ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1105, 19 April 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPEIU HOUSE. "The Bad Girl of tho Family" continues to have the best of good times while assuming all the virtues under heaven at the Opera House. The melodrama is finding great favour with the public, who nightly rejoice at villainy's downfall and virtue's triumph, in a maze of exciting scenes almost bewildering in number and character. Good work is done by Miss Ada Guildford, who makes a very pood "bad girl," and who, in voice and appearance, makes an appeal that even reaches over the banality of the play itself. Mr. Herbert Bentloy earns plenty of applause for his gallantry* as Lieutenant March, R.N., and Mr. Bert Linden makes Harry Gordon a distinctly objectionable young man, worthy of the hisses of the gallery. Mr. Stanford i.; droll to a degree as Barney Gordon, aii'l Mr. T. Curran makes much of a lot 'of very old comedy business. "The Bad Girl of the Family" will be "at home" at the Opera House for the rest of tho week. THEATRE KOYAL. Vaudeville, as provided this week at the Theatre Royal,,is of-good-quality, especially the turns' in the second half. Tho best undoubtedly is that, supplied by Harris and Vernon, American dancing double. For tho whole time that thoy occupy the stage there is not. a dull moment, and besides excellent "business" the pair have a stock of clover patter. M-iss Ettie .'Williams, . a vivacious comedienne, made a reappearance last evening, and had a capital reception. The two Rhodosburys—comedians and dancers—contributed towards tho success of the entertainment,, as did the Gibson Girls. Tim Howard, Mabel Lynne, and Pat Reece.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. This week's change of programme at His Majesty's Theatre is attracting largo crowds nightly. The scries is an excellent one, showing, as it docs, the strides that have been made in moving pictures. The two outstanding films this week are entitled "His Trust" and- "His Trust Fulfilled." These depict a fascinating story of the American Civil War, and carry a. sustained interest along to a somewhat pathetic finish. Scenic studies aro also shown, and one is enabled to witness some of the beautiful scenery in Scotland and Japan. Various "comics" are also exhibited, and tho house rang with laughter at the absurdities of "Foolshead" and "Tweedledum." Other pictures of interest are "Tho ColourSergeant's Horse," "Scientific Billiards," and "Love of an Indian Mother." A complete change is announced for Thursday evening. THE KING'S THEATRE. West's and the Royal Pictures, at tho King's Theatre, were, exhibited to an appreciative attendance last evening, when tho star and other items on the new programme were well depicted and received. "Glimpses of New Zealand," "The Altar of Love," "Tho Scorpion," and tho "Patho Gazette" are all interesting productions, and the whole programme provides a good two hours' entertainment. The. same bill will be repeated this evening, and the usual change will be made on Thursday. FULLERS' SKATING RINK, Fullers' Skating Rink was. largely attended at each session yesterday, tho rinking space being taxed to its utmost capacity at tho evening session. There were also many onlookers, who thoroughly .enjoyed the cftorts of those taking active part in tho very fascinating pastime of skating. The beginners' session at 6 each evening is increasing in popularity. THE NEW. THEATRE. Tho New Theatre, now running in Manners Street on the continuous plan, attracted a continuous stream of patrons yesterday. At no time was the theatre less than full, and, last evening, it was packed at the different sessions. Tho management intend to change tho programme every Tuesday and Friday. Tho first change will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday next, when a completely new bill ■will be presented.' The public have cer. tainly extended a cordial support to the new idea, and "have half an hour of pictures" is likely to rival tUo invitation to partake of afternoon tea. THE WANDERERS. ■ The patronage given to Tho Wanderers, who appeared again last evening at tho Concert Room of the Town Hall, was again excellent. The entertainment went with a happy swing, and all the items were well received. Miss Phyllis Hop-HOod-Foldi scored another success in her monologue contributions, and had to. respond several times. Mr. Leslio Holmes drew on a fresh stoeli of comicalities, which made his "turn , . , stand out as nn extremely clever and mirth-producing feature. Tho various duets and quartets and ballads were all successful, and the instrumental music above the average. The company will appear again in their wholesome and breezy entertainment.

BAND PERFORMANCE. Jupp's Bai\d will give a band performance at Lyall Bay, to-night.