ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1142, 1 June 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"HENRY OF NAVARRE." The last performance of "The Whip' wi given list evening. There is every mson' to believe that to-night's production, "Henry of-Navarre," will boMlomed by I great audience, as; news of its success has preceded it. During its presentation in Auckland, the press were unanimous in proclaiming that the company were seen to exceptional advantage. It is ji great jump from drama o) ino Whip" order lo ccstume play, and it proves what a strong combination the new London company is. Mr. Aiubroso Manning has a very powerful .character in Charles IX, and his work is said lobe a finished performance of « ditneuit character; Mr. Lionel At will is also ltirnished with a strong part ill Henry de Bourbon, and he has come in for great praise for his artistic handling ot this trving impersonation; Mr. Charles Blackall, as Due do Guise; Mr. B. Bot(omlov, as Duo d'Arijoii; -Mr. V. Edwards', as Do Mouhy; Mr. M. Dudley, as Cosmo.Ruggieri; Mr. Eardley Turner, as Tavannes; and Messrs. S. Garner, C. Morse, and C. L. Adams have interesting parts; whilst Miss Emma ' Temple will be seen in the historic character of Catherine de Medici; Miss F. Alexander, as Mario Belief oret; Miss D. Frascr, as Charlotte do- Sauvo; Miss G. O'Meara, as Mdllc. de Torigni; and Miss Evelyn Kerry is cast for the delightful part of Marguerite de Valois, and. has made a complete success of the character, according to the northern papers. There will bo but three performances of "Henry of Navarre," as an Monday night "Via Wireless," the latest sensation of England, will b? presented for the first lime in Wellington. 'THEATRE ROYAL. Tho attendances are keeping up well at, 'the Theatre Royal, where a bright programme is being presented this week. Jack Kearns, an old favourite in Wellington, continues to contribute to the gaiety of nations, and Jliss Ida Roslyn and Vera Kearns perform acceptably. Daly and O'Brien sing and dance with rare vigour and originality, and Gardiner and Le Mar expose a few jiu-jitsu secrets to the audience. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There will be a new programme at His Majesty's Theatre to-night, in lieu of that which has been submitted lo appreciative audiences oh the last three evenings. "Greater Wellington Day by Day," "The Lily of the Tenements," and other adriiirable films were as popular last night as over. The popular pictures of Greater Wellington will be repeated in the new programme, and other special features will be a realistic drama entitled: "Tho Drunkard'* Reformation," and a highclass film with the.Crystal Palace as its .subject.,,,... ~,. KING'S THEATRE. Yachting pictures and kinomatograph views of "Wellington were among . the most powerful attractions at the King's Theatre last night, but the programme was a well-assorted one, and contained plenty of variety. The usual mid-week change is, announced for to-night. NEW THEATRE. In the decidedly attractive programme being presented at the New Theatre, the picture "Water Lilies" stands out as a fine specimen of kinematographfc art. A complete change of programme will bo presented to-morrow. SKATING RINK. With the approach of the winter evenings, roller skating becomes a more seasonable pastime, and tho attendances at Fullers' Rink are increasing at each session. Tho' fancy • skating indulged in by Madame Read causes much favourable comment from tho patrons of this popular place of amusement. Tho band contributes pleasing'items'during the evening. To-night the hockey.match, Olvmpi.a v. Wellington, will take place. Considerable interest is taken in the event, which promises to bo exciting. • THE ROYAL HAWAIIANS. . Great interest is being manifested in the forthcoming season of the Royal Hawaiian Concert Party, which opens at the Town Hall on Saturday next. It is the first occasion on which such an organisation has left America to mako an appeal throughout Australasia. The company is composed of ladies and gentlemen of attainments, who present an entertainment that an enthusiastic American reporter described as "a whirlwind of passionate outpouring of music and dance, veiled with daintiness and good taste." Among the outstanding features of (lie Royal Hawaiians are native instrumental and song interludes, and displays of that very spectacular Island dance, tho hula, which became a craze in America. _' The head of the assemblage is Mr. Kaai,. a distinguished musical director, who, besides being an accomplished artist on all native and many English instruments, is a baritone singer of splendid range and quality. The whole entertainment is novel, and makes an appeal .to those who admire high-class entertainments of a musical nature, which also contain popular features. The Hawaiian Glee Club, who form part of tho organisation, have earned the reputation of bring among the best harmonists and <=oloi<d« (hat have toured America and Xustralia, and, wherever they have appeared, their items have received .unanimous praise. The; hula . dance is well known as a very bewitching item to travellers who have visited Honolulu, and it will be performed for the first time, in Wellington on Saturday evening. The box plan is at the Dresden. THE MOUNTEBANKS. This well-known band of amateurs will fnl-n "the stage at the' Opera House on June and 0 S in Charles Fawectt's farceco edv, "A Tragedy." The Mountebanks have previously given. performances of i»h calibre, and it. is promised that hi will be no exception. A strong cast has been secured, consisting of Misses Vnllie Marshal , Eva Sharp, Irene Mason, 1, Olive Mots, and Messrs. C. Dontley and O"« ™ } • r p lf Avillfj , m"i S i« lK Blaudford, Reginald Bishop, aid Frank H - w °? dlr!ml ' Tl,c . Mountebanks deserve a full measure of public support. The box plan is now open at tho Dresden.