AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13338, 29 March 1911, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

HAYWARD’S PICTURES. LYCEUM THEATRE. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT. Another complet,? change of pictures will lake place at the Lyceum Theatre this evening. The new programme is said to contain some rare gems of cinematography, and picture lovprs are advised to early in order to secure a seat. A splendid industrial film depicts the entire system of the manufacture of “Chinese Art Pottery.” Long before the European potteries had made their mark China con tributed masterpieces to the art world. The dramatic studies are said to be a lino and powerful collection; Amongst those arc ' “The Stranger” (an exciting story of tiic Western goldfields)', “The Pointsman,” “An ‘ Indian Girl’s Love,” “The Tax Gatherer,” “French Naturalisation,” and “A Child’s Prayer'.” The comic films contain our old friends "Max in Search of a Sweetheart” and “Betty on Holler Skates.” Hayward’s Permanent Orchestra will also render a new pro programme of incidental music.

“SEVEN DAYS.” At the. Opera House to-night Mr Hugh J. Ward and his company of comedians make a farewell visit to Wanganui, when they present for the first time hero a farcical comedy success entitled “Seven Days.” “Seven Days” represents the period for which the house of James Wilson is kept in rigid quarantine, upon the discovery that one of the servants is believed to have contracted smallpox, or something ot that kind. The quarantine restriction comes at a most-awkward time for Wilson, as he is desperately anxious to conceal his '’omestic differences from Aunt Selina, who has arrived 1 on a hurried visit at the moment the house was declared infected. The piece has been classed in America above such successes as “Charle3 r ’s Aunt” and “The Private Secretary,” and while the clement of fun is conspicuous in it, there is said' to be also charming sentiment to enhance its value. Air Hugh Ward pourtrays a character which involves no disguise in his personal appearance—Jim Wilson—-a bright, genial man of the world. Miss-Grace Palotta appears as Kit McNair, a part well .suited to her talents. THE DELIGHT OF DOLORES. A WHOLLY ADMIRABLE CONCERT. An unalloyed delight was the song re eital. given by.Mdlle. Dolores last night (says this morning’s Alanawatu Times) to the largest audience which has assembled at the Opera House for a concert for a long time past. And from beginning to end the audience was appreciative and enthusiastic, seeking (and getting) encores even after the very liberal brackets, of .programmed songs which were enumerated in our columns yesterday. , In this way tin audience succeeded in securing, over and above the numbers alluded-to, “The Lasswith the Delicate Air” (Arno), “O Sanctissima” (Gordigiani), “In der Marznaeht” (Taubert), “I’m Ower Young,” and “Killarney” (Balfe). And what a wonderful programme it all was. No other singer in the world that we know of could, or would, have given it. Mdlle. has gone right back to the beginning of things, to the era of the Alasters who evolved more melody after the Gregorian age. We have all heard of Scarlatti the Great. Who liar heard him or would hear him hut thal Aldlle. carries him and other of the older masters round the world with her, making her programmes a musical chronology running down through Gluck and Handel tf Schumann, and on to Ambroise Thomas and the very Moderns. There it, all war —sung with the most exquisite artistry ii n voice that was not only a perfect instrument, but an instrument that made tru; music in every note, : nd with an inspiring soul and sentiment that vitalised evorv thing, from the simple, downright mTodie of the old, old school to the liquid ea dences of Schumann or the magnificent eollatnra of that tour dc force, “Je Suis Ti tauia” of the composer of “Mignon, ’ ii which the trills and shakes and cadenza; were magnificently clear and eascfully ane melodiously produced. Air Maurice Cohen, after the concert declared it “a revelation and an inspiration.” The veteran Dr Keogh, a friend of tin singer's mother and father, two names ti conjure with in mi« : e, declared. “She is a very groat artist, with music in her soul—and how could she help it?” Air Sh rim pi in deserves every word o' praise that can bo given an accompanist who at once subdues, assists, and sustains and liis pianoforte soli were a most happy and artistic feature. Each was encored The party goes on to Wanganui this forenoon.

All tickets, including 4s and 2s, will be on s ale at 11. I. Jones and Son’s to-mor-row. OPERA HOUSE. FULLERS’ PICTURES. Owing to the Opera House being otherwise engaged to-morrow evening, Messrs John Fuller and Sons are unable to give their usual Thursday night entertainment To make amends, the firm will show twice next Saturday. On that day there wil ! be a special matinee display* in addition to the evening performance. A special feature of the matinee will be the inclusion of a film of “Robinson Crusoe.” It is a remarkably good presentation oi Defoe’s fascinating story of the shipwrecked mariner and his man Friday. Although included principally as a juvenile attraction. the film carries a strong attraction /or the elder folk, all of whom are wel> acquainted with the story. In addition, several other excellent films will be presented. AT NIGHT another splendid programme will be projected. The films have been specially selected, and patrons can rely on getting first-class value for their money. As usual, the incidental music will be provided by O’Hara’s Symphony Orchestra. DRUIDS’ HALL. SKATING COMMENCES ON SATURDAY. Every follower of the graceful art of roller skating will bo delighted to hear that the skating season will commence on Saturday afternoon next at the Druids’ Hall. The management will open with a double stock cf skates, and a special room for beginners. Mr Bert Dobbs will lie in charge. A successful season should be experienced.

All members of the local Tent of Bcchabites arc particularly requested to attend the meeting to-morrow night in the Baptist Schoolroom (entrance from Campbell Street), when arrangements for the visit of Bro. Churchill, P.H.C.R., from England, will be made. Any visiting Rechabites are also invited to attend. Mr Churchill is a splendid platform speaker, and will give a lecture in the Opera House on Tuesday, 11th April,