ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15349, 9 July 1913, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE PARISH PRIEST," ""

Another crowded house greeted the performance of " The Parish Priest," at Hia Majesty's Theatre, last night. In the title role Mr. Allan Doone gave a sterling performance, and his singing and acting were received with every sign of satisfaction. The other parts were all capably filled. OPERA HOUSE. The new programme at the Opera Hotisa was accorded another enthusiastic reception last night. The various artists provided "turns" of exceptional merit, those of the Ilolvos, Signer Corona, and Jennings and Gerrald being particularly popular. THE SMART SET. The Smart Set continue to attract large audience to the Town Hall concert chamber each evening. Mr. Edward Elliot's revue is as popular as ever, and is greeted with shrieks of laughter. A chfiiige of programme will be presented to-night, when a host of new and amusing items will be submitted. ' ■ THE PET) DANDIES. .Mr. Edward Branscombe's English costume comedy company,- the lied Dandies, are to appear at the Foresters' Theatre. Onehunga, 0:1 Friday. Pleasant memories of this company's wonderful success last; winter in the Town Hall ought to ensure a full house. The box plan is at the theatre, which is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. vv At the Queen's Theatre the current programme is being witnessed by large audiences at all sessions. The Devil's Daughter" and ..'." A Business Mans Wife" are two very interesting pictures in the current programme at the King George Theatre. The pictorial adaptation of the stirring drama, " Quo Vadis," which is being shown at the King's Theatre;' was 'witnessed by a large audience last, night. .It was accorded a great reception: ; A varied and interesting programme': 13 being screened at the Newton Picture Palace. "Broncho Billy's Last' Hold-up" is an exciting Western drama. »■>'_"••" vc-' 1 . The chief attraction 'an'excellent' programme at the Royal Albert Hall is "The Fatal Wedding.". The interest of the picture is heightened by the descriptive-mat-ter supplied by Mr. A. Boothmsn.; '.<.•.,' A programme cf diversified interest is now being screened at the. Globe Theatre. The pictures of local events are. bang very lavourably commented; upon by- those visiting the theatre. \ "•.-.- The popular Lyric Theatre was well attended last night, when the current .programme of pictures was repeated, .....,:.»* SAILORS' CONCERT. A most enjoyable concert was provided for the seamen* now in port in the Sailors' Hall. Lower Albert Street.'on.: Tuesday evening. Mr. Jaggs gave selections on his gramapbone. and bite following assisted in the programme :—-Mesdames • Webber and Buchanan. Misses Swales, Mills, and Butcher, Messrs. Walbrand, Webber, and Jaggs, and several seamen. The missioned (Sir. Arthur P. Cowie) presided. -'-'"'

ROYAL RINK CARNIVAL. Skating devotees generously" patronised tho Royal Roller Rink last night; when a very fine poster and costume carnival, was held. The rink was daintily festooned with lanterns, and this, added to the gay decoration of flags, lent, a very effective colour touch. Especially .charming was the variety of costumes. n Some r * ;( were grotesque, but all were, attractive., r : ;! Tho grand parade was a beautiful .array of pretty, hues. First the. skaters proceeded round the rink in columns of'threes.' and the formation gradually . developed into groups of sixteen. A .large number of valuable prizes were presented to the winners of the different events. Miss Martin took . the first prize for being 5 the wearer of the best'lady's poster costume,; and Mr. S. Dickey was* first in the gentleman's event. Mrs. Dowson was ad-; judged the lady with the,; most elegant fancy costume. She was; attired ■■in;' the quaint harem skirt. . Miss. H. Gray, who was similarly dressed, was'awarded" a special prize. .For the most original poster, Miss I. Kennedy (representing; a local photography firm), and Mr. J*. Eylon (representing a drapery establishment) ; obtained the judge's verdict: Much ; interest was evinced in the competition "for"'the best poster team of five. -Misses K. Russell, P. Hall, M. Casey, J. Lewiu, ml D. Watts (driver), who were, all magnificently; bedecked in jewels, were the winters. Daintily costumed as seaside girls, yeJow and gold tints being chosen-for the ■ costumes, Misses C. Ciark, M. Hendry, P. Hendry, A. Reid, and D. Payne won. the prize "for the best fancy-dressed team. Mr. L. Lewis and Mrs. 3f. E. Baums acted as judges. - v

.. .. .: - PRINCE'S ' RINK. - • -"- .*". _-. -. ';, The Prince's Rink is very, popular just '% now with roller-skaters. v '-*."••; "*■""