ENTERTAINMENTS RICKARDS' TIVOLI COMPANY.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 27, 31 July 1912, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS RICKARDS' TIVOLI COMPANY.

The Hairy Rkkards Tivoli Company will open in the ,Opera House to-night for a seven nights' season. Rinaldo, the wandering violinist, is an artist whose talents aro exceptional, his methods of producing melody being as eccentric as they aro varied. Operatic selections, musical comedy numbers, the' Rinaldo Rag, a melody eccentrique, and th© homeliest of airs are all treated by tins "Prince of Violinists" in novel fashion. Something described as very novel in the stage comedy piano acts is to be presented by Mr. Will H. Fox. Miss Monie Mine is a soubrefcte of repute, and one of the very latest importations. All her numerous songs are new. In all a. dozen other ."stars" are included in the company which, judging by the booking at the Dresden should have a successful season. THE GREEN DANDIES. These popular entertainers presented a programme of varied hua at the Concert Chamber in the Town Hall last night, and item after item had to be repeated. Many of the sketches were delightfully funny, and were received with warm plaudits. The brilliant manner in which Mr. W. Speii-s playod the accompaniments contributed in no small degree to the success of the entertainment. The programme will be repeated this evening. ' THEATRE ROYAL. Madame Zomah, the mysterious, in a really novel mind-reading act, earns well-me-rited applause nightly at the Theatre' Royal. Miss Peggy Roma, in her dainty songs, also kept the andience well pleased. > All the other artists will repeat their turns this evening. : FULLER'S PICTURES. Attendances keep up at the Skating Rink, Vivian-street, where the Fuller proprietary are submitting an excellent programme. _ This included last night several new items, such as "At Scrogginses' Corner" — a rural comedy, which contains a real live xioiy and live actors — "A .Son's Devotion and "Curious Effects of Vibration." "Junnicua Entertains His Sister" is a humorous film that is guaranteed to keep tho audience in pleasant spirits, and scenes at "Royal Ascot, 1912," display the camera at ite best. The programme will be repeated this evening. THE KING'S THEATRE. Among a new series of additional picf turee shown at The Kind's Theatre . last evening is one depicting scenes in and about historical Lucknow, India. Some of the scenes include the palace and gardens of Nossinehabad, sacred boat of the Maharajah, and the palace bathe. It is a film which should be seen by school children. "Scrogginses' Corner is a rural drama with an excellent moral, and other more or lees interesting films in a programme notable for it« variety are : — "The Lost Dog," Pathe Gazette, "A Woman's Way," and "Marseilles to Bastia." THE NEW THEATRE. " Capacity " business was done at all sessions of The New Theatre yesterday. Most interest was centred in that stirring dramagraph, "Love in the Tropics," the acting, staging, and costuming of the piece appealing to all. Another good story is entitled "The Price of Big Bob's Silence." On Friday there will be a complete change of programme. On Monday the leading film will be " The Brand of Shame," which is described as 'a vivid and realistic presentation. THE ADELPHI THEATRE. J One of the best films in tho new series that ' arrived at the Adelphi last evenmg is entitled "The Old Actor," and contains an episode in 'the life of a theatrical' who has * fallen' upon evil days in his elder years. After rough travelling over a hard road, the old man and' the theatrical ' manager finds hid "metier," arid is reinstated on the si/age, to earn a comfortable living once more. • It is a well-told story, and one' well worth the telling. "Summer Pictures'" are scenes pleasant enough. "How to Prepare a Collection of Caterpillars is an excellent educational film, and others are entitled "The Trail of Gold" and "Frkcot'e New Occupation" (a roaring comic). THE STAR PICTURES. Five new films, which only arrived by the mail last night, were a strong feature at the Star Picture Theatre last evening. "The Old Actor" (an A.B. drama) and "The Trail of Gold" (Kalem drama) are two films that tell gtirring stories picturesquely. These studies are unusually good. "How to Prepare a Collection of Caterpillars'' is a Pathe "educational" of merit, the "Pathe Gazette" 13 up to date and interesting as usual, and tho new comic, "Tontol'ni, Gamekeeper," is laughable throughout. KENT-TERRACE CHURCH. An excellent concert and organ recital was given in Kent-terrace Presbyterian Church last evening by Mr. W. H. Godier (organist and choirmaster) and tho choir and friends, in aid of tho