ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8156, 25 June 1912, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

WTKBHAM-NABLE COMPANY AT OPERA HOUSE. •'THE BELLE OF NEWPORT." Last night another performance of "The Belie of Newport" was given by the Wykeham-Nablo Company at the Opera. House, before a large audience, which seemed thoroughly to enjoy the farcical complications and witty dialogue of the comedy. Mr Reginald Wykeham, as the irascible and choleric old colonel, is a great success, and provides a splendid piece of acting. His quips and oaths and inflammable disposition keep the house in uproarious laughter. The difficult role of “Baby," an impossible and quizzical creation, in herself highly ludicrous, is admirably filled by Miss lugersoll. Mr Max Montesole. as Lysander Lyon, shows the greatest coolness and assurance in inventing hie colossal fabrications. Other roles are capably sustained. Those who enjoy clever and witty farce, in the hauos of a merry and talented company, may bo sure of an entertainment to their liking in “The Belle of Newport." The piece will be played to-night and to-morrow night. These, by the way, will be the last two nights of the competition, among those who may try to discover the original title of the play. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday “Who's William" is to be presented. “THE ADELPHI." There was a crowded house at the Adelphi Theatre last evening, when a fresh series of pictures was screened. The now films have been judiciously selected and arranged, while an agreeable variety keeps attention high from opening to close. Not the least commendable feature of the "Adelphi” pictures is their admirable projection on the screen. There are several “star” pictures in the new programme, chief among which is ‘‘The .Price of a Silver Fox," an excitilig romance of Ufa in Northern Canada, full of picturesque aud stirring incident. “At the Pi-nt of ! the Sword'' is a fine drama of romance and chivalry, depicting the adventures of an outlaw. A picture of high educational interest and value is “Lobsters aud Crabs," while Bathe's “Gazette''', contains the usual budget of contemporary events. It contains the last of the French motor-bandit series. “Sculling at Lake Xiabouns" is a fine picture of athletic interest. ■ ‘Violet Drew” (drama), “Leah is Jealous' (comedy), “The Adoption of Jim” (melodrama) are other noteworthy films. A capable orchestra renders selections throughout. Tno pictures will be shown again to-night.

"THE DANDIES." Those versatile artists known as "The Dandies," wiio appeal’ mgntly at the concert chamber oi the Town Hail, nave now firmly established themselves in popular favour, and their now programme last evening was greeted by a crowded "house." The iare provided runs into twenty-one items, in which solos, duets, clever sketches, trios,• and rollicking choruses are interspersed with very nappy eficcrs. ■ The* entertainment is always in good taste, always bright and meritorious, Mr Claude Dampier the character comediau of the company —was seen to advantage in several original sketched,-- ot which "Hope for the Best" and "Sermon" were samples which amused the audience immensely. Miss Irene Vero’s items were repeatedly encored, and by request she gave once more the popular coon sketch "Ruins Hast us Brown." Several excellent songs were contributed by ittiss Hilda Dane, and a duet, "iNocturno and Carmena, ' by Miss Hilda Lane and Hiss Evelyn Ward, was very much liked. _ A number of solos gave Mr Gavin Wood ample scope for his rich rolling voice, and his services were in great request throughout, Messrs George Moigan and Oliver Peacock must not be forgotten, and their work was greeted with rounds' of merriment and applause. The new programme is strong in individual songs, each of which appears to suit the artist excellently. "The Dandies" maintain a high standard of mqrit, and their versatility is indicated in the ready response—and .always acceptable—to the frequent demands for encore. To see and hear "The Dandies" is to enjoy them, THEATRE ROYAL. A house crowded to the doors, with many people standing. greeted ’ the Brenneu-Fuller vaudeville company ■ at the Theatre lioyal last night. .Lawrence Barclay, character comedian, gained the largest share of public approbation. His specialities were songs witn choruses, in which the audience were persuaded to join, and humorous patter. Ho was recalled several times, and even then the audience wanted more. Albert and Hillier, who have previously been introduced to Wellington audiences by the Puller management, made • their reappearance in an amusing little sketch entitled ‘‘My Wife's Manservant." In the dual role of husband a”d manservant, Mr Arthur Albert acted cleverly and created much amusement. Miss Florence .Hillier showed her versatility .. mg a violin solo in a creditable manner. "Series, dancers, and acrobats extraordinary" was the programme description of the Four Chrissies, four little girls, who sang and frolicked on the stage, concluding their turn with

