ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1106, 20 April 1911, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

« "BAD GIRL OF THE, FAMILY." Tho inolodrania boom n! the Open Houso continues, and, last night, "'.rhe Bad Girl of tho family" was presented by .George Marlow's Company before a big house. Tho play bristles with interesting situations, and the acting of the company evoked warm applau-e. 'J'ho curtain rises punctually a I- 8 each evnii'r.i', and though it docs not fall finally until nearly 11 o'clock, there is not :i t\:i\\ nio.v.cut, the umlicnco being on lip-too tif cj.pectancy throughoul. It is !iin)iiu"c:l that the box plans for Saturday, llimlny, and Tuesday are now open. THEATRE BOYAL. At the Theatre Royal last night. Vuil-f-rs' Vaudeville Compnuy submitted an attractive programme, and the vari >us interesting items were heartily applauded. Vernon and Harris, tho American :i;i!i".\M!; duo, nre responsible for a lot of :iwn-o-ment, and tluvsame may be riiil of tb? Khodcsbury Brothers. Other membars of tlu company acquitted themselves c»i;<ably. ' The same programme v.ill be i resented this evening. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. An entirely'new programme is announced for His "Majesty's Theatre this evening, the new set comnrisiug a number of the very latest productions direct from London, America, and Europe. "An Old Soldier's Influence" tolls the story of lion - a smith's soldier son returns home and is welcomed by his father and his fiancee. Tho latter, however, attracts the attention of her lover's superior officer, who insults lier. Tho soldier retaliates, ami is condemned to death for striking his officer. Then the old smith, donning his uniform and-medals, goes to the general in command, and the offending officer, admitting the provocation which the young soldier had received, the latter ; s released. Other items ore: "The Warwick Chronicle," illustrating all the principal events during the week, "Winter Sports in Chamounix," "Tho Birth of a Flower" (a. magnificent coloured subject, by Patho Freres), "The Link that Held," "Gambler of tho AVcst ,, (a thrilling and exciting Western story), and "A Trip Through Rome." The programme will 1)3 shown for three nights only, and a matinee will bo held on Saturday.

THE KING'S THEATRE. Patrons of the King's Theatre were treated to nn excellent selection of pictures Inst evening. The scenic subjeets embraced the West Coast of the South IstiM'l, the screenings incidental to a coach ride through the Bullcr Gorge being exceptionally good. "The Scorpion," a clever nature study, "The Altar of Love," and "A Mountain Maid" were all well above the .average. A new programme is announced for to-night, and the usual matinee will be given on Saturday. PULLERS' SKATING KINK. Despite the ever-increasing number of counter-attractions, Fullers' skating rink in Vivian Street continues to draw large attendances, and the merry throng last night was so largo that the rink was filled to its utmost capacity. At both afternoon and evening sessions, tho rink band was in attendance and added greatly to the pleasure of skaters. The beginners' sessions (from (! to 7 each evening) are being largely attended. THE NEW THEATRE. Tt is impossible to pats along Manners Street without being attracted by ll'ut blushing debutante among Wellinstin's places of entertainment—the New Theatre. Here it is tha,t the kinematograph whirrs continuously day and night, and the paffis?r-b,v, who may be tired of the sights and sounds of the city, may be transported to other lands and scenes in a twinkle. The programme contains Mime excellent dramatic pictures.'including "the Flight of Redwing," and "Tho 'Ways of tho "West," and there is h goocl lnngH to be had fmniimThe Joke They Played on Mivßumptious." A change of programme will bo made to-morrow. . ; ■ "THE WANDERERS." . - The bright and attractive little enter- , tainment that is being given nightly at the Concert Chamber by "The Wanderers" is proving much to the taste of those who appreciate an entertainment that.is not so broad or garish as vaudeville as wo know it, and not so stiff and formal as the concert in ordinary. The programme is brightened with , excellent comedy by Mr. Leslie Holmes, who.-o facial contortions would make an anchorite laugh, and with the clever contributions of Miss Phyllis Hopwood-Foldi, whose monologue sketches and musical narratives ore much appreciated. "The Wanderers" aro to give a matinee on Saturday afternoon. CHAMBER MUSIC. Miss Beatrice Richmond (piano), Miss May Donaldson (violin), and -Mr. Frank Joh'nstono ('cello), will give the last of the three chamber concerts sit the Sydney Street Schoolroom, at 8 o'elork this evening. The first two have been very successful; and v. similar result is e.vicetod from this evening's performance, when works from BeetKovcn, Rubinstein, and Oscar Raif will bo included in the programme.. Tickets may be obtained from the Wellington Piano Co., Lambton Quay.