ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1188, 25 July 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. A new bill was presented by Fullers' Vaudeville Company at the Theatre Koyal last evening. Mr. Harry Sadler, the popular eomk[iie, returned to the Koyal and to public favour with a budget of new songs, including the humorous ditty, "I Was Standing on the Corner of (he SI root," "Ma-Ma," and "What, What, What!" an old favourite with new allusions. Another lished favourite was Ward Lear, who whistled with all his old vigour, and sang several comic songs in an approved manner. The Kelso Boys presented their olerar hoop-spinning and club-throwing act. and met with the approbation of the audience. Lucas and Watts, a pair of clever dancers and comedians, made a rythmical clatter with their dexterous feet, and cracked jokss, ancient and modern, with much gusto. Jim Gaffney sang the comic effusion, "Gravy," and followed it up with a clever dance, and Bob Harper contributed the song "I've Said My Last Farewell," with the aid of » very good voice. Miss Essie Jennings made a favourable impression in the ballad. "In the Garden of My Heart," and Mr. Thos. W. Kay, who is programmed as "A Singer with Dramatic Expression," sang a couple of sentimental songs convincingly. Miss Nellie Soarle reappeared, and sang "Who's Going to Take Me for a Walk?" in an attractive manner, and the Two Rosebuds danced with grace and precision.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Notwithstanding tho very wet weather, His Majesty's pictures wero well patronised last night, when a change of programme was put on. The programme was a varied and an interesting one. It was opened with the Pathc Gazette selections, all of which were of topical interest. "The Twin Towers" was the title given to a very interesting film which pictured a story of tho French revolution. The. grim charm of this class of item was evidenced by the long applause from the audience. The birth, life, and death of plants, in Path© coloured Trinematography, was a picture of general interest, and of special interest to lovers of nature as a study in tho evolution of plant life. In another respect the picture was a fine illustration of the good uses to which tho kinematograph can be put. "The Way of the Transgressor" was a well-screened story of the life and end of a wastrel husband. He deserted his w;ife, became a burglar, then became a "Hobo Tourist," and was ultimately shot when robbing a house, which, by strange chance, was the dwelling of his wife, who had married again, in the belief that he had been drowned when escaping from the police. "Under a Sunshade" was a very laughable number, and "Winning Back the Step-ehildroh" was a well-prepared film, which was very much appreciated. The pictures of the Continental police dog com petitions was a very attractive item. The wonderful training of the animals was a revelation. Sports in. IndoChina were shown, and of course were in(cresting as depicting the doings in a land little known, and ".Many Opportunities and the Man" was an excellent lesson. Tho programme was brought to a close by a comic picture entitled "Hilda's Lovers." KING'S THEATRE. The new programme at the King's) Theatre attracted a good audience last night, even though the weather was the reverse of enticing. The fresli programmo was a very good one, and received the applause of the audience. A film of great local interest was that showing tho running of the Wellington Steeplechase on Weduesday last. Tho picture was taken by the proprietary's staff, and was a piece "of very commendable work. The audience watched the event keenly throughout, and applauded enthusiastically during the rnn up the straight, when Hoanga (with R. Thompson up) was seen winning from Paritutu. "Conspiracy in the R-eigu of Henry VII," though a picture of a totally different kind, also met with a good reception. "My Ma-lii-law is Dead" tickled the fancy of tho people, and created a great deal of amusement. "Twin Towers" was a story in which tho tension was high at times, but that was relieved by a pretty ending. The subject was taken from the time of the French revolution. "Lea's Holiday," a comic, showed the troubles which hovered in the woke of an irresponsible romp of a girl—a most amusing item. Three pictures of topical interest were "Investiture of the Prince of Wales." "Preparing for the Coronation," aiid "Coronation Fireworks." "Tho Way of the Transgressor" showed tho had life and the dreadful end of a burglar. The "Pathe Gazette" was as usual full of short and interesting items, and tho concluding number (called "Tontolini's Hat") was most amusing. THE NEW THEATRE. There w-ere good houses at The New Theatro yesterday, whero tho moving picture show goes along continuously from 11 a.m.'until 11 p.m. A new series of films will bo submitted to-day and will include a very touching drama by the American Biograph Company entitled: "His Mother's Scarf." The story concerns two brothers out in tho Wild West, whoro both fall in love with a'beautiful young girl, the sole survivor of an Indian raid. In a fit of jealousy one of the brothers makes up his mind to murder the other when the sight of a scarf, which formerly belonged to his deceased mother, deters him from tho crime. The scenic beauty of the picture is said lo bo very fine. Other films in to-day's programme are: "The Branded Man," Bison exclusive drama; "For a Woman's Honour," a drama by the Kalem Company; "Scenes of Bonnie Scotland," a picturesque scenic; "Out of Mischief, an amusing comedy by the Mclies Company; and "Unexpected Review," a Vitagrnph comedy.

"THE SCAKLET-TROUBADOURS." Mr. Edward Branscombe's Comedy Costume Company, "The Scarlet Troubadours" will reappear at the Opsra House on Saturday, July 29, after a very successful six months' tour in South Africa and Australia. The members of this company have already established themselves warm favourites in New Zealand; and the spontaneity of their humour, the thoroughness of their work, and their clean -and wholesome programme will long be remembered by their New Zealand audiences. This is a farewell tour, the company proceeding to England at the conclusion of this tour to fulfil engagements in the Old Country. The box plan opens at Dresden to-morrow, 10 a.m.

At 35 Manneis Street, Dare's Royal Marionettes continue to attract patronage by their clever performances.