ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 312, 26 September 1908, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. Last night another largo audience viewed the Wido World Pictures, which arc being exhibited by Messrs. Fuller at tho Theatre Royal. Canada and U.S.A. are well represented: in tho. pictures. "From Quebec to •Montreal," showing somo fine panoramic viows' of the St. Lawrence and also of tho famous Niagara Falls, is a good series. The adventurous lifo of the Far West is presented in a film entitled "The Squaw Man's Daughter,"'which is full of graphi cand dramatic detail. . . " HIS MAJESTY'S. The Royal continue to attract large audiences to His Majesty's Theatre. Tho programme of pictures now being shown includes all .sorts and conditions, grave and gay, descriptive and amusing, tragic and humorous. A matinee will be held this afternoon, and .to-night the programme will bp -repeated. • WEST'S PICTURES. To lovers, of kinematograph views in their 'perfection,!.the announced return of West's Pictures will be received with pleasure. Mr. West originally set a standard of excellence in this form ..of entertainment that he has taken care to maintain during the many visits he has. mado to Wellington, always giving what is the brightest and best in the world of kinematography. With tho pictures como ,De; Groeh's famous orchestra, which created such' a : good impression hero somo six months ago. The season, which is limited in length, commences at the Town Hall on October 5. THE SCARLET' TROUBADOURS. In our advertising columns to-day a notice appears announcing the advent of a London musical' attraction of a novel ■ character, which has been sent to Now Zealand by Mr. Edward Branscomb'e: This is a'comedy costumo : company known .as the "Scarlet ■Troubadours,"- who will make their first appearance afc'/the Town Hall on Thursday evening next. ~ Mr. Branscombe_ has docided'to give these performances in the Concert Chamber' As in' tho case of- Mr. Branscombe's Westminster Glee Party, who visited theso colonies somo three years ago, - •part-singing is made a distinctive'' feature but in placo of music,: whilst musical oxcellonce'is still maintained, the: programme's will for the- most 'part contain humorous numbers given'' in 'character and .costume. The "Troubadours" 'number eight vocalists;: six gentlemen and two ladies, amongst them being two late, members of the famous London Meister:Glee Singers. Tho fact that; they "are under tho' direction of Mr. Edward Brauscombe is sufficient hallmark, that their performances-will be both artistic and refined, and .well worthy of patronage. Tho. " Scarlet .Troubadours." -have been performing to crowded and delighted audiences in Australia,' in consequence of-, which their; visits to some of the larger cities have had. to be prolonged. The title'adopted by these, vocalists (which refers ;to • tho costumes •in which they at fir3t introduce themselves) is somewhat-misleading, - .■ and might perhaps; load - patrons to suppose that their perform- ; ances. -were '-ofj the "vaudeville" type,; whereas -such is- not tho case. The class of entertainment ..they.-give, although. novel to this part of tho world,-is of a very popular and fashionable. character in England, anil consists.,of. .musical.,numbers both solo and 'part-singing "given in cpstume, in many, cases grouped together to constitute short' scenos, into which ..i,s . introduced clever witticisms and smart patter.

'V'--' f, OUR-'-REGIMENT." Everything ■ is working in a "inost satisfactory. manner-for of "Our Regimaiit!.' by- the . llountebank Dramatic Club',' ; aiid assistance is offered to tho club from all The city bands have come forward, in their'usual generous manner on siich occasions, and selections will bo played on tho balcony of the Opera House in the following order Monday night, Garrison Band; Tuesday, Battalion Band; .Wednesday, Jupp's Band. The box. plan'.at tile Drosdon is• i rapidly j filling; and, everything points to a successful boason, financially and otherwise. BLAND HOLT'S DRAMATIC SEASON; On Saturday next, October 3, Mr. Bland Holt and his popular dramatic company will open at the Opera House. "The Great Millionaire," which will he presented for tho first time in this city, is spoken of as being a, • play/of .'more' than ordinary merit, teeming with ■ sensational and pictorial effccts of . uniisual. splendour. The staging of it has-given-Mr. Holt an opportunity of doing his- very best. Tho scenery is by .Mr. John Brunton, and. there will bo a novel sensational- effect with a motor car. Tho full .strength of the Bland Holt Company will bo employed in. the interpretation. Box plan arrangements will be announced on Mpnday morning. : .