ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 88, 13 April 1912, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. Mies' Pauline Ford, after "an eight hours day" at the pianoforte, whilst under the hypnotic command of Professor Norwoau took her place last evening in the orchestra, apparently with as little physical strain as if she had merely played a sprightly valse. The hypnotic musical comedy presented last night was ludicrously funny : whilst Yon Arx, with his conjuring tricks, and Murphy, with his juggling, were almost an entertainment in themselves. This evening Professor Norwood will present an entire change of programme. "The Suggested^ Minstrel" Show," with musical specialities, songs, and dances, will be one of its leading features. MISS LANCASHIRE, LIMITED. Tho playgoing public will have the opportunity of seeing Mis.s Marie Baines in " Miss Lancashire, Limited," at the Opera House on Monday, 22nd April, iliss Baines, who is a. sister of Miss Florence Baines, -who -introduced "Miss .Lancashire, Limited," in the Dominion some four years ago. is described as "England's most versatile dialect comedienne." i>he sings and dances, and in her impressions 'of London's most celebrated'music hall stars she is «>aid' to have acquired their mannerisms so accurately that one could almost imagine they were listening to the celebrities. A special feature is her mimicry of children. In a letter from HiH Excellency Lord Islington, regret is expressed at his inability to attend the Wellington performances, bufc he promises to do so during th® company's visit to Auckland. "EVERY WOMAN." Miss Hilda Spong imd J. C. Williamson's Dramatic Company, which includes Mr. William Desmond and Miss Emma Temple, are attracting full houses to His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland, in the big spectacular morality dramatic sensation "Every woman." The Auckland season finishes on. Saturday, 20th April, after which "Every woman ' will be presented in the following towns : — New Plymouth, Monday, 22nd April"; Wanganui, Tuesday, 23rd April; Palmerstou North, Wednesday,^24lh April ; Masterton, 25th April. A season in Christchurch follows, commencing on Saturday, 27th April. Oamaru will be visited by "Every woman" on let and 10th May ; Dunedin, from 11th to 18th May ; and th© Dominion tour will terminate at Wellington, where the season begins on 21st May. The plans will be opened .in each of the small towii6 three days before the opening night, and in the big "centres four days before the first performance. t j ORGAN RECITAL. The weekly organ recital will be given this evening at the Town Hall by Mr. Ma-ughan Barnett. An interesting and comprehensive programme has been 'prepared, including such items as Wagner's overture to "Tannhauser," and "Toccata, sth Symphony," by Widor. Mr. C. H. Stephens will be the vocalist of the occasion. His numbers' will be D. Bright' 6 "Three Seal Songs," and "Autumn" and ''Springtime," by Engelhardt. SONG RECITAL. On Friday, 26th April, Mr. Hamilton Hodges gives his second recital in tne Concert Chamber, when among the novelties will be a group of American Indian songs, or tribal melodies, which have been harmonised by Charles' Wakelield^ Cadinan, au American composer of ability. These songs aTe characteristic of the American Indian, and Mr. Hodges^ having lived for years among them, nas caught the motif of each melody. These songs are sung throughout America, by Mr. David Bispham and other singers of note. Air. Hodges has secured the assistance of, Mr. Baxter Buckley, Mr. Herbert Bloy, and Mrs. E. H. Queree. The box plan, opens on Friday next. THEATRE ROFAL. There will be a change of programme at the Theatre Royal this evening, and j the new bill of fare promises to be well up to the standard. Last night Shima, I one of the Japanese exponents of jiujitsu, issued a challenge to all comers. The challenge was accepted by the local wrestler Harry Sandow, and the contest will take place on Friday night next. SHORTT'S THEATRE. t An exquisitely coloured historical picture, entitled "Tristran and Isolde," attracted considerable attention at Shortt's Theatre last evening. The picture, which deals with the days of Mark, King , of Cornwall, ,is one of the finest examples of kinematography yet screened in the city. The scenery is magnificent and the acting good. Other fine films are included in the programme, which is> well up to standard. On Monday ovening " fire Lock Keeper," an exclusive drama by tho Eclair Company, will be screened. STAR THEATRE. The current programme at the Sta? Theatre, Newtown, ,is bright and interesting, and is attracting full houses. The principle item is a pictorial version of Thackeray's novel, "Vanity Fair," bufc all ths pictures are good, and evidently meet with great favour. Last night's performance was in aid of theBerhampore- School picnic funds. PARIS PICTURES. The Paris Theatre pictures attracted a large number of people last evening, who thoroughly appreciated the excellent programme submitted by the management. There were several good dramas, including "The" Angel" and "Faith," a story relating how a clergyman, renouncing his religion, went West, where he etruck gold. Eventually, however, he decides to return to his wife and child, but on his return journey meets with a serious accident, fie finds a good Samaritan in the person of a rough miner, who nurses him back to health. Through the medium of the miner's little daughter he also recovers his lost faith, and incidentally. | his happiness. The film is well acted, and well worth seeing. The programme j will be repeated this evening. THE ADELPHI, OR ? Saturday next, 20fch April, will see the end of the naming competition for this theatre. Stress is _ laid on the fact that it is originality in choosing the names j which will win the three, prizes offered, and the management are making every effort to make- this point well known. As all the names received will be handed over to tho judges at their offices at 10 a.m. Monday, 22nd April, country competitors are asked to cend for tickets at once. , The date of opening, it was hoped, would be announced to-day, but, owing to unforpeen circumstances, it is not yet possible to do 30. As, however, the completion of the building is well in view, it will not bo long before what i« claimed to be the premier picture theatre in Wellington will throw open its doors to its patrons. ST. THOMAS'S HALL. The programme of pictures at St. ThornasTb Hall is the same as that presented by Messrs. Fulcr and Sons at tiio Skatuij; lliiik. •it includes a striking dramatic picture entitled "The L!o«L CroK> Martyr," st stoiy of the IlKliauTurkiih. war, "Lieutenuut PvOAe and the iMoorish Kaldew," aud "One Touch, v!

