ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 88, 10 October 1912, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

OSCAR ASCHE SEASON. The magic atmosphere of the Arabian Nights again pervaded the Opera House last evening at the third production of the brilliant Eastern play of "Kismet." The house was filled to the limit, and no doubt could be filled every night for another week. But "Kismet" runs for only three nights more and one matinee —on Saturday afternoon. Theatregoers who desire to see "Kismet," and have so far been unable to obtain seats for the night performances, should take advantage of the opportunity afforded by the matinee, for which there are stil a number of seats available. The plans for the remainder of the season, which will be devoted to a magnificent series of Shakespeare productions, opened at the Dresden this morning. Tne programme ie as follows: — > Monday, Hth October and two following nighte, "The Taming -of the Shrew"; Thursday; 17th October, and two following night and Saturday matinee, "The Merchant of Venice"; Monday and Tuesday, 21st and 22nd October, "The Merry Wives of Windsor" ; Wednesday, 23rd October and three following nighte and Saturday matinee, "Othello. ' ' BENEFIT CONCERT. Mother Mary Aubert has done much for Wellington, and last evening Wellington, or at least part of Wellington, helped Mother Aubert. The occasion was the benefit concert held at the Town Hall m aid of the Home of Compassion, and the attendance was better proof than a written guarantee of the public's appreciation of the effort* of this indefatigable worker for charity. Amongst the large audience were His Excellency the Governor and Lady Islington, Sir Joseph and Lady Ward, and 1 the Mayor and Mayoress. The programme presented was a long and varied one. Mr. Maughan Barnett contributed the first item on the grand organ. Miss Rose Segrief sang "La Parlate d' Amour" (Gounod) most acceptably, and her sister, Miss Agnes M. Segrief, in a "Song of Thanksgiving," was not. less charming. BoEh items were well, applauded, and deservedly. A miniature performer, only able to seat herself on an ordinary chair after stretching on tip-toe, was Miss Cecil Haines, who contributed a humorous recitation, entitled "A Trip to Blackpool." The tinjr performer gave out her lines with quite a professional *ir, and, as an encore, her rendering of the humorous story of the little girl who is sent a message and tries to memorise the order .was equally good. One of the most pleasing items was a flute solo played by Signor Truda, Terschak's Fantasia. His rendering was very effective. Mr. J. Hamilton sang "Thora" acceptably. Another good vocal item Was given by Mr. J. D. Duxford. The remainder of the programme was supplied by "The Frivolities," a clever troupe, twenty-four strong, who contributed song, danw, and story. Miss Doris Easson acted as pianist of this company. TttE DANDIES . j Last evening many new items were included in the programme supplied by the pandies, these being supplemented by a number of old favourites. There are only three more opportunities available for witnessing these entertainers, and on each remaining night of the season a' fresh programme will be sub' mitted. THEATRE ROYAL. A number of stars— quite a constellation, in fact— are appearing nightly at the Theatre Royal this week. There are Mabel and Malf e, dancers and comedians ; Albert Morrow, master magician} Leonard Nelson, light comedian ; Florence Wix, and many others. For Friday, 18th October, the management have arranged a special amateur singing competition. FULLERS' PICTURES. "The Mystery of Room 29," "Domestic Devonshire," and "The Apache" were shown for the last time at the Skating Rink ,last night. With the other pictures comprised in a very popular programme, they will be replaced tonight by a series of entirely new and, it is promised, equally pleasing pictures. THE KING'S THEATRB "Nice and its Environs," an admirable scenic; "General Booth's Funeral," a most interesting topical pictures; and " The Platform of Death,'^ a drama of the circus, are the principal items In the present programme at The King's Theatre. " Tweedledum ' Insuring His Life," "Spooks," "The Sheriff's Daughter, and "At the End of the Trail" are other films of merit. THE NEW THEATRE. An elaborate dramatisation of Scott's novel, "The Talisman," drew crowds to the New Theatre yesterday. It is indeed a fine picture, and with such films of current interest as "The Funeral of General Booth" provides a capital picture entertainment. The usual change of programme will be made tomorrow. Two special dramas are to be produced at an early date— '"The Qint of a Father" and "An Artist's Model." THE ADELPHL, ' For the usual change of programme at the Adelphi Theatre a number of Very good pictures have been secured. Among the new films are: "A Red Cross Martyr" (Vitagraph drama), "The Birthmark" (Reliance drama), "The Solen Hofer Quarries " (scenic;, " Virginia" JCines classic comedy), "Tweedledum Turns Extortionist (Ambrosio comedy), and "Leap Year" (Cosmopolitan comedy). SHORTT'S PICTURES. A complete change of programme is being made to-day at Shortt's Continuous Picture Theatre, Willis-street. The principal picture is an intensely interesting vitagraph drama, entitled "Men and Mammon." This is supported by a pictorial record of recent events in "The Gaumont Graphic, No. 4S,' 1 »a educational film, "Flowers of the Sea," two amusing comedies, "The Shyness of Shorty, ' and "Love* and the Motor," and two pleasing dramatic numbers, "The Nipper's Lullaby" and "Honour and Sword." STAR THEATRE. NEWTOWN. West's and Star Pictures to-night present a completely new programme at the Star Theatre, Newtown. The principal attraction is West's exclusive star film, "The Black Chancellor." When rec-entlv shown at The King's Theatre, this picture was acclaimed one of the finest yet produced. "The Gamblers," a Vitagraph drama, "Never Again," and "A Child's Prayer" are also included in the programme. ST. THOMAS'S PICTURES. "Foul Play," a masterpiece of movingpicture production, has been a popular star film ia the moving picture programme at St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown. It will be replaced to-nighfc by "The Black Chancellor," a film said to b« of great interest. Ntew supporting pictures will also be shown. MISSIONS TO SEAMEN. The Institute's hall was well filled last night, when the weekly concert, arranged by Mr. J. Fuller, was given. i The programme was contributed by | Misaes Bartloy, Levack, Watkins, I M 1 J)on.»lci> Mufillar A ALobbm. Kent'

ley, Dumford, Potter, Bishop, Marshall, Penneyi M'Donald, and Master Tonks. Mr. Gardner, (he Acting-Missioner, presided. Hearty rounds of applause were accorded Mr. Fuller and the performers. A large number of Yorkshiremeh and their frjends assembled at Godber'n last evening, the Rev. J. F. Sykes in the chair. Musical items were rendered by Messrs. Fortune, J. and H. Jones, and Cutforth, and Mesdames Fortune, Rigg, and Woolley. Stories in the Yorkshire dialect were told by Messrs. W. S. Bedford and E. Howe. It is understood that similar social events will be held once every three months.