ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1174, 8 July 1911, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

■■» "THE ARCADIANS." • Laughter, son?, pretty girls, and soma of tho most delightful stage settings imaginable form the delights that are encompassed in "The Arcadians," which was produced again last evening before a crowded Opera House. There is a delicious freshness, originality, and spontaneity of action in this musical play that make it a wholesome delight, and its big success elsewhere looks like being repeated in Wellington. Owing to Jlr. Fred Winn haviug contracted a cold and soro throat, the important role of Smith (alias Simplicitas) was assumed last evening by Jlr. Ernest Lashbrooke, 'who, though of lighter mcttlo than Jlr. Winn, romped through tho part creditably. Jlr. Lashbrooko's part, Father Time, was quite well plaved by tho stage manager, Jlr. Lionel Wa'lsh. Jliss Winifred O'Connor played Sombra very creditably on the lines selected, making the Jlaid of Arcady a staid and somewhat prim young lady, w-ho knows very well now to look after herself. Jliss Leroy, as Chrysea', is thoroughly pleasing, and her dancing is a very example of the poetry of motion: Jliss Gertrude Gilliam makes Eileen Cavanagh a dear little Irish colleen, and her song is ono of the most tuneful in the score. Jlr. Tom Wells played havoc- with the audience-'as- the melancholy Peter Doodjvand Jlr. Harold Thorley and Jlr. Diitton Ni'cholls were fair samples of London irresponsible.?, whose work consists of looking out for uice girls and winning horses. Tho mounting and dressing are simply gorgeous. "The Arcadians .will plunge into 'the, simple life again this evening.. .'■-.' THEATRE ROYAL. _/ ;' The current programme at the Theatre Eoyal will be repeated for the last time this evening. Every item at last nights performance was warmly applauded, especially those given by Jliss Jlaud Fanning, 'the Elliott-sisters, and Miss Lucy Lavinia. The usual change is announced for Monday. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. ■ One of the most striking pictures at His Jlajesly's Theatre last evening was that depicting a display of Japanese.wrestlers. Another good item was "The League.' of Mercy," : the plot of which is a strong one, and the events of which are well'produced. "Toreador" is a'good burlesque of a Spanish bull-fight. The whole programme '■ is a most interesting • one, and was. well.received. It will be repeated this evening. '• "KING'S.'THEATRE. •' ■• The,programme of pictures at the King's Theatre now running is full of interest from beginning to end. "Her Child's Honour,- "Woodcutters of tho Tyrol,' "The Faithful Indian,"' and "Priscillas .Toko" are all excellent items, and aro supplemented with tho Pathe Gazette aud other films. They will be shown again to-night. . THE-NEW THEATRE. ' Bright and interesting, as well.as amusing, the change-of programme presented at the New Theatre yesterday has much to' recommend it to tho notice of the pic-ture-going section, of tho public. Thrilling dramatic studies, interesting scenic films, and one or two good comic pictures are' included in the series, but perhaps the most popular picture of the programme is an ■ Indian drama, entitled "What Great Bear Learned.' The first scene shows tho treatment meted out to a cardsharper and his accomplice, a woman, who have been detected cheating by a number of miners with whom they had been playing poker. Tho man and the woman, after being hounded out of the camp, happen across an Indian encampment, and, while there,; discover that tho Indians know the whereabouts of a rich goldmine. Tho chief, who has never before seen a white woman, pays her marked attention, and she, in turn, gains from him the whereabouts of his treasure.. She immediately informs her partner, tho cardsharper, and, just as they aro about' to secure the gold, they are made, prisoners by the' Indian chief, whose suspicions had been aroused.- Ho is openly flouted by the woman, and laughed at by her companion. He, however, .has had a lesson in the ways of the "pale-faces, and bids them depart, and return no more.- "Squeedunk, Sherlock Holmes, is an amusing story of a feud between a rural constable and a-squire. In his thirst for vengeance, tho constable goes so far as to accuse tho squire of murder, on the strength of finding a handkerchief smeared with blood, on the squire's property. Other films screened.include "All Indian Maid's Choice," a charming story of tho Redman's ways; "The Outlaws, rollicking story of adventure m the Wild West; and "The Jlarble Quarries of Carrara," which throws an interesting side- ' light on a famous Italian industry. SKATING RINK. The Olympia Rink is still enjoying much popularity, and each session is well attended by a throng of eager skaters, 1 who never seem to weary of gliding around to tho strains of tho Olympia Band. Most of tho rinkers who appear on the polished floor are well skilled in the fascinating 1 art of roller skating, and'many of those ' who have been, attending tho six o'clock • beginners' sessions have now qualified for tho evening and other sessions. Over fifty couples took part in tho rehearsal of the grand march, which is to take place in the forthcoming. carnival of Wednesday nest.

..FAREWELL-TO THE PIERROTS. ■ . Up till the present the presence of the English Pierrots at the Coronation Exhibition has been a brightening influence, and it is with'regret that their patrons will lea'rnth'at the clever little company is to conclude its engagement this evening. Their entertainment- has been dis-tinguished-by refined funand frolic, and song both grave and gay, and throughout tho-six and a hall weeks they-have been in 'Wellington both Pierrots and Pierettos have made a. host of friends who wish them well wherever they may lie. The company includes Mr. Maynard jjakin, an excellent comedian with a 'string of clever songs, most of .which ho has written.himself; Miss Elsa Lnngley, a, clever soubrette; Miss Phyllis Phillipson,, a cultivated soprano; Mr. Chajimnn (tenor); Mr. Austin (baritone); Mr. Turner (comedian); and. Mr. Kobt. 'J'homas (musical director). The English Pierrots, who are to tour through the Wellington province, make their adieus this ovening, when a bumper house is expected. ORGAN RECITAL. The series of municipal organ, recitals will bo resumed this evening by Mr. Maugha.n Barriett, city organist, when an excellent programme will bo played. Tho following are the principal items:—"Ave Maria" (Hensel) repeated by ' request; "fc'tar of Eve" ("Tannhauscr") Wagner, and also a March from Wagner's "Tannhauser." Other items well worth hearing are Rheinberger's Idyll and Toccata from the Uth Sonata, and Wesley's Choral Song and Fugue.