolmo); "March Triomphalo" (Lommens); and other items. The annual social of the Wellington Builders' and Contractor?' Association, held in tho Sydney Street Hall last evening, was a very enjoyablo gathering. About a hundred couplcs took part in dancing, and the following sang solos :—Miss Benuett, Miss Stallard, Mrs. Mills, Mr. E. Park, Mr. J. M'Lean, Mr. R. Sicvcrs, and Mr. C. Lamborg. Mossrs. W. G. Emeriy, R.'M'Donald, and D. O'Donnoll wore M.C.'s.