ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 50, 28 February 1914, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. With all its glitter and animation, the pantomime "Aladdin" made a great impression on another crowded audience at the Opera House last evening. The piece abounds with dazzling scenes, and the spectacular effects light throughout are exceptionally good. Ragtime and revue, the latter coinpaiatively a new innovation in Wellington, play very important paits in the pantomime, and are to a considerable extent responsible for its great success. The spectacle of a large number of the chorus "ragtiming" down a narrow platform running through the middle of the theatre is a decidedly novel one, and aroused quite a demonstration of enthusiasm. In the name part Miss Carrie Moore has a great deal to do, and sings and dances with all her old-time freshness and enthusiasm. Several catchy songs and choruses are sprinkled throughout the production, and a few novelty turns, including a remarkably clever contortion performance- by Tiny Tot Marjorie, are bright features of the piece. This afternoon a matinee is being held, and to-night "Aladdin" will be again staged. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The Five Musical Lassies have proved themselves decided favourites this week at His Majesty's Theatre. To all lovers of music ,they provide a treat with their many instruments. Other items which stand out in a meritorious programme are given by Chief Eagle Horse (baritone), "Jolly" Fanny Rice (a clever impersonator), Weston and Hill, Welsh and Carbasse, Chas. Zoli, Vernade, Carlton and Sutton, and Howard's Bears and Dogs. A complete change is announced for Monday next. * SUNDAY CONCERT. A treat is promised by the Wellington Philharmonic Orchestra at its initial performance at His Majesty's" Theatre to-morrow evening. . This orchestra, which has been selected from the best players in the Wellington theatres, and which includes a large percentage of the well-known Professional Orchestra, will* be under the conductorship of Mr. Christian Hellemann. The committee consists of Messrs. Frank Johnstone, A. P. Truda, Moschini, and Joy. The programme for the first concert includes the overture, "Pique Dame l|r (Suppe), and selections from "La Boheme" (Puccini), besides the popular Barcarolle from "Tales of Hoffmann" and other items. The orchestra will be assisted by Mr. Charles Clarkson (baritone), who will sing "Fallen Roses" and "Alia Stella Confidente" (Robaudi), the latter with 'cello obbligato by Mr. Frank ( Johnstone. A silver coin collection will be taken up at the doors. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. "The Fruits of Vengeance," described as the Vitagraph Company's circus drama, will occupy pride of place in the new programme to be screened at the Empress Theatre on Monday. In the story it is represented that Pauline Lynch, a former circus girl, is not happy with her husband,' but she is most devoted to her little daughter, Violet. She receives a letter from Stanley Owen, a tight-iope walker, reminding her of the good old clays when she, too, was with a circus, and telling her he is coming to sec her. When Stanley arrives they talk over the happy days in the ring. George Lynch is angered with his old rival, and when Stanley goes Lynch tries to kill his wife. Pauline runs away with Violet, and joins the circus in which Stanley performs. George Lynch, furious at his wife's departure, dyes his hair and shaves his beard off, thus completely altering his appearance. He purchases a hippodrome, and adveitlses for a tight-rope walker, hoping to catch Stanley. Among several others, Stanley applies for the position and is engaged. Soon after electricians, while at work, discover that the tight iope, where it is tied around an iron beam, is cutting through. Lynch is advised of the condition of the rope, and he immediately decides to profit by it as a means for revenge upon Stanley. How Lynch's plot is cairied into effect, and the unexpected result of his plan, are strikingly depicted. .Actual scenes in a largo circus are shown, and there is an exciting rescuing feat by a troupe of trapeze performers. "The Fruits of Vengeance will be supplemented by . "The Renovation of Buckingham Palace," "Her Face was Her Fortune," and "The , Cotterini River. ' ' SHORTT'S PICTURES. "The Bridge of Terror," a sensational drama, which has been a great draw at Shortt's Pictures, will be shown for the last time to-night. On Monday another lot of new pictures will be submitted, the star film being a strong drama, "The Open Door." A sensational picture, representing a warship in action, entitled "A Noble Enemy, two comedies, "The Head Waiter"' and "Hypnotising a Hypnotist, 1 ' and the Warwick Chronicle, arc also included in the programme. THE NEW THEATRE. This evening the current programme at the New Theatre will be witnessed for the last time. The "feature" is the K.B. Company's Indian and military spectacular drama. "The Aimy Surgeon." The new series on Monday will be headed by the Eiko Company's lavishly staged drama, "For the Sake of Her Love." There will be a strong/ supporting bill. TnE BRITANNIA. l "The Madonna of the Storm,"' "The Foudists."' "Ihe Scapegrace," and other pictures in the pi esent programme will be screened for tlje last tiijic to-night. Monday's new attractions include "l'lie Shroud of Snow,"' a two-reel star drama of love and adventure. The environment of the story is amidst some wonderful mountain Bceneiy. A Lubin comedy drama "Between the Dances" is described as a graceful, vivacious little story, true to human nature. The latest world's happenings are shown per medium of the Topical Gazette. A Reliance- comedy of special mention is "The Rival Pitchers."' Other subjects will also be screened. ST. THOMAS'S HALL. To-night sees the completion of the first week of the oouth Wellington Pictures at St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown. On Monday a new programme will be submitted. SAILORS' FRIEND SOCIETY. ' A laige avdience was present at. the Sailors' Fiiend Society's rooms last evening, when Mr. Miller provided a very acceptable concert. , Mr. James Mooie, Mksioner, occupied the chajr. The following contributed items tn the programme: — Mrs. Miller. Misses Small, H. Miller. Messrs. Riddle, Parsomt, Culvprwell. and Bannister. Mr. Miller (s.f!. Rangatira) played the accompaniments. Me«j)'f. .Uhrkp (p. a. Rangnti'M) and Pwyer (s.s. Ifcwkeb Bay) gave several selections on the mouth orgiu. A novel competition was won by sailors fiom the Rnugatira. OLY.MPIA NKATINTi UINK. To-ni:_chl the Ohmpi.i Uink will ieop'Mi tvt 1 s-kn'inj 'I hi' leauififj' sc&rion will be lio'.'l f toni 0 to 7. mid Ihu ordinary evening heoiimi V.oO to 10, at which the band wall be in attendance.