ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXI, Issue 104, 4 May 1911, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. | "Nick Carter, Detective," was repeated at the Opera House last night by th© Marlow Company, the exploits of the hero being followed by the audience with close attention. Unlik© Sherlock Holmes, who can construct a whole theory of conspiracy from a wisp of straw, Nick is ono of the old school of detectives, having much faith in the efficacy of revolvers and manifold disguises. But if the play overlooks the finer points of th© detective's art it makes up for this in incident and thrill, which are numerous enough to satisfy the most earnest lover of melodrama. Th© leading characters are well sustained by Misses Ada Guildford, Ida Greshara, A. Jenkens, Messrs. H. J. Bent^ ley, C. R. Stanford, and T. Curran, and they are capably supported by the other members of the company in minor parts; Two more performances of "Nick Carter 11 ar© to be given, and on 1 Saturday the company will close its season with a presentation of "East Lynne," ' supported by a strong cast. Little Thelma Flanagan, who has won much favour as the detective's child, will take the part of little Willie. "WHY MEN LOVE WOMEN." "Why Men Love Women," which is to inaugurate a short season at the Opera House on Monday next, under the auspices of Mr. Allan Hamilton, by arrangement with Messrs. Clark and Meynell, is reported to have been a success in Melbourn©. Some 'of the critics attribute its success in a measure to its title, "Why Men Love Women" ; others to the fact that two of the leading actresses frivol in the first act in harem skirts, but the management ascribe ifs success to its general excellence. The company is headed by two accomplished performers — Miss Frances Ross add Mr. Conway Wingfield, and they are supported by a company >&f twenty artists. The boxplan is at THolliday's. "THE CREATION. "■ The Wellington Choral Society will perform Haydn's beautiful work, "The Creation," to-morrow evening at the Town Hall, when music-lovers will onco more be given an opportunity of hearing the well-known choruses, "Awake the Harp," "The Heavens are Telling," and "Achieved is the Glorious Work." Mrs.' Gower Burns, of Christchurch, will take the soprano soli, and, the other soloists include Mr. E. J. Hill (tenor) and Mr. Harold Browning, Melbourne (baritone). A final rehearsal will bo held this evening. The orchestra is desired to attend I at 7.30, and the chorus at 8 o'clock. SONG RECITAL. Song recitals generally attract good audiences of music-Jovers in Wellington. For this eveningy at the concert chamber, Town Hall, Mr. C. H. Stephens has 'prepared an attractive programme of twenty items from some of th© beet composers, including Sullivan, Rubenstein, Parry, Elgar, Thomas and Walford Dayies. There is a pleas-, ing variety in the items set forth, ranging from Rubenstein's "Dio Waldhere" to (Clay's "Sands o' Dee" and. Sullivan's "Would you Know the Kind of Maid." Seats can be reserved at the Dresden. BARNQLD'S DOGS. A star animal act is to be presented at the Theatre Royal, in Barnold's dogs and monkeys. This act, which is claimed to be the most expensive the Fullers j have had on their circuit, drew immense | houses in the South, and it was acknovvledged as a remarkable illustration of what can be done in, the,>way of i training animals. The star performer is "Drunken Dan," and his acting is» said , to be almost human. Besides this special act, Jules Garrison and his Roman Maids,.^&laud Fanning, and her clever littl©. assistants, Bob Lloyd 1 , Arthur* Elliott^ Tifn Howard, and the Ehodesburys "will appear in vaudeville turns. HIS MAJESTY'S. A complete change of programme will be presented at His Majesty's Theatre this evening. One of the attractions announced by the management is a detective story entitled "The Black-bordered Letter." Detective stories always have a peculiar fascination, and' this film is said to depict a very thrilling one. "4 ' Tour Through China" contains a comprehensive survey* of some of the most interesting features of Chinese city and rural life. There will also be shown a fin© view of Trent, with its continental grandeur, its public gardens, the ancient buildings, and its market places. ."A Redeemed Criminal," "A Brother's Redemption," "Adventures of Bill the Plumber," and "A Widow's Choice" are all pictures . of a type which find a large measure of popular approval. Tho remainder of the programme should go a long way to make up an enjoyable two hours' amusement. KING'S THEATRE. Qne of the best pictures in the current programme at th© King's Theatre is that entitled l "The Sirens of the Surf," a leally splendid marine study which cannot fail to be appreciated. Those who like pictures with a sentimental interest will welconi© a romantic picture depicting a touching love story of a devoted couple. "Bobby as a Social Reformer" cannot fail to amuse. Indeed, the whole of th© comic studies ar© all excellent and agreeable ,in their way. New pictures are constantly arriving, and patrons have a standing guarantee that th© latest novelties are always included in the programme. ' THE NEW THEATRE. The present programme of pictures js first-class, and day and night there is a stream of visitors. To-day "A Royal Divorc©" is being shown. It is a splend.id example of the pictorial art, and should prove a great attraction. STAR PICTURES. - To-night the Star Picture Company will present a' change of programme at St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown. The programme will include the . latest novelties, just arrived by mail. SKATING RINK. At every session Fuller's, Skating Rink is well filled with devotees of the pastime, and the music provided is greatly appreciated. A special session is. held each evening from 6 to 7 for the benefit of novices, and a staff of instructors is in attendance.