ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8740, 23 May 1914, Page 15

ENTERTAINMENTS

TO-NIGHT’S ORGAN RECITAL. A special programme has been selected for to-morrow night, in which Jlr i’-'o-will plav Hems wliich have been greeny appreciated by the audiences at bis trituruay night recitals. The wonderful "Entry of the . Gods into Valhalla, which was given at the last W aguer recital will be repeated. It is taken from Wagner’s gigantic work ”1“® Ring.” A charming ancient suite by lloUoway will be played. , It is one those compositions which is always greatly enjoyed by those who admire the charm of this earlier style of music. The second holt of the programme are items which were to have been plajea at Mr Rave’s recital which unfortunately through indisposition had to be postponed. They- are "Egiogus” (baloine), ‘‘Prelude Rogue, Variations’ (GesaJ Franck). “Intermezzo” (Tchaikovsky;. "Contemplation and Improvisation. (Rbeinberger). WILLOUGHBY NEW DRAMATIC COMPANY. The final production of the sensational Western mining comedydmma, At Clippie Creek,” will take place at the Grand Opera House this evening and on Monday evening the George 'V” IO S by New Dramatic Company Mill oner another change, when "For the lerm of His'Natural Life” will be put on As Rufus Dawes (the hero), Mr Cyril kay, would naturally make the most ot a character. Jolurltes, the interk>per dn the baronetcy, is ably Wken by Mr Ronald Riley. The hypercritical, though manlv prison chaplain. Rev. John North, is entrusted to Mr Vman Edwards and. the part of captain I’ f® the villainous commandant of the will be impersonated by Mr Herbei Leigh. The task of supplying the lighter vein falls to Mr Darcy Relway as the Rev. Mr Meekm. Other characters of importance are sustained by Baikal (Mr Frank Neil) and Gabbett (Mr J. P- O’Neill); Mass Nellie leigusson will appear as Sarah Purfoy. ljoi-S mistress. Miss Pearl Mass Rose Terry as Mrs Vickers, Mi Pearl Helmrich as Lady Devine. principal scenes in the production aio th™prologue, the murder on Hampstead Hrath. and throughout the four acts, the mutiny on tho convict ship, ,P ws . on life at Port Arthur, the convicts de fiance and the Queen’s AU the accessories of .early prison Ufo-the ono-lA Hie rack mid the P lc,toi are piWnent in’ the effete are quite reminiscent of the bad old days transportation. THE DANDLES. To use an American phrase The Dandies have "made good” in This was evident from the fact that last evening, the unpleasantness m *•” weather notwithstanding, the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall was packed to the doors. Once in the ball, however, the trudge through wet was forgotten in enjoyment of the bright fare nrovided. Diversity is a strong ica/tuic of tho programme. . The various items were right up to the standard. One of the best little soubrettes 1 seen here lor a long time is Miss Naomi'McQuoin, whose work is finished and natural. In a comedy sketch entixled “The Golfing Major’’ with Mr Geo. Taylor as The Major, she was particularly pleasing. The two comedians in a comedy duet, “So Very Refined.” brought down the house in. their burlesque of an ultra-respectable, couple. The company excels id combined woi-k. Last evening they gave the familial- “Lucia di Lammermoor” (Verdi) with excellent effect. Other good items are contributed by Messrs Roland Henry, Harry Webster and David Lyle, and the Misses Ethel Walker and Linda Bradford. The programme will be repeated this evening. "THREADS OF DESTINY.” Monday night will see the first screening at the Ring’s Theatre of the latest Vitagraph special, "Threads of Destiny,’’ described as a particularly fine and effective film play of a spectacular nature dud full of .genuine drama He,power and appeal. Its plain; clear cut story deals With life in and around a great circus, and in course of presentation many wonderful and. thrilling episodes are said to be shown. The love interest, which appeals so much to' lady patrons, is stated to bo much in evidence. Another feature picture to bo shown is "The Big Camp of New Zealand’s Territorials at Hautapu.” It is described as the finest piece of filmic work yet done in the Dominion, while its success at Auckland, where it is now showing, is said to be of a most pronounced character. The supporting pictures are: —“The Elusive Diamond” (drama). ‘‘Picturesque Greece" (Pathecolouri, "Gaumont Graphic, ‘■How Flowers Awaken”' (horticultural study), "A Stage Door Flirtation” (comedy),' “The Tale of a Cat” (comedy). The Kin-'s orchestra will render appropriate, music. Box plans open at the Dresden to-day at 10 a.m. ,

