ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 875, 22 July 1910, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. The final presentation of "The Hypocrites" attracted a largo audience to the Opera House last evening and the piece has never, during its successful run, been more.kindly received. Tho capable work of H. R. Roberts and Beatrice Day m the principal parts led to repeated curtain calls, and their audience was evidently loth to bid them farewell. < This evening "The Case of Rebellious Susan" will he staged. THEATRE ROYAL. The vaudeville performance at tiic Theatre Royal is enjoying a merited run of popularity. Among a series of clever "turns" may be mentioned that of "Himin and Mee," the comic equilibrists. The Coleman Sisters, Gertie John, the boy soprano, Percy Poster, and the clever little youngsters of tho Rogers acrobatic quartet are all extremely successful 111 their .several parts, and capably add their quota to an enjoyable entertainment. IJIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Patrons at His Majesty's Thcatro are treated to a long and varied programme depicting many strange scenes in foreign lands. "In tlio Laos States" is an interesting coloured series illustrating the sunshine and piclurcsqueness of indoChina. Another boautiiul picture is that of "Swedish Canals." The two "star pictures undoubtedly are "The Way of the' World" and "Tho Angel of Dawson's Claim." Those who aro interested in firo brigades were shown the methods ; employed by Venetian firemen. Those inclined to tho lighter side of the programme find something to gratify their penchant in "Riguels" a face contortionist with a clever command of his business. "It Pays to Advertise," another comic study illustrating the old saying "sweet are the uses of adversity" was well received. Other pictures worth seeing were "An Indian Chief's Generosity," and "Lieuteuant Rose," and *'The Gunrunners." The usual matinee will be held on Saturday afternoon. KING'S THEATRE. Onco again the weather .last night jvas against tolk leaving their firesides to venture out in search of amusement; but' notwithstanding these adverse circum- j stances the King's Theatre was well filled 1 last evening on the occasion of their second presentation of this week's change | of programme. The many and varied pictures wero well received, and the comic element was much appreciated, notably "Mas Trios Ski-ing." For those delighting in Wild West pictures "The Angel of Dawson's Claim" is a favourite picture. The programme in fact suits tho taste 3 of all classes and is very well received. It.'will be repeated nightly until further notice. Tho usual gift matinee for Saturday is announced by the management. STAR PICTURES. Largo audiences continue to attend tho Star Pictures at St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown. An attractive range of dramatic and scenic pictures is being shown this week, the star items being: "Cleopatra" and "Cupid in a Motor-boat." As usual an attractive selection of comic pictures lends relief to the programme. OLYMPIA RINK. Roller skating maintains a steady popularity as tho winter advances, and the afternoon and evening sessions at tho Olympia Rink arc being heavily patronised. The lively strains of a band, constantly in attendance, add to the pleasure of tho skaters in their merry whirl. SACRED CONCERT. A sacred concert was held in tho Newtown Primitive Methodist Church last uvening, of which tho proceeds aro to bo devoted to tho erection of schoolrooms. The manner in which tho choir rendered the cantata, "Tho Good Shepherd," gnvo evidenco of careful and paiustaking'preparation, and the members; with" their conductor, Mr. R. T. Samlo, are to be congratulated upon their capable performance. Tho solos and concerted numbers drew well-merited applause. Miss A. Enbury was an efficient accompanist at the organ, and Mr. J. Allen was equally good at the piano. The first part of tho evening was devoted to a general programme comprising many items of merit. Recitations were delivered by tho Rev. C. A. Sims, and Messrs. J. W. Martin and E. C. Feltham. Mr. P. Harler was responsible for an excellent cornet solo and Miss E. Embury and Mr. C. Ridding each contributed a solo from the "Messiah." Mr. J. Allen opened tho programme with the powerful organ solo.