ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXV, Issue 46, 24 February 1913, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

RI6KARDS TIVOLf COMPANY. The Rickards vaudeville season cohi j mences at the Opera House next Thursday evening, when patrons are promised an entertaining programme by artists who for the most part constitute some of the biggest engagements the Rickards management has sent through this country. The fame of De Biere has been spread abroad by his recent Australian successes. Many of his displays of magic are of his own creation. Miss Nella Webb, whose songs have a humorous vein, is reported to have an excellent singing voice. This aftist has from time to time gained prominence in London and American musical comedy productions. Taylor and Arnold, Alberto Marini, an operatic tenor, Chinko and Minnie Kaufmann are all hew artists to New Zealand. The box plans are at the Dresden. i( THE FOLLIES." The Concert Chamber of the Town Hall was filled on Saturday evening, when that bright littles band of entertainers, known as "Tire Follies," presented a 'change of programme. The various artists were in good voice, and the programme was an attractive one. Mr. Percy Clifton, whose clever dancing was a feature of the entertainment, m was recalled again and again, and his ragtime duet with Miss Lily Moore was successful. Some enjoyable songs were contributed by Mr. Clifford O'Keefe, whose cultured bass Voice was heard to advantage in "Ont on the Deep" and "Will o' the Wisp.- 1 '- Miss Lily Moore sang "Agatha Green," and was also associated with the company in a funny sketch, "The Omnibus Ride," in which there was some excellent fooling. "Oft in the Stilly Night" and "The Lowland Sea" were sung admirably by Mr. Balfotir Fergusson, who has a pleasing tenor voice, light in quality. Miss Cissie O'Keefe sang "The Miller and the Maid" very Well indeed, and was obliged to respond to an encore. One of the best items i on the programme was "A May Morning," sung as a part song by Misses Edgar and O'Keefe, and Messrs. Black, O'Keefe, and Fei'gusson. Mr. Percy Clifton, an accomplished comedian, ' made merry in a "burglar" sOrig, and was well received, as was j also Mr. H. C. Stoyne in various items. The Lusanne Sisters were successful in a pretty song and dance, and had to repeat the item. ' Various* concerted numbers, such as "Pretty Little Geisha Ladies," "Nursery Rhymes," and "The Country Fair," were also given. The programme will be repeated this evening.' ' ORGAN RECITAL. The" attendance at Saturday evening's organ recital given by the City Organist,' Mr. J. Maughan Barnett, was a considerable improvement on some previous occasions. Mr. Barnett's 'programme was as follows :'-""Toccata in F" (Bach), "Choral Prelude" (Deshayes), ''Dorncroschen'' (Bendel), "Morceauxde -Concert" (Hollings), two movements from Louis Vierne's "Symphony No. 1," "Andante and March" (Weber), "and a fantasia from Gounod's /'Faust." During the evening Miss Muriel Bennett sang "Hush,. My Little One" (Bevignani), and Aylward'fl popular "Morning and You." HIS , MAJESTY'S THEATRE. His Majesty's Theatre was filled in every part on Saturday night, when the popular dramagraph, "The Fatal -Weeding" was screened for the last time. During the interval a flashlight photograph of the crowd Was taken by Mr. Zachariah. The main feature of tonight's new bill will be the revival of that. well-known romantic, story, "Sweet Nell of Old Drury," with Miss Nellie Stewart in .the title role. On Thursday, the film illustrating the making of the Panama Canal will also be revived, ' THE NEW THEaWe. \ : ■ The. change of .programme to-day .at the Now Theatre continuous pictures was distinguished by a romantic drama "A Man Without. Conscience," by the Nordisk Company. The piece is wellmounted, and stylishly . costumed. Mrs." Tang, a beautiful society woman, becomes' enamoured with Caesare^ Marzaii, a talented violinist. Their meeting by secret appointment leads up to an elopement. Neglect by t£e man soon follows, and his. victim is deserted in Paris. An opportunity is offered- her to go on the Stage, and seizing her chance Mrs. Tang makes an immediate hit. During her husband's visit to Paris he meets his wife at a cafe. "She follows him and pleads be forgiven. At first her appeals are id vain but eventually the sight of a photograph of their child causes Mr. Tang to extend his foregiveness. Two distinct series of supporting items are being shown today^and to'nigHt. The evemng sessions will include "XieUt. Daring and the Photographic Pigeon," "Through Greece," and others. EMPRESS THEATRE. "The Oath of Stephen Huller," a modern drama, occupies the major pdrtion of to-day's new programme of the Empress Theatre Continuous Pictures. The story is a sequel to' "The tfn written Law," at the termination of which young Stephen Huller' takes an oath in the prison cell, as he bids farewell to his lather, that he will never marry. Stephen,' now a man, rescues' a defenceless girl, And for the time being forgets his oath. It is a case of love at first sight, and Stephen does not hesitate to break his oath when he marries the girl. , The villain subsequently appears on the scene, and causes unhappinese in the Huller home. The A.B. Company contributes -an exclusive 'dramatic sensation, "An Adventure in the Autumn Woods." "The Gauftiont Graphic" displays the latest topical happenings in Europe.