ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1180, 15 July 1911, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. 'Tho Arcadians" drew another crowded audience at the Opera House last evening, and Ihe rush for seats is continuing as keen as on (lie opening night. Alter luesiiay evening "'i'lie Arcadians" will givo place to tho "lielle of Brittany." Apart from tho picturesquencss of the mounting and the dainty art of Miss M iuifrcd O'Connor (Babette) as a singer, "I'ho Belle of Brittany" has earned a full measure of success by the admirable acting of Mr. Tom Walls as the sly, scheming, and humorous old Marquis do St. Gautier, the morally weak and financially unsound aristocrat, who plans the marriage of his son Raymond to a rich heiress so as to save himself from bankruptcy. It is stated that one could hardly imagine the character being handled in a more artistic cr a more amusing manner than it is handled by the clever comedian, who gets right away from his Teter Doody methods in the new piece. THEATRE ROYAL. The vaudeville company at present performing at the Theatre Royal includes .Toe Hatts and Madge Lucas, clever contortionists, clog dancers, and conversationalists. Their turn is nightly followed by long applause. The Kelso Boys also receive a favourable hearing for their club juggling, which is of the finished order. Ihe remainder of the company is well balanced, and the programme is not lacking in variety. It will be repeated this evening, when a number of popular artists will mako their final appearance. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The usual matinee and evening exhibition of Fullers' Pictures at His Majesty's Theatre are announced for to-day. The programme is an excellent one, quite the best in point of variety and artistic merit that, has been presented this season. Patrons who have not yet seen this latest series should do so to-day, when the fine films will be screened for the Inst time, a new series being announced for Monday. THE ICING'S THEATRE. The current programme of pictures at the King's Theatre is an excellent one, full of variety, and of tho latest triumphs of tho kineniatograph artist. A prize , matinee for the children is announced for this afternoon, and the programme will be screened for the last time this evening. A new programme will be shown on Monday evening. "A TICKET IX TATTS." On Saturday evening next, Messrs. MacMahon and Donnelly will prod nee in the Opera House the famous Australian living picture, "A Ticket in Tatt's." The production was announced some weeks ago, but by an accident the film did lint corno to hand. Tt has arrived now. It is brilliantly photographed throughout, tho lighting perfect. It does not. give a traco of "flicker" when produced. The acting is excellent, and the conception line. There is not a dull inch in the film. i Tnn NEW THEATRE.

Judging by the popularity of the new programme of pictures which were screened at tJio New Theatre for the first time yesterday, the series should enjoy a largo measure of support during its current season. Among the best of an excellent series may bo mentioned "The lied Avenger," a dramatic Indian romance; "Scenes in Barletta," an unusually fine series of picturesque views of historic Italy; "The Vindication of John," an interesting pic-ture-romance in a strong dramatic setting; ''The Raja Volley," a scenic film remarkable for the exquisite beauty of its sunset effects; "The Bachelor and 'lie liaby," one- of the best picture dramas seen* in Wellington for some time past; "A Close Shave," a diverting comedy. This . latest programme of the Now Theatre is really a Cue one. The theatre y,'as. crowded yesterday. . T)ie. programme 'Ivillbe. repeated throughout to-day. .

THE CALEDONIAN ENTERTAINERS. In our advertising columns will be found a full programme, of the ilems-to bo submitted "this evening by the Caledonian Entertainers.. The entertainment is styled "a nicht wi' the aulil sangs," and serves to introduce a coterie of clever and versatile artists, who present a programme of musical gems, humorous monologues, comedies, and the latest song successes. In .addition to tho musical programme there will be an athletic display by Mr. Dave .Smith, the well-known boxer, who will give exhibitions of ball-punch-ing, rone skipping, shadow sparring, etc., concluding with an exhibition snar with Mr. Arthur Kelly, a prominent Australian light-weight. Seats may be reserved at the Dresden. TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL. The programme for the recital to be given by Mr. Maughan Barnett on tlio Town Hall organ to-night is an exceptionally choice one, the item "Star of Eve" (Tannhauser), Wagner' 9 composition, being repeated by request. A brilliant concert study, "Fanfare d' Orgue," by 11. Rowe Shelley, an American composer, is new to Wellington. Other items well worth hearing aro Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in C Minor," "Marche Trioinphale" (Guilmant), and "Nocturne in E Flat" (Chopin).

SKATING RINK. Fullers' Olympia Rink still maintains its popularity ami enjoys excellent attendances, especially at the evening sessions. Tho splendid condition of the floor, combined with the good management ami efficient instructors, goes far to attract those rinkcrs who desire to skate under ideal conditions. The great success of tho carnival of last Wednesday has induced tho management to consider another carnival at an early date. Next Wednesday a football match on skates will be given, which should prove a great novelty. FINE ARTS EXHIBITION. The following is the result of the drawing of the art union held in connection with the Academy of Fine- Arts:—First prize, Mr. A. E. Whytc; second prize, Jlr. Alarchbanks; third_ prize, Miss Cell; fourth prize, Dr. King. The exhibition will bo open for the last time to-day, and so far things have been satisfactory. SOCIAL EVENING. The pavilion of tho Wellington Bowling Club bore a gala appearance last evening when the annual social was held. Tho social hall was arranged as a concert chamber, and there, under the presidency of Mr. Andrew Wylifi (chairman), a capital entertainment was given for the first hour or so. The contributors were Miss 'May Newman, Messrs. A. W. Newton, Jas. Doherty, D. A. Kenny, 11. Plimmor, Geo. Parsons, I'lctchcr, Stevens, Borneo Gardiner, and J. F. Carr. Most of tho items were encored, and especial appreciation was shown of the humorous trios of ■Messrs. Newton, Parsons, and Kenny. Mr. D. A. Kennv played the accompaniment?,'and Mr. E. J. Hill arranged the programme, which was an excellent one. At tho conclusion of the concert supper was daintily served in 'the locker-room, and afterwards Hie guests divided themselves between the allurements of the danee and a progressive euchre tournament.