ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 541, 23 June 1909, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

; -CHUNG LING SOO.: ' :-' The mystifying stock-in-trade of the silent wonder-worker Chung Ling Sod'.served-;to astonish another largo audioneo at tho Opera House "last night, when tbo star performer of the Bickards Vaudeville Company went through his intricate feats with characteristic calm.. The other members of tho' company contributed to tho success'of. the entertainment; Madame- Cainillo Cornwall, Australia's Little Ticli, Stewart and Lorraine, tho Wheelers, tho D'Artos, tho Two Belts, and Mr. Tod Kalman winning applause by their various "turns." This afternoon, at 2.30, a special farewell matineo will be given'by Chung Ling.Soo and company. A series of new mysteries will be submitted by tho conjurer, who has promised to include several items which will appeal to tho -joung folk. Tho doors will bo opened. an hour before the performance commences. Children will bo admitted to all parts of the theatre'at half rates. . Tho Wellington season will, terminate on Friday night. There is no possibility of a .return visit, as it- is stated that Soo's arrangements for England and America are complete for tho next four years. .' , : -•■■>''; THEATRE ROYAL. The excellent programme of pictures now being -shown at the Theatre Royal, was exhibited again last evening, and received with much enthusiasm by a largo attendance. The pictures will be produced again to-night; ; ■.. " HIS MAJESTY'S.

_ At. His Majesty's Theatre last evening the Royal Pictures entertainment was given before a large and appreciative attendance. An entirely new programme, which is said ■ to bo .. of special . variety and attractiveness, will bo produced this oveningi ■~.••■ • ■■ • '■■ ;. \ SKATING RINK/ :"' : A string band was in attendance at the Olympia Skating Rink yesterday morning, and the had a distinctly brightening elrect.,' Patrons are more numerous than over, and learners are. coming in crowds to the special session reserved. for them. A ladies' hockey rnatch on skates is: advertised for this'week, and entries are now being received. / . . ' : "MISS HOOK OF HOLLAND." ■Dainty little Dutch misses, with their white-peaked caps and wooden shoes, v will people the stage of the Opera House on baturday evening next,,and,.judging by the great demand for seats at the Dresden yesterday morning on the opening of the plans, brilliant audiences should rule throughout the fun of ''Miss Hook of Holland." It is packed, with catchy -songs..and' .quaint .humour;: 'A leading characteristic'.'which lav-' ourably distinguishes 'this pioco'-is the, skill and care displayed in-preserving-the-atmo-sphere. From first to last the comedy is faithfully Dutch in tone. .•••The scenery, tho dresses, the_ humour, the "quaint customs, and the criticisms of'tho English 7 wags are always Dutch.' , Everything suggests the wonderful land of oanals and windmills. As for the music, it is said to bo beautiful and catcby. The entire company:is new to Wellington, all the principals hailing from London./A, good/deal has been heard of Miss Ruth Lincoln, the leading lady, ! and the comedians,: Messrs.- William Cromwell and Edwiri Brett. vThe x former is a prominent London favourite, and has appeared for many years with.Mr. Geo. Edwardcs's companies. Mr. Cromwell' lfas a fine character part- as a Dutch loafer of tho "cute I '' variety, and his methods arc said to bo'refreshingly/original;,. Mr. Brett's delightful-study of Mr. Hook is said to bo in a largo measure responsible for the success of tno production..- .;■■■-■. •:'. :.''.■■ ~: ■ ...;■; ■ . :■, /.

•v COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT. \ ■ In connection, with the complimentary concert to .bo tendered to.Mr.,Alfred Hill m ; the Town Hall/lon. Monday next, it is. announced that a special orchestra, under the, conductorship of Messrs. R. Parker and. J; Maugnan Barnett, will play several selections, and the' vocalists pill be:,'.'.. Miss Parsons,.; Mr. J. Prouse, and Mr; E. J. Hill. The Hon. A. T.' Ngata.--.will give-, a. recitation.: ,Tjie .box. plan.ls-.atthOvPresderi, -J;'. ,••'.'/-.!■;.'.'.'■'"''...;,' '* ■; ; /: V STIJDENTSV CARNIVAL. : '' v The annual carnival of the Victoria College students will bo held in the Concert , Chamber of the Town Hall to-morrow and Friday evenings. : The -students are: determined-on , this occasion', to oiitdo all their previous efforts. , A number of.them will parade the hall in costumes of varying designs, and tlioy' may be expected to sing their topical songs with real student verve. . The production of '-'Shackleton Out-Shacked," the' farcical sketch written for the occasion, is being looked forward to with special interest. The idea of the sketch is amusingly worked out. A specially-designed motor-car/ and Antarctic costumes of novel designs are introduced. The rehearsals have been most successful': and the students arc well satisfied With the prospects of .tho. piece. ■• Seats> may' be "■' reserved, at :the Dresden. .•■.'. ~ ' . \