ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8190, 3 August 1912, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

RICKARDS* VAUDEVILLE. 1 It is evident that the return of vaudeville to the Opera House for a season has found favor with seekers alter amusement, for the Rickards Company is drawing very good audiences nightly. The entertainment provided is very bright and varied, with turns to suit pretty well all tastes. Einaldo, the "wandering violinist.” is on© of the star attractions, and secures a large share of applauso. As a musical humorist Will H. Fox would take a lot of beating. Ho also receives much encouragement. The other members of the company all play a part in building up an enjoyable programme, which will ho repeated nightly until further notice. I “THE DANDIES.” “Always merry and bright/* the motto of “The Dandies/* describes very well the class of entertainment which is heiug provided nightly at the Town Hall concert chamber by the well-balanced and clever combination. Last evening they were encouraged on their way by a good audience and much applause. The current programme will bo repeated for the last time to-night, and on Monday there will be a complete change. FULLERS' PICTURES. The Skating Rink. Ingcstro street, was well attended last evening when Fullers* Pictures proved thorougniy enjoyable xo young and old. Films deserving special commendation are “Along Simplon Road' (travel), "Dark Feather’s Strategy” (Sells Indian drama), "Hie Fate's Rehearsal” (drama). "Little Loy Blue” (Labln child story), and “The Smuggler’s Daughter of Anglesey” (a stirring adventure). The customary matinee is announced for to-day, and the programme is to be repeated in the evening. THEATRE ROYAL. Full houses and enthusiastic audiences have been the rule at the Theatre Royal during the past week. To-night will be the last opportunity presented to Wellingtonians of seeing Madame Zomab, whoso achievements in “mind-reading” have caused the greatest astonishment wherever she has appeared. On Monday next, on the occasion of the change of programme, the familiar first half will be dispensed with, and the entertainment throughout will bo on the same plan as that wnich has, up till the present,* been followed in the second part. - THE NEW . THEATRE. Thronged attendances were the rule at the New Theatre continuous pictures yesterday afternoon and evening, when a complete change of programme was introduced. The American Bio. Company is responsible for a sensational experience in Mexico in which a young author is the hero, entitled “A Lodging for the Night.’ A pretty Mexican girl .is instrumental in saving the hero from violence. "German Army Equestrians" is an exuoeition of rare skill in horsemanship hy German cavalry. Horses and riders take considerable risk and some shocking falls are taken by the camera. The Cines Company’s domestic drama "Marion" relates how a beautiful girl acts as peacemaker between her father and mother. John Bunny, the Vitagraph Company’s favourite actor, takes a serious role in "At Scrogginses’ Comer,” a drama of impelling interest. Other enjoyable subjects include "His Mother-in-Law" (Vita comedy) and “An Indian Martyr” (Bison drama). The pictures will bo repeated today and to-night. "The Brand-of Shame," described as a powerful play abounding with startling situations, is advertised for next Monday. The story deals with the romance of a university student who weds a famous actress. SHOBTTS PICTURES. All yesterday excellent patronage was accorded Shortt’e continuous pictures. Conspicuous among the dramatic stories is the Vitagraph Company's "The Quaker Mother.” A young couple are in danger of drifting apart, but the wife’s fond old mother acts the part of mediator, and happiness Is restored. " Twixt Love and Art” deals with the actions of a count who engages a young country girl to be his model. Gradually the count falls in love with the girl, hut his nearest friend endeavours to establish himself as a rival for the model’s love. The count sends the girl back to her home. "The Root of Evil" is an American Bio. Company domestic drama, in which a wealthy man’s adviser manages to turn

