ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8757, 12 June 1914, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE BAWDIES. The Orange Dandles showed no dim. unit ion in their powers of entertaining natrons in their weekly change of programme last night. There was a good audience, and all the items wore encored, some of them two and three times, Mr Boland Henry was ns mirthnrovokiug as usual, and in his charac. ter sketch entitled "The Last Half-pint" brought down the house The eucore W'as a laughable imitation of a quack doctor. In “cWI!, Well, You NeverCau Tell," a duet with Mr Andrew Pace, he was also very successful. Miss Ethel Walker, the popular soprano) had a great reception, all her contributions, which included “When the Daisy Opes Her Eyes" and “Birthday Morn” (a duet with Miss Linda Bradford) being encored again and again. Mr David Lyle, the tenor, was in good voice, as "Mary" and “The Moon hath liaised’' bora evidence, and the bright little soabrette, Miss Naomi MoQuoin, had the best of hearings. The concerted items of the company were a feature of the evening. “Hi! Hi! Walk Up," “But it Is So,” and' “Reggie” being prominent. The three comedians. Messrs George Taylor, Harry Webstera.ud Andrew Pace, were in fine fettle, and appeared singly and together at intervals during the pro. "gramme. In the grand'finale, “A Musical Dinner,’’ they surpassed themselves. The scene is in ’a- restaurant, and the dishes are served to the accompaniment of operatic selections. Mr Andrew Pace’s chicken a la Salome and his danse du frontage- must be seen to be appreciated. On the principle that the best is always preserved to the last, the “Musical Dinner” is the gem of the entertainment. , MISS ELLEN TERRY. Much interest is being taken in the forthcoming visit of Miss Ellen Terry, the world-famed actress, who will make her first appearance in Wellington at the Grand Opera House on Thursday and ITidav next. The subject of her first evenin"’B entertainment will be “The Pathetic Heroines," and the second “The Triumphant Heroines.’’ In response to Miss Terry’s expressed desire, a certain section, of the reserved seats have been set apart for students and pupils of schools and colleges at a special rate. Miss Terry is well supported by a specially selected company of artists, including Miss Nina Forbes (an English singer), Miss Gladys McDowell (a contralto), and Mr Joseph Blascheck (the English humorist). The box plan will open at the Dresden on Monday morning and day sale tickets, admitting to the house fifteen minutes before the advertised opening time, have also been arranged for. A private telegram received in Wellington states that the Town Hall at Auckland was packed last evenin'' bv an enthusiastic audience, and the performance by Miss Terry was an enormous success in every way. THE KING'S THEATRE. The excellent series of ' films which comprise the current programme at the King’s Theatre were again witnessed by a largo and appreciative audience last evening. The star picture, “The 'Wreck," contains one of the most daring episodes ever attempted in the art of cinematography. It is an actual head-on collision between a runaway locomotive and a train, both running at about forty miles an hour. This film, besides being realistic to a degree, contains a plot of a most interesting ■ character. The , best picture of the supporting ,films is- a distinctly unusual one,, showing scenes in the present 'Mexican war. Comedy is well catered for with “Mabels Bear Escape” and “Courting Betty a Beau. There will be a repetition.this evening and the usual matinee will bo held tomorrow afternoon., "THE TIERED MUSKETEERS.” Next Monday night at the King’s Theatre will mark an event of importance in the first screening in Wellington of the longest picture ever shown in one screening, “The Three Musketeers." The film is 10,000 feet-long, and is composed of 160,000 distinct photographs, yet so skilfully have the actors and ‘producers done their work that; the interest in the story is never for one moment lost. "The Three Musketeers” is described as a perfect pictorial reproduction of the great Alexandre Dumas's illustrious romance of the same title, which is regarded by many as the famous writer’s b,est work. It is claimed that the cast of artists is the longest and strongest yet employed in cinema work. Indeed,: the characterisation is said to be. an outstanding feature of the presentation. Amongst those taking part are many of the most distinguished names on the Italian stage. The rich costuming is another feature to which special attention is. directed. The costly dresses are correct to the time of Louis XIII. of France, and they and the fact that all scenes save one have been taken on the spots made famous by Dumas’s book, have enabled the producer to strikingly - recreate the necessary Old 1 World atmosphere. The success of “The Three Musketeers” in 'Australia is said to have been very great. It is claimed that no film ever proved more popular. It held the screen for six weeks at Sydney, and for seven weeks at Melbourne an achievement which is a strong testimony of merit. The King’s orchestra will accompany the unfoldmg with music arranged for the occasion. Box plans for the full season of six nights open at the Dresden at 10 a.zu. today. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. One of the most attractive programme* that has been presented for some considerable time by the Fuller-Brennan Vaudeville Company at His Majesty's Theatre is now attracting crowded patronage nightly. A novel act is provided by Bailey's posing English Belton setters. These handsome canines assume artistic poses with extraordinary sagacity. A brilliant athletic “turn” is contributed by Dare and Norwood. The aecordeon selections by Signor Kelemi are a masterly performance. "Much- amusement is afforded by Lyons and Cullum. Amen, can entertainers.- Le Witte’s quick change work: is vociferously encored. The programme will be repeated this evening, and the customary matinee will be given to-morrow.

“JUDITH OF BETHULIA.” , The last two and nights are announced of the A.B, Company's elaborate picture-drama “Judith- of Bethulia' at the Empress Theatre. Again last evening there were crowded sessions. The grand opera selections by the augmented orchestra, nightly are thoroughly enjoyable. A special orchestra contributes appropriate music at the afternoon sessions. /'Judiith, of Bothuiiu. will be shown day and night at all sessions until late to-morrow evening.