- The A.B. comedy, ",The Bite of a Snake," is a hilarious farce. Another amusing film is " Funnicuss^ Boat Builder," Th© name of the winner of the children's "Christopher ColumbUB 5 ' essay competition will be shown on the screen at all sessions to-night. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. The chief attraction of the new programme* at the People's Picture Palace to-day was an exciting detective dr.ama< entitled "Strength versus Cunning." The programme included two other dramas— "The Mother of the Ranch" and "Struggle of Hearts," also a number of educational, scenic, and comic pictures. STAR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. To-night's programme by West's and Star Pictures will include the feature film, "The Money Lenders." This is a coloured Continental production, showing a big fight a man has to save his -home and family after getting into the clutches lof the money lender. A love romance is in,terwoven with the story. Two Vitagraph exclusive pictures ate "The Face or the Voice." featuring Miss Florence Turner, and " Bunny at the Derby." "On Donovan's Division" is a Western story of the popular kind. Tho latest English Gazette and plenty of comedy subjects are included in the programme. There was a largo attendance at the j social hall of tho Working Men's Club last evening, the occasion being a concert given by "The Follies" Company. The programme was a good one, and was evidently highly appreciated, as every item received a triple ehcore. The club's orchestra, under Mr. J. M'Glashan, played the opening overture. It i» proposed to hold monthly Sundny ooucorts during 'winter.

THEATRE ROYAL. Several very entertaining turns are to be introduced at the Theatre Royal this ' evening. Paul Gorden billed aa the "King of the Silver Wire," comes to Wellington with a reputation 'from America and Great Britain. He created much interest in Auckland on his first appearance in New • Zealand. His imitation of a drunken man on a wire is said to be a marvel of balancing. La France is a prepossessing girl from the studios of Paris, who has made posing a fine t art, and whose representations are things of beauty. Hassan, who is' among the numerous stars appearing on this week's programme, is an Indian fakir, who performs in full sight of the audience some interesting feats. Slavin and Thompson are two sketch artists, who only appeared last Friday but have already won their way to the hearts of Wellington theatregoers. Ernest Pitcher re-appears; and Pedrini and his baboon Toby also figure in the programme. "THE MONEY-LENDERS." West's will present at' The King's Theatre to-night "The Money-Lenders," a Pathe colour drama possessing some interesting situations. Gaston, the money-lender, decides that a creditor of his shall marry wealth to enable him to repay his advances, and the moneylender's schemes make an ' interesting photo play plot. The final scene shows the villain and his cohorts in the grasp of the minions of the law, virtue triumphant and villaihy outwitted. Supporting pictures will include "O'Donovan's Division" (a sensational railway drama), "The Face or the Voice" (a Maurice Costello romance), anc^'Bunriy at the Derby'Ma screaming BuHty 'comedy). Signor Truda's orchestra will play , a new series of selections. SHORTT'S PICTURES. Full houses are tho rule day and night at Shortt's Picture Theatre,, Willis-street, and last week's programmes ;Were Well" up to standard. To*day'g change of programme includes the star dramatic pictorial, "From Country to Town," "The Thunderbolt," "The Thrilling. Rescue of TJncle Mun," "Maid, Man.and Moustache," " Beltina's Substitute,'' " The Australian Gazette," and " .On the Way to Montserrat." . * ST. THOMAS'S HALL. ■ "The Fatal Wedding" has been ufiavoidably.postponed for £ few nights, and ' to-night Messrs... John Fuller and Sohs will present a new programme, headed, by, a magnificently staged drama. The bill will be Supported by "The Touch' M' War," '/Mother of the Ranch," and "an assortment of comedies and scenics. While en route from England in the Arawa, Mr. Moore, Missidner td Seamen, arranged to hold a picnic for the crew on arrival in Wellington. The pkssengers subscribed liberally, and *the picnic was to have been held, on Saturday. The Weather proved unfavourable, however, and the function was accordingly held in^ Godber's tea-rooms. A most enjoyable time Was spent with sports, musical items and' recitations. A warm reception was given Mrs. M. A. Williams, who attended and distri-' buted the prizes. During the evening an address of welcome 'was delivered to the sailors by, Mr. Moore. Messrs. Crawley and Ctimmings (R.M.S. Arawa); also welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Moore back. The prize-winners were:~*Farrel, Williams, - Day, ■ Wagstaff, Dugget, Bloeksorh, West, Crawley, Marshall, O'Brien, Smith, Wickens, Brown, and Chapman. '