ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXI, Issue 21, 26 January 1911, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE THIRD DEGREE." Klein's powerful play, " The Third Degree." was repeated at the Opera House last night by the Williamson Dramatic Company before a crowded b/ouse. Miss Katherine Grey, in this essentially human play, in which the characters are those of real men and women, gave a performance almost flawless. She made the most of all he* opportunitdes, but never exaggerated. Her's was a powerful delineation of a difficult character, given in a most natural way. Mr. Mackay, Mr. Bryant, and Sir. Desmond wese also again successful. "The Third Degree" will be repeated this and to-morrow eveninga. On Saturday Miss Grey will introduce " Paid in Full," another American play, to Wellington playgoers. The piece is by Eugene Walter, and Mr. William Desmond was brought from America with a view to Iris appearance in thi* particular play, the part of "Jimsy' 1 Smith being peculiarly suited to his style of acting. The part of Esma Brookes, the heroine, is said to be one of the most powerful of Miss Grey's artistic impersonations. MR. LAWRENCE CAMPBELL. Mr. Lawrence Campbell, the talented elocutionist, and his clever company of entertainers commence their return season in Wellington by a performance in the concert chamber of the Town Hall this evening. The programme is varied, Mr. Campbell himself -will contribute a dramatic selection from Shakespeare's "Henry VIII.," representing the seen© between Wolsey and Cromwell. This will be followed by "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" (Browning) and a character sketch, "Yatroob Strauss." Other items by Mr. Campbell ' are., "The Recessional Hymn" (Kipling), "Before Sedan" {Dobson), "The Charge of the Light Brigade" (Tennyson), a humorous sketch, cntrokd "The School Examination," a series of musical monolognes, including Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar," a coster sketch, "Caged," and comic recitals "Love in a Balloon," and "Jim Bowker." M. Eugene Ossipoff, the Russian coloratura singer, is to sing Schumann's "Two Grenadiers," an aria from Verdi'e "Un Ballo in Maschera," "Will o' the Wisp," and, other songs. Miss Ina Gow, a clever pianist, will give a number of pianoforte solos. Mr. Campbell and his entertainers have already established themselves in public favour, and have everywhere received, favourable press notices. The reputation of the ,artists in Wellington should assure them a hearty welcome this evening. THEATRE ROYAL. . The programme of entertainment at the Theatre Royal is proving very attractive to the public this week. The Do Re Mi Ttlo of musical clowns, who a-re making their final appearances, contribute one of the best turns seen at this vaudeville house and there is abundance of talent among the other performers. A special feature of the entertainment is a fine biograph film called "The Livingstone Case," -which depicts in realistic manner the American police methods of dealing with suspected persons— a method that has been much discussed, and which is known as "The' Third Degree." Mr. Fred Graham and Miss Nellie Dent and Messrs. FarTell and Gaffney will appear to-morrow evening. THE KING'S THEATRE. Last evening there was a large attendance at The King's Theatre, when the popular current programme was run off once. more. Mirth, magic, and melodrama scenes, industrial, and scenic, were depicted on the sheet, to, the accompaniment of the orchestra. Therewill be another presentation this evening. The management announces a prize matinee for Saturday. HIS MAJESTY'S. His Majesty's was well packed last evening, when the programme introduced on Monday last was screened for the last tune. To-night the bi-weekly change will be made. STAR PICTURES. Some fine dramatic studies characterise the programme of Star Pictures in the Newtown hall. What with these and selected views of scenery, and industries and a touch of humour in the comics, the entertainment is well up to the standard. Mr. Wilson Fritch, the well-known American lecturer, will give a recital and interpretation of Maurice Maeterlinck's "Bluebird" at the Opera House on Sunday evening. The piece is famous. It has attracted the highest praise from all critics for its delightful symbology of chikk'en, aaimals, and trees, its disclosure in infinite beauty of the inner reality of the universe and its revelation of th& divineness, unity, and continuity of life. Mt. Fritch's recital will, doubtless, attract much attention.