ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXI, Issue 103, 3 May 1911, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"NICK CARTER, DETECTIVE." When one considers tho variegated and manifold sensation provided by the latest production of the Geo. Marlow Company, "Nick Carter, Detective," there can be little surprise that the lovers of sensational drama are rolling up in largo numbers to be thrilled and amused. Last nighb the performance at the Opera. House was attended by a large audience. Mr. Tom Curran was ably assisted by Miss Lillian Wiseman in the broad comedy contrasts. ' Miss Ada Guildford acts gracefully and Mr. H. J. BenLley as the hero is mostly all that could bo desired, and the support of the general body of th© company makes the piece run smoothly. The staging of the story is well and comprehensively carried out. "EAST LYNNE." On Saturday next the season will conclude with a presentation of that emotional drama, "Easb Lynne." The parts of Lady Isabel and Archibald Carlyle will be taken by Miss Ada Guildford and Mr. Herbert J. Bentley respectively. "WHY MEN LOVE WOMEN." The harem skirt is to make its appearance at the Opera House on Monday night, when Miss Nettie Bundahl and Miss Agnes Keogh will appear in the much discussed garments in the first act of "Why Men Love Women." A Melbourne exchange says :—": — " Those who looked for an exhibition of somothing outrageous or unbecoming were disappointed, while those who have for years been making war on the trailing skirt as it disseminator of disease no doubt found in the harem, costume a rabional substitute for their bet© noir." " Why Men Love Women " is to be produced by Mr. Allan Hamilton's new dramatic company by arrangement with -Messrs'. Clarke and Meynell, who 'hold the solo Australasian rights of this play. iThe company will be headed by that clever actress Miss Frances Ross, who has not been seen in New Zealand for many years, and Mr. Conway. Wingfield, a young English actor of some note. They are to be supported by Mies Clara Stephenson, Miss Muriel Dale, Miss Netbie < Bundahl, Miss Elsie Burton, Air. Hilliard Vox, Mr. Ronald Riley, Mr. Fred Cambourne, Mr. Casble Morris, and Mr. Charles Wheeler. The settings, wardrobe, and properties, are said to be quite up to the best traditions of melodrama, and an orchestra conducbed by Mr. H. S. Harrison will accompany the production. The box plan opens at' Holliday's tomorrow morning. CATHOLIC BAZAAR. The King's Coronation Festival at the Town Hall . was , brought to a, close last nighb. There was a numerous attendance, and the goods remaining in the stalls were sold at auction, Mr. ' Hart wielding the hammer. Several raffles were also drawn, the principal winners being : — Trip to Rotorua, Mr. Allcock « billiard-table, Mr. O'Brien ; -Chesterfield couch, Mr. Henderson; piano, Miss Daisy Ryan, Hawera. The names of tho winners of all the raffles will be advertised in due course. It is anticipated , that the bazaar will result in a profit of £500 or £600. ; SONG*RECITAL. Mr. C. H. Stephens will give a song recital to-knorrow evening in the Concert Chamber, Town Hall, The full programme in advertised in this issue. The items have been carefully selected from the works of English, French, and German composers, and a thoroughly enjoy,able programme- - should b© the result. The accompanist will be Missi Ina Gow. The box plan is ab the Dresden. THEATRE ROYAL. This peek's programme at the Theatre Royal is" excellent. Ono of the best items is that provided by Mr. Jules 'Garrison and his two Roman Maids, and other first-class turns are given by Miss Maud Fanning, th© popular coon impersonator, the Elliott Sisters, and •Bob Lloyd. All bhe items, however, are fully up to standard, and are evidently greatly appreciated. • • -BARNOLD'S DOGS. Considerable interest is being taken in Barnold's dogs, who are to make their first appearance to-morrow night. Judging from reporbs from Christchurcli and Dunedin they are .about the cleverest things in the animal line that have b&en seen in New Zealand, particularly "Dan," tho public-house loafer, who sponges for free drinks and ends by making a ludicrous' attempt to walk ..home straight. Th© dogs should prove a great draw. THE NEW THEATRE. . The management of the continuous 'picture show, the New Theatre, provided patrons yesterday with an entirely new programme. During all sessions yesterday the attendance was kept up, -and last evening early the hall was crowded. Another of the "Red Wing" series was screened — "Red Wing and the White Girl." This is a romantic sbory of a losb white sister and her recovery afber a tussle with Indians. "Changing Cooks" kept the audience bubbling with amusement, and "Whist," too, was a mirthful comic. A beautiful, natural-coloured Pathe, "Among the Rapids," is a film to be seen, and a study, ."A Faithful Wife," is calculated to enlist the sympathy of th© hardest heart. To-morrow morning the historical film, "The Royal Divorce," will' be run off publicly for the first time, and will continue vo be shown — from 11 a.m. to 5.30 — until further notice. The second bi-weekly change is due on Friday evening. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There are several fine scenic pictures included in the present programme ab j His Majesty's Theabre, besides an interesbing industrial one, showing an Arabian pobbery works. "Tony, the Greaser,' as a romantic drama, is quite as good as most films o£ its nature. Ib is a Mexican story, well acbed, seb in typical surroundings. The comic picbures are also well selected, and in- , elude one of the adventures of Tonto- I lini. Tho programme will be submitted for the last time to-night. THE KING'S THEATRE. "The Sirens of the Surf," young lady surf-bathers in Sydney, including Miss Ivy Schilling, of J. C. Williamson's "Our Miss Gibbs" Company, is a popular picture at The King's Theatre just now. where large audiences still gather. "A Tin-typ© Romance," a story of two lovers and a remarkably intelligent dog, is a splendid comedy.' and meets with much approval. "Bobby as Social Reformer' and "Playing at Divorce" are also picture-plays above th& average in a programme which, as a whole, is one of the best shown at The King's. The same pictures will be screened to-night. STAR PICTURES. The programme of Sbar Picbures at St. Thomas's Hall is excellent, and attracts full houses. The programme will be repeated this waning. FRENCH CERCLE. The capacity of the large room ab tho Arts Club waa fully taxed' last evening, when a miscellaneous programme was presented. The first part was taken up by vocal and instrumental music, in which such artists as Miss Newman, Mr. Horace .Hunt., and Miss Lena, Van St&vexe-n delighted the audknc*. - The

second part of the programme consisted of the representation of a play "Un Caprice," the parts being taken ,by Madame Decleene, Misses Tewsley and Decleene, and Mr. Baldwin. Tho preparation of the play^ for presentation was in the capable hands of Madame Decleene. Between the first and eecond parts refreshments were served. OLYMPIA RINK. A special staff is engaged at the Olympia Rink for tho purpose of assisting beginners. The Rink was very well patronised yesterday. There will be tho usual sessions to-day. The Tramways Band is advertised to play a programme of music at LyallBay this evening. The second quarterly "social" under the auspices of the Mitchelltown Sunday School' was held in the Aro-street Mission Hall last evening. There was a large attendance, the hall being well filled. The programme, supplied by tho Brooklyn Glee Club, under the .leadership of Mr.' .M'CleUand, was an excellent one. This year's session of the Kent-terrace Literary Society was opened on Mcxnday evening with .an interesting lecture by Mr. J. S. Barton, on "Impressions and Experiences -in Great Britain, the Continent, and Canada." The Rev. J. Kennedy Elliott presided. . A euchre party and dance will be held at the Maranui Church Hall this evening.