ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1192, 29 July 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. "With a slar comedian like llnrry Sadler, who lias a ruro repertoire of drollery, Miss Marcolla Gray, a dainty serio-dancer, tho Tybelis (trapeze artists), and others to brighten the bill of l'are, the vaudeville show at the Theatre Royal this week is iin entertaining one. Tho current programme will 1)0 presented lor the last tiaio this evening. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "Madame Hex," ono of tho most interosling and best-acted photo-plays which have been sent out by tho "A.1!." Company for some time, is included in tho present programme at His' Majesty's Theatre. It is a fascinating little romance, most charmingly interpreted, and tho quality of the photography is slarllingly good. "A Trip to the Samoan Islands," "Tho Sheriff's Chum," "A TJoiiblo Deception," and "Tho Wife's Awakening," are among the best on tho bill. Tim management announces that tho Coronation pictures will bo shown on Monday next. A matinee performance will tako place this afternoon.

KING'S THEATRE. A splendid programme of the latest pictures from tho world's best film-makers is attracting largo audiences to tho King's Theatre. Among tho best pictures in the present programme are views of the streets of London a few days prior to to the Coronation, and tho procession of Knights of the Garter at Windsor Castle on tho occasion of tho iavestituro of the Prince of AVales with the Order of tho Garter. Pictures of the Coronation Day procession, the parade of tho Kegalia, and attendant scenes, will be shown on Monday evening nest. Tho usual matinco will bo givon. this afternoon. THE NEW THEATEE. As 19 usual when a change of programme is submitted at the New Theatre, the house was packed at the evening sessions yesterday. The new series of films, which embodied some very distinctive features, will bo shown again to-day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. A stirring drama of everyday life in nn American city, "A Test of Friendship" (Edison) includes a startling episode in which tho hero rescues his rival in love, who is prostrato in an unconscious state at the top of a "sky-scraper." Tho picture is well mounted, and splendidly acted. "Tho Salted Mine," an exclusive Bison drama, is a tale of tho Wild West, and principally concerns an individual named Jones,' who, after winning a largo sum of money at cards from a new chum, is in danger of being murdered by the loser, whon a prospector (recently arrived with his wife and family) intervenes. Jones drops his wallet in the scuffle, and it is subsequently found by the prospector's daughter. So far from being grateful for his rescue, Jones jumps a claim on the prospector, but, to his chagrin, discovers that it h nothing more than a ".salted" mine. "Bumptious Plays Baseball" is a highly amusing comedy by the Edisou Company, in which the chief actor succeeds in sending the house into roars of laughter. The programme also includes a capital scenic entitled "Taranto," and dramatic and comic items.

"THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS." llr. Edward Branscombo's Comedy Costume Company. "Tho Scarlet Troubadours," will appear at tho Onera Houso to-night, after a very successful sis months' tour in South Africa and Australia. The members of this company have already established themselves warm favourites in New Zealaud, and tho spontaneity of their humour, the- thoroughness of their work, and their wholesome" programme trill Ions? be remembered by New Zealand audiences. Thiii is a farewe.il tour, the company proceeding to England at its conclusion to fulfil engagements in tho "Old Country." This, therefore, will Ire the last opportunity of hearing this unique combination, "The Scarlet Troubadours" is a company of entertainers in the full sense of tho'word. TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL.■•■■; ■' Mr. Maugban Burnett's series.of organ recitals will bo resumed this evening, when he will give a programme up to usual high standard. Mendelssohn's Sonata No. 1, embracing the following movements-.— Allegro Moderate, Adagio, Andante Recit, Allegro Vieaco, should bo received with considerable pleasure. Bach's Prelude and Fugue in G Minor, Hollin's "Spring Song," and "Waldweben" from "Siegfried" (Wagner) aro also well-known and popular numbers with Mr. Maughan Barnett's audiences. Other items on tho programme are the overtiire. "Zampa" (Herold), . and Nocturnetto (in tho Moonlight) D'Evry.

MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA. It is not too much to expect that the. Town Hall will be fairly crowded on Tuesday evening next, when the Municipal .Orchestra will givo another of their popular concerts, the full test of which is advertised elsewhere. There i≤ wise selection in this programme, aiul the variety does not in any degree take away from its musical merit. Tho popular waltz, "Dornroschen" (Tschaikowsky), the overtore, from Nicolai's "Merry Wives," Handel's grand orpin concerto (No. 7), and a dainty and delightful movement from Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, show a wide range, and at the same timo help to illustrate the capabilities and technique of each performer. That Mr. 3laugb.an Barnett has all under completo control rocs ■without saying. Those who appreciate a first-class evening's enjoyment will doubtless find their way to tho Town Hall, and thus help to encourage those who Rive much of their timo and trouble to the edification of the music-loving people of Wellington.

"THE ARCADIANS." Particulars of tho country tour of Messrs. Clarko and Meynell's English Comedy Company will be found on the front page of this issue. NICOLA. After twenty years of success in America and Europe, Nicola, tho magician, decided to tour the world. A little over a year ago Nicola and his company of fifteen American artists, sailed from San Francisco for Honolulu, where they drew crowded houses, and this success was repeated in Toki'o, Shanghai, Hong-Kong Canton, Bangkok, Calcutta, and Manila Tho iniatial performance in Australia was equally successful when on May 10, in Adelaide, they, played to a great audie'nee. For two weeks tho Exhibition Building was crowded, and crowded houses have been the rule everywhere. A full house may be expected in Wellington for Nicola's shov,- on the opening night, Saturday, August 5. The box plan will open at the Dresden neit Wednesday morning. SHAKESPEARE CLUB. The Wellington Shakespeare Club is to give a public reading of Shakespeare's comedy "Love's Labours Lost" at the Town Hall on Tuesday next. The cast is a strong one, many of the oldest ana ablest of tho club's members being included. Tho incidental songs are to ho rendered by Mr?. F. P. Wilson, and patrons can therefore be .assured of both a.n elocutionary and a musical treat.. Tho full cast of characters is as follow:— Ferdinand. Mr. T. D. Kendall; Biron, Mr. E. S. Baldwin; Longnville, Mr. C. D. Mill; Duniaiii, Mr. E. D. Cacliemaille; Bayet, Mr. W. Godfrey; Mcrcode, Mr. W. Lewis; Don Atlriano De Armndo, Mr. n. E. Nicholls; Sir Nathaniel, Mr. W. E. Fuller; Holoferncs, Mr. W. R. Bock; Dull, Mr. C. W. Tanner; Costard. Mr. L. Buckoridge; Moth, Mr. K. Shornoy; Princess of France. Miss Vμ Staveren; Rosaline, Mrs. Baldwin; Maria, Miss Nicholls; Catharine, Miss Carson; Jaquenetta, Miss Simpson; director, Mr. P. P. Webb.