ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 109, 9 May 1914, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

ANTONIA DOLORES— TO-NIGHT. The fourth and last concert of the I Dolores season will be held in the Grand Opera House this evening. Ihe programme to be submitted dilieis in many ltsbjjucts irom lhot.u already piesenled. ' The extensive repertoire of Dolores makes it a comparatively easy matter to tender a new song series at tach appearance. - This evening Dolores will sing the "Ballad" and ' Jewel Song" from Gounod's "Faust." The 'Prayer of Toscii,'" by Puccini,' is operatic excerpt which should prove acceptable. Thoio is an element ni popularity about several othtr contributions which the great singer has included in this evening's selection. Schubert's "Who is Sylvia?" and Dvorak's '"Songs my Mother Taught Me," come within this category, lu'oin the English school of composois Dolores has chosen "Oh, Listen to the Voice of Love," and "Echo Tell Me, " by Hook, also Bishop's dainty composition, "Love Has Eyes." There are several more vocal gems which find a place, and Dolores should be heard to as great advantage 10-night as at her previous recitals. Mr. John Prouse and Miss Iris de Cairos-Rego will be the supporting artists. GEORGE WILLOUGHBY'S NEW COMPANY. The play "Uncle Tom's Cabin" to be ' produced at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday next by George Willoughbv's nev dramatic company, has been put through a fresh form of dramatisation. Altnough containing many pathetic portrayals, the production is also interspersed with as much music and dancing as a vaudeville show suggestive of a dramatised kaleidoscope, changing rapidly from mourning 'to mirth. Compatible with the sequence of plot, special features are introduced by the Era Comedy Foui'j in plantation songs, dances, and ragtime numbers ; the &ew York Jubilee Singers, a coloured quartette in sacred songs and melodies peculiar to the joy-nights of the negroes ; and specialties by the National Duo. Leading parts will be undertaken by Mr. Cyril Mackay and Miss Nellie Fergusson. The box plan is now open at the Dresden. Day sales and early door tickets at Christeson's. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. This evening will provide the last opportunity for- seeing, "The Compact" and "The Measure of a Man," at the iimpress Continuous Picture Theatre. On Monday the programme will be completely changed, and among the selection to be submitted will be "The Mystery Lady." Located in one of the earliest American towns, the play is virtually a modernised version of Cinderella, in which the "mystery lady" plays the part of the fairy godmother, and the Governor of the State that of the shoe-finding prince. SAILORS' FRIEND SOCIETY. Despite the weather last evening there was a large attendance at the Sailors' Friend Society's rooms, when Mr. and Mrs. H. Collins piovided an en joyable entertainment. Mr. James j Moore, missioner, occupied the chair. The following contributed items to the programme .—Overture, Mrs. H. Collins; recitation. Miss Collins ; songs, Misses F. Capper, Cunningham, Messrs. Bowman (s.s. Hawera), Chapman (s.s. Star of Victoria) ; cornet solo, Mr. Stanley. Every item was encored. Mesdames Collins and Carter played the accompaniments. A mouth-organ competition was won by Mr. Smith (s.s. Star of A^ictoria), and Messi£. Deham and Higgins (s.s. Star of Victoria) won the conumdrum competition. The performers were accorded a hearty vote of thanks at the conclusion of tlip concert, and light .refreshments were dispensed. STAR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. There was an excellent attendance at this theatre last evening, when the programme headed by "The Necklace of Ilameses" was well received. The New Zealand Natives' Association intends producing "Charloy's Aunt" at the Grand Opera. House at an early date.

