ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7853, 15 July 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE ARCADIANS.” Another crowded house was kept in & constant simmer of pleasure and laugrutcr by tho Clarke-Meynell comedy company m '‘The Arcadians’' at the Opera House last night. The production does not seem to ho waning’ in the slightest, but it is intended to give WcllingtoniaUQ another good thing before the season ends. , . “The Belle of Brittany,’' which is to ho. staged, has for its heroine Babettc, the only daughter of Poquelin, a rich miller, who hn.g a* mortgage on tho chateau and Lands of tho hard-up Marquis de St. Gautier. In the ways of stageland romance, It ay mo net, the son of the Marquis, falls in love ■with tho miller's daughter. When financial pressure is brought to bear on the commercaaimindod aristocrat, he consents to the union, in tho happy working-out of the plot, Babette is saved from marrying Baptiste lioubillon, a high-grade Paris oook, to whom she had been promised by her father: and Denise de la Vire,_ tho heiress intended by the Marquis for his son, finds a man to her liking in Count Victoa.ro a© Casserole, an effeminate dandy. The performance is helped not a little by Mr Phil Uoatchor’s scenery. Everyone, admires the two ©harming pictures—Bois d Amour (with the old mill m the foreground and the hill-built chateau in the distance) and the ornate reception room in the country seat of tho Marquis. THE NEW THEATRE. Th*' continuous picture entertainment at tho N«\v Tncatre' yesterday enjoyed unprecedented on tiio occasion ol aio cadto mary bi-weekly change of pro-cram.-'2ie. “Beenes’, in Barietta" )s a romanuic Italian travel suujeot exquisitely unied, and until gorgeous sunset emails. J'uo audience is shown lue ' ancient castle at Bitonto dating back seven hundred years, and the lime catheuraJis at- that city and Jiarietta- The grandeur 01 the Italian Auis 1k» successfully treated in “iioja > aiyey.” Tiie iioja (or Roya) i© a mountain torrent wiiiou rushes peiimeid through precipitous gorges, under quaint bridges, uu til dually it glides mto the Meuiiciramcan at Veniihiigiuv, a fortified seaixirt, onarmingly situated on the itivicra, Xhe Bison xnuian drama (exclusive), "T he Red Avengier,” de-us wath tdie devotion of a redskin who single-handed follows and slays two murderers aal thieves, for tho eako of a uoauinai girl whose lather they had kulea Tho Company's drama. “Tne nao-neior anu tho Bauy," is a capital theme in which tno horoicism of human nature is d;=-iuayed uauor trying oircamstauces. Cowboys aal ranchmen taae an important part m the picture pmy, “Tho Yinuicaaon of John." This is a Champion excmsive subject which is of sterling worth- A young olork i« wrongly accused ol Limit in a bank by taking advantage of his knowled g-o of tite comuination lock of the bank strong-room. The ielters on tho lock, which wiieu placed in a certain order will open the strong-room, are discovered by another olork, who then steals the money. Tne wrongly-accused man goes out to a Western ranch, where he accidentally mcete the actual thief, who is dying. A confession sets matters right for the hero. Two very amusing comedies, “False hove and True,” and “A Close Shave/’ are also w/rxhy af special mention. Tho new pictures will oe shown from 11 am, to 11 o’clock to-uight. HIS MAJESTY’S PICTURES. There is art abundance of variety in tho current secies of Fullers’ Pictures, which attracted another numerous attendance last evening. Among tho finest subjects i ‘‘in th- Land of the Fellahs,” “Pa.the J Gazette,” “Culture of Flowore/* “Spiders and their Prey/’ “In Volcanic Country,” i and a stirring drama. “Strike at the. Mine* ” There will bo a matinee to-day. and the pictures will be shown tgain this eveningTHE CALEDONIAN ENTERTAINERS. "A Nioht w’ the Auld Sangs’’ is tho title of the opening entertainment to be given to-night in the Town Hall by Jock Willie and his company oi Caledonian Entertainers, The principals all have excellent reputations, and tho programme to be presented will show the versatility of the artiste The oomoany includes Jock Willis, the Harry Lander of Now Zealand; Arthur Kelly, a prominent Australian light-weight boxer and Dave Smith, New Zealand’s champion middleweight boxer of the world. Th© last-named will give an exhibition of ball-punching, rope-skipping, etc., which should appeal to all lovers of the an of self-defence. Tho programme will comprise musical gems, humorous monologues, and the latest song successes. The box plan is at the Dresden* THEATRE ROYALThe Theatre Royal was filled in all parts last evening when the bright programme by Fullers’ vaudeville company was repeated. Tho performers are clever and versatile, and provide a performance well worth witnessing. The programme will be repeated to-, nig'bt. There will be a complete change ou Monday. CULLERS* SKATING EXNK. In spite of the numerous counter attractions roller-skating continues to attract a large Fection of the public at Fullers’ Olvmpda Rank. Last night was no exception to the rule, and a large throng glided round the polished floor surface to the strains of the Olympia Band. To-day an extra session will be held at 10 o'clock, in addition to the ordinary sessions, and the band will be in attendance during the afternoon. TO-NIGHT’S ORGAN RECITAL. The programme for the recital to he given by Mr Maugban Barnett on tho Town Hall organ to-night is an exceptionally choice one. the item “Star of Eve” f“Tannhauaer”). Wagner’s composition, being repeated by request. A brilliant concert study “Fanfare d’Orgue.” bv H. Rowe Shelley. an American composer, is new to Wellington. Other items well worth hearing are Bach’s “Toccata and Pusme in C Minor/’ “Marche Triomnhale” (Guiimont), and “Nocturne in E Plat” (Chopin). “A TICKET IN TATTS.” At the Opera House next Saturday evening Messrs MacMahon and Donnelly will present the sensational Australian picture drama “A Ticket in Tatt’s.” The film was to have been produced a few weeks ago,.

but by mischance it missed the mail from Sydney, It hag since come to hand, and j-m-H been found to be all that waa*. claimed for it. The picture is of superb photographic quality. “A Ticket in Tati's. ’ established an Australian record as a draw, and compares iu general excellence to the l>est European and American productions. The acting is well carried, out, and the situations natural. There is not an uninteresting moment, and as a moral lesson preaches an eloquent sermon against the rashness of gambling. An entertainment will be given by Mra Richmond Hursthouse’s classes at- St. Peter's schoolroom this evening. A Bernard Shaw play is to be presented.