FULLERS' PICTURES. ' Fullers' pictures at the Vivian-street Skating Rink include » most interesting description of the peanut industry, also a beautiful Nature study of wintei. The Pathe Gazette and pictures of tho coalminers' strike in Great Britain, keep visitors to tho Skating Rink well informed on recent events. The programme, excellent as it is, will give place to fresh novelties on Monday, including the latest picture atudies from London, Paris, and New York. THE KING'S THEATRE. "Tho Daredevils" is the coming attraction at The King's Theatre. It is a very fin© series of circus pictures, in which some intrepid acts are performed by the subjects of the series. " Vajiity Fair," the picture form of Thackeray's masterpiece, which has proved such a powerful attraction at 4M& theatre, will be again shown this evening. The programme also includes some high-class comedy pictures, which may be relied upon to put all who see them in a good humour. NEW THEATRE. The evergreen love tragedy of Romeo and Juliet- is being produced at the New Theatre to-day. It is a series of magnificent tableaux, exquisitely mounted, where actual 6cenes in Verona, the place of the tragedy, aro presented. The/ costumes aro very rich, and historically correct. The actors -are Italian artists of note, Signorina Franceca Bertini as Juliet; Signer Gustavo Serena as PiO-' meo, and Signor Giovanni Pezziglo as Tybalt. Not tho least interesting part of the series is the beautiful (and ac-. tual) Italian architecture incidental to tho tragedy. "His Son" is a tragedy of modern life, showing the unconscious mischief which a chemist causes through the concoction of a highly successful soft drink, the principal element of which is cocaine. His own son falls a victim to the drug habit. . Tho .picture ends with the utter collapse of the inventor. "Three of a Kind is a comic picture, but there is introduced into it some very fine scenery in wild Colorado. Some scenes of the war in Tripoli are also included in the programme. The popularity of the Now Theatre as_ a resting place for ladies out shopping 16 emphasised by the very large attendances of such during the afternoon t sessions. . CATHOLIC BAZAAR. Good business was done at St. Anne's fancy fair in the Parish Hall, Newtown, last night. The club swinging exhibition by twelve girls, under the direction of Mies Gasquoine, was greatly appreciated. Tho accompaniments were played by Miss Gibbs. Miss Evelyn Noyer was loudly applauded for a rose dance. Thia afternoon the bazaar is free to the children, and this evening tho members of St. Anne's '•hoir will provide a musical programme. CATHEDRAL MUSIC. Bach's". Passion music was sung by the choir at St. Paul's pro-Cathedral last evening, under the direction of Mr. F. V. Wafers. The occasion wae tho reopening of the organ. The soloists were Miss Gladys Watkina (soprano), Miss Mitchell (contralto), Mr. G. H. Clarkson (bass), and Mr. Jas. Searlo (tenor). Mr. Robert Parker .was organist, and Mr. Eric Waters pianist. Miss Grace Kennedy was leader pf the other instrumentalists. KILBIRNIE KINK. The management is well satisfied with the way in which the public is patronising the Kilbirnie Beach Skating Rink. Learners can attend the special session and have the, uee of skates for aixpence. The Wellington Navals' Boating Society intends to commence a weekly assembly in its boat station next Thursday, and invitations may be secured from members of committee. Mibs Hawthorne has been engaged as pianist. The Pipe Band will give a performance in the Botanical Gardens, to-morrow afternoon.