ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7451, 27 May 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE WHIR’S” SUCCESS. Spectacles that fascinate, a vividly in* teresting plot well played, and. an audience which shoivs the most complete satisfaction are the nightly features at the Opera House, where the J. C. Williamson Company is in for a record gallop with "‘The Whip.” The conditions last night wore, as usual. The last tour nights are announced of this drama, so that Wednesday evening next will be the final opportunity for witnessing it- On Thursday will be presented the second attraction of the season. "Henry of Navarro,” a fine, rattling. romantic play, by William Devereux, will be played- for three nights, the season concluding with "Via- Wire-loss,” •which is spoken of as a spectacular and sensational drama of a very high and up-to-date order. _ The box plans far the concluding six nights of the season will b© opened at the Dresden on Monday morning at 9 o’clock. The late train _to the Hutt will leave Lambton station to-night at 11*35. THE PIERROTS.

The English Pierrots, who aro appear* ing nightly at: the Coronation Theatre in the exhibition, have evidently caught on, for last evening they had a much better audience than hitherto. Not only was tli© attendance big, but' it was appreciative and enthusiastic, altogether the performance went off remarkably well. The undeniable cleverness of the company was generally recognised, and in response the members sang and joked in capital style. The programme was the same as that presented the previous ’evening, save that Hr Turner introduced a couple of new -songs, “Tli© Giddy Little Polka,” and "Moving the Piano.” For to-night an almost entire change of programme is , promised. ORGAN RECITAL TO-NIGHT. Mr Maughan Barnett' will give an organ recital in. the Town Hall to-night. The programme includes Elgar’s "Sonata in G (op. 28),” Bendel’s "Domroschen,” and the ""Marche Militair© in D,” by Schubert. HIS MAJESTY’S PICTURES. The current programme by Pictures at His Majesty’s Theatre is exceedingly popular. Tho enormous expense in producing "The Fall of Troy,” an exceptionally meritorious film, is evident in' the fact that at one time 800 performers are engaged in battle. The staging, acting, and dresses are striking. ]y fine. There will be a matinee to-day, and the programme will be shown again this evening.. Special winter prices are announced for the matinee. MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA. A very fine programme has been prs pared for the Municipal Orchestra's concert on Tuesday evening next. ""Finlandia/’’ the celebrated tone poem by Sibelius, will have its first orchestral performance in Wellington, and ‘other contributions will include the three movements from Grieg’s ""Peer Gynt” suite played at the last concert, the Prelude to Act 111. Lohengrin, and compositions by Hadyn, Berlioz and, Gillet THE NEW THEATRE. The New. Theatre was well patronised throughout yesterday, when there wag tho bi-weekly change of programme. A moving picture reproduction of Rider Haggard’s romance-" She” is among the features of the new films. The startling experiences of the adventurous throe who set out to find "She,” the glorious woman of perpetual life and. beauty, are : represented with strict attention to detail. Tho weird climax when,. ""She” stops into the "Flame of Life” is a masterpiece of realistic .stagecraft. This item was much enjoyed. "'The Adda River and Rapids” is a ■ pleasing travel film displaying beautiful views on the noted Italian river.' The locks built in the fifteenth century by Leonardo de Vinci and the extensive electric power station at Paderno d’Adda are also viewed. "An Indian Elopement” is a Bison exclusive picture relating how a little Indian maiden runs away with her lover. Both escape the fury of her father, the chief, and a rejected suitor. The pursuit of the runaways is full of excitement. "‘The Duke of Athens” is an elaborate historical drama. The Duke of Athene takes the presidency of Florence, but owing to his heartless actions is compelled to return to his native land. ""A Western Welcome” is an amusing experience of a young married couple who are compelled to exchange their clothes with two escaped convicts. There are other interesting themes to amuse and - entertain ail. Tho programme will be shown to-day from 11 a.m. till 11 p.mTHEATRE ROYAL. Fullers’ Vaudeville Company continue to attract numerous attendances at the Theatre Royal nightly. The principal items include those by Daly and O’Brien (tanglefoot dancers), Gardiner and Le Mar ("jiu jitsu” wrestlers), and the Two Rosebuds (song and dance double). The' programme mil be* repeated this evening. OLYMPIA RINK. Pullers’ Olympia Skating Rink waA well patronised again last evening. The morning, afternoon and evening session# will be held at the usual hours to-day.