ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 754, 1 March 1910, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE RICKARDS VAUDEVILLE COMPANY. The Biekards Vaudeville Company embraces Ijalent diversified enough to suit all tastes, and as that talenl: is in most eases of a high order, the Opera House was well-lilled again last evening. The star act of the bill is certainly that presented by the Trapnell Sisters, who run the famous IClos .Sisters very close in athletic might. Apart altogether from the breath-catching acrobatic feats tlioy porform, (lie Trspnell girls are splendid examples of physical development, and in every movement every act gives contradiction to the theory "that woman is always and ever "the weaker sex." ineir act was applauded to the echo last evening. Franco Piper is another performer whose work stands out brilliantly Irani the ruck. Franco is a banjoist. the liKu oi winch has never been seen in these parts, r<ot only does he play solos with extraordinary Jdll, but he juggles with three and four. of the instruments, picking out a tune in the process. Perhaps the playing of a tune on six banjos as they spin like tops on the stage is one of the;.most remarkable feats of instrumentalisation ever attempted. Mr. "Bob" Fiteimmons ami ],j s charming wife. Mia-Julia-Gifford contribute a bright sketch, and Mis, Giffovd Hugs a number of song, alluringly Fred. Bluett, V-aud- and Verne, and the Wheelers also contribute to a bright programme. PULLERS* VAUDEVILLE. ■ .Further attractions were added last night to the already excellent Drogrammc of vaudeville which is being presented at the Ihcatre Royal this week. Raloigh, the slack wire artist, puts o'-\ an extremely interesting and- novel turn. Much skill and daring are required to- perform some of his feats, notably that in which he rides a bicycle to and fro over the wire. Mr. Charles Throsby made his second appearance here in the role of a monologue entertainer, in which he acquits himself, admirably. His best effort last night was his impersonation of Harry Lauder, the noted Scotch comedian. Of the-, various items on the programme none was better enjoyed than the marionette show; in which a number of manikins give a delightful entertainment in their own miniature theatre. Hiss Maud Hewson, formerly a well-known member of the Pollard Opera Company, was emphatically recalled for her singing of "Alas, Those Chimes." Other artists who take part in the current programme are Miss Gertie Johns,- serio, Miss Bella Perinan, dancer, the Martin sisters, duottists, Prank Yorke, comedian, Bartlett, the singing fireman, Beatti© iCDonald, serio, and Will Robey, the longlegged comedian. THE ROYAL PICTURES. ' The splendid programme cf pictures that are being displayed at His Majesty's Theatre this week held another large audience enthralled , last evening. ; This programme,-which teems -with good subjects, will he presented lor the last time this evening. . To-iflorrow; the usual change of programmo will be presented. STAR PICTURES. .A crowded house greeted the weekly change of .programme-at St. Thomas's Hall lost evening. The programme, to be in. keeping with the current event, had for its star picture a military drama, entitled "The Bugle Call," in which a lively action is depicted, the- hero gallantly saving the colours of his regiment in the face of an apparently overwhelming; enemy. Sentimentis introduced in the little love affair, which helps matters aloii.i to a satisfying- finale. "Dr. Nikola" ha.-i been long in coming into the local picture arena, but he has at length put in ,ai\ appearance, and the flying film tells how he secured the Chinese cane. The story is capitally presented, and Guy Boothby's mysterious hero is strongly acted by a player with the correct personality. ".Farmer's Friends" is a study in. natural history, illustrating animals arid-birds who assist rather than hinder the farmer in his work. "The Sale of .Her Tresses" is a tabloid; tragedy, in which r, a pretty gii-l is forced to sell her beautiful hair to support her mother, but who, in her darkest hour, finds one who is.,prepared to,be her shield and sword through life. "A Railway Ride Through the Riviera" gives one a, good idea of the scenery in Southern. France (on the Mediterranean coast). Other good pictures shown were entitled:—"The Truant," "A German Training Ship," "What a AVig Will Do," "Tale of The Ark," and "The Wanderer's Return." . ■ MR, ENOS BACON. . Mr. Ehos Bacon, who rejoices' in the soubriquet of the "Yorkshire Nightingale,- , attracted a fairly numerous audience tc the Concert Chamber last evening, ivhew he' gave one of his well-known recitals, which, embody songs, recitations, and monologues,, in all of which Mr. Bacon displays a certain facility. Last evening's programme included the songs, "Sing, Birdie," : "Angus M'Donald," "There's a Land," and "Anchored." The last named song was sung in two voices—soprano an« baritone—which, while displaying a curious command of the. vocal chords,'did not en liance the merit'of Micliael '\Vateou's .song Jlr. -Bacon recited "The Women of Mum bio's Head," "Three Lads and a Feast,' "Three Blind Mice," "Bite Bigger,"' ani extract from. "Nicholas Nickleby," am "Christmas Bells." There will be a com plete change of programme this evening At last evening's recital the chair was oc .eupied by Mr. J. P. Luke.

BieBY'S.BUCKJOII'ERS. The Bibby Brothers' H&ckjuiniiiiig and Variety Company were to' ha*"o commenced a seaswi in Adolaido Koad last evening., A good-sized crowd of men and boys atteinled to ott'er- their patronage but the management ha/1 reluctantly to announce that there would be no show. A reporter,' ou. making inquiries, was informed that tho horses . belonging to tile show Ju\d been turn-jd out over Sunday in a paddock at the Hutt, but wheu they were sought yesterday afternoon it was found that the gate had been left open, and', the horses had strayed off. The management h.>ped to bt in the position to give a performance this evening.