ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 466, 26 March 1909, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE POLLARDS IN VAUDEVILLE. The Pollard Opera Company, now appearing in vaudevillo at tko Opera House, cliangoa the programmo last evening. Among tho many clever young artists none .was more popular tlian Mr. Charles Albert, whoso versatility as r. comedian and dexterity as eccentric, dancer give bright promise of a successful stage career. One of the prettiest turns of the evening was tho duet "It's a Lovely Day for a Walk," in which he was partnered with Miss Minnie Topping. This bright duet and dance was introduced with some smart patter, in which Mr. Albert was particularly happy. Tho accompanying danco was as good as anything seen in Wellington for a. long time. Mr. Albert also song tho mock serenade "Tho Cockney Coon," and was heartily encored for his female impersonation. Miss Minnie Topping repeated her succoss, "The Land of Nod" (with coon ballet). Miss Cissio O'Keefo exercised her vigorous contralto voice in "While You Aro Mine" and "Down in tho Deep," and Miss Ethel Hems, another excellently-tutored contralto, sang artistically. Mr. Jock Willis extracted somo questionable amusement out of a whisky bottle, in which he dragged in the members of the orchestra, but redeemed himself in "Jean of Aberdeen," in which lilt the singer was well received. Little Alma Aldous r.nd Master Dentice acted quaintly in tho duet "Good-bye,'' and Trixio Ireland displayed her limber qualities in tho dance attached to the "Dreamland" ballad. Among tho most pleasing items was tho Japanese chorus r.nd ballet from "Tho Gay Hussar," bnd tho energetic ballet danced by Misses Cheal, Cruickshanks, Foy, and Lacy. Miss Clarice Buckman, Miss Ivy Aldous, Miss Gertie Edmonds, and Mr. Ernest Schatz also contributed to tho programme, which was brought to a close by the "Doll Ba.Uet," from "Bluebell in Fairyland." Tliero will bo another performance this evening and two to-morrow—afternoon and evening—which will concludo the Pollard season in Wellington. THEATRE ROYAL. Another largo and keenly-interested audience assembled at tho Theatre Royal last night. Those who have not yet seen the cinephone pictures should on no account miss the. opportunity. When animated pictures were first shown unusual interest was aroused; Much advancement has since been mado in connection with the art of kinematography. With tho aid of tho cinepbono tho figures not only movo but, what is inoro wonderful, sins, talk, and laugh I Tl)e programme will bo given again this evening. HIS -MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Crowded to the doors was the state of His Majesty's Theatre last nfeht. The new series, which was greatly admired, includes a splendid assortment of films. People who fail to be greatly interested and aniiiscd would indeed bo very hard to find. There will be a matinee to-morrow afternoon.' . THE URBAN PICTURES. The coming season of tho Urban Picture Company at tho Opera House, commencing on Monday next, promises to be a successful one. Tho box plans aro open at tbe Dresden, and already a largo number of seats have been booked for the first exhibition. Tho picture of tho ruins and rescue work after tho great earthquake at Messina aro authentic ones. A great portion of tho film is devoted to tho rescue work as carried out by the British sailors. The picture of tho King's visit to Germany arrived by the English mail this week, besides somo fino still pictures taken on tho samo occasion. A list of subjects will bo published to-morrow. Several matinees will be given during the season. THE ROYAL WELSH MALE CHOIR. Wellington, .will have one final opportunity of hoaring tho Welsh Choristers at the Town Hall on Thursday evening next. Messrs. J. and N. Tait havo decided to submit a diversified programme, embracing the most popular numbers rendered during the previous season. Tho choir is enjoying a highly successful tour of tho South Island, and its reappearance hero for even one farewell concert will doubtless be heartily appreciated. Tho box plan opens at tho Dresden on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. . ORGAN RECITAL. Mr. Maughan Barnett will give an organ recital at_ tho Town Hall'to-morrow night. Included in the programmo will be—Fantasia, "Carmen" (Bizet), by special request; Nocturne in> G minor (Chopin); Toccata and Fugue in C (Bach); and works by Mendelssohn and Handel. HAYDN BECK SACRED CONCERT. : On Sunday evening next, at the Town Hall, Haydn Beck is to give a moro tliaa usually, attractive programme this time, and/ in response to numerous requests, is to play tho colebrated arrangement by tho French virtuoso, Hubert Leonard, of tlie Austrian National Anthem, "The Hymn to the Emperor." The assisting artists are advertised elsewhere, 'and as expenses are unavoidable, a liberal collection is asked for the deserving bonefit worked for. "