ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1245, 29 September 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

« "SERGEANT BRUE." 'Uio inimitable "Sergeant Bvue" n|V liears likely to enjoy a very popular season at the o]iera House. * A largo audience witnessed tho second production ol' the musical comedy last evening, and extracted much entertainment from th« clever work of Mr. Tom Graves (Crookio Serubbs), and Mr. Percy Clifton (Sergeant Brue). The comic.il situations created by the failures of "C'rookie" to arrange successful police coups, for which Sergeant Brno is io get the credit—and the rewards-convulsed tho audience,.anil tho comedy went with a swing from tho overture to the finale. The coinedv will be. staged against to-night uud tomorrow evening. THEATRE ROYAL. Messrs. Fuller and Sons ale showing A Rood programme at the Theatre Kovnl this week, the principal attraction being the heavy-weight lifters and athletes Mourner ami Franx. Those■ artists aro u host in themselves. Other good turns aro those by Sam La Jlcrt, whistling oxperl, Vernon and Mack, hand-balancers, and Delavalo and Gilbert. The same programme will l>e shown this evening. THE NEW THEATRE. Again yesterday large numbers of tlio public Messrs. M'Mahon and Donnelly's continuous picture entertainment at the New Theatre. A splendid selection of films is limine produced. Ono of the best is that entitled "Tho Test of Love." The theatro will be open all day to-day as usual.

HIS -MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The new programme of pictures at Ilio Majesty's Theatre, screened tor the first time last evening, includes several items nf conspicuous interest. "I'au, from a Dirigible," is one of tho latest triumphs of the kinematographcr, who for this particular study has been privileged to make an ascent, in company with his camera, on a modern dirigible balloon, and his experience an.:! impressions aro admirably reflected in the mricnie views which liav'o been recorded on the film. From tho dock of the dirigible (ho camera man has notcjl impressions from the moment that the big air-ship rises from the earth till her return to the great "hangar'' or shed. The views taken from n great height aio truly remarkable, while the pitching o£ the great ship iu the high wind involuntarily suggests the qualms of mol-de-nicr. "The Thief and the Girl" is a dramatic study wherein is set forth (he slory of 'the reformation of a swell-mobsman' under feminine influence. The plot is good, and the situations well arranged for dramatic effect. "Snapshots at Henley'* show some charming views of tho most famous regatta_ water in England. Another good dramatic study, a tabloid military romance, is that entitled "Tho Littlo Rebel," based upon a very probable incident iu the American Civil War., "An Eventful Tandem Ride" is a laughablo pictorial narrative of a couplo who went for a ride on a tandem cycle, and of the ludicrous mishaps expressed by tho riders when their machine persisted in wobbling into this obstacle and that. A child study "Eggs and Babies" sets out in quaint fashion the innocent and amusing exploits of two littlo children, Other excellent items include the temperance study "Ten Nights in a Bar-room," "Rescued iu Time," a dramatic study of absorbing interest; an amusing comedy entitled "A Clever Fraud"; "The Hoy Trainer," one of the latest and best of the fhio dramatic studies arranged by Pathe Freres; "Told in the Sierra," an American Wild West drama; and tho comic study "Stubb's New Servant,"

THE ICING'S THEATRE. Tho picture entertainment at tho King's Theatre last evening, when several now films .were thrown on tho screen, waa dedicated (o the Wellington Garrison Baud, by way of a complimentary benefit. The band was in attendance at the theatre, and with tho King's Lyric Or'cjiestra provided musical faro of high quality. Tho programme of pictures is an unusually good one, and includes, in addition to. 'the dramatic story of "Tho Circus Girl" (screened in tho beginning of tho week, and repeated by request), n charming animal study, cntiflod "Pels and Favourites," "The Ends of tho Earth" (a drama of the intense, description), "An eventful Tandem Hide," "A Mania to Touch Everything," and "A Curo for Dyspepsia," three mirth-pro-voking comedy pictures; and a mirth-pro-larly fine turf drama, entitled "l'ho Thoroughbred." Thero was a, good attendance of the public, and the results of the benefit performance should be more tha.'i satisfactory to the Garrison Band. 'J,'ho usual prizo matinee and evening exhibitions of tho pictures are announced THE NEW THEATRE. Capital attendances were present throughout yesterday at the New Theatre. In the new programme to-day thero is Assembled a brilliant selection of photo plays and scenic studies which will compare favourably with nil predecessors. Tho Aiuericuii fiicgrnph Company's dra*matic story, "Heart Beats of Long Ago." is an exquisitely romantic composition which is artistically interpreted by this noted firm's stock company of "star" performers. Tho Bison Company's exdusivo (llm, "Tho Child of the Ranch," is a dainty storv of the Western States of America, l'ho Bison team of export horsemen figure prominently with their customary exhibitions of dare-devil riding. The Band metropolis. "Johannesburg," forms a delightful trawl subject. The Cines Company, noted for their gorgeous historic plays, arc responsible for a "costume" drama, and "Handsome Galliana." which will be in keeping with tho best traditions of this firni. Hie Anifi'ican Biograph Comnany's comedy, "Cupid's Joke," the Continental comedy, An Eventful Tandem Hide," and the Hopwix comwly, "The Unruly Charge, aro the comics. An onchantins? scenic study, "Landscape* of is also to l)d pcrecncd. Tho umv picture will bo shown from 11 a.m. till 11 o'clock to-night.

THE RENE QUEREE CONCERT. . Monday promises to afford for tliccD who attend tlio Opora House a rare artistic treat. In addition lo Miss Iwne Ouimto's pTfcrmanco of several ucllfcuoivri compositions, Mr. Hamilton Hodgfs, baritone, brings excerpts from the repertoire which earned liim marked success oa , hi* recent concert tour through America and Europe. The booking is stated to bo heavy. "THE GRIP OF ALCOHOL." ■Vt the Opera House on Wednesday ne.tv the International I'icturo Company of Australia will present for the fir-, ii.no in the Vowwjon Sr.::">S™. unices a clearly-cut drink story. 'I he-prin-cipal character, a clerk, -lips into tho ' habit, and his degeneration comes step by stop. The ruin of his family is likewise defined with power and cogency. Many of (ho scenes are poignant and intense. In addition to this very powerful story other new and intorcslinjr films will bo shown, these including "Uncle Join s Cabin," tho famous work of Mrs. Henry Beccher Stowe. This is an entirely new film, only received very recently, and is said to be one of tho finest pioturta photographically ever taken. it deals with every incident of Mrs. blowes work. Vurfher particulars of amusements will be announced in to-morrow s issue.

The Vcrv K«r. Dr. Hermann Adler, Chief Uabbi of the United Hebrew LonEi'L'L'Hlions of the British Lmpire. who died cm lulv IS last, npwl seven y-lwo vcars.' left <wtato of the cross value or '111:1 523, of which the not personality lins iieen sworn at Xl2,;>S!f. Or. Adlor left benii<vts to servants, ant] .MM to charitable institutions, chiefly Jewish, the lmlk of his fortune being iKfiuoatlied to his wife and daughters. The premises of Messrs, .1. Nathan and Co. will be closed on Monday, October 2. The premises of Messrs. Myers and' Co. will be closed on Monday, October 2. ' Messrs. Mandell, Harris, and Cnrr, wholesale jewellers, will bo closed on Monday, Octobcr 2. For Chronic Chest Complaints, .Woods' Great Peppermint Curo, Is. M.»