ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 899, 19 August 1910, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

( • THEATRE ROYAL. . The best vaudeville programme for many wteks is being submitted to Theatre Royal patrons this week. The "s-iar" performers of au exceptionally high grado are the Valdarcs, Helmrich and Wilson (capital sketch artists), Harry Sadler, and Blanch Carelli, Other capable artists in tho bill are Bcattie M'Donald, tho Two Gibson Girls, and the Royal Sisters.- Variety is,lent the programme' by some excellent biographic- pictures. KING'S THEATRE. One of the brightest and best picture programmes yet presented to the public at the King's Theatre is the excellent series which was so successfully screened for the first time on Wednesday evening last. This series, which will be presented throughout the current.. week ending Tuesday next,,is rich in the wry latest triumphs of modern kinematogranhy, and altogether is a very representative collection. Dramatic interest is well, sustained in the fine English cavalier study of the period when knighthood was in flower. "Papinta," a Mexican girl, is the heroine of a • thrilling ' romance of Spanish-America. , A laughable farce is that depicting the curious contretemps which resulted from people playing at cross-purposes, a baby, and a puppy furnishing ah-irresistible climax to a series of misunderstandings. The scenic pictures are' very fine,' while there are a host of others'on varibus topics.. Pathes' Gazette, a'new feature, is an excellent summary, pictorially represented, of current events.

To-night the members of the visiting Association football team from Otago, together with the representatives of the Wellington Football Association, will attend the pictures at the King's Theatre. In .Sydney, on Friday last, by .command of His Excellency, Lord Dudley, a private pxhibition of Wesfs Pictures was given' at Federal Government House.

V HIS MAJESTY'S .THEATRE! Eight up to date is the impression conveyed to those who have seen the new picture .programme which was presented at His 'Majesty's Theatre for the. first time • on Wednesday evening last. there''is no doubt that the now series must be accredited a score to the enterprise of 'Messrs. Fuller, whoso scent for good things" Is well know.n.' Ta. mention a few of the star items which'fig-, wo in the current bill; there is a particularly fine study of captive, lions being put through their paces by, the famous lamer- Alfred Schneider. Henley Regatta, as depicted through the- lens of the kiuematograph lantern, is a brilliant and vivacious scene. A Mexican tragedy is woven around the story of Papinta, the heroine of a series of thrilling adventures. One of the best'.of the studies is that entitled "New York of To-day." L'he great city is photographed from a motor-car, and'the tour of the famoue highways of the great American capital is something to be remembered. Other, good films are "The B.uried Man of Tebessa," a dramatic ' study, "Sea-bird Rocks," "Off for the Holidays," "An Affair of Hearts," "Speed Trials of the Commonwealth Destroyer Yarro," and "Foolshead's Cannon Duel." The usual matinee and evening exhibitions are announced for to-morrow. :•-.'.

STAR'PICTURES. The present programme at St. Thomas's Hall (Newtown) is quite up to the good standard maintained by, the management. The usual matinee will be given tomorrow afternoon.

\ SKATING. RINK. , All three sessions at the Olympia Skating Riuk; in Vivian 'Street,. were well patronised by the 'public yesterday; The evening 'session in particular being very well attended. '• Enthusiasts are looking forward "to the "Grand Carnival,". which is to be held on Wednesday evening next,. August 24,' and for which seats' may, be reserved 'ut the Rink'. '"-'■■'..'" . "ALADDIN." 'Therei w : asi~ it ; is'stated, .a remarkable, rush for seats at New: Plymouth for the production of "Aladdin," which takes place in that town on Monday : night next. J. C. AVilliainson's extravaganza will be staged at'Wanganui-on Tuesday and Wednesday, at Palmerston North on Thursday and Friday, at Hastings .on Saturday week, at Napier on Monday and Tuesday, August 29 and 30/ and at Mas-, terton on Wednesday,' August 31.- There are .two . complete, sets, of scenery and effects for "Aladdin," one of which will be brought ■to .■■'Wellington' by Mr. .Williamson's advance army of mechanics and electricians early next week; and'several scenery and 'lighting . rehearsals will be held prior to the opening performance, which takes place , on ' Friday evening, September 2:' '.The box, plans -will be opened ■ at the Dresden on Monday/ August 29. ...-■ : - '. ..•'■■■.'-:'

" .-■'.•'ORGAN RECITAL. There was "a -fair 'attendance . at St. Mark's Church:,last evening, when Mr. ,T. H. Smith conducted an organ-recital, at which a 'collection was taken, up in aid of the choir, funds.'Tho programme opened with a Fugue'in G Minor-(Bach),- a composition rioted for the beauty of its opening subject. "At Evening," the.mext selection played, is a quiet flowing melod}-. It was followed by the stirring "Hymn to the Almighty." Mendelssohn's "Sonata No.. 6" was an.important item on- the programme, which also ii eluded selections from the' works of, Rubinstein and Guilmant. and concluded with a capable interpretation 'of 'Handel's Concerto No.'\-1, JUVENILE SCARLET TROUBADOURS. Although, tne,Concert Chamber at'the Town Hall was not completely filled last; evening' an" audience of fair proportions welcomed tho • first .appearance of. Mr. Alex. Hamilton's juvenile company s of Scarlet Troubadours. No doubt as-they como.to .be. better known they will ..attract bigger audiences,, for their performance is of uncommon' merit. From.be-, ginning to-end .the entertainment. was: a feast of light and-melody.'Throughout the'evening tinted; lights were played-on the stage, and in their blending with the pretty ..dresses and:-draperies of musicians, and dancers, tho effect produced l was. often .very beautiful. 1 Most of the' children engaged are of tender - years. One little. fellow,. .Master M'Cormick,,who contributed a tuneful rendering of "Maorilaud," is not far ahead of.babyhood. The programme included a varied seleotion-of ballads and • songs, and in a series of dances the little ladies of the company, acquitted'/ themselves with charming dexterity, and grace.' An item of signal .merit was -"Bayori," a .double song and dance by the Gambia sisters. Of the ballad singers none was' better than Master Brattle, who is gifted with a voice of remarkable sweetness and purity. The "Butterfly Dance,".with which the entertainment concluded, was a captivating display in which appeared four .little ladies clad 'in gorgeous i raiment. The draperies amid, the changing lights made of the dance an item worthy of its name. It was a fitting termination to a capital entertainment. The company will mako its second "and final appearance in'Wellington-this evening.'