ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXII, Issue 27, 1 August 1911, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

SHAKESPEARIAN READING TO-NIGHT. "LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST." Cheered by past successes, the Wellington Shakespeare Club is taking the boards again with a reading which fihould appeal to the public. In the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall at 8 o'clock thia evening the club will interpret "Love's Labour's Lost, with the following etfong cast (King of France), Mi. T. D. Kendall; Biron, Mr. E. S, Baldwin: Longaville, Mr. C. D. Mill; Dumaui, Mr. E. b! Cachema-ille 5 Boyet. Mr, W. Godfrey; Mercade, Mr. W. Lewis; Don Adriajio Dq Afffiado, Mr. H. E. Nicholl*; Sir Mr, W. E.. Fuller- 5 Holo--lies, Mr. W. P.. Bock; Dull. Mr. C. W. Taftfierj Costard, Mr. L. Buokefidgej Moth, Mr. K. Sborney; Princess of France. Miss Van Sta,veren 5 Roealine, Mrs. Baldwin: Maria, Mies Nicholls; Catharine, Miss Gateon; Jaquenetta, Miss Simpson. Scene: Nava,rre. It is a comedy with a message, "a. dramatic plea on behalf of nature and of common* SC&S& against all that is unreal and affected/ wrote Dowden. "With its apparent lightness there is a- serious epinfc underlying the play, but the surface is all jest and, stir and sparkle." In addition incidental eohgs will be given by Mrs. F. P. Wilson. The weekly meetings will be resumed at the Arts Club on Wednesday, 9fch •August, with "Othello." THE SCARLEIpTROtraADOURS. f That excellent little t concert company, The Scarlet Itioub'adours, were again greeted by a very large audience at the Opera House last evening, when they j presented their programme for a second time. Fof bright, sparkling, wholesome I amusement,* the entertainment would be hard to beat. There is not a. stale item in the programme, and there was not a. contribution which did not deserve the hearty encores which the audience in«isted on having. Music lovers, who did not near the compa-ny when they were last here should not miss the opportunity on this occasion. The season will last for several nights. NICOLA. The box plan fof Kicola, Will open to-morrow morning at the Dresden. Nicola is at pr«*eiil playing ifi the Wai* rarapa, and will amve here on Friday morning, so as to complete his prepara* tions for opening oft the Saturday night. He has a quantity of novelties in the way of caskots anct glass-cases, and a number of assistants. • THE MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA. The Municipal Orchestra held a successful rehearsal last evening. The programme, judging by the excellence of the trial performance, should prove most efljoyable to thoso who "heat it at the Town Hall this evening, Mr Maughan Barnett will conduct and also give several organ s&log. theatkeTroyai;. A note ol originality was struck by the management of the Theatre Royal last evening. For the Minstrel first part, so long associated with vaudeville performances, there ' was substituted a drawing-room, fiat with the artiste •in evening dress. The effect was distinctly pleasing, and the large audierice expressed its appreciation in no uncertain manner. Newcomers this week are Mr. Charles Heath, the singing collier, and tho Alton trio. The last-men-tioned artists appear in the second part, and' present an acrobatic turn which for skill has seldom been equalled at the Theatre Royal. All manner of tumbling is performed with ease and dexterity, afld the final feat of a double .itoftiersault over fdws of Chinese lanterns and two fixed bayonets ha* <mough of ( seneationalism in it to satisfy* the most exacting. One of the Inoet amusing turns of the evening waa provided by Mr. Harry Sadler, comedian. .This performer revealed, in a "turn" that occupied about half an hour, a good deal more versatility than is usually possessed b.y artiste of the same designation. Hie facial expression, side play, and patter were all funny, and not a- little originality of style- wa« shown. All the items given by other members of tl/e company Were well received, Misses Essie Jennings, Brightie Gsriiele, Freda Newrick, Ruby Rubina, Nellie Seajfle, Marcella Gray, tha Rteebuds, Ward Lear, Bob Harper, Jim Gafmey, ' and Watts and contributing to an interesting' programme. Views <yf the Coronation of King Gcurge are also ahowfl. I HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The pictures of tlie Coronation of George V. attracted a full house at Hi« Majesty's Theatre last evening, and proved to be some of the most interesting films ever placed before the Wellington public. Three picture firms were represented in the series— Paths Freres, Backer, and Urba«6ra. The films Were rema-rkably clear add well photographed, and were deservedly popular. Excellent views were- obtained of the great Coronation Procession as it parsed through the crowded thorough-fare&-~the quaint C&ronation carriage drawn by eight cream ponies, the Indian pr'nees m their gorgeous uniforms, cavalry officers, distinguished people from many countries, the troops lining the roadsides, all being shown in vivid detail. Glimpses were also obtained of Westminster Abbey, including the procession/ of clergy bearing this Imperial regalia, and Queen Alexandra's gmjste at