ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1146, 6 June 1911, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. Fullers' Vaudeville Company with it-; weekly changes and the good .standard maintained, retains tho interest of patrons, anil (here was a large audience at the Theatre Royal last night when the new programme was submitted. The star item on the bill is supplied by tlio famous Staig Troupe of cyclists, wlio.se dnring feats on cycles anil motor-cycles raise- tho audience to a high pitch of enthusiasm. The conclusion of (lie turn, where one of the cyclists rode round the top of tho cage where the tho walls aro ulnwt perpendicular, was the signal for loud and prolonged applause. Hughie Sellwood, a boy singer with a delightful voice, made his first appearance last nig! , . , ., and (inirkly found favour with (he audience, lie opened with a sailor sous, and as an encore ?.iing "Captain Baby Bunting," both being rendered in capital stylo. Kcarns anil Roslyn appeared in a new series of "Side-walk and managed to keep the "houso" in n_ high state of good humour. Hiss Vera Kearns, whose song and dance turn always commands much applause, was accorded a eood reception, and the I urn of tho Rosebuds, a charming song and dance duo, also took well. Miss Nellie Power maintains her popularity as a character comedienne, and her singing of "Making up for Lost time Now" elicited a warm recall. A welcome reappearance was made by Jos Mullaney, who was called on for a couple of songs and a dance, and afterwards had to bow his acknowledgment to a further recall. Tho Tybells repeated their aerial performance on the revolving ladder, and succeeded in pleasing t:hn audience. Other contributors to (ho entertainment included Miss Emmie Eardie, tho Seyffer Twins, Ted Sutton, and Bob Lloyd. The programme will be repeated this evening, and during tho remainder of tho week. KING'S THEATRE. A kinematographic reproduction of scenes outside the Wellington Coronation Exhibition on opcuing day lends local interest to the programme which was submitted for the first time at the King's Theatre last night. Perhaps the best film of all, however, was the scientific one showing the life and adventures of the mantis, a lively insect whoso homo is in Asia Minor. It looks rather like a dead twig, and has a long narrow body and legs with many joints. Tho one which is the- hero of the life story set out. on the screen kills his littlo brother, attacks a lizard, and sucks tho blood of a frog, has an adventure with a scorpion, and lunches on a caterpillar as big as himself and a hawk-moth. Finally a chameleon brings his career of violence to a fitting close. "Tho Girl in tho Film" is a gay comedy with a pleasant love-interest. "Bill and tho Greasy Pole" is a screaming farce, the scene of which is iaid in rural England. "By Order of tho Emperor" is a version of tho early Christian incident of the martyrdom of St. Sebastian—an ambitious effort, but on tho whole successful. A particularly delightful sentimental comedy is the film entitled "Threo Men and a Maid." Two elderly bachelor brothers, the one a poet and the other a scientist, are suddenly made tho guardians of an heiress, their niece, whom they have never seen and hardly heard of. They somehow think she is a tiny child, and they arc rehearsing with toys when she arrives, a charming woman. The two old gentlemen have a young and handsome private secretary—and the rest can bo taken for granted in this notice, although at tho show ono watches eagerly and enjoys keenly every scene and movement that lead up through trouble' to the happy ending. Tho Wild West is not forgotten in the programme; "Indian Pete's Gratitude" is fully worthy of its popular class. There are other subjects of all kinds, and the programme, as a whole, is of high merit. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. An enthusiastic audience greeted the netv programme of motion pictures at His Majesty's last night. Ono of the most popular as well as ono of the best acted and best produced films of the evening was a drama entitled "Conscience." The husband and wife quarrel over the quality of tho coffee at breakfast, but quickly make it up, and part affectionately. Just as a joke, he points his gun at her, and says, "Better coffee or death." Their little daughter and tho maid see the act, and take it seriously,, After the husband has gone out to the woods, it is noticed that he has left his game-bag behind.. The wife takes it, and hurries after him. There are- other sportsmen about, and a stray shot strikes her. She falls into her husband's arms and dies. Circumstantial evidence seems to show that the shot was his. Ho is taken by the police and subjected to tho tortures of tho "third degree" (it is an American film) until, overwrought and desperate,' he accuses hiniself. Just then tho man who really fired the fatal shot, and whose conscience has ever since Ijcsn urging him to confess, appears in the midst of the group of police and detectives, and tells them thtf truth. Howhe fares thereafter is not revealed, but the drama closes with tho father's arms claspjd round his little girl—his ono consolation. Of quite a different character, but almost as good in its way, is "Oscar in Desperation." 111-luck in several ludicrous guises dogs tho footsteps of Oscar when lie goes a-wooiug, but matters get straightened out at last, and the tale ends with a promise of marriage bells. The Pathe Gazette again occupies a place in the programme, and there are a couple of pood travel films, one showing some of the customs of Mandalay and the other portraying the grand mountain scenery of tho Caucasus. There is, besides, enough good comic and dramatic material to make up an entertainment of the usual length and the customary merit.

THE BOTAL HAWAIIANS. The lioyal Hawaiians had a largo audienco at Ihc Municipal Concert Cham-, her, Town Hall, last night, and they deepened the very favourable impression which they created at their first appearance. The simplicity and freshness of the entertainment, and the pleasant and happy appearance of the perlormers combined with the very high musical excellence of the programme to make the entertainment one of tho most delightful that has been presented here for a considerable time. Mr. Ernest Kaai, the leader of tho company, besides possessing the natural gift of harmony which is the birthright of all the island races, is a highly-trained musician and has ideas and originality. His voice, liko the voices of many of his people, is between a baritone and a teuor, and is of rich, tender tone, and good, even quality. He is the writer of some of the fongs and music rendered by himself and his colleagues, and is also a charming mandolinist and monologue entertainer. The other members of the-company,, including Misses Koala, (mezzo-soprano), Anehila (soubrette), and Elola. and-Messrs. 11. Kaawa, 1. Kainakani, T. J. Carter, J. Kamakani, and H. Kailimai assist in providing a delightful and unique entertainment. The part-singing is very fine, and considerable interest attaches lo the hula, the ancient Hawaiian dance, reproduced in modified form by Misses Anehila and Etela. The Hawaii'ans will reappear nightly. TIIE NEW THEATRE. Good business is being done at the Xcw Theatre, where motion pictures are (lirplaved daily from 11 in the morning to 11 at "night. The building has proved on some occasions 100 small lo accommodate tho crowds desiring admission. The biweekly change of programme takes place The new programme at the Xcw Thealre 10-day and following days will comprise five '"star" items by Pnthe, \ llagraph, | Bison, and Edison firms. The titles of i these high-class lilius are: "Conscience (drama),'"Three Men and a Maid' (comedy), "The Pale-faced Princess" (for which the New Theatre claims exclusive rights), "The Toy Maker, the Doll and tho Devil," and "Tho Lemon Industry." SKATING RINK. Skating is now in full swing at Fullers' Kink, tlio cooler weather experienced lately 'adding greatly to the pleasure of rinking. The rinkers throw mors zest into their movements, and tho patrons of this popular resort will doubtless avail themselves of Die excellent iloor through tho season. Everything is earned out bv the management to ensure comfort for visitors, and a good band adds to Ilia pleasure of tho pastime. To-morrow evening another of the weekly hockey matches will take ulacc, AYellintrlon v. Poneke. 1