CHORAL SOCIETY. The Royal Wellington Choral Society will produce the ever-popular and beautiful opera "Maritaua” at the Town Hall on Thursday evening next. Mr Gregor Wood (tenor) and Madame Gregor Wood (contralto), two well-known Melbourne artists, who are in the first Might of Australian singers, have been specially engaged to take the leading parts. Madame Giegor Wood has a rich, full contralto voice, and will be heard to great advantage in her . rendering‘ of the pathetic prison scene song. “Alas. Those 'Chimes .so Sweetly Stealing.” Mr Wood, who sings with great fervour and vigour, will be heard at his best when in the character of Lon Caesar he will sing “Define like . a Soldier Tail." The part of Maritana will be taken by Miss Helen Gard'ner, of Dunedin, who is a great favourite amongst Wellington operatic lovers. The services of Mr Hamilton Hodges have been obtained for the part of Lou Jose. Mr Christian HeUemanu will be the conductor. The booking to date has been very satisfactory. KING’S THEATRE. A packed audience at the King’s Theatre last night again testified appreciation of the excellent subjects presented on the current programme. The pictures range from light comedy to drama. The feature film, “London by Lay and Night,” was greeted with much enthusiasm. “The Liverpool Grand National, 1U14," is a splendid topical film, and gives an excellent idea of this great race. Other high-elaas pictures were “Laming a Living" (comedy), "Thieves" (drama;, "Marvels, of the Invisible World,” and the Gaumont Graphic. This programme will be screened at a matinee commencing at 2.30 o’clock this afternoon, and for the last time this evening. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. Despite the wet weather, there was another large attendance at His Majesty a Theatre last evening, when the FuilerBrennan Company again made a most successful appearance. The Waldrons gave a very clever burglar skit which created great amusement. Miss Josephine Gassman and her picaninnies were most entertaining, and their “turn” was loudly applauded, while Chas. Loli, Fernandez and May, and Misses Knowles and Lee were all warmly received. The same programme will be repeated this evening. THE- EMPRESS THEATRE. The final presentation of tho Vitagraph Company’s “feature” drama “Heartsease” and current supporting programme of the Empress continuous pictures will take place to-day and to-night. A popular inclusion is the Ivolem Company’s Indian spectacular drama . “His Indian Nemesis,” The series also includes “The Shadowgraph Message” (S. and A. Western drama), ‘Tin Itinerant Wedding” (A. _ K. "feature" comedy), and “Simple Simon’s Family Drama.” A new programme will appear on Monday. SUNDAY ORGAN RECITAL. An organ recital ie to be given tomorrow evening at 5.30 (doors at 5.15), on

the Town Hall organ, by Air Herbert S. Claughtou. L.X.C.L,. A well varied pro- " Famine trill be lemlered, including items by Mendelssohn "Sonata in A Major,’ bach’s “Prelude and Fugue in C Minor,’ GuiimautV "Pastorale,” Merkel’s "Adagio in Free Style” from organ concerto, and other pieces. Admission will be free, but a collection will be taken at the doors tho proceeds of which will be devoted’to the Upper Hutt Disaster Fund. SAILORS* FRIEND SOCIETY. A most enjoyable concert was provided by Mr 110010 at the Sailors’ Friend Society last evening, when a largo audience was" present. Mr Janies Moore, missioner, occupied the chair. The following contributed items to the programme ; —Misses Fontaine. Anderson. Malcolm, Pickett, Palmer, Messrs Barker, 110010. Marrow, Hoole (senr.), Rebar, Adams, Marshall (R.M.S. Tainui), and Speller (R.M.S. Tainui;. Mrs Swinburne played the accompaniments.