ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1263, 19 October 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

—-—* "OUR MISS GIBBS." Last evening the queue of waiting ones was strung out vol I along Manners St. (juito half an hour before the Opera House opened its doors, showing that the popularity of "Our Miss Gibbs" is stilt just what the jxipularity nf a gf.od musical comedy should be. The performance last evening went with the saiv'-e swing and success as formerly, and patrons of the theatre had a capital night. The piceo will bo produced until further notice. THEATRE ROYAL. Mr. Chas. Emerald and Miss Maude Dnproe, who arc appearing at t'lie Theatre Royal, are 111 a measure responsible for good audiences, for they constitute an important portion of the draw. They are versalilo comedians, and successful ones. Their original sketch, entitled "Hot Scotch," is a splendid one, In addition to this turn (hero are numerous others, given by capable artists. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Last night was the last occasion 011 which the programme of moving pictures, introduced 011 Monday, could bo seen at His Majesty's 'llieatre. To-night a complete chango takes place, and, judging by former productions put on by tho Puller management, the new programme should Ixs well up to the standard for which His Majesty's is known. THE KING'S THEATRE. Tho current programme of moving pictures at tho King's Theatre is attracting good houses. The subjects screened are of excellent quality, and, being of a varied type, should satisfy all tastes. The programmo will be repeated until further notice. A "Navy League" niatinco will bo held to-morrow afternoon. THE NEW THEATRE. Tho "Rod Palace," or tlio Now Theatre —whichever one pleases—appears to be as popular as ever with patrons. All day yesterday tho theatre was well attended, and, at times last evening, there was not even standing-room. The new programme is a good one, and includes sorao capital films. Especially attractive and powerful in conception is a picture entitled "The Temptations of a Great City," but there are many other studies which will repay a visit to the Manners Street house. Tho theatre will be open as usual to-day. PEAUCE BENEFIT. The entertainment given in the Town Hall last evening in aid of the Poarce Family Benefit Fund, was a cn,pital one, but tho attendance was not exceptionally laTge. An interesting programme of moving pictures was screened,, the films being provided by Messrs. John Fuller and Sons. Somo of the items were "Examination Day at the School" (an American Bioscope' drama), "Schultz has tho Smallpox," an extremely diverting "comic;" "Gallagher," a,newspaper story "Tho Stenographer," an amusing comedy j "Winning tho Stepchildren," dramatic; and "Swiss Landscape," scenic. Tho incidental, music. was capably rendered by the Working Men's Club Orchestra, and, before, tho pcrformalnco commenced, tho Garrison Band contributed several selections. Mr. G. Frost thanked all those who had assisted in the entertainment, and especially tho Working Men's Glub, tho three bands—Jupp's, the Mission, aud the Garrison—and also Messrs. Fuller, who had generously supplied tho pictures. All taking part in tho entertainment gavo their services free. THE COMPETITIONS. Over n thousand people are coming to Wellington to tnko part in tho competitions. They come from nil over the Dominion. Some aro oven coming from Australia and Tasmania, and the public of Wellington _ appear to bo taking a lively interest in the event. The greatest interest will centre about tho elocution contests, but tho pianoforte and singing sections will also 110 doubt evoke enthusiasm. Tho generosity of Wellington pcoplo in file matter of special prizes has been a very fortunate thing. Good rewards are offered, and tho Railway Department lias made special concisions to competitors. Owing to tho very strong demand for Mason tickets no more will bo sold after r.oon on Saturday next. DAY'S BAY ATTRACTIONS. There will be special steamers running on Monday next to Day's Bay in connection with tho Labour Day holiday. There will also be a special service to the Bay from Potone. Tho various amusements will bo in full swing on that day. AUCKLAND SHAKESPEAHE SOCIETY. Tho Aucklaim Shakespeare Society has completed arrangements to give two'readings in Wellington 011 Monday and Tuesday evenings, October 23 and 21. A very fine company of readers will takopart, and it is stated that an exceptionally hue cast has been arranged for each reading. The society docs not confine itself exclusively to tho works of Shakosprare, and, yielding to a strongly-expressed wish, they will present, 011 the second . night, Bernard Shaw's comedy, "Captain Brassbound's Conversion." The first reading, on Monday, October 23, will be devoted to "Twelfth Night," perhaps (he best of nil the Shakespeare comedies. In addition to the cast coming from Auckland, the society will I>3 assis'ed by the Rev. W. Jellie, tho first president of the society, who now resides in Wellington, and by Mr. C. N. Baeyertz.