ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1252, 7 October 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. At last nighfs performance at the Theatre Royal, a number of artists mado their last appearance. The management announce that, to-night, Signor S. Montenegro, a baritone soloist from the London music-halls, will make his first appearanco in his original pathetic scena, "the unemployed musician." Other new arrivals will bo Vernon Alack, comedian, and tho Livingstone Sisters, while Miss Lucy Lavinia, soubrotte, and tho Rhodesburys, patter comedians, will reappear. HIS MAJESTY'S TIIISATUE. His Majesty's is running a very fin<> programme. "Tho Mystery of a llansom Oab," with its sensational associations, has entertained largo assemblages, and a very fine attraction is entitled. "A Klondyko SteaJ." Some educational studies were introduced, including scenes from picturesque parts of France. Tho Patho Gazette is still welcome, and tho fun pictures aro extremely mirth-provoking. THE NEW THEATRE. The continuous picture entertainment at the New Theatre in Manners Street was thronged yesterday and last night. A now programme was put on which found exceptional favour with the audience. Ono of tho new pictures was entitled "Into tho Jaws of Death." The picture is a fine work in lanomatography, and is nut forward with the reputation of being tho Latest Edison dramatic success. "It Did Look Suspicious" was highly entertaining. It is a Vitagraph product of a very amusing -character. Tho American Biograph Company's drama, "Comrades," was screened and made a great hit. "Tho Indian Land Grabbers,' a Champion exclu.sivo drama, and "Girls will be Boys" were also on the now list. Tho.latter is, as tJio 7iaino indicates,, a , comedy, flm ' the maker worked "on 'tho'idea, certainly made tho best of it. Scenic news of the Wyo Valley wcro also shown.

"THE PRICE OF BEAUTY." Next Monday Messrs. MacMahon and Donnelly will present, for tho first time in New Zealand, at tho New Theatre, a remarkable society photo-play, "Tho Price of Beauty." The story reveals tho career of a society beauty, whoso only care is to livo a butterfly existence. THE BIJOU THEATRE. Wellington's new picture theatre, tho Bijou, in Ingestro Street, is receiving good patronage. Shakespeare's "Hamlet" is finding favour, anil some very interesting glimpses of Burmese lite aro also among tho most popular scenes. "Tho ColourSergeaat," a story of the Sudan, is a good picture, and tho rest of tho programme is varied and bright. ST. THOMAS'S HALL. Wesfs Pictures, Ltd., submitted an attractive programme at St. Thomas's Hall, Ncwtowi). Tho selection was an excellent one, and its variety added to its value. The scenic section was particularly strong and included "Lake Scutari," "City of Westminster," and "City of Moscow." Other films were "Festival of Candles," "Tho Conspirators," "Lfgcnd of the Old Bellringer. • There will be a matinee this afternoon. "IN.THE GRIP OF ALCOHOL." Tho International Picture Company showed "In the Grip of Alcohol" at tho Opera House last night. The principal performers in tho picture are fino artists. "Undo Tom's Cabin" and other pictures mado up tho rest of the programme. Thero will be a matinee this afternoon. This afternoon a special matinco will be given, when a number of excellent films will bo screened. • Tho prices for all parts of the house will be reduced. ROYAL CHORAL SOCIETY. Cowcn's oratorio "Ruth" is to be performed in tho Town Hall on Friday week, by tho Royal Choral Society. This work has never previously been given in New Zealand, and was composed expressly for tho Worcester Musical Festival l.'y Dr. Cowen. A very successful practico was held last night, and rehearsals oro to bo held next week—on Monday for chorus and on Tuesday for orchestra, and a full practice on Friday. His Excellency the Governor end Lady Islington have signified their intention ot being present at the performance. Tho following soloists havo been engaged , . — Mrs. Gower Burns, Miss Gladys Watkins, Mrs. Carlylo Free, Mr. Sydney Butler, and Mr. C. 11. Clarkson. Tho society's chorus and orchestra have been greatly augmented since the last performance, and the total number of performers will bo ot least 260. The box plau opens at the Dresden on Friday next, at 9 a.m. The performance will be under the conductorship of Mr. Maughan Barnett. PIANOFORTE RECITALS. Mr. Frank Hutchpns, the young Not. Zealauder, who will dive two recitals in the Town Hall Concert Chamber on Wednesday and Friday of next week, has a technical equipment which enables him to execute the highest class of pianoforte music with clearness and casa. His tom-li is soft, and he has a. two sense of musical beauty, while his playing is distinguished by an individuality which is striking in oiio so young. Mr. Frank Hiitchons will be assisted in his' concerts hero by his brother. Mr. Will llntchons, a tenor now to Wellington (a student ot the Uoyal Aradcmy) w'hoso voice is .'rid to bo rich and powerful; Miss Ethel Carter (also now to Wellington), o. mezzo soprano , woll spoken of; find Miss Agnoo M. Peuriof, contralto, who is well known to local audiences. SHAKESPEARE CLUB. The Shakespeare Club give their final public reading for the year im Tuomliw evening ttcxl at the Sydney Street Unit. The session will close with tho production of one of Slinkosparo's tragedies. The play chosen is "Olhollo," and has been in active rehear?:)! for some time. Tlie opportunity of hearing a representation of Uiis masterpiece is rare, in Wellington, and will no doubt attract a large audience. An advertisement with regard to tickets appears in another column. Tito Wellington Fiii" Pnmi will »ivo a porformanco at Newtown I'a.rk to-morrow, commencing at 3 p.m.