ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1234, 16 September 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

LEONARD BORWICK. To-night the great pianist, Leonard Borwick, will give his second recital in the Town Hall, and it seems to he rather a matter for regret that such a notablo season should comprise only two recitals. At the first recital on Thursday night, Mr. Borwick proved that tho flattering, accounts of his playing that have reached here from oversea have hardly been overdrawn. He creates a poetic atmosphere over and above his display as a technician. His interpretation differs materially from that, of predecessors. He truly is really, just what he plaims to be- -a poet-pianist, who stands in the front rank of'his craft, a great exponent of Chopin, Brahms, Saint Saens, and Schumann. The'programme to-night commences with Bach's Fantasia in C Minor. and includes such works as Chopin's "Funeral March," "Sonata in B Flat Minor," Schumann's "Aufschswnng," Mendelssohn's "Etude in B Flat Minor," and Liszt's "Rhapsodic Hongroise," whilo Sgambati, Leo, Saint Saens, Debussy, and Couperin are well represented. . The box plans will bo at the Dresden till midday, and during the afternoon at the Dresden, where day sales may be obtained. THEATRE ROYAL. There was again a largo audience at the Theatre' Royal last night, when the Piquays made their last appearance, and were heartily applauded. The various other .turns were also well received. As a special attraction to-night it 'is announced that Anita Diaz and her clever troupe of performing monkeys will dppear in a star act, which is said to compare favourably with that staged by Barnold's animal actors.; Tho 6ea«oh will be a brief one, an<l will include matinees next-week. THE KING'S THEATRE, A really first-class moving picture - entertainment is now being presented at the King's' Theatro-rtho dramatic studies in particular being a feature. "Fighting Blood" is a graphic story of Indian warfare, and incidentally shows tho value of military training. "The Atonoment" is a pathetic story of the New York tenements, and narrates how a wealthy banker and the owner of several of these dwellings steeled his heart against all the appeals of his tenants to repair them, but after the death of his child he becomes a changed man.' .Several of the chief incidents in the recent fodtball matchesOriental r. St. James and Oriental v. Athletic—are also screened, HIS MAJESTY'S. This week's budget <if pictures at His Majesty's Theatre is an excellent one. "A Dead Man's Honour," a picture that has a pathetic domestic setting, was highly appreciated, and "Fighting Blood" also found much favour with patrons. The comic pictures comprised such laughterraisers as "A Delayed Proposal," and "Musclo Development." The programme will be repeated at a matinee this afternoon and also in the evening. THE NEW THEATRE. Tho New Theatre was well patronised throughout yesterday and, last evening, a new programme being screened at 11 a.m. One of the moist interesting pictures is,a rather cleverly-worked-out love story, which has been, built round Luke Fildes's famous picture, "The Doctor." On tho evening of his wedding Dr. Grey is called away to attend an ailing child in a humble home. He beromes engrossed in the case, and is watching it through a crisis, when his anxiouj nride finds him there, oblivious to the fact that she was waiting for him to join her at tho altar. Other go<jd pictures well worth seeing aro "Life in tho Scandinavian Snowfields," "The Squaw's Retribution," "The' Helping Hand," and "An Indian Romance." THE STAR THEATRE. The attendance at the Star Theatre last night, was large, and the selection of pictures. screened were much appreciated by those present. Included in the programme is a splendid dramatic picture entitled "Fighting Blood." It is a story of tha backwoods in the days when tho Redman had no scruple in scalping the settler and reducing his home to ashes. Another item that roused tho enthusiasm of the audience was an incident in the American Civil War entitled "The Railway' Raiders of '62." "The Isle of Elba" is an instructive scenic film giving a comprehensive series of views of that historical island where Napoleon was exiled after his abdication. Other films screened include, "One of Nature's Noblemen," "Five Graceful Girls," "Prague," and "Tho Delayed Proposal." "THE SCAItLET TROUBADOURS." ' When Edward Branscombe's "Scarlet Troubadours" visited Wellington last year, they had already established themselves in tho favour of the public as a very capable company of' entertainers. That tho popularity then achieved was of an enduring character was proved on tho occasion of their last visit to Wellington, when a large and cordial audience greeted tho company when they presented their entertainment of song, and story in that fresh and delightful.manner which these clever peoplo have made peculiarly their own. Such another welcome will no doubt bo extended the Troubadours on Monday, night, when they will commence a brief farewell season at tho Concert Chamber of tho Town Hal!. Tho plans for tho four night's are open at tho Dresden.

RENE QUEREE CONCERT. The farewell complimentary concert that is being tendered to Miss Reno Quorco at the Opera Houso' on Monday, October 2 promises to be a decided artistic success, judging by tho names of the artists who have already promised (o assist. They include Miss Phoebe Parsons, Mr. C. jl.-Stephens, Mr. Herbert Bloy, Mr. Frank Charlfaw. Mr. Leslie Hill. Mr. Dave Knnny. and Mr. Hamilton Hodges. Mr. Iloilges has only just returned from singing in Europe, and comes specially to Wellington to sing for Hiss Qucrco's benefit. With such a combination of talent to support Miss Querce's own performnnco patrons may look forward to a mogramme of rare excellence,