ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1522, 19 August 1912, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"SINBAD THE SAILOR." The panfomimo "Sinbad tho Sailor" was presented lo a crowded attendance of delighted spectaclors at the Opera House on Saturday afternoon mid evening. Both performances were most successful from the spwtaonlar and other points of view. The audience showed its appreciation by frequent anil hearty applause. FULLERS' PICTURES. "A Beast at Bay," a sensational picture drama, full of exciting incident?, was (he principal attraction at the Skating Rink, Vivian Street, on Saturday evening last. Tho picture dealt, in a very realistic way, with tho escape of a convict, and his ultimate capture. Other pictures of interest were:—"Counsel for Defence" and "Making Leadpencils." Both performances ou Saturday were well patronised. For (his evening a comjucto set of new pictures of various subjects will bo screened. "THE FLOWER OF THE MORMONS." It is announced by Messrs. MacMahon and Donnelly that, commencing to-day, th»y will present at the New Theatre, Manners Street, a sensational romance, "The Flower of the Mormons." Tho plot is woven around a pretty English girl, who migrates with her father to Utah, U.S.A., tho Mormon stronghold. There the- chief Mormon endeavours to compel her to marry his son. Tho hero reveals himself in a young American settler, who not only saves the girl from drowning, but also aids her in a sensational escape from the The play concludes in tho orthodox way. "Tho Flower of tho Mormons," which will be repeated until further notice, will be supported by other attractive subjects. *

' THE KING'S THEATRE. Tho extraordinary success that has attended the productions in , which that versatile Norwegian actress, ■ Miss Asta Ncilson, has appeared is sufficient justification for the Wests, Ltd., management making a special feature of all subjects in which Miss Neilson appears, To-night the subject will be "Retribution," a Bohemian 6tory of lifo behind the scenes. Tho story records the vicissitudes of a young girl, who, tempted by on. unscrupulous agent, abandons all ties of homo lifo and , commences a career of 6elfish ploasuro that ultimately ends in death.' There are some splendid scenic effects introduced, notably a wonderful moth dance by Miss Neilson, which reveals her "as a clever dancer in addition to her well-known talent as an actress. In the other departments the latest topical dramatic, scenic, and humorous films will bo shown. Special music will.be discoursed by the King's Orchestra. SHORTT'S PICTURES. "Peadleton's Round-Up," which depicts some of the most daring feats of horsemanship by cowboys and cowgirls ever seen, is the star attraction at Shorit's Continuous Picture Theatre to-day. This picture is stated to have been very popular in Sydney and Melbourne. It heads a programme of entirely new subjects to be screened for tho first timo to-day. THE DANDIES. "Always merry and bright" is tho motto of Mr. Edward Branscombe's company of entertainers, "Tho Dandies" fereen), who are at present appearing in the- Concert Room, Town Hall, and it is generally agreed that tho members of tho company act up to tho motto, for tho entertainment provided is distinctly merry and bright. For this evening's entertainment a new programme has been arranged, and admirers of tho Dandies will have an opportunity of appreciating the brightness and variety of tho company's repertoire. THE ADELPHI. The Saturday rn.itir.eo and evening exhibitions at tho Adelphi Picture Theatre, in Willis Street, wero well patronised by the public, and the special children's items screened in the afternoon were highly appreciated. This evening a new programme will bo presented. The "star" picture will be. an A.B. drama, entitled "When Kings Were the, Law." This is said to be one of the best Old-World pictur6s yet produced by this well-known company, and deals with the King of the mythical Kingdom of Romando, his favourite, a cardinal, and a famous string of pearls. Exciting ip incident, excellent in photography, and realistic in acting aro somo of the attributes promised in this picture. Other subjects which are to be screened arc: "For Sale, A Life," "Tho Cartouche Gang," "Herring Fishing." a IVitho educational picture, "The Farm House," in which tho well-known comedian Max Linder plays the principal rolo, and the ever-popular Patho Gazette. ORGAN RECITAL. The City Organist (Mr. J. Maughan Barnett) presented an admirably compiled programme .at his recital 'in the Town Hall on Saturday evening. Anion" the master works submitted was Bach's 'Fugue in B Minor," one of the four great fugues written during, tho last period of the composer's life, and held to bo his finest work. Tim B minor fnguo is characterised by its three-part structure, and (lie fine harmonies .resultant from tho intermingling of tho woven melodies of Homeric breadth and impressiveness. The other classic was of the modern school—three movements of tho fourth Symphony of Charles Mario Wider, the brilliant French organist and composer, who succeeded Cesar Franck as professor of the organ at the Paris Conservatoire, and in .1896 took the place of Dubois as Professor of Composition there. The work abounds in delightful contrasts, ranging from the' beautiful song-like theme of tho andante movement, through i tho gaiety of a charming scherzo, to the rugged boldness of a compelling finale, Mr. Bnrnetfs auilianco never. tire of hearing his graceful and tender .piaying of Bendel's sweet air, "Dornroschpn," and Lemarie's "Madrigal" was also welcome. Finally, the orgnnist played Wagner's-'"Praume," and (by request) Schubert's' stirring "Military March." Mr. John Prousc, who was the vocalist of the evening, sang, with good effect, two estimable songs—"Morning Hymn" (Henschel) and "My Realm of Love" (Ronald)—in a bracket, and in the second half that old favourite ballad, "Tho Queen of Conncmara" (Alico Necdham), which the singer helped to popularise all over tho United Kingdoni. The next recital is -to be given, on Saturday, August 31. SUNDAY CONCERT. The Wellington City Tramways Band .was tendered the compliment of a full audience on tho occasion of its sacred concert at the Town Hall last evening, and is entitled to congratulate itself upon the manner in which the various items of an unexpectedly fine programme was received. The band has evidently looked a' little further beyond the limits of tho average brass band repertoire,, for the selection of items which comprised the -programme was of tho kind usually included in the repertoire of an Imperial regimental band. This praiseworthy ambition is to be applauded and encouraged. The band numbers at the concert last evening included: J. Ord Hume's arrangement of a selection from "William Tell." two items from Michaolis, "Tho Smithy in the Woods." and "Tho Turkish Fatrol," and "Old Comrades" (Teike). As to tho interpretation, ono may say, having regard to the character of tho music attempted, that the results were very creditable indeed, and with' intelligent study and assiduous practice the Tramways Band should have no diffidence in attempting, more elaborate subjects. Tho band • was assisted by Mr. Hamilton Tlodpos (baritone), whose items "Crossinc the Bar" (Willcby), and "Calvary" (Rodney! was much apureeiatcd, encores being insisted upon. '.Conductor T. Goodnll, who.is also an accomplished cornet nlaver (Australasian champion), contributed Weide's "Sweet Spirit, Hear My Prayer." and an encore number. The accompaniments were played hv Mrs. E. H. Q'ucree and Mrs. D. ,T. .Tamieson.