ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 550, 3 July 1909, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"MISS HOOK OF HOLLAND." "Miss Hook of Holland"- is still, a week after her debut, • running to packed houses at tho Opera' House, and no ono shows tno slightest symptom oMirmg., The musical comedy is certainly tho brightest written by Panl Rabona in respect to musio lyrics, and dialogue, and as it boasts ae charming a setting as one exrald desiro, success had to follow. Nctwitbstanding the heavy heokine "Miss Hook" must take her departure after Tneadsy eTMiflg, as, on Wednesday, the stage *ill with tto dories, of "CHndeMlla," in which 'Miss M«e*re will jnake her first appearance » WeUinßton. The only matineo of "Mae Hook" vull take placo to-day at two o'clock. ' ChiWron will be at half-yrico'in all parts. Jhe booking for "CWerella" roporatio pantoZ>e, which is to r*placo 'Miss Hook" on Wednesday next, was P"*"^,] , , 1S ; k g £ tho Dresden yesterday. "Cinderella is to be presented for 'onfy' fwr «•«*£«*» matinee. This preduolion ef Cina erella Zst in no way %o confused w.th the previous productions of a same story. »' Sid to be distinctly. comic opera. Tho musical abilities of tho present opera company is particularly useful, in th!S respect, £na whilA tho pantoimme w.ll b" presented in the form of a comic opera, there »iU be » large element of noveltv in the. new m> taction. ' The scenic' artists have .revelled in the chanoes afforded them of gmng frco pby to their ingenuity. Miss Meredith Meredro, the new principa boy,, comes with on excellent English and American reputation. The newcomer is described as the ™sor of a beautiful soprano voice. Plans are now open at tho Dresden.

-' ' -"WEST'S- PICTURES. In the Town. Hall this ovemng, this popular combination' cMufih-otass pictures and muse S3? make their reappearance, and conlkl^t Si* ;&■!&«=*-?■£ Sade snch a P«found mprcssionm dramatic cycles when, presented by the late Char es Warner It is stated that tho tragic mcVdcnts iu this story supply all that is dosired, in compiling a Inncmatographic subSand as at is'unfolded tlio objeot » at £ico apparent to both old and young. The etory of Coupcau's terrible exponences is deputed in every detail-his happiness with Qomise, hi» friendship with Gouget, and the events leadmg up to his death, resulting. from the temptations of Virginia and Lartior. Every character has been faitnfnlly delineated by celebrated dramatic artistes from the leading Parisian theatres. 'Another attraction to be. introduced ,b a picture ginng a descnptive idea of.the raucn talked-of quekkm, "Is England in danger of invasion P" and shows how such an occurrenco would affect tho country. This picture L patriotic to a degree. Tho programme also includes: "A Walk Through Copenhagen Zoo," "Moorish Cavalry in Action, 'S/s Terrible Troubles," "If I'Cateh You," "Policeman for an Hour," The Spectre of the Plains," "Secret Service »nd a picture which is called "A Gay Old Dog,".that ie said to be one of the bes* conceived comic subjects yet produced. Beats can'bo reserved at'the Dresden. ,

\," t , . THEATRE RO"£AL. To-night at the Theatre Royal Messrs. Fuller will present, in connection wrtH --their usual picture entertainmont ■ the bio- | graph film oFtho Arnet-Webb scnliing cham-, Sionsbip, rowed on tho Waneanui Rircr on . June 22, Nearly 'everyone will rememiwr the raco was described as most exciting, and tno • film depicts the two, New Zealand champions viein" m keen contest to gam the coveted honour of being the world's ohampicm. sculler. That Arnst won/ and won handsomely, is depicted most vividly in tho picture to bo presented) for the-nrs't timo in New Zealand this * T A pnvaio exhibition of the biograph film of the Arnst-Webb boat race was given last night. Tho film is fine and clear, and details of l the 1 exciting contest , are clearly shown. How Arnst's.W'g'stroke enabled,him to gam , , the advantage, and how Webb , constantly looted over his shoulder'to eed his opponent s progress, together with the other incidents, -ore all showriVwitii a diatmctnese which reflects credit on Mr. M'Donald and the others charged with.the manufacture bftho film. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A programmo of many good and interesting films; and no bad ones, attracted another large audience to His Majesty's Theatre last might.' Clearly, the present collection of films is quite up to the standard which the Royal Pictures Syndicate have set themselves to > maintain. This afternoon thero will bo a matinee 'exhibition, in addition to the usual evening entertainment. SKATING RINK. Each (.ncceeding day sees tho pastitae of xoller slating gain'in popularity, and the Olympia Rink gain new patrons. . The beginners' session has proved a great suceessj cmd during its progress the rmk ,js filled witn learners who prefor to havo their falls, if not in absolute privacy, at least' without the laughing gaze of-experts in the sport. ; The usual matinee for the children will be held this morning, and the'huge push ball will also be on the floor. At the afternoon vsssion the band will be in attendance.