ENTERTAINMENTS YOUNG WOMAN ASSAULTED

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7140, 30 May 1910, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

YOUNG WOMAN ASSAULTED

THEATRE ROYAL. Tho Theatre Royal was well filled on Saturday night, when the week's current programme was fully appreciated. It was evident that Carden ‘Wilson, the groat Australian mimic, was a favourite, by the applause that greeted each of his clever impersonations. Bert Warne and Pearl ilellmrich, both new artists, were well received. Among the new artists appearing to-night will he Athos, a clever trick roller skater, the Musical Shirleys, Fred Harcourt, a good baritone vocalist, and Ivy Leslie, a clever serio. The Martin Sisters will make their reappearance. THE KING’S THEATRE. Judged by .the attendances which patronised the King’s Theatre on Saturday afternoon and evening the films at present being exhibited are meeting with general approval. Perhaps the picture- which appealed most to the sentiments of the spectators was the “Ticket-of-Leavo Man," describing tho hardships of a once convicted man in trying to obtain employment. “Launching of the Yarra," depicting the launch of one of, the new Australian destroyers, is a specially good film, in which Sir George Reid is very much in evidence. Lovers of scenery would do well to see> “Wild Bavaria.’* Other films of merit include "Winter Sports in the Vosges Mountains," “Zingara," and “The Silent Piano." The comic portion of the programme includes many humorous as well as ingenious pictures. The programme will be repeated to-night. The orchestra xfiayed incidental items in a pleasing manner. *■ HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Every available seat wag occupied .at Hie Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday evening. The programme was thoroughly enjoyed. Many of the films shown were of quite unusual merit, and evoked loud applause. Among -these were "Romance of a Butterfly," “Rogues of the Turf," “The Final Settlement," "The Punchestown Steeplechase," “Shooting an Oil Well," and "The Third Degree." The scenic and comic sections were well sustained, and taken all through, the programme was one of the best seen in Wellington for some time. The pictures will be shown again this evening. ' OLYMPIA RINK. All three sessions at the rink on Saturday were well attended, and the floor is now in excellent condition. Tho management has, on account of the large number of people attending the beginners' session, decided to hold this session every, evening in future, commencing at the same time. The management has also obtained the services of a competent lady instructor, who will make her first appearance next Wednesday night. Following the example of English rinks the Olympia Rink is going to devote a certain portion of each evening to skating for couples only, and for ladies* only. The usual sessions will be hold today. ORGAN RECITAL, After several weeks’ delay, due to various causes, the city organist, Mr J. Maughan" Barnett, on Saturday evening repeated his “centenary programme”—that with which be celebrated his hundredth recital under the auspices of the City Council. The programme, a specially selected one, contained several very fine items. An especial favourite was tho “Peer Gynt" suite, part of the incidental music composed by the great Scandinavian maestro for Henrik Ibsen’s famous dramatic The third and fourth movements—illustrative of the dance of Anitra, the dancing-girl with whom the shifty Peer Gynt falls in love, and of the “hero's" visit to the hall of the mountain king, and his desperate struggle there with the gnomes and brownies—were excellently rendered, and were accorded an enthusiastic reception. 1 The programme concluded with a magnificent fantasie on Gounod's “Faust." Practically every song- in the great opera, from the daintiest love song to the stirring soliders' chorus, was included. Tho rendering was really a great one. Another fine performance was that of Debussy’s dainty “Demoiselle Blue." Other composers represented on the programme were Bach and Mendelssohn. HAMILTON-MAXWELL SEASON. Although Mr Bland Holt has retired from, the atase, his work will bo carried on. Allan Hamilton, the well-known theatrical manager, has entered into partnership with Max Maxwell, for some years leading man with Bland Holt, and, by arrangement with Mr Holt, the new firm will produce the following well-known and successful plays:— “Woman and Wine," “In London Town," “Lights o' London,” “Woman's Hate,’* and "Revenge.’’ They have also secured scenery by the late eminent artist, John Bruuton, together with complete wardrobe and effects, such as were always distinguishing features of the Holt management. The Wellington season will bo commenced at the Opera House on Saturday evening next, the opening production being "Woman and Wine.” The box plans will be opened at Holliday’s at 10 a.m. to-morrow. KING'S BIRTHDAY. The moving picture and orchestral entertainment to be given by the Star Pictures and Wellington Professional Orchestra in tho Town Hall on Friday next (King’s Birthday) gives promise of being an exceptionally good performance. The programme, which is now well in hand, is being steadily rehearsed, and the management is making every effort to ensure the : concert being a thorough success. Patrons will have tho pleasure of hearing tho latest music, specially imported for picture entertainments, with full orchestral effects, from a band of thirty performers. Tho programme is composed of scenic, dramatic, and comic films, which it is promised will be bright and humorous, as well.as educational. Illustrated songs will also form a portion of the programme. The oox plan is now on view at Chrxßtcson'B. Popular prices will be charged, .

RETURNING EMM BAZAAR. FBESS ASSOCIATION. AUCKLAND, May 23; A respectable young married woman from the Bay of Plenty, who is at present on a visit to her parents, was re* turning from town between 6.50 and 7 last evening. She passed the Supreme Court grounds, and when within 100 yards of her parents' house she was apE reached by a man who throw her viojntly to the ground. A struggle ensued and the woman managed to fre& - herself. In her flight she met a young girl who stood by her and helped to attract the attention of two men who wero passing at the end of the road. Tho latter immediately closed with a man indicated to them as the assailant,, and hold him until a constable was summoned. pther passers assisted the young woman, who was in a very dls-. tressed state, to her parents' home. Sho was very seriously bruised about the ,body, and had an abrasion on the forehead, and her clothes were torn. At a late hour last night the young woman was unable to give a collected account of the outrage, but seemed easier. The man arrested gave the name of Alexander McMasters. He is a tall, well-built, welt-dressed young man, about twenty-four years of age. Later. The woman assaulted last night gave a reporter a clear account of tho occur* rence. She stated that she was returning from a church bazaar, when she was accosted by a man, who rushed at her and knocked her down. He was a ,powerful man. She is a married . woman, of about middle age, and made a vigorous: defence, so that the struggle lasted' twenty minutes. She subsequent-, ly identified the man brought to her as her . assailant. . McMaster appeared at court this morning charged with assault with criminal intent. He was remanded.