choir fund. The unpleasant weather adversely affected the attendance, but those who were present had a most enjoyable evening. The choir sang "Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem," ' and "In Humble Faitji and Holy Love." The programme ■was also contributed to by Mi's. Watte, Mr. H. Phipps, Mr. J. L. Hunt, and Mr. A. Smith. The organ solos were from tho works of Sodormann, St. Clair, Bach, Kaiser, Scotson-Clark, Wolstenholme, Saint-Saens, and Shand. MRS. MARTYN WILLIAMS'S RECITAL. At the Courtenay-place Congregational Schoolroom last night Mrs. Martyn Williams and her pupils gave a capital recital to a crowded audience. Thos» who contributed were Mrs. Martyn Williams, Miss Efhe Cathie, Miss G. Gibbs, Master Edward Tonka and brother, Mrs. Horace Tonks, Miss Eileen M'Kittrack, Miss Pauline Brown, Mr. A. M. Lewis, Miss Linda Rowntree, Miss Myrtle Lewis, Miss Stella Aston, Mies Eva Russell, Miss M. Flux, Master Leonard Power, and little Cecil Haines. The last-named is only six years of age, and is exceptionally gifted. She recited both her pieces in splendid style. The elocutionary items were interspersed with a song .by Mr. H. Phipps. a pianoforte solo by Miss G. Gibbs, and a violin solo by Master Vince Lewis. Mrs. Martyn Williams is to be congratulated upon the results shown. THE BRITISH IN INDIA. The Rev. J. J. North's lecture, on the exploits of our countrymen in India, will be given in the Vivian-street Baptist Church to-night. One hundred slides will be shown. Tennyson's " Relief of Lucknow '' will be recited to bagpipe paniment.KILBIRNIE RINK CARNIVAL. The black and white poster and fancy dress carnival to be held at the Kilbirnie Rink to-night promises to be a success. A large number of entries have been received, and the management has spared no pains to ensure tho comfort of patrons. Extra seating accommodation has been erected, and the floor is in firstclass order. Prizes to the value of £35 are. to be presented, and are on view at Mr. Len M'Kenzie'^ Pharmacy, Mannersatreeti ""

SHORTT'S THEATRE. Patrons of Shortt's Continuous Picture Theatre are well catered for in the current programme. A picture of exceptional topical interest chows slid^ of the Arnst-Barry sculling race on the Zambesi. "Blackpool," includes the. outstanding civic features of that famous English watering place, including a panoramio view from th© top of th© tower. "Larvae of the Ant" should prove of interest to students who have tendencies this way. "Nemesis," a Vitagraph release, sufficiently indicates the subject of the story, and "Paying the Price" is an American drama by the Lubin Company. Humour is provided in a film entitled, "Chubbs and the Widow." A new programme will be iss.u«l at 2.30 to-morrow . ST. THOMAS'S HALL. ' ' Included. in several additions to the programme at St. Thomas's .Hall, Newtown, last evening were a rural comedy, "Scooggins's Corner," "A Son's Devotion" (Lubin drama), "Curious Effects of Vibration," and "Fnnniens Entertains his Sister." The entertainment Jast evening was a benefit for St. Thomas's Senior Cadets. The programme will be repeated this evening. SONG iiciTAL. Mr. Leo Buckeridge will give a song recitaj on Friday, 9th August, in St. Andrew's Hall, Wellington-terrace, assisted by Mrs. Natusch, and the Misses Nora Natusch, Rita M'Coll, Dorothy Cotton, and Barbara Roger. A very attractive programme has been prepared. MASCOTTiJ PICTURES, PETONE. The following items will be." included in to-night's change of programme at the Maecotto Pictures, Peton© : "Father and Son/ "Saved by Her Lions," "The Nurse," "Telephone Girl." On Friday night there will be screened the M'VeaLangford fight, film 5500 feet in length. MARIE BAINES AT LOWER HUTT It is only once in a while that residents of tne Hutt Valley get euch a treat in the way of entertainment as a visit from an artist of such recognised repute as Miss Marie Baines. Thia artist, supported by a strong company, is to appear next Friday at the King Georg© Theatre, Lower Hutt, in the comedy "Our Mary Ellen." Miss Baines, who created such a favourable Impression in Wellington some months ago, not only shines in the role of the Lass from Lancashire, but has the gift of mimicry, and is a very tuneful singer* Seats may be reserved at ifche United Supply Stores, adjoining the theatre. The Rev. Frank Paton, M.A., will deliver an address at Kent-terrace Presbyterian Church to-night, entitled "Missionary Life Among Cannibals." Tho "Ben Hur" season concluded last evening. The final performance wae attended by a crowded audience. Mr. M. Marcus, manager of the Rickards Vaudeville Company, came to Wellington to-day in charge of the company, which is opening at the Opera i House to-night.