the former against his own daughter. Nemesis, howr- er. takes a hand iu the game, and the _ pi, jtu.*r is poisoned hy tho very wine which he intended to give the rich inan to kiil him before lie could alter his will. Two - charming scenic and travel items are (f Waterfalls of Elfkarlo" ami inter in Finland.” The snow scenes in. tile latter are indescribably line. A hearty ,nugh is stiored by "Nutty's Game’’ and "Oh, for » a Smoke!" The ‘Gaumont Graphic 327-. and 128” exhibits among other incidents .K ing George reviewing veterans the starting of an aeroplane race round London, tLe Queen of Holland visiting Paris, and Olympic Sports at Washington (U.S.A.) The programme will be repeated to-day an.| to-night. | • THE ADELPHI. 1 Tho Male'Quartette last evening delighted , a large audience at tho Adelphl with "Iu Absence.” nVid hod to respond to au encore. This ’afternoon a prize matinee ix being given,! when several films not at present on the* evening programme will bs shown. Tho last opportunity of witnessing I the present programme will be to-night, las a complotfo change Is announced for Monday night:, The feature of next week’s programme Willi bo a long star dramatic i film entitled! "The... Bread Carrier of Paris.” said tq bo a magnificent full of sensation. ORGAN RECITAL. The works selected for to-night’s organ recital include iHarwood’s "Sonata in O Sharp Minor." Lemaro’s "Madrigal” and Bach’s "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor." Mr Mauglmii -Barnett will also play "Faust Fantaiflie.” Mr Hamilton Hodges will sing Schumann's “Two Grenadiers” and an air fnim Handel’s "Berenice.” MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA, i Th- Municipal Orchestra gives its next concert on Tuesday next. The principal work of the programme will bo Beethoven’a great “Sympbo ay in C Minor.” Lighten compositions will include the intermezzo from “Cavalier'a Rusticana,” Eubenstein’s Wedding Marc! from "Ferramors,” and three movcmeLri s of Massenet’s popular "La Cid” ballet mrsic. Mr Sidney Williamson, a Christchurch baritone who has had much success with his song recitals in that city, will bo the vocalist. His numbers will in* 1 elude an air from Verdi's "Ballo in Maschora” and songs by Landon Ronald and. Blumenthal. Ifr Maughan Barnett will I conduct. | MRS MoSWEENET. Miss Maggie Moore will commence a eix nights’ season ■on Thursday next at tho Opera House as Mrs McSwoeney, in the play of that name, dramatised by the late Thos. E. Spent:cr and Mr Toso Taylor, from the former’s well-known book. "The Surprising Adventures of Mrs Bridget Sfo* Sweeney.” The clever actress is supported by a capable company, including Messrs E. B. Bussell, Charles Morse, Arthur Shir* ley. Mesdamos Cathcart, Edith Lewis, Bea trice Esmond, Marie Bruce, Carissa A Viet, Elsie Rennie and Florrie Sean. The manI agement claim that the production will b«, on a lavish scale, with complete scenic effects. The plan will he opened at th* Dresden on Monday morning. I "SINBAD THE SAILOR.” On Thursday, August 15th, the annual J. C. Williamson pantomime production will commence its New Zealand tour nt the Opera House, when “Sinbad the Sailor' 1 will make his first bow to a Wellington, audience.. Sinbad will bring in his train on army of laugh-makers, fairies, sprites, dancers, specialty. artists. Tho spectacular 1 and s.Vmle wonders are reported as excob. ling past glories of pantomime, although it ' is really difficult to Imagine how this can * be. The ballets and marches have elicited praise from cities all along the line, and judging from descriptions of the "flying ballet" this novel feature must be one of the most graceful and fascinating features of the production. The "Diamond Valley" scene is described as one of the finest stage effects yet seen tn Australia. I SONG RECITAL. ’ Mr C. H. Stephens will give a song recital on next Wednesday, in Sydney street Hall, assisted by Mr F. B, Johnstone (’cello). The programme has been arranged with a view to illustrating the differ* ent ways in which composers treat' the same words, and Mr Stephens will sing several different settings of each song, with this end in view. Snillvan’s songcycle "The Wrens” will be given, the whole forming an interesting and attractive programme. Tickets may be obtained at all music stores, and tho box plan is at tht . Dresden. I At Thorndon Methodist Church, Moles* worth street, on Thursday night. August Ist, a popular concert was held. Thera I was a largo audience. Master Leonard Power, winner of the New Zealand competitions held in Wellington last season, recited four pieces. Items were contributed hy Misses Bradney and Britain, Mrs Mox* ham. and Messrs Atkin, Fredericks, and E W. Smith.