ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 454, 12 March 1909, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

■\ OPERA HOUSE. It is some time . since the melodious comic opera, "Hip Vau Winkle," was last produced here. No doubt playgoers will be pleased at having an opportunity of again listening to the many delightful melodies with which this work abounds. That Mr. Pollard's judgment in reviving the piece at the Opera House is correct is proved by the box office, as the booking for to-night and to-morrow night is the largest of the season. There is a certain amount of curiosity displayed by ,the patrons of this company as to how these clever young people will como through the ordeal of such a work as "Rip." When staged in Wanganui on Friday last, the verdict of the public was that it was the best production of this work ever seen upon a local stage, and equalled anything Mr. Pollard had ever placed before his patrons. Mr. Charles Albert is cast for tho name part, and as the character is totally dissimilar from his wine-loving "Sultan," admirers of the clever comedian will have another opportunity of witnessing his remarkablo versatility. '" Rip " will also be given at the matinee to-morrow afternoon. Tli? performance will commence at 2.30, and children will be admitted at half-price. HIS MAJESTY'S. The new programme at His Majesty's Theatre has quite caught the fancy, of the public, and last night numerous spectators were enthusiastic in their admiration. The programme will be the same this evening.

■■•'■• THEATRE ROYAL. _ The pictures of the London Zoo and other line views, scenic, dramatic, and humorous, now forming the programme at the Theatre Royal were applauded by a large attendance last evening. They will.be shown a»ain lonight, and to-morrow there will be a complete change of programme. .' ' , SUNDAY 'CONCERT. "That _brilliant little artist of the violin, Haydn Beck, is to give a final series of Sunday concerts before going to Europe—probably t"o the Brussels Consevvntorium—for study. The series will commence next Sunday in the Town Hall. The promoters wish to remind the public that the collection is to go towards providing a six or seven years' residence and 'training of his talent in a European capital. Master Beck will be;assisted by leading artists. THE MILITARY BAZAAR, The Skating Riuk is still drawing large audiences, and the management must lie commended for. tho variety of tho entertainment. Last night tho Tramways Band contributed selections of a high standard. The tug-nf-war between tho Guards and D Battery for the semifinal, was won by the D Battery, after a very exciting contest. Two teams remain for the final on'Snturday night, viz.,. Zcalandia Rifles and D Battery. A challenge has been received from the Permanent Artillery by Soi-fit. Griffiths to null the Garrison Artillery Volunteers. This will come off oh Saturday. A special matinee is announced for Saturday afternoon. Miss Murray sans the "Plight of Ages,-" nnil was enthusiastically encored. Mr. 11. Fleming has generously given his services as accO'li" panist during the tournament in his usual efficient style. Tableaux vivants wore Riven, illustrating field hospital on activo service. The accompanying song was excellent given by Mr. Si. Williams. A fenture , of the programme was a statue clog dance, by Sergt. Griffiths,,accompanied by Sergt. Smith on tho banjo.