ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 860, 5 July 1910, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

THEATRE ROYAL. Ou the general character and refreshing variety of the new vaudeville programme at the Theatre Royal, presented to a well-filled house for the first time last evening, Messrs. John Fuller and Sons are tu be complimented. Of the new artists who made their first appearance on the boards of Hie Theatre Royal, special mention must be made of Jules Garrison smd the "Two Roman Maids," who introduced to "Wellington, vaudeville patrons a distinctly novel entertainment. Jules and his fair Romans— they are dark, by the way—are .singers, reciters* quickch aiifrc comedy artists. Albeit the gentleman of the party can impart to the interpretation of serious pieces a commendable touch of dramatic feeling. Theirs is a strong turn. There is also among the new-comers a pleasing, tenor, Mr. Percy Foster, of Melbourne, whose items were very well received by his audience. A remarkable troupo is the Rogers quartet of juvenile acrobats, whoso exhibition of tumbling, balancing and contortionist feats is one of the star items of the programme. Nothing like the feats of this clever young troupe has been seen here for somo time. Distinctly the best series of kinematographed views of the recent Royal obsequies of the late King Edward yet shown in Wellington was that shown on the screen at tlio conelusion of the vaudeville programme. The camera was focussed within close range of the Royal procession, as the coffin and the crowned heads and other distinguished notabilities passed slowly out of Windsor Station, and a remarkahlv clear view is afforded of these much-talked-of personages. The German Emperor and the King of Spain are especially well shown. Other items on the programme wero contributed by Gertie Johns, whose reappearance 011 tlio boards was heartily welcomed ; the clever Coleman Sisters, the irrepressible Scott Brothers, 4 and the comical Mr. Ward Lear, the "man of jokes." The programme will be repeated nightly throughout the current .week.

KING'S THEATRE. Good as the programme of pictures has been at the King's Theatre this week, it was greatly improved last evening, by the addition of a film portraying m clear and vivid detail the funeral of the late King. In all-round quality the pictures were fully up to the best modern standard and their impressive and historic _ scenes were followed with absorbed interest by the audience. The same programme will be repeated this evening. On Wednesday there will be an entire change, save that the latest pictures of the King's i'unei«l will be retained.

HIS MAJESTY'S. Tho picture programme at His Majesty's Theatre was varied last evening IJ.V the introduction of a new .Series depicting, with a wealth of detail, not hitherto attempted locally, incidents in the funeral of his late Majesty, King Edward. In every respect the films were admirable. The aft of the camera man brought the processions and the crowds so close to the audience that each individual figure could be distinguished with ease. The series commenced with a picture showing the casket containing the body of the King, lying in state in the I hrone Room. Every detail from the hatchments on the casket, to the accoutrements of the statuesque t guardsmen, was clearly visible. The last scene of all, showed 'the funeral procession as it passed up the steps at St. George's Chapel, Windsor. Every detail of the stately ceremony was followed with intense interest by an audience that crowded the theatre in every part.

STAR PICTGRES. . A thoroughly satisfying change was made last evening in the picture entertainment which has become so popular at St. Thomas'.s Hall, Newtown. The Star Picture Company continues to cater adequately for the wants of South Wellington in the kinematograph line. Last evening the most attractive spool was that which told, pictorially, the story of tho dancing girl of Butte. It was tho tale of admiration on the part of a stallholder, who, being first stirred bv tluwinsomoness of the vaudeville artist, finally induced the lady to accept a quit* different and moro permanent engagement. That powerfully dramatic film, "The Heroine of Mat'eking," has been included in tho week's programme bv request, and "Tho Sins of tho l-'ather" takes a popular place in the entertainment. There are two Pathe coloured films, called "The Egyptian Maid" and "Belgian Imperial Cavalry," and an invigorating picture, entitlc-d "An Electric Car Ride over the Swiss Alps," was watched by an approving audience, "l'oolshead" appeared in a particularly laughable situation. There was also much humour in the pictures, "Calino Goes Travelling," "The Magic of Love," and "Country Servants." This evening, and throughout the remainder of the week, the Windsor edition of King Edward's funeral will bo screened.

SKATING BINIC. As the winter advances, the number ot those v.-ho indulge in roller skating increases rapidly day by diy. The learners' .session has been particularly well patronised this week and many novices, who have taken up the pastime enthusiastically, are gaining confidence on the rollers and are joining the more expert - ranks. The Olympia Rink will be open as usual to-day.