ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 974, 15 November 1910, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. A little vaudeville now and then is relished by the wisest men, and one can always be suro o£ a cheerful programmo at the Theatro Koyal. Harry Sadler, a sad comedian, is capable of extracting •laughter without making any particular Wort, and is consequently very popular. 51..,™S 1 ..,™ yery funny in the farco "Tim Balls doing on All the Time," in which he was assisted by the dapper George liean, the ever young. The last-mention-ed comedian was heard to advantage in the descriptive scene, "Moods and lenses, and in a bright burlesque on the melodrama, cleverly done. Perhaps the most novel turn in the now programme is that presented by Farrell and baffney, dancers and patter comedians, i™ lf, mcr lias, only ono leg, yet with the dett use of his crutch dances admirKtft'i "-pi" T° a PP Dared in a' sketch entitled The Army and Navy," for their dancing, in which they were recalled several times. J. M..Wesfc repeated his daring equihbristic act. His one-hand body balancing in mid-air is an amazing periorraance, which deserves more applause than it gets. Mr. West is clean and clever in all he does, and what he has to do is done quietly and with much finish. Miss Beryl Gilman, another accepted favourite, sings with intelligence and charm Moreska, a ballad of no particular merit, and "Silvery Moonlight," which runs melodiously. Tho Kelly Sisters are rather amateurish, and were inclined to sing slightly out of tune in "The Moon Aas its Eyes on You." Miss Nelliefceari© ? ad ,,««net]ung. interesting to sing about in Alan, Man, Aran," and has struck a cahhy hit m "Kip -Van Winkle," which tickles tho oar and appeals to the imagination. Miss Beattie M'Donald is a bright httle soubrette, who was decidedly pleasiiig in "All Nice Girls Love a Sailor." For dash and aplomb Miss Mabel Lynne, a newcomer, would be difficult to improvo upon, and her "Brass Band" song went with a swing. Miss Cecile Stephano, whose contralto voico tends almost to baritone in. quality, was most acceptable in "The Lighthouse Bell" and "Violets," and Mr. T. Vivian sang "The Wreck,", and an encore number in fairly good style. Tho new first part, in which Messrs. ■Gftffney onA Sadler assumed the burnt cork of a merry life, was a pleasant variation of the all-vaudeville programme.

'HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A epecial feature in tho programme presented last evening at His Majesty's Theatre was a picture showing many of the incidents connected with tho Now Zealand Cup, which was run at Riccarton on November 5. To begin with, one is shown various scenes in the Cathedral City on Cup day, and then tho venue is changed to the lawn and saddling paddock, where tho laughing holiday-making crowd is seen. Then comes a scene which depicts a New Zealand crowd round the totalisator, and last, but by no means least, one is enabled to witness tho great raco and see Bridge winning the Cup by a length and a half from .Diabolo. Included also in the programme are pictures to suit all tastes, these consisting of dramatic, scenic- and comic films. The programme will be repeated to-night and for to-morrow evening tko usual weekly change is announced. KING'S THEATRE. In spite of tho inclement weather last evening the King's Theatre was well filled. Tho programme presented for this week is quite in keeping with its predecessors, tho scenic films being a special attraction. Chief among these is an excursion Tip the river Nile. Tho dramatic' side is well represented in pictures entitled "Tho Flag Company" and "Tho Usurer," tho latter film showing how retribution descends on evil-doers. The comic element is not forgotten in this week's programme, it being represented by a number of laughter-provoking scenes,, one of tho best being a clover comedy entitled "Tho Boxer." To-night will. be tho last opportunity which the public will have of witnessing tho current week's entertainment, for tho management announce a change for to-morrow night. STAB PICTURES. Despito the inclement weather, a larco "house" assembled at St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, last evening to witness the' weekly change of programme. Tho pictures throughout were interesting and varied, and very much to tho popular taste. A Corner of Ancient Egypt" was an unusually interesting scenic fifm, giving many striking views of the historic ruins of that distant country. "The Special Agent" was a powerful dramatic study, with a "moonshiner's" camp as a background. A special agent is.sent to locato tho camp and bring the gang to justice. Disguised as a, lumber man ho discovers the illicit spirit, and succeeds in communicating with his headquarters. Ho is discovered, and is about to be shot, when his comrades come to the rescue. Around the theme there is woven a pretty love Btory, with thp daughter of the leader'of tho gang and tho special agent ns tho central figures. "Round Lako - Constance" illustrates a trip on that famous lake, amid surroundings richly endowed by nature. "The Axolote" is an instructive nature study of the habits of that most interesting animal. "Episode in 1812," is an romantic story of the Napoleonic wars, splendidly staged and acted. The comic section of the programme was not unneglected, and included such laughter-raisers as "Caught in his Own Trap." "A Doal in Broken China," and She Surveys Her Son-in-low."

JOHNSON-JEFFRIES CONTEST. No fistic encounter since the day that Sayors fought Heenan has created such world-wide interest, as that of the recent fight between Jack Johnson and James Jeffries, for the world's championship. The Messrs. MhcMahon, who have secured the sole Dominion rights' of the living picturo reproduction of this now historic battle, announce a short season, commencing at the Opera Houso on Thursday. In addition to the "star" subject, an entirely new and charming series of the latest biograph surprises will , be exhibited for tho first time in Now. Zealand. A spirited demand has already set in for Teserved seats at tho Dresden, whoro the box plan is npw open. At the conclusion of the Wellington season the chief centres of the Dominion will bo visited. . FLOWER SHOW."/ The spring show of the Rose and Carnation Club will be held at the Toivn Hall to-morrow, and promises to be even more successful than any yet held by tho club. l?or this show roses take pride of place, and in view of the fine weather of the. last few weeks there should be an unusually fine display on Wednesday. Carnations nnd sweet peas', although not so well forward as the roses, ore expected to provide some good competition. The secretary reports.a record entry in nearly all classes. Lady Ward has kindly consented to open the show. The lady members of the club will provide afternoon tea as usual, and an orchestra will play selections during the afternoon and evening.