THE DANDIES. "The Dandies'' .are a light-hearted band of entertainers, who, while being individually very cii.pj.ble, are also proficient in concerted work. They have acquired to a high degree the ability to present a programme of musical and comedy items embellished with novel effects. The effect, as pioved in the past, has been to provide the public with a wholesome aiid satisfying entertainment. The company, which open id the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, are, on the authority of Mr. Branscombo himself, the premier company of all "The Dandies." In vocal equipment they are quite capable of presenting some of the finest music written, and apart from the solo singing of Miss Ethel Walker (soprano), Miss Liuda Bradford (contralto), and Mr. David Lyle (tenor), the company will also be heard in quartets and sextets from wellknown operas. To-night, in this section, they will sing "Over the Dark Blue Waters," from Weber's "Oberon." The principal comedian of the company lis Mr. Roland Henry. Miss Naomi M'Quoin is the comedienne of the party, while Messrs, George Taylor, Harry Webster, and Andrew Pace are described as three versatile artists, who appear in different roles throughout the evening. Mr. Herbert Brahms is the musical director, and Mr Arthm Keighley is the stage manager and producer. "THE PRISOiNEK OF ZENDA." On Monday evening, at the King's Theatre, the management will submit ior the first time in Wellington, a strong attraction in the shape 'of a pictorial reproduction of Anthony Hope's story of romance and adventure. "The Prisoner of Zenda," in three acts and with a film length of 4400 feet,. The stage version enjoyed marked popularity when played throughout the Dominion by Mr. Julius Knight and the J. C. Williamson Company , N A fact worthy of note is that the presentation on Monday evening will give New Zealanders a chance of seeing the work of Mr. James K. Hackett, conceded to be the finest actor of romantic parts in the United States to-day. Mr. Hackett is supported by the "Famous Players" Company of New York. Scenery, costuming, mounting, and furnishings are said to be unusually well done. Special music will be supplied by the King's Orchestra. A strong programme includes :— "The Frog, Salamander, and Toad," "A Lesson in Jealousy," "Among the Esquimaux of Siberia," "A Bottled Romance." Box plans for the season are now available at the Dresden. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. The attractive programme now being shown at the People's Picture Palace will be packed into the boxes to-night, after delighting many people. "From Out the Storm," -with its story, has been a source of much pleasure, and the whole entertainment has proved popular. A new selection will be displayed on Monday. THE BRITANNIA. Romance, history, news, and science, are all characteristics of the capital show that has been on the screen at the Britannia Continuous Picture Theatre ! this half-week, and which will be given for the last time to-night. Several fine dramas are included in the programme. SHORTT'S~THEATRE. The tale of "No. 13, Hill Street"— a mystery which is unravelled ,to the great delight of big audiences — will be told for the last time at Shortt's Theatre to-day. The story is a most exciting one, which lovers of romance certainly should not miss. A new programme will be screened on Monday. ST. THOMAS'S HALL. A sensational Cines drama "Truth in the Wilderness," is the principal attraction at St. Thomas's Pictures. Newtown. OLYMPIA SKATING RINK. Holler skating continues to be a favourite pastime at the Olympia Rink. The competitions are about to start again, as also the hockey tournament for the gold medals donated by the proprietor. The band will be present at this evening's seMUWU

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The attendance at His Majesty's Theatre last evening was again large, and the various performers were received with warm approval. This afternoon a Tango tea is being held. l To-night the present programme will be ( finally repeated, and several new artists will appear on Monday. TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL. To-night's Organ Recital by the City Organist will be of great interest as several of the numbers to bs performed have already won the enthusiasm of the Wellington audiences. The programme will consist of Mendelssohn's overture "The Hebrides," Toccato and Fugue in D Minor (Dorian) Bach, Finale in B Flat (Cesar Franck). the remarkable Symphonic Poem "Danse Macabre" (Saint-Saens), and