ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 969, 9 November 1910, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

<y— - THEATRE ROYAL. On tho occasion of tho second production of this week's vaudeville programme tho Theatre Royal was well lilled by an audience which appeared to take marked delight in the various turns of the different artists. Harry Saddler, eccentric comediau, again indulged in his budget of laughter-pro-voking songs and make-ups. His rendering.of "Flora do Ding do Girl" caused inucli enthusiasm. Beryl Gilman has established herself a firm favourite with Theatre Royal audiences, and last night had .to respond to . somo wellmerited encores. Her singing of "The Faded Picture" has. evidently "caught on," judging by the applause which she received on this occasion. An equilibrist of some merit, is J. M. West, and he does some, wondqrful balancing feats. Other members whoso turns go to make up a- good, programme- are Nellie Scarle, Beattic M'Donald, Cecile btephauo, Horace Dcntice, and T. Vivian. On Friday evening the management announce an amateur trial flight. ;

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE Another large attendance was recorded at His Majesty's last evening, when tho current week's programme was screened for tho last time.. This evening a new series of motion pictures will be presented. They will comprise, the most select American and European comic, dramatic,. travel,, and industrial subjects. "The Heart of tho Sioux" is a picture in which a young college graduate goes' to teach in tho.West. He quickly falls in love with tho daughter of the_ Government Agent, and. finds his affection reciprocated. An Indian girl whom he-teaches mistakes his kindly interest, in her studies for a deeper feeling. Ono of her tribe seeks to rob tho young man of money left in his charge, and there is a desperate struggle, which is terminated by tho Indian 'girl, whoso arrow pierces the Indian's wrist.- She then learns of the forthcoming marriage, and sobs out her sorrow ,011 her father's breast. "Tho Usurer," and "Wilful Peggy," are two of the American Biograph's latest, the latter being a comedy story of; early days in Ireland. An industrial study m "The Timber Industry on tlie Praser River, British Columbia," is a particularly interesting film. There will be s special matinee to-day, when there will ibe an entire change of programme.

THE KING'S THEATRE. J There was a full houso last evening at the King's Theatre, when West's and Royal Pictures gave a special performance to the Boy Scouts of Wellington. This afternoon a special matinee will be held, when tho new programme for the week will be shown in its entirety. This week's series contains some very fine- pictures of "Yachting in Sydney," of much interest to all yachtsmen." The dramatic studies are also well chosen, and include tho American biograplr study, "The Usurer," the Indian stories "The Heart of a Sioux," "A Cowboy's Stratagem," and others. Tho new weekly budget of "Nows from Everywhere/' also contains some interesting subjects, foremost of which are "The Coronation Lord Mayor,," "The Procession of Masons in Full Regalia at Westcliff,"' "Tho Opening of tho Steeplechase. Season," "The Latest Paris Fashions/' "The Aeroplane Tragedy in the Alps," and others. Tho Melbourne Cup. of 1910 will again bo shown, supplemented by a second series ust arrived,, and our old friend "Foolshead will appear as a "Banker." The, King s Lyric Orchestra will render appropriate accompaniments., , '■; . STAB.PICTURES... ' ''' ';.•'/ . Residents of. Newtown need look'no further, afield .than St.. Thomas's Hall if they wish to,,enjoy a. bright and wellselected, programme ,of animated pictures. Some ■; excellent, films were screened bef ore. a,good, house last evening, and patrons worenot slow in showmg their, appreciation. ; As the. hall is otherwise engaged, the management announce that there will be no performance to-night.

"THE DREAM OF GERONTIUS." 0n Friday, November 11, at the town Ball, under the conductorship of Mr. J. Maughan Barnett,: the 'Wellington Choral Society will give the first Performance in New Zealand of Elgar's ' The Dream of Gerontius." Miss Nellie Castles is to represent "The Guardian Angel," and Mr. John Prouse "The Priest" and ."The Angel of Agonv," while Mr. E. J. Hill is entrusted with the name part, "Gerontius." The box plan is now.en view at the Dresden,' where seats may be reserved for the performance. Intending patrons 'are notified that tho doors wilt be opened at- 7.30 p.m.,' and • the performance starts at S p.m. - "GENTLE GERTRUDE." Tho stirring mediaeval drama "Gentle Gertrude,": a satire 6ii modem melodrama; will bo performed for the first timo in New Zealand in the Sydney Street Schoolroom on Thursday and Friday of next week. As such. excellent amateurs as Mrs. (Dr.) Fell, Miss Jessie Nauton, Mr. Morris Fox, and Mr. A. W. Newton are to undertake the chief parts the performance should bo of special interest. The entertainment is to be given in aid of the building funds of the Boys' Institute and the Unitarian Church. • CAMPBELL BENEFIT. ' . . In connection with the Campbell benefit" concert,, which was held at the. King's Theatre, in conjunction' with West's and Royal Picture's, the following is tho result of the drawing of the art union:—First prize, No. 328, ,over■raantel; second prize, 1373, oil painting; third prize, 1366, oil painting; fourth prize, 322, oil painting; fifth prize, 1182, flower stand. The. prizes can bo had on application at No. 279 Riddiford Street, to-day • and to-mor-row.