some very difficult acrobatic -eats. Th« Brooklyns, comedy acrobats, made then reappearance, and successfully mingled comedy with gymnastics, and the .Delinos, wire-walkers, also reappeared and accomplished a number of difficult feats in wire-walking and balancing. The wire-walker of the duo had a rather narrow escape from accident, the loose wire on which he was performing suddenly snapping. Nothing daunted, however, he repaired the wire and continued his performance, the audience rewarding him with hearty applause. A number of new artists in song and dance also contributed to the evening’s entertainment. The programme will be repeated to-night. THE NEW THEATRE. “Honour Thy Father," an exclusive special "feature" drama drew packed audiences throughout yesterday at MacMahoa and Donnelly’s continuous pioturos at the New Theatre, Manners street. This picture-story occupies three uarters of on hour. The plot is interest ing and the general portrayal quite realistic. The heroine is a beautiful young woman who is the only- companion and support of her aged father, to whom she is exceedingly devoted. While struggling to earn a living the heroine meets a handsome young widower, who engages her to attend to his only child. Later the widower proposes to the heroine, and she accepts his offer under condition that ho raged father is permitted to live with them. The old man in tho meanwhile believes that he is in the way and wanders back to his former haunts. He meets with an accident, and a touching tableau concludes the story. “Honour Thy Father" will be repeated at the sessions to-day and to-night, and in addition to it will be shown a new selection of supporting subjects, including a magnificent American Bio. Company’s Mexican drama, “Fate’s Intervention;" a Gaumont comedy, “Bobby and the Toy Terrier j" the industrial study, ''Making Gas Mantles;" and the comedy, “Tweedledum’s New Theft." PULLERS' PICTURES. There was a numerous attendance y» terday afternoon and evening at the Skating Rink, Ingeetre street, when » new programme was submitted by Fullers’ Pictures, The dramatic story “Fate’s Intervention" is a well conceived effort by the American Bio Company. It is a narrative in ■which a young Mexican belle is in love with a handsome stranger. Jealous of the latter’s behaviour, tho girl askes a Mexican admirer to avenge her. but by accident the Mexican is suffocated in his' room by tho escape of gas. In “Swedish Waterfalls” is shown how the severity of thoSwedish ■winter swells the volume of tho rivers. Tho snow as it melts forms a turbulent body of water, and adds immensely to tire awo-dnspiring beauty of the numerous waterfalls of the country. Tho Edison “Cod-fish Industry” is teeming with interest, and exhibits unfamiliar sights off . tho covet of North America. Another engrossing film if “Malang Marine Motors." There are several scenic charms off the coast of Spain and Portugal in the travel item, “Iberian Peninsula.” The Kalem Company provide a real treat in the comedy “Walk—you walk." A number of ranch girls steal a motor-car and cause a sensation - wherever they career.. The Edison drama, “Tho Nurse," is a capital story of modern life, treated with considerable skill. Special mention is also duo to tho drama, “Out of tho Depths," tho Kalem comedy "Kidnapped Condao tor,” and “The Social Secretary," a Lubiu story. The programme will be re peated this evening.

SHOETT'S PICTURES. Abundant patronage was accorded all sessions of Sliortt’s continuous pictures yesterday. The new programme includes "Ace of Spades (Selig), a story of the adventures of a gold-seeker in the Wild West of America; "Those Eyes,” a sensational burglar story by the Nqrdisk Company; "Heart of an 'lndian Maid," q lledskin’s romance;, "Diamond Earrings," a Continental comedy; “ Pathe Gazette,” and “ Hairdressea of Variou; Periods " (Pathe). FLORAL DISPLAY. Fullford’s Hall, Brooklyn, was packet 1 last Friday evening when a floraldispiay was given by the scholars of the Brooklyn Methodist Sunday school, assisted by friends. The grand floral march was a feature of the evening,. each child' representing a flower, and the figure marching and tableaux by the children were a treat to watch. Another item on the programme was a dialogue in costume representing the seasons, performed by the elder girls -of the school. . The tableau entitled "Lead Kindly Light," by Misses EUsie Bassett and Winnie Burwood, was well produced, as also wens other tableaux by these young ladies. The Rev. J. R. Clark thanked those present 'for their support in helping the effort to build an infant classroom for the school, and complimented Mr and Mrs Wilton for the splendid manner in which they had trained the childrens A special attraction was the playing of the Mission Baud. Other items which were greatly appreciated and encored were the singing of Misses Cunningham and Collins, a dulcimer solo by Mr White, and recitation by Miss Q. Baeseitt. It has been decided to repeat the programme at an early date.