ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1225, 6 September 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

FIGHT PICTURES. Two stirring series of light pictures are, showing at \hc Opera House. Landlord aud M'Vea fiijjit their battle over again through twenty sjroiiiious rounds l , and additional interest is lunt to tlie jiortrayal Irom the anlicipalion that, aflor their next encounter in Sydney, one of them — the winner—will be- matched to iii-eot Johnson, the world's heavy-weight champion. The other series depict" the somewhat sensational encounter of Laiigi'ord and Lang. THEATRE ROYAL. Another big crowd filled the Theatre Royal last evening, the principal attraction being tho turn supplied by the Piquays, hand balancers and dancers. These- performers are two in number— mi athletic man and an agilo woman. Mr. Piqiiay, after going through a number of balancing feats with his partner, slips his hands info a pair of shoes and brings the clever turn to a climax by performing a buck dance on his hands. Needless to say, the act was vociferously applauded. Harry Sadler and his "hoy scouts" supply a very amusing item, and the antics of Fritz, the bucking pony, cause much laughter. Miss Essie Jennings, balladist, Los Shipp, eccentric comedian, and a number of others help towards the success of tho programme. Ifc will be repealed this evening. niS MAJESTY'S. "A Still Alarm," by Joseph Arthur, is being reproduced in picture form at His Majesty's Theatre this week. It is a thrilling drama, showing tho fire brigade extended to its utmost in a fight with a great coiiHsignition. Other pictures include: "Tho Home of the Seal," a nature study; "Agriculture by Motor," showing ■modern methods of tilling the soil; anil "Tho Cardinal's Edict," a historical , drama. Tho present programme will bo repeated for the last timo this evening. THE KING'S THEATRE. A feature of the current programme at tho King's Theatre is a splendid scries of pictures entitled "Our Navy." Some 5000 feet of film are reeled off by the machine to give patrons of the theatre an idea of tho life of bluejackets. AA'arships are shown at battle practice, and there aro scenes ashore of sailors at gun practice, nnd yet again the sailors at play. This fine series is supplemented by other items comic, dramatic, and sccuic. This evening the programme will be repeated. NEAV THEATRE. A change of programme was presented at tho New Theatre yestsjduy, and, throughout the day and cveliing, large crowds visited tho theatre. The programme contains dramatic, scenic, and comic studies, but pride of place must fcn given to the serious studies. "Tlw Kmilo of a Child" is a vsry human and touching story with a sixteenth century setting. Tho fir:-.t u'cnr. shows the home of a peasant and its happy inmates—father, mother and child. One dny tho child wanders away, and enters the gardens of a nobleman. My lord comes down the garden in a very dark mood, and discovers tho child. Both gaze at each other in astonishment, and then tho little girl smiles. The nobleman's mood changes and ho is next seen carrying tho little oho round the gardens in his arms. Oneday while he is taking the air in a public park he comes across the child's mother and speaks to her. Later he has tho husband arrested, and visits the home. Thero ho meets tho littlo girl, and receives again the samo confident smile. It touches him deeply anil he leave?, but not before ho makes reparation. A particularly lino view is given of sceues and lifo in and around Malta, Britain's Mediterranean stronghold. Valelta and its splendid harbour (with the British battleships riding at anchor) aro shown, as ,well as n part of Fiorina and the forts. "Tho Cheyenne Medicine Man" is a well-acted story of Red Indian life, and iiiirratcs how n brave wooed and won his squaw. The humorous element is not neglected, .continuing as it does such laughable studies as ".\n Unromantic Wife"' , and "The lunematograph Fiend." "THE GAY GORDONS." No doubt theatregoers will look forward with much eagerness to. the cominj of "The Gay Gordons" on Friday, September 15. Tins successful comic opera comes fresh from the Australian theatrical fields, and there is little doubt that its English, American, and Australian successes will be repealed in Now Zealand. The plot is based upon a delightfully original idea; the atmosphere is as refreshing as it is unconventional, and i'ho opportunity for superb staffo setting nnd magnificent dressing has been taken full advantage of. A complete English opera company, each and every one of wham will bo making their first appearance in Now Zealand and aro people of prominenco in Iho musical comedy world of London, have heen chosen bv Clarko and McyneH's London agent. Ihere aro no fewer than twenty-five musical numbers throughout the production and these do not include special encoro numbers nnd original topical songs. Tho box plan lor tho first six performances will bo opened at the Dresden on Tuesday next at 9 a.m. LEONARD BORAVICK. England's great pianist, Mr. Leonard Borwick, who is just concluding an extended season in Melbourne, will commence his AVellington season in the Town Hall on Thursday, September 14. So great was the success of tlio Melbourne and Sydney concerts that the management had to increase the season in tho former place by three concerts, and in the latter by five. At the last concert in Melbourne tho audience recalled Mr. Borwick seven or eight times, aud then crowded round the platform while he finally played a Chopin prelude. The "AVestminster Gazette' states: "Leonard Borwick is one of tho first living pianists"—high praise indeed. Information relative to tho Wellington season may bo had from tho Dresden Piano Company, where the bnx plan for tho two recitals ope is this morning. MISS' TIIELMA PETERSEN. In addition to tho performers already announced for Miss Thelma Petersen's concert next .Monday, .Miss Easson, soprano vocalist, and Mr. Eric AVatcrs, pianist (who has just returned to AVellington) havo consented to contribute to the programme. The concert promises to be a distinct success. The box plan is now opeu at the Dresden. CORONATION BAZAAR. The.ladies' auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. have been busily preparing for the past few months for their Coronation Bazaar which her Excellency, Lady Islington, is to declare open this aitcmonn. A splendid assortment of ornamental and useful articles will be offered for sale. The great attract ion promises to bo a series nf living pictures (historical tableaux) which will ho presented each evening under tho direction of Mi.«s Youmans. The-Royal Choral Society has secured tlio service-; of Jlr. Sydney Jintler, nf Glasgow, to take the tenor role in Cowen's "Ruth." Mr. Butler is the possessor of a very fine voice, and will only be m AVelliiisfton for a few days. Mrs. Gower Burns," of Christchurch, is to sing the soprano solos, and Mr. C. If. N. - Clarkson will be the principal bass. His Excellency tho Governor liars intimated his intention of being present at the per-