ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1232, 14 September 1911, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

4 "THE GAY GORDONS." It is said thai in "Tho Gay Gordons," to bo presented by Clarke and Mvyuell's N'cvr English Comic Optra Company at tho Op:ra House for a season commencing 10-Morron - iii.ijlii, ('here is so much good (.'iilert.iinmenl, and lucre are so many new artists of real in&rit, that the success of the nun , production is assured. The theatre is in complete darkness when the curtain rises on the first act, and discloses a incon scone on the Highlands; ,is the moon sinks behind the distant cliffs tho rising sun gradually sets her rays of brilliance on the surroundings, and as the dawn breaks an idyllic setting is discovered, with all the rugged grandeur of tho Highlands subdued by roft natural tints, tho whole delightfully atmospheric. The dawn breaks over tho mountains with the warm rosy hues of the rising sun, and gradually unveils the glorious landscape picture, whilst the music allures the audience with the environment of the play, nnd aids the revelation from its early drowsy notes to its fina) paean of welcome to the coming day. It is easy to recognise tho master nind'of Phil. Goatcher in the nicturesnue settings. The company arrived by tho Manuka yesterday, and were tendered a reception at the Grand Hotel last night. They will appear in the prer?nce of their Excellencies. Lord and Lady Islington for tho first time in New Zealand to-morrow night. Tho box plans, which point tc. ;t most successful season, are now on view at tho Dresden.

RECEPTION AT THE GEAXD HOTEL. The members of Clarke and Jteynell's "Gay Gordons" Musical Comedy ' Company, which arrived from Sydney yesternay, were accorded a popular reception at the Grand Hotel by the Wellington Pips Band and a gathering of citizens. The Pipe Band, in full strength, played gaily through the city between 7..10 p.m. and 8 p.m., and then repaired to the cosv draw-ing-room of ths Grand Hotel, where they met the principals' and managerial stail' of .the company. 3Fr. Donald' Gillies, on behalf of the band, cordially welcomed the company to Wellington, tho sentiment boing expressed that if the performance was as good as the record of the Gordons it would please mightily. On behalf of the Scotch residents of Wellington. Mr. Bobert Fletcher extended a worm welcome to tho visitors and hoped that their s.tay in Wellington would be a happy one, During the evening Mr. J. Dykes sang several comic songs, and Mr. Pa'on exhausted tho repertoire of Harry Lauder. Mr. Oken-Brookes sane "Two Eyes of 'Grav" charmingly and Misses Flora Shaw, Lizzie Eeid, Mary Eeid, and Violet Walsh danced skilfully a. Highland Fling, Shcan Trmbhas, and Strathspey to the 'immense delight-of those present. Mr. F. Jones, musical director of the company, expressed the appreciation of the company at the courtesy dono them by the Pipe Band, which was the best he had heard in Australasia. Mr. Leo do Chateau also returned thanks on behalf of the company in felicitous terms. Refreshments were daintily served, and altogether a jolly evening was spent.

LEONARD BOEWICK. ,, To-night in the Town Uall, in the presenco of Lord and Lady Islington and suite, music lovers are to be given the opportunity of hearing one of the world's greatest pianists in Mr. Leonard Bonvick. Eminent critics have stated that Eonrick is a worthy exponent of any composer, and the magnificent programme which ho is submitting to-night certainly shows that he must lie familiar , with tho famous schools of music. The programme includes Baclis "L'liguo in G Minor" and the choral prelude "Sleepers, Awake"; Chopin's "Ballade in A Flat" (op. 47), and a berceuse and scherzo in C sharp minor; Beethoven's "Sonata in C Major," and works by Graun. Igambati, "Scarlattilausig, Paderewski, Rachmaninoff, and Mofkowski. As Mr. Borwick leaves for America on September 29 this and Saturday evening's recitals will be the only opportunities of hearing his interpretation. The management has made special concessions for bona-fide students. The box plan is at tho Dresden, and day sales may be obtained there and at Christeson's.

THEATRE ROYAL. There was a Rood audience at tho Theatre Royal last night, when Fullers'' Vaudeville Company put on a bright and attractive entertainment. Tho ballatlists and descriptive song artists wore loudly applauded, and tho lighter element warf provided by tho comic artists. The Piquay's fine perforfance is still in excop> tional favour, and the new turn of Delavale and Gilbert delighted the audience. Anita DTaz and her clever tronpo of monkey actors, which have figured in vaudeville in Australia lately, have been seciiTcd by tho Theatre Royal management, and will commence a brief season here on Saturday next, Poptcmbr 16. The management, state that this star act compares wih -Barnold's anima.l actors, who wcro showing in this city some short time ago under the Fuller management. Special matinees are to be held in conjunction wjth this turn.

NEW THEATRE. There was ,-v big house nil yesterday at tho New Thcah-e, and at .night the buildins was packed. The pictures wore of an interesting am! educational character. Tho comic films convulsed ■ the audience, and the splendidly arranged dramas hold the interest of tho people. The programme is an exceptionally good one ■

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The programme of pictures presented at his Majesty's Theatre last evening proved of great interest to a good audience. A complete change is promised for this evening.

KING'S THEATRE. A capital house favoured tho pictures piesented at the King's Theatre last evening. There will bo a complete change of programme this evening.

STAE THEATRE. Mr T. ii. Wilford is announced to "speak a piece" at tho opening of tho Star Theatre, the big now picture house at Kcwtown, to-night. It is a fine house, up to date, and has seating capacity for over a thousand. Its ventilation scheme is the latest thing from America, where the perfecting of picture houses has bcou going apace for sonic years past. The proprietors announce that they have arranged for a constant supply "of all tho best and latest pictures. As to that, they have some theories. They state that people do not want pictures that are in questionable taste, and that for their part they will have none. The nc\v theatre will servo a big and growing district. Newtown is going ahead very rapidly. Close at band, Kilbirnio and Ji'iramar are making big strides. It is said that even Seatoun is growing. Probably Mr. Wilford will have something to say on these mattars. The manage.neut state that he is assured of his audience.

TEE SCARLET TROUBADOURS. Special proCT.immos are to bo presented by tho Scarlet Troubadours during the four farewell performances at the Conceit Chamber of tho Town Hall, commencing next Monday evening. During tho many years tho members of this company have been associated they have acquired a repertoire as varied as it is extensive. Upon this they will draw fully during the farewell season, ami tho musical, sketches, which have always l>ooll vino of the most attractive features of the Troubadours' entortaiumeuts, will bo prominent in the prolamines. The box plans are now open «t tho Dresden.