ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7139, 28 May 1910, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE KING’S THEATRE. Moving pictures such as arc I cine shown ai the King’s Theatre this week can alwavs bo relied upon to draw zuidieuces ot generous dimensions, ami to send them awav well content with the entertainment provided. Such was the ca.se again last night, when tho current weeks programme was repealed with most satzslactory results. Tho films will be screened aeaili this ovening. while a ’•children’s gilt matinee is announced i’er the afternoon, when every child visitor will receive a present. THEATRE ROYAL. The popularity of Fullers’ Vaudeville Company svas again exemplified by f*he numerous attendance at the Theatre Royal last evening. A distinctly refined and original act is provided by Mr Carden Wilson, the mimic. The programme is to be repeated this evening, and on Monday a number of new performers will appear, including A tho 3 (a skilful trick roller skater), the Musical Shirleys. Prod Harcourt (a baritone vocalist). Ivy Leslie (serio-comic vocalist), and the Martin Sisters. HIS MAJESTY’S PICTURES, The popularity of His Majesty’s Theatre as an evening pleasure resort continues unabated, and last night there was again a capital attendance to witness the repetition of this week’s very excellent programme. The applause was 1 refluent and nearly, some of the films being specially well received All tastes were liberally catered for with “subjects’ that are very well worth seeing. There will be a matinee this afternoon, and the programme will oc repeated as usual in the evening. HAMILTON-MAXWELL DRAMATIC COMPANY. When Bland Holt, retired front management he allowed tho firm of Hamilton and Maxwell the exclusive rights to a number of his best known pieces. They also secured scenery painted, by o no. Burton) wardrobe. a«d effects similar to those mod by Mr Holt, and the new company has just finished a -most successful /season at tho Palace Theatre. Sydney. They open hero next Saturday night at the Opera House in the thrilling spectacular piece “Woman and Wine," in which occur many moving and exciting situations, such, as the duel with knives in the imarket place, tho arrest and trial of the hero lor murder, a beautifully designed racecourse scene, with real horses and ail the accompanying incidents, and numerous and beautiful stage effects, the whole production being on the same lavish scale as those of Bland Holt’s, the piece being under the personal supervision of Max Maxwell, who was associated with Mr Holt for somojourteen years. The box plan will open on Tuesday morning at Holliday’s. SKATING RINK. Roller skating has increased in popularity among Wellington people. At all sessions at the Olympia, Rink yesterday there was just room for the many skaters. There will bo a session this morning at 10 o’clock for boys and girls. Chaperons will be admitted free to this session. At 2.30 and 7.30 p.m. the rink will also be open. LIVING NEW ZEALAND. The Town Hall was again well patronised last evening, when the fine collection of films of "Living New Zealand” were again displayed. The pictures .of the weird wonders of the thermal regions are in themselves a most original attraction. Mrs Margaret Sutcliffe recited “The Man from Snowy Elver” (by Banjo Patterson) m a manner which evoked prolonged applause. The final performance will be given at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon. An enjoyable selcc-

tion of appropriate items is contributed by an efficient orchestra under the baton of Mr Dave Kenny. TO-NIGHT’S ORGAN RECITAL. Mr Maughau Barnett will resume his scries \Of weekly recitals on the Town Hall organ to-night at 8 o’clock, when he will play the same programme that was billed for the postponed recital. The principal items are “Peer Gynt” suite fantasie “Faust” (Gounodh and “La Demoiselle jSluo” by Debussy. The remainder of tbo items arc by well-known and popular composers. STAR PICTURES AND PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA. On Friday’next. King’s Birthday, at the Town Hall, the Wellington Professional Orchestra and Star Pictures will give # a moving picture and orchestral entertainment. The programme has been compiled to Suit all tastes,, being bright, buiporous, educating, and composed chiefly of. comic, dramatic and scenic films. An. orchestra

of thirty members has been steadily* n hearsing picture effects, and an excelled concert is promised; The box plan open at Christcson's on Monday morning. DRAMATIC CLUB. The Wellington Catholic Dramatic Club which lias staged several well-known Irial dramas at the Opera Honse very success fully, has decided to stage the three-acJ comedy “Mendle’e .Marriage” at the Towi Hall in aid of the. club funds. A stroni cast been selected, and the scenic’ of foots are being specially for tb production. There was a largo audience at the Mis sions to Seamen Institute last night, whej Mr James Moore, the missioner, delivered his wceklv chat on ambulance work. Corns petitions‘in first aid were, won by sailor* from ships hi port. A bright musical pro gramme was submitted by Miss Colpus, as sisted by Miss ; Porteoas, Messrs 0. Colpus. Levy, Deanis, and Wiggins.