Marlborough House. There were , ma-ny othef good pictures included in N ; the programme. Lovers of Dickens were shown some scenes- from "Our j Mutual Friend," in which John Halmon, with the aid of the Btiffins, won Bella for his wife, An exciting etory, full of sensational and thrilling episodes, was contained in "Baby * and the Bomb," and of the same character was a Red Indian story, entitled "Red Eagle." Other attractive films included "Innisbfuck," a beautiful scenic film, "Experiments in. Dynamite." and "Novgorod." THE KINO'S THEATRE. Lasi. night there was screened at The King's Theatre a film depicting the various phases of trie Coronation ceremonies in London. One section, showing the Royal progress through Piccadilly, gives one a good idea of the crowd that witnessed the spectacle. In the Pathe Gazette, later in the evening, more of the scenes during the festivities are shown, also a- view of the Kaiser returning to Berlm at th* head of his "colour guard." NEW THEATR.E. The continuous picture show at The New Theatre has become a very popular institution, and the trouble is to find room for patrons afc certain times. The Corona ti(Vn procesaion is the "Star feature .this j week, and its broad appeal will continue on the programme while th© rest undergoes the weekly change. The new subjects include atich items of topicat intercut a» "The Wild-Gat Well," a picture story of adventure in the petjroleum district* of the United States, "A Squaw's Bravery," one of the ever popular Wild West series, and "Two Sides," one of the A.B. Dramagraphs of outstanding merit. "In Palestine" is a scenic film, and the comical sido of the I*K>ple'R pocket theatre te provided by "Tontolini and His Inspector" and "Getting His Own Back." The programme ie continuous.

STAR PtCTORES. The Coronation was the attraction at the change of programme given by the Star Picture Proprietary last evening. The building was packed. The view obtained of the historic occurrence was a-n almost flawless one. Thoee present appeared to bo Spectators of the actual scene, so perfectly were the events delineated. The film comprised sketches of the ( vast procession from different view-points, the clearness of everything being rema-rkaßle, A feature •of the picture was the splendid view obtained of King George and Queen Mary in the Royal carriages. Naturally, the military part of the programme figured largely in the views, and the Coldstream Guards, foreign regiments, Indian a-nd colonial troops presented a. pleasing picture to the eye. The representation of the Coronation 'is well worth a visit. In addition, many other interesting films Were screened, including " Hat-making in Java-," "A Stage Romance," "The Price of Victory,"- ',' Mr. Golightly's Adventures," " Ski Championships," etc. The Star Pictures will not be efoown ,on Wednesday evening. SCOTTISH SoSfiTFS CONCERT. The- entertainment given by the Scottish Society of Wellington in the New Century Hall last evehing was in every way a thoroughly successful one. The programme opened with a pipe selection by honorary" pipers of the society, which wm followed by a number of Scotch songs and st-ories contributed by various ttiefftbora. Songs were sting "by ilesdames H. F. Aah and J. Collins, Mise Smith, and Mr. T. Newton, all t>f whom received encores. Two items— ,* High' land flinr* and a. sword dance-^by " Wee Daisy M'Lcllan " -were very heartily appreciated by the onlookers, as was evidehced by the prolonged applause that greeted the .small performer. Songs were aleo snag by Mt. J. C&thcart and Mrs. • Masterton, and Mr, D. Pringle gave a pianoforte duet. Borne humorous stories were, told by the Rev. J. Gibson-Smith, and a, brief ( dis«erUtion ort the principal characteristics of the Scot was delivered by the chief (Mr. A. B. Thomson). A very pleasant evening was brought to & clow by thft eihging of "Auld Lang Syne." The accompanists were Miss M. Campion and Mr. t). Pringle. KILBIRNIE BINS. The Kilbirnie Rink with its large area and fine skating Surface is highly popular with rinkihg enthusiasta. To^inor* ;row afternoon it is announced that a hockey match will be played between a team from Levin a-nd & tea-m representing the Kilbirnie Club. A band will be in attendance, Sousa's Band had a fine reception from a crowded audience at InvercargflPlast night. Treble^ encore* • were' numerous, and were taken, - a-nd, when the responses were Souea's own marches, the enthusiasm wag more marked than ever, the largest oufcburvt -following the play* ing of "Stars and Stripes." An exhibition of Coronation and other Imperial- pictures will .be held* in the Town Hall on Friday on £he occasion of the Young Women's Christian Association anniversary. < > The "Wesleyan Lvtefary and Debating Society hold its weekly meeting in the Wesley Institute Buildings, Cuba-street, last evening. Mr. W. E. f Fuller, vicepresident, was in the chair, and there was a good attendance of members, Mr. J. W< Collins delivered »a 'lectUx-e on "Mark Tiraitt," and selections of the author's works were read by Miss N. Bix and by Messrs. J. W. Collins and W. •E. Fuller. On Thurpday evening neSct the society "will hold a debate on the question, "Is trades unionism beneficial to a community? 1 '