ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 792, 15 April 1910, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. Keen ink-rest has heen manifested by flie Wellington public in the picture drama, "For tho Term of his Natural Life," which, wiHra number of otlrev excellent films, is being screened nightly at the Opera House this /week. Last evening every scat was occupied, and' the star picture was studied wilh the-closest attention by the Mr audience, as each phase of the famous story was developed before them, and presented with a • realism which lent a now significance to tho events narrated by the author, There will bo three more exhibitions, to-nifjht, and to-morrow afternoon and evening. THEATRE ROYAL. There is plenty of interesting variety ahout the vaudeville programme which is having a popular vogue at the Theatre Koyal just now, "Les I'reres Crutton," muscular marvels; Charles Failing, the humorist; and Parker, the Handcuff King, are in themselves a veritable hosr. Tho other members of the company supply, an appropriate setting to tho star turns, and the whole programme provides' a pleasant evening's'- entertainment. THE KING'S THEATRE. There is no lack of interest in the new programme ol iridium bping screeiwl nightly at the King's Theatre' this week. The new series, which was shown for the first time to a large and enthusiastic audience on Wednesday night, includes several studies of distinct mem. Those , who love a real thrilling drama with a dash of American sensationalism should be amply satisfied with "The Lost Deal. Natural history is charmingly represented iin "A Visit to a German /00. Humour finds its most comical vein in "The Forgotten Watch," while industrial, scenic, and other films complete the variety of the show. The usual matinee and evening exhibitions will be' given to-day, HIS MAJESTY'S. Wth a. capital series of "all new" pic tures,' shown most successfully tor tho first time on Wednesday evening, a pleasant evening's entertainment is a certainty to picture lovers who patronise His' Majesty's this week. Drama is well represented* by the Biblical picture play, "Bolshazznr's Feast," and by .the military study, "The Honour or the I-amily. "Bov' Scouts at Work" is a most interesting''film. Scenic studies are worthily represented by "In Southern Tunis and "JiWpt from Sunrise' to Sunset, while there are also a number of entertaining studies of the burlesque order. Ihe usual matinee and evening exhibitions will be'given to-niorrow. STAR PICTURES. Excellent entertainment continues to be provided at St. Thomas's Hall this, week, where the management of. the btar pictures have been. highly successful in their efforts to pleaso tho public of South \\ ellington ever since the inception of their enterprise. Matiuee and evening performances are announced for to-morrow.

"THE NIGHT 01<' THE PAKTY." On Tuesday next, April 19, Mr. George Willoughby's l'nrpicul Comedy Company will be presented to Wellington playgoers by Messrs, Hupert Clarke and Clyde JVleynell, when they, will stage the famous Knglish farcical comedy, "The Night of the Party."/ It is 'bright-and full of breezy dialogue,' well staged, and beautifully mounted, unci excellently acted. Melbourne "Tablo Talk" of March 3 .says':—"'The Night pi iho Party' scored an unequivocal success at the Princess Theatre on Saturday night, when there was a packed house. Oh, that party, and the complications for which it was responsible, and. that scamp the Knight of tiio Party, ah imperturbable, living, plausible rascal, buta lauglmblo rascal! This Crpsbie, excellent servant to a somewhat gay young bachelor, Prany in his normal' capacity—he-is Mr. ITruyne himself whenever opportunity serves and liis master is out of tho way. He is. excollejit material for. comedy, but lidd to it the indiscreet Hampshire (who will visit Miv I'ravhe at his rooms and, although she is married, resents the fact of Mr. Frayne being in love) and Mv. Crosbie's select circle of friends from the senatorial world, and Gipsy Vundaiier (a .decidedly rapid and dashing young. woman) and her friends, and one lias a theme of immense possibilities, which Mr Weedon Crossmith has worked for nil they are worth. It is without doubt ono of the best farcical comedies ever staged in Melbourne." It is cleverly written and excellently interpreted.on. the same elaborate scale in this city as.it was in Melbourne. The box plan is open at the Dresden.

MISS AMY MURPHY'S RECITAL, ' Miss Amy Murphy arrived "a Wellington yesterday morning to prepare for her recital to be giyen at the Town Hall Concert Chamber on Monday nest. Hor success in her native town—Dunedin— has been very pronounced, and we are therefore entitled to look' forward to a very enjoyable recital. Her programme has been well, chosen, and she will be assisted by two excellent artists, Mr. Ernest Parkes and Mr. Horace Hunt. The sale of reserved seats has been very satisfactory, and it is safe to predict a large audience.