ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1239, 22 September 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"TIIK GAY GORDON*." Another large audience nt tho Opera House afforded evidence of tho popularity of "The Gay Gordons" a* played by the Clarke mid Moynell New Comic Opera Company. Mr. Frank Lincoln, as Angus Graeme, tho soldier lover, was iigam the most successful iK-rfornicr in the musical comedy, and Ali«i Maggie Knight, by her good acting, lifted the part of Janet M'Leod into prominence. Other members of lliK company who contributed to the musical fide n'f the show, or who keiit tho audience amused in tho comedy scenes, wore '.Miss Nell 'I'iimis, Miss Nellie Cozens, Miss Florence lmeson, and Mr. Tom Graves. On account of liberal nal : Tonn»e accorded- the niece, the management intend to extend its run into next week. The farewell production in-/Wellington of the Clarke and Meynell Comic Opera Company will Ire' the sucecfsl'nl London musical comedy' "Sergeant Brue. Mr. Tom Graves will appear in the roll Oi Crookie Scrubbs, and Mr. Frank Coinpton will plav the part of Mr. Crank, a magistrate, while 111'.-Percy Clifton will represent the name part, which was originally created by Willio Edouin. Miss Florence. Imisoa will impersonate Lady Bnckenhall, Miss Mabel Dark has been entrusted with the role of Mabel Widgett, and Mr.' Frank Lincoln will appear as tho sergeant's son. "Sergeant Brue" is described as a bright, musical play with a plot somewhat characteristic, of a farcical comedy. The music is catching, and sparkling, the lyrics being particularly dainty. Liza Lehinanu, whose song cycles have made her famous, is responsible for the music, arnd J. Hickory uood for the lyrics. THEATRE ROYAL. There was a fair attendance at the Theatre Royal last night, when Fullers Vaudeville Company put on an entertainin" programme. Dolly Courtney; sang "Gallant Scouting Boys," and "Gallery and the Boxes" was rendered by hrn Dclavale. "She will be Seventeen on hunday" was Nellie Senile's item. The eccentric dancer and comedian, Les Shipp, appeared in "I don't care what becomes of me," and Lily Vockler reappeared as a motto vocalist. Will Gilbert, comedian, sang "Old Eden," and the Gambia Sistere gave "The Girl from the Golden West. Harry Sadler camo on with a budget of new comic songs, and in the second part of tho programme Lily Vockler sang "Mother put a card in the window' and "William." Anita Diaz reappeared with her troupe of performing monkeys, and the Vagges appeared in their ball-punching performance. "The boys who will arguo was presented by Delavalo and Gilbert, comedians and vocalists. KING'S THEATRE. Tlwre was a large and enthusiastic attendance at tho King's Theatre last night, when' a very fino programme was submitted, including a. special scries of. the hockey tournament at Day's Bay. Every item 'was thoroughly enjoyed, and the applause w.".s hearty ami frequent, lhis evening "The Circus Girl" will bo tho feature of the programme. It is described as a story of love, temptation, and sacrifice. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. . Two remarkably fino pictures make the new programme presented, at His Majesty's Theatre last evening a notable oho. For" spectacular, magnificence it is difficult to conceivo anything much finer than tho "Cines" picture "The Crusaders," which pictures Godfrey of Bouillon's great expedition to Jerusalem, as depicted in Torquato Tasso's epic poem "Jcrusaleinme Liberate," which created a sensation when written, and at ones passed into.the ranks of the classics. Godfrey is shown in shining armour visited by a spirit, who places in his hand a banner and a sword, and conjures him to go to the relief of Jerusalem. The powers of evil resent tho mission, a.nd hurl their maledictions on the .crusader from a graphically-pictured hall. But Godfrey, nothing daunted, takes command of an army, and with flying pennons leaves for tho Holy Land, where he besieges Jerusalem. Armido, a beautiful witch, is sent' by the Saracen Senate to sow discord in the Christian camp, but sho is "converted to the truth faith, a.nd leaves the camp with the name of the Virgin Mary on her lips. Finally there is a great battle scene of thrilling interest, in which many hundreds take part, won, of course, by Godfrey. Tlie manner in which this picture is acted and tho Oriental opulence in tho mounting arc amazingly impressive, and cause ono to wonder if there is any limit to the scope of tho kinematograph in the presentation of such scenes. The other picture which . commands attention is a new moving picture of the Niagara Falls from Patho Frores* studio. Here is a view of this mighty body of falling water pictured so closo and realistically that it almost makes one nervous lest they should fall into the swirling depths. The scene is also shown by moonlight—with beautiful effect —and some fine views of the rapids below the Falls, and stretches of tho placid river alive with ferry boats, lend a "right-there" air to the picture. Other good pictures in the new programme are "The Home of the Ciillinan Diamond," "The Smilo of a Child." "Duck Farming," "Miss Etna," "The Infant of Snakevillc," and "Foolshcad as a Waiter." THE NEW/THEATRE. Tho 'New Theatro continuous picture entertainment drow packed .attendances yesterday. To-day tho customary change of programme will be introduced, and will include the photo-play "A Dixie Mother" (Vitagrapti), a story of the American Civil War. This subject embodies a variety of emotions which required careful handling. The Civil War, disastrous as it was, produced some romantic episodes, in which the worthiest emotions of human nature were brought into direct conflict. The Edison Company's reputation is sustained in the comedy-drama, "Tho Ransom of Red Chief." Two enterprising characters kidnap a rowdy little boy of ten years, and demand two thousand dollars ransom from his wealthy father. Tho latter refuses to pay, and the kidnappers discover. that the youngster's uncontrollable wny renders him a difficult prisoner. In tho end they are glad to return him without ransom. Among other special attarctipns nre "Raisimi Sunken Vessels" (topical), "Judged by Higher Power" (pathetic drama), arid "How Mary Met the C'owpnnchers." The liMv series will be i>ro=t'ntfd from 11 a.m. till 11 o'clock to-night. The management will revive "A Royal Divorce" on Monday. THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS. Tho Scarlet Troubadours concluded their season at the Concert Chamber, last evening. Tho company leaves for Sydney by the Moana to-day, en route for Brisbane. GARRISON BAND. The Garrison Baud, assisted by several well-known artistes, will givo another concert at the Opera Houfc on Sunday night. A selection from Balfe's "Satauella," and the beautiful intermezzo, "Evoning Bells" (with an imitation of bells), will be included in tho programme. Tho collection will be devoted to assisting the baud to attend the next contest.