Lemare's delightful Summer Sketches (Dawn), "The Bee," "Cuckoo," "Twilight," and "Evening." SUNDAY CONCERT. A special interest attaches to the first concert of the season of the Wellington Professional Orchestra, to be given in His Majesty's Theatre to-morrow evening, at 8.30 o'clock, in that it will mark the reappearance in the conductor's chair of Mr. Herbert Bloy, under whom the orchestra has become so popular. Another feature of the concert will be the performance of two pieces new to Wellington audiences, in Friedemann's "Slavonic Rhapsody," and Mascagni's "Dream." Mr. Leon Cohen will be heard in Taubert's "Love Song" for oboe and strings, and other items by the orchestra will be Dvorak's "Humoreske," Coleridge-Taylor's "Ballade ill A Minor," "Torok Magyar," and "Raymond" overture. A silver coin collection will be taken up at the doors. Jupp's Band is advertised to play at Island Bay to-morrow afternoon. AUCTION AND PROPERTY SALES | Messrs. Harcourt and Co. will sell by auction at their rooms, 195, Lambtonquay, on Tuesday, at 2 p.m., a catalogue of household iurniture lemoved to their I rooms to suit the convenience of vendors. The goods will be on view on the morning of , the sale. On Wednesday, 20th May, at 2.30 p.m., at their rooms, this firm will sell by auction by order of the | owner two city properties known aa Nos. 5 and 7, Tui-street (off Tory-street). The firm also insert their amended selecI tion of properties for private sale or to be let, furnished or unfurnished, in Wellington or suburbs. Messrs. George Thomas and Co. adi vertise their weekly sale of Hardy's nursery stock to be held at the Fruit Exchange, Allen and Blair streets, on Wednesday next at 1.30 p.m. The catalogue comprises 130 lots. Mr. Hardy will be in attendance to give intending purchasers any advice needed for planting. The nrm will hold a sale of gioceries and confectioners' sundries at li a.m. on Monday. Messrs. J. H. Bethune and Co., in conjunction with Messrs. W. 11. .Turnbull and Co., at Turnbull and Co.'s rooms, Panamas-street, will sell on Wednesday, 20th inst., at' 1.30 p.m., under instructions from Dr. G. E. JJeamer, his surgical instruments, medical books, general literature, surgery and household iurniture. Ihe furniture sale will commence at 1.30 p.m., and safe, surgical instruments, and books at 3 p.m. Catalogues will be posted to any address. The firm insert an amended list of business and residential properties which they have on their books for private sale, also a number of houses to let, both furnished and unfurnished, offices, and j btoreioom accommodation. Messrs. E. Johnston and Co. will sell on Monday travellers' samples, including 12 china tea sets, Axminster and Turkish rugs, etc. The sale will commence at 130 o'clock. On Tuesday, at' 1 o'clock, they will hold a sale of household furniture and eltects, including upright grand piano, etc., at. the residence, No. 46, Mulgrave-street, on account of Mr. M. L. Reading. On Wednesday they will sell furniture in their rooms, 157, Lambton-quay, at 1 o'clock. On Thursday they will hold a sale of household furniture and cftccts at the residence, No. 2, Scarborough-terrace (off Austin-street),) at 1.30 o'clock. On Monday, 25(Ji May, at 1.30 o'clock, they will sell antique silverware, jewellery, and oil paintings, in their rooms. Messrs. W. Burbidge and Co. wil sell at their rooms, Blair-street, on Monday, 11th May, at 11 a.m., one light covered* in spnng cart and set of harness. At their rooms, Fruit Exchange, Blairstreet, Thompson Bros., Ltd., will, on Wednesday at 1 p.m., hold their initial i sale of nursery stock for the season. Th« i stock is from ' the nurseries of Mr. A. !' M'Millan, of Blackbridge, Hutt. Cata- , logues are obtainable from the auc» J tioneers. ; Messrs. A. L. Wilson and Co. will hold their weekly sale of furniture at their rooms, 26 S Brandon-street, on Wednesday, at 1.30 pm. At the residence, 98, Majoribanks-street, under instructions from Mr. R. H. Edwards, who has sold his residence, the firm will sell on Thursday, 21st, at 11 a.m., the con- | tents of 10 rooms. They also advertise the sale of 10 pianos on Wednesday, at 2.30 o'clock. At 1.30 p.m. on Monday Messrs. C. W. Price and Co. will sell on the premises, 234, Adelaide-road, the contents of seven rooms, and on Tuesday, at 1.30 p.m., 400 lots of furniture at the Mart, 60, Lambton-quay, opposite Government Buildings. Messrs. Townsend and Paul, Ltd., will sell at auction next Wednesday afternoon, men's suit lengths and ladies' costume lengths.