ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1145, 5 June 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"VIA -WIRELESS.

This evening another sensational play will lie staged at the Opera House This is entitled "Via Wireless" and is desctibe'd as an up-to-date, ' spectacular drama. It is bv Paul Armstrong and Wiiiehel Smith. " It is said tj be full of realism, and I lie dramatic aspect ol modern science has- been called upon in a remarkable maimer. The play will be elaborately mounted, with the cip.-e attention to detail, and characteristic Mirrnmuliiig.s (hat one leclis for in n }< i.lliamson production. Plenty of realistic sensationalism will be furl booming-in the shipwreck 1 scene, while (lie Telel'uiiken spark system, and wireless apparatus in operation wilt add to the, premutation. The complete strength of the combination will bo called into requisition, these including that excellent artist Mr. -Ambrose Manning, and also (he clever young actor, Mr. Lionel Atwill. in addition to such names as Messrs. Charles Blaekall, Robert. Bottoniicy,. Vivian Edwards, Maurice Dudley, Stewart Garner, Charles Motso, and Eardley Turner. The wireless apparatus will bo manipulated by Mr. Charles Graham, in the character of "Uarding." There is also Miss Evelyn Kerryis, who is said to be splendidly suited as Frances Durant: while Misses Fvfe Alexander, Georgie O'Menra, and Miss Emma Temple, .will complete the cast. The .production will be presented for the three farewell appearances of the combination. THEATRE ROYAL. There was standing room only, and, in fact very little of that, at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening, the principal attraction being the act of the Staigs— steeplejack cyclists. The troupe do some extraordinary tricks on cycles and motor cycles, in a large cage-like structure. The Tybclls made 'their first appearance in their sensational revolving-ladder act, and gained a fair measure of applause. They appear dressed to represent chimpanzees, and show good acting and comedy work. Miss- Vera Kearns and other members of the company were also well received. The usual change of programme is announced for .to-night, and includes the first appearance of Master Selwood. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The views screened at His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday afternoon were well received bv the large concourse of patrons present. The star item at the evening performance was a film entitled "The Drunkards ' Reformation," which was shown for tho last time. Not only is the new programme to be produced to-night said to be particularly strong in drama, but some magnificent scenery and capital comedy sketches will be introduced, these including a subject with a very familiar title—"Three Men and a Maid"—by tho Vitagraph Company. "The Writing on the Blotter" is an intensely interesting Edison drama, while "From Mletz to Vladicavka" is a. remarkable illustration, of tho life and habits of the Caucasian peasants, and abounds in exceptionally well-photographed studies of their rugged but beautiful country. KING'S THEATRE. Both matinee and evening performances at the King's Theatre on Saturday were {lacked, and «. large number of late arrivals were obliged to stand. An excellent dramatic film, which was followed, with interest was entitled "The SlieWolf." The film depicting motor-boat racing in America draw forth loud applause from the audience. A number of new items are to be presented to-night, which will, include,-a. number of local views and a very good picture of the opening of the Wellington Exhibition. THE NEW THEATRE. Big crowds were attracted to the New Theatre throughout Saturday, and in the evening the building was not large enough to accommodate all those who desired to gain admission. The famous Edison film, "Lochinvar," a representation of the incidents in Sir Walror Scott's ballad, is tho star item on the present programme, which will bo repeated for the last time, to-day. Other good films are "A Double Elopement" and "In the Heart of the Sierras." Tomorrow Hie usual bi-weekly ehahgo of programme will take place, when a new series-of-star items will be screened. • SKATING KINK. Fullers' Skating Rink continues to be favoured with a very large share of patronage, and rinking enthusiasts find tho Olympia a rendezvous to spend an enjoyable evening. The invigorating sport of rinking having set in in real earnest for the season, this popular resort is nowattended at each session by largo gatherings of skaters. Of these, many are already highly efficient at the art, whilst others pursue the career of the beginner with energy and enterprise. Tho beginners session at six each evening is increasing nightly. "THE HUNCE AND THE BEGGARMAID." At the Opera House on Saturday next, William Anderson will present the distinguished actor, H. R. Roberts, and Bcatrico Day, supported by a company of talented artists, in Walter Howard's romantic play, "The Prince and the Beggarmaid." The piece is one which enhanced Mr. Howard's refutation as a playwright after its successful run at tho Lyceum Theatre, London. The story upon which it is based is of the romantic type, and is concerned chiefly with tho doings of prominent personages in two imaginary principalities known as Sytvania and Illvria. Tho piece is said to be strikingly orginal, and the plot is worked out in such a way as to give a pleasing impression of freshness, and event follows event so consistently that the interest of the audience is maintained at its keenest throughout. A feature of the production will be the gorgeous costumes and scenic studies. The box plan will open at Holiday's to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. "THE MOUNTEBANKS." Playgoers are reminded that "The Mountebanks" are to give two performances- in the Opera House on Thursday and Friday next. The vehicle will be "A Tragedy"—a farce-comedy that has not yet seen light in Wellington. It is stated to be packed with ludicrous situations, and, from the rise to the fall of the curtain, the laughter never flags. This is a resume of the plot:—Gregory Graysin is a barrister who has a mistaken idea that lie is a born dramatist. Ho has written a drama (unknown to his wife), but on the eve of its presentation the actor whom ho has engaged to play the villain meets with an accident, and a substitute—Burbagc—is engaged. Graysin is describing the plot of his play to Burbagc and Mrs. Merry, who is playing the leading part unknown lo her hus--1 band. If. is nverhcard by his mother-in-law, a detective is .summoned by Graysin's clerk on account of the latter's suspicions of his master's movements, and the jealous Mr. Merry. As the three are quite unaware of the play's existence, what they overhear (hey naturally conclude to be a piece of villainy in which they arc to be the victims. Hero is the nucleus of a first-class sot of complications, indeed. DRAMATIC READING. On Monday, July 3, at the Sydney Street Hall, Miss Hardinge-Maltby will present a. dramatic reading of "The Romancers," a charming and amusing little play by Edmond Rostand, the author of "Chantecler," "L'Aiglon," etc. Among those assisting Miss Maltby will be the Messrs. Leo Buckcridge, W. R. Bock, C. W. Tanner, and Miss Stella Putnam. tLL'— ' Tl

Messrs. Dwan Bros., Willis Street, adveriise for hotel tenants in this issue. Mr. Newton King, auctioneer, will sell at his mart, New Plymouth, on Saturday, June 7, GIG acres of improved, choice grazing country, situate in Taranaki. This properly is well fenced and is divided into VI paddocks. The property is for absoluto sale, and on very easy terms. Further particulars appear in an advertisement in this issue. The most distressing cough, I fo&r, Is what tho babes endure.