ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7865, 29 July 1911, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

THEATRE ROYAL. This week the Theatre Royal has attracted large audiences, so good have been the entertainmeats. Last night several new artists made their first appearance- and all were enthusiastically received. Miss Freda Newrick contributed a pretty song and is a neat dancer. “ I’m Not the Swallow" is the title of a ballad sung by Miss Ruby Rubina. The melody of this is singularly sweet, and Miss Rubina’s rendering makes it still more charming, A distinctly favourable impression was made by Miss Marcella Gray, whq sang “ Molly Moloney " in a very pleasing manner. This artiste is a neat dancer, and her efforts were heartily applauded. All the other artists proved very entertaining, especially \Vard Lear and Marry Sadler. "THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS.” Those who recollect the prervious visits of Mr Edward Branscombo's Costume Comedy Company, "The Scarlet Troubadours" from London, will welcome thdr return at the Opera House to-night, where they play a farewell season of sis nights. Entirely new programmes are advertised, and will include costume scenes, musical and farcial comedy, operatic sketches, pantomime burlesques, lightning cartoons in coloured chalks, and a host of clever and sparkling novelties—all presented with tnat care and attention to detail that is so in evidence in organisation under Mr Edward Branscombe s direction- The bos plan is at the Dresden. THE MEW THEATRE. The entertainment at the New Theatre was crowded throughout yesterday when a change of programme was introduced- An interesting narrative of the Wild West of America is related in the Bison exclusive film ‘".(’he Salted Mine." The plot hinges on the craftiness of a mining expert who pours molten gold into the ground to deceive speculators. All the incidents are capably worked out and there is no lack of excitement in the story. "Taranto" gives several extensive views of the picturesque port in the south of Italy. The quaint old castle, the patent swinging bridge, the harbour, public gardens and a convent are among the features displayed. The champion exclusive film, "Why he went West," is a romance which will appeal to all. The hero introduces a friend to his fiancee and he subsequently finds that the girl has developed more than a passing liking for her now acquaintance. The hero leaves the place and seeks a change on a cattle ranch. The ranchman's daughter and the hero become lovers. The hero's former fiancee, now repentant, comes on the scene, but is too late. Much fun is created by "Bumptious plays Baseball." Bumptious is a fop who imagines ho is able to excel at baseball. An opportunity to distinguish himself proves his downfall. "A Tost of Friendship" is a thrilling drama of everyday life in an Am-, orican city. A startling rescue of an unconscious workman who is hanging at a height of twenty stories over the footpath is indescribably fascinating. ‘‘Daddy's little Did'ums") is a laughable comic item. The new programme wall be shown from 11 o’clock this morning till 11 to-night. EES MAJESTTS PICTHRES. , There was a large assemblage' at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening, when the very attractive programme by Fullers' Pictures was again screened. . There will be the customary matinee to-day and the pictures will be shown again this ing"ROVE'S LABOUR'S LOST." The public reading of Shakespeare’s comedy, "Love’s Labour’s Lost,” to he given by the Wellington 1 Shakespeare Club at the Town Hall on Tuesday next, should prove a decided attraction. A strong cast has been arranged, with incidental songs by Mrs F. P. Wilson, and patrons should therefore receive both an elocutionary and musical treat. . SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT. The sacred concert to be given by the Garrison Bund at the Town Hall tomorrow night promises to be a success. Madame Mueller will sing " 0 Divine Redeemer,” and Mr R. Blow will sing Santloy’s favourite song, “There is a Green Hill Far Away.” The band items will include a selection from “Faust" (Gounod). A silver coin collection trill be made in aid of the band funds, "THE ARCADIANS" ON TOUR. Clarke and Meynell have decided to pay Palmerston North and Wanganui-a visit with their English Opera Company in that successful comic opera "The Arcadians.” Palmerston trill bo visited on the nights of Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 7th, Bth and Uth. " The Arcadians" will be produced on the first two nights and “The Belle of Brittany ” on the third. Wanganui trill be played for one night, Thursday, August lUth, and “The Arcadians" will be the production. The management state that the productions 1 will bo precisely the same as those that have met with so much success in the principal cities of the Dominion. These are the only provincial towns that can be played, as the company is duo in Auckland on August 12th, where they play a three weeks’ season prior to their departure for England. , NICOLA THE MAN OF MYSTERY. Nicola and his company of sensational mystifiers, who are' to appear in the Oj>era House commencing next Saturday, come with flattering press recommendations. The company is said to bo the biggest- and best magical entertainment that has ever, visited this country. Nicola carries with him over fifteen tons of paraphernalia, consisting of startling illusions and surprises. Every piece of apparatus used is Nicola’s own invention and built in his workshop. Nicola's programme is presented upon a brilliantly lighted stage, and each item is performed openly. The box plan will be opened at' 10 o’clock on Wednesday morning at the Dresden. TONIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL. Mr Maughan Barnett’s series of organ recitals will be resumed this, evening, when he trill play a programme up to his usual high standard. Mendelssohn’s “Sonata No. I,’’ embracing the foUowing movements; Allegro, moderate, adagio, andante rocit., allegro vivace, should be received with pleasure. Bach’s “Prelude " and “Fugue in G Minor,” Hollins’ "Spring Song,” and “Waldwebeu,” from “ Siegfried (Wagner) are also well known and popular numbers with Mr Barnett’s audiences. Other items on the programme are the Overture “ Zampa" (Herold), and “Nocturnette" (“In the Moonlight ”), D'Evry. MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA. The next concert of the Municipal Orchestra takes place in the Town Hall on Tuesday. The selection made for this concert is a particularly fine one, and includes in addition to those items already mentioned, a dainty movement from Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, three movements from Massenet’s "Hungarian Scenes," and a waltz from "Dornroschen” by the well-known composer Tschaikowski. Mr Manghan Barnett will play a waltz from a ballet by • Bindel. The orchestra is determined to give the public the best of the works of these eminent composers, in a masterly stylo at reasonable rates. The Australian photo-play. “A Ticket in Tatt’s “ was shown for the last time at the Opera House last evening.