ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8734, 16 May 1914, Page 15

ENTERTAINMENTS

TO-NIGHT’S ORGAN RFXTTAD. At to-night’s organ recital at the .Town Mail, the city organist will play several items now to Wellington. They aro Handel’s Concerto in T' Major and Bach’s Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor, This latter is perhaps the must popular of Bach’s works, and is known as tho ‘'Great G Minor” to distinguish it from other works in the same key. It is undoubtedly the most powerful of this composer’s organ works, and it is one which noi only appeals to musicians by tho wonderful skill displayed in its construction, but it is work which sounds so spontaneous, and only that the hearer perceives nothing remarkable beyond the great beauty of tho music. Au intermezzo' from Suite from the orchestra by Tchaikovsky, will bo played again this evening. This was played by Mr Pago on tho night of his Tchaikovsky recital, and immediately woo tho hearts of his listeners. Tho other items will bo brilliant Concertstuck by lomare, a “Melodic,” and “Camilene” (Salome), •’Scherzo” (Gigout), and “Contemplation” and “Improvisa* (tion” (Rhoinborger).

“LONDON BY DAY AND NIGHT.’* , Monday night’s star attraction at(the King’s Theatre will bo “London by Day and Night,” reproducing in |3sooft of motion pictures that fascinating region which lies “in sight of St. Paul’s and within the sound of Bow Bolls.” This film work was done •to special order, and is said to be tho greatest of its kind yet shown. Its success at Sydney, where a copy is now showing, is stated to be pronounced. Gf it the "Sun” said;—“Tho huge •travel series—said to bo tho greatest travel series of ih© day—‘London by Day and Night,’ was screened yesterday at the Lyceum. In the realm of world travel there is ever the same fascinating centre, London. Around that magnetic pole revolve -the interests and destinies of tho British Empire. History, art, science, every civilising thing radiates from it It is not to he wondered at, then; that a compilation of every feature of its vivid social life, and historic landmarks, called into being by the art of the biograpK, should arrest and enchain the intense interest of the travelled and nntravelled. The subject ranges from Windsor Castle to Petticoat Lane- —in fact tho film is marvellous in its comprehensiveness.” A goodly number of extra special supporting pictures will be shown, including:—“Thieves” (Vitagraph drama), "Making a Liv mg” (Keystone comedy), “Marvels of the Invisible World” (Gaumont nature study), “One-Round O’Brien Comes Back” (Apollo comedy), “The Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase, 1914,” and the latest “Gaumont Graphic.” The King’s orchestra will render appropriate music. Bos ■plans for the season are now available at the Dresden. “UNCLE TOM'S CABIN 1“ TUncle Tom's Cabin,” as presented by the Willoughby Dramatic Company at tb© Grand Opera House, found favour with quite a number of people last night, who, forgetting the oold and wind outside, enjoyed to the full the old-time melodies familiar in childhood. The play, although essentially a children's ono, yet also appeals to the hearts of “big children,” and eo the unusual scene of a mixed house of grown-ups and little folic vieing with each other in bestowing applause is not altogether to bo wondered at. The story of George Harris, the educated slave. Eliza, tho quadroon girl, and Topsy, in their endeavours to combat the evil designs of Simon Degree—till the latter meets a well-merited death in the depths of a chasm which, separates them from him—was foUowed with unflagging interest throughout. The lost scene, by the way, is onh of the moot realistic things in Stage pictures yet pat on here. The last three nights are announced of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” and on Wednesday evening next will be presented for four nights only the great western (American) mining drama “At Onpple Creek,’’ interpreted hy the full sterngth of the company. Cripple Creek is re-gan-ded as ono of the most famous camps in the Colorado region, and is eaul to be realistically depicted in the forthcoming production. A series of novel and cosmopolitan types are to bo met with in these desolate spots far removed from civilisation, the personations ot which will afford patrons of melodrama an opportunity of witnessing characterisations entirely foreign to accepted notions. The piece is to be staged-- on a lavish scale, and will include several sensations of a unique order, ihe management direct attention to the box plan being on view to-day until 12 o clock at the Dresden and subsequently until b. 45 at Cbristeson’s.

the dandies. Bad weather makes little difference to the attendance of patrons at the entertainments given by The Dandies in the Concert Chamber of the Town Halt lo another largo audience last evening this clever company proved its many excellent qualities. The now programme is in every respect equal to the opening bill, and there is not a number which is not well worth hearing. Tho show given by The Dandies is bright and brisk and characterised by a perfect swing ana balance that make it particularly acceptable. Every artist is a specialist .ana tho individual as well as the collective work is therefore of a high standard. The Dandies will appear again this evening. HIS MAJESTY'S. Despite the heavy rain last night a large number of people enjoyed the current vaudeville programme at BronnanEullers’ big theatre. Tho feature "turn'’ is that of Air Carlton Max, a clever ventriloquist who, with the aid of his dummy “Jimmy," keeps the ’audience in roars of laughter. La France, who was last in Wellington in a series of poses in tho midst of lantern views, poses very prettily and gives impersonations of well-known people. Dorothy Harris, Juno Saimo. and the Stella Trio repeat their successes. Pleasing items are given by Miss Elsie Knowles, Jolly Marie, Knowles and Lee, and Phil lips and Merritt. There will* be a matinee this afternoon. THE KING’S THEATRE. I The picture-play interpretation of the drama "The Prisoner of Zen da" is attracting crowded attendances at the King’s Theatre. Anthony Hope’s romance is artistically performed by J. K. Hackett and the Famous Players Company. of New York. The supporting HI ms include "Frog, Salamander and Toad.” "Gaumont Graphic." “Esquimaux of Siberia," and "A Bottle Romance" (comedy). The usual matinee will commence at 2.30 p.m. to-day, and the programme will be shown for the last time to-night.

THU SAILORS’ FRIEND SOCIETY. Despite the unpleasant weather there was a targe audience at the Sailorsi* Friend Society last evening, when Mr R. Renner provided a most enjoyable concert. Mr James Moore (missioner) occupier! the chair. The following contributed items to the programme:— Misses Clapshaw. Talbot, Messrs Kenner, Bates (s.s. Mnritai) ami Higgins I**. Kia Ora). Miss Talbot, and Mr Bates played the accompaniments. Mr Higgins was the winner of a conundrum competition, and Mr Jones rendered sev-

feral gramophone selections, which were greatly appreciated. A hearty vote ot thanks was accorded the performers at the conclusion of the concert. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. To-day and to-night the "feature” drama “Little Kaintiick” and present supporting programme of the Empress continuous pictures will be screened lot too last time. The supplementary site jeete comprise "The Thwarted Blot _ (Michigan drama), "Williamson weekly (topical), "The Bottle of Musk (S. and A. drama), "Max, the New Butler (Max Linder comedy), and ‘‘The White Rose” (A.K. society drama). A new senes wiL appear on Monday. SUNDAY CONCERT. Tho -Wellington City Band has prepared an. excellent programme for its concert to to given at Lis 'Majesty s Theatre to-morrow evening. Mr ivaJaenmr Eiby (tenor), late of Christchurch, will sing "Angels Guard Thee ; Mr RS. Allwriglit will sing "Mother o Mine ; Mr H. P. Clarke and pupils will play "Moderate and Cantbile” (Lancia) for six violins and pia.no. The tedmezzo “Minola,” and the brilliant march “Americans’ Club will be R la Y" ed for the first time on New Zealand by the band, which will also . Ste o I ° th « items. A silver coin collection will be made for the band fund.