ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1043, 4 February 1911, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S. His Majesty's had liberal patronago last evening, antl the pictures wore well applauded. This last change of programme has been an exceptionally good one, especially iii regard to its dramatic clement. Tho coloured nature study, "Flowers," was particularly acceptable. Tho patronage this evening should bo large. Patrons should also note that the usual attractive matineo will bo given this afternoon. THE KING'S THEATRE. At tho King's Thoatro this evening will _be the last occasion on which "Scientific Billiards" will bo seen. It has proved a great attraction, and should not be missed. The Patho Gazette, the Australian Gazette, Foolshead's latest pranks, and many other excellent pictures go to mako up a. very fine programme. Tliero will he a change 011 Monday evening. FULLERS' THEATRE ROYAL. Vaudeville maintains its popularity, ami enthusiastic, audiences have been tho rule at tho Theatre Royal this week. To-night tlio current progranimo will be repeated for thp last time, this '.'being the_ filial occasion on which the famous Livingston Picture will bo screened. On Monday, night a complete change will be made. Mr. Fred Graham and Miss Nellie Dont are to appear in their latest comedy, "Married a Week," "Tho Anderson Trio" will present their remarkable Girard act. Farrel and Gaffney, Celia Stephano, Ruby • Wallace, Jack Knowles, Scot Gibson,' Elaine Verrol, and Charles Heath will all contribute soniothing new, and Mr. Wally Dawson, comedian, will make his first appearanco. STAR PICTURES. Tho Star Pictures attracted a large audience at St. Thomas's Hall last evening. A matinee performance is to be given this afternoon, and a complete changc of programme on Monday. " - ORGAN RECITAL. Mr. Maughan Barnett's organ recital to-night in tlio Town Hall will bo a special request one. An item of special interest is Wely's "Storm Fantaisio," so popular with Mr. Barnett's audiences. Schubert's Serenade, Allegro Cantabile, and Toccata (Widor) and works by Lemare and Lemmeus will also bo ■played. • - WONDERLAND. In future, on Wednesdays aud Saturdays Wonderland will be open from 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., and on Wednesday ovenings. All the side shows arc free, and a good afternoon's enjoy-ment-for tho children is assured. "THE BLUE BIRD." A recital by Mr. Wilson Fritcli, the American lecturer, of Maeterlinck's beautiful fantasy, "The Blue Bird" attracted ail audience of fair dimensions to the New Century Hall last evening. In tlio main, Mr. Fritcli followed upon the lines of his previous recital in tho Opera House. He eliminated. somo portions of tho text last evening, and introduced explanatory comments rather more freely than on the former occasion. These- alterations mado it easier to follow tho developments of tho' wonderful fairy story . which has. had so great a vogue in the theatres of Europe and America, and they were duly appreciated by those who listened to the'recital. To-morrow evening Mr. •Fritcli will lecture at: the. Opera .House; i taking as his subject. "How Wo Know .God." i . fla ,

"BABY BLISS." Baby 'Bliss,.whom it is stated is tho world's - fattest boy, when seen leaves no doubt that he 1 can substantiate • all that is claimed for him as a living curiosity. His weight is 42 stono 81b.; height, sft. 10.Un.; and his ago 18 years. He is daily on exhibition in Willis Steet, opposite the Hotel Windsor, wliero an attractive window display is to be seen. Ho has a cheerful disposition, and looks a picture of contentment, and although bis measurements are abnormal, there is an abscnco of awkwardness in his movements, which : may be readily understood when it is' mentioned that he can cover three miles, in an hour without in- any way exhausting his energy. The "Baby'' receives and converses pleasantly with visitors daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with an interval between the hours of 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and o p.m. and 7 p.m. ' "CASEY," THE FAMOUS CHIMPANZEE. Joseph's famous chimpanzee "Casey" continues to draw largo crowds at 98 iVillis Street, where he is to be seen' daily between tho hours of 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. "Casey's" performance includes' piano and mouth organ playing, floor sweeping, and'nursing 'a baby. Ho also smokes a pipe and winds a watch. His gymnastic display is remarkable, and is alono worth seeing. Those who have not so far attended one of tho gifted chimpanzee's receptions should not- fail to take advantage of the present do so. We are iiir formed that during "Casey's" recent tour through tho Commonwealth ho was well received ill every city, and the enthusiastic manner in which ho has been received in tho Dominion during the present season is quite in accord with his undoubted popularity, which is uniijuc. BAND'PERFORMANCE. On Sunday afternoon tho Garrison Band will give its last public performance of test selections prior to leaving for Palmerston band contest. A collection will bo taken up in' aid of tho band's expenses at the contest.

The entertainment to be. given next Wednesday in the Town Hall to provide funds to pay the first year's rent of the now Y.W.C.A. hostel promises to bo a very successful one. :■ Lord Islington .will preside, and short addresses will be given by Lady Islington, the Hon. Dr. I'indlay, the Mayor (Mr. T. M. Wilford), and Mr. A. L. Herdman, M.P. An attractive feature of ,the evening will he a grand parade, by young ladies dressed in costumes,. typical of the countries in which there are branches of tlio Y.W.C.A. Miss Males and Mr. Robertson will 1 contribute a Dutch duet, and among other items on tho programmo aro a chorus, "Grow, Little Mushroom," from tho "Gaymakers," and a song by Miss Eileen Ward.