ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1276, 3 November 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPKIIA ITOIiSK TO-NIGHT. , "TIIH WOMAN IX 'I'llH CASK." To-night, ut the () per it House, Mr. .1. C. Williamson (Ud.j, will present to Wellington playgoers their latest, ilrninalin (oiiipnny, headed by the Knglish slurs, Miss Mabel Trevor and Miss Jllinor Poster, in Clyde Pilch's sensational play, "Tim Woman in the Case," which has boon mi enormous suece.vi everywhere. Throughout tin- play lln- one eenlral question is; "Who killed Phillip l/ong>" Tho promising young con pin named Julian Kolfo ami Margaret are living a life of oaso and pleasure, each trusting in Ihe oilier, arid presenting a perfect picture of domestic felicily. Hut Hoi 10, some time hack, had licen on lamiliar tonus with a thoroughly unserunulous ladv named Claire I'orsler, and had been foolish enough lo write her luvo letters undated, but finding out the true character of the woman, the acquaintanceship was speedily brought lo an end. iI is dear friend, Phillip Lour, however, had become enamoured with Claire, but under the Intler'rt evil influence ho rapidly trod the downward path, finally committing suicide. Here was Claire's chance for revenue on Hollo. She gave it out that Long did not commit suicide, but that ho was murdered Uv a jealous and dinappointed rival. Julian Kolfo is arrested under strong circumstantial evidence. Claire visits Ihe gaol, to taunt him, but iilitis only the lawyer present, for both Margaret.' anil Kolfo have quickly hidden themselves behind screens. Margaret listens to the venomous accusations of Claire, and determines to tight her on lier own ground. She therelore bccomes demi-mondaine, ond takes a Hat adjoining that of Clniro Forster's; she smokes, drinks, plays ranis a »d worms herself into Claire's conlidence. Then one night, when the lather has had too much liquor, and having her lawyer and police oiliccr screened behind tho curtain, she drags the truth out of Claire, who admits that i'liiilip I/ing committed suicide in a moment of exasperation upon his finding out her true character. Margaret, after her mental and physical exertions, and in the mad exultation of the moment, springs forward and almost throttles the woman who would have sworn away her husband's life.

HIS MAJESTY'S TIIEATEE. Tho ordinary bi-weekly change of programme presented at His Majesty's i'heau'e last evening attracted a good attendance. The piciurcs throughout were uniformly good. The splendid detective drama, entitled "Zigomar," is also Ixdng continued, much to the gratification of patrons of the theatre. This film picture drama has already been fully reviewed in Tin! Dominion. "Tim Mahoney, liie Scab," is an interesting story uf a great strike. Through the instrumentality of Mahoney, a strike is declared, and after it has 1,10011 in operation some time, lie arrives home to iimi that his wife and family are practically starving. lie tJien decides that his first duty is to them, and resumes work. From that on his erstwhile comrades refuse to recognise him, and liurl at him on every opportunity the insulting epithet "scab." Oiw dav, however, the factory catches lire, and Mahoney rescues a fellow-worker at the expense of liis own life. The concluding stage of the stcry describes how tho strikers recognise Mahoney's sacrifice. Other pictures serened aro "Tho Life of the Hoaev Bc-e," "His Birthday," "Japanese Children." "Percy Scries," "The Australian Gazette," "The Backwoodsman's Suspicions'" and "Bill and His Friend."

THEATEE HOYAL. Some capital turns are being put on at the Theatre Royal this week, and it is hard to soy which is the best. During the first part of tho programme several artists appeared to pkase the audience, but it was in the second half that tho "star" turns were seen. Vernon and .Mack, an acrobatic duo, Sam La Mert, a whistler of merit, and "The Musical Shflppards' had to respond to numerous recalls. Af'Gee and Keecc, tho American dancers, again showed their ability ns clog dancers, and these were cleverly executed. Morct, Martinotti, and Grossi, caused much amusement in their musical playlet, entitled "A Duke's Visit," and Jones and Jamie-son, as a pair of patter comedians, would bo hard to beat. The same programme will be given this evening.

TEE KING'S THEATRE. Thrilling dramatic studios, stories of adventure on the goldiiolds mid in the Wild West, interesting glimpses of foreign countries, and last, but by no means least, the inevitable "comic,'' form the subjects of the pictures screened at tko lung s Theatre last evening, the occasion of a change of programme. The two dramatic studios that figure conspicuously on the programme are: "All for Hold," and "The .backwoodsman's Suspicions'." The latter, as the nan.e implies, is a pioneer story. The backwoodsman introduces to his house one day a young author who is taking a rest in the country. As the settler is away the greater part of the day, the author begin* to take a friendly interest 111 the man's wife, and as she has never received any education, he tcaches her to read and write. These lessons are viewed with suspicion by tho husband, although he gives no indication of his feeling. One day lie is suddenly called away to light a forest fire, and while ho is treaj the literary man receives an urgent message calling him to the bedside of his dying wife. The backwoodsman's wife undertakes to show Inm a short cut to the station, and while away her husband returns. Oil finding tho house deserted he jumps to the conclusion that his wife has left him, and, arming himself with a rille, he sots out to avengo himself, In the meantime tho wife returns, and, being informed by a neighbour oi' her husband's state of mind, sets out in pursuit ol him. The story concludes by showing the three o fthem— husband, wife, and author—at tne railway station, explaining how it all happened. "An Interrupted Uunio' is an amusing comedy, narrating the troubles of live men who sit down to have a iriendly game of poker. A splendid yachting picture, entitled "White Wings o£ the Solent," was much appreciated. "His First Duel" is a semi-comic, and in places extremoly funny. Other items screened include:

"Tho Town of Kriwan" (scenic), "A Dilhcalt Capture" (comedy), and "Foolshead, Hypnotiur" (comedy).

THE NEW THEATRE. The new series of pictures to be screened at tho Now Theatre to-day will be headed by a Selig drama, "The Vampire," a powerful study of society life, founded upon the ideas conveyed in Rudyard Kipling's "A Fool There Was." In one scene is introduced a tableau identical with the famous painting "The Vampire," now hung in the National Art Gallery, London. The characters are capably interpreted, and the scenery and mountings are on an elaborate scale. Of late the Sclig Company has launched out in "feature" subjects, which have placed it in the front rank of tho world's moving picture-producers. "The Vampire" embodies tho very features which aim at perfection in photo-play enactment. The Edison Company has skilfully handled an inviting theme in "The Try Out," a comedy drama without anything approaching the farcical. The Bison pxclusivo drama "Black Snake's Treachery" is a story of life among tho Indians, with that touch of adventure which arouses the keenest enthusiasm of those who relish exciting situations. Also there are: "The Qlanufacturo of Cotton Lairc" (English industrial), "Brother Bernard" (a Cines historical drama), "Tho Scoutmaster's Motto" (a Hepwix comedy), and "Bill and His Friends" (Lux Continental comedy). The programme' will be shown from 11 o'clock this morning till 11 o'clock tonight.

BOTS' INSTITUTE. A concert held in the Boys' Institute Hall last evening was well attended. During the evening the trophies won at the recent sports meeting were presented. A pianoforte solo was contributed by Miss Nichols; songs by Misses Brobyn and Smith and Messrs Hill and Brobyn, a recitation by Mr. Chamberlain, a mandolin solo by Mr. Loadsinan, and a violin solo by Mr. Gardiner. A conjuring turn by Mr. Major created a good deal of interest.

Two women_ rocently swam from tho Batterj- in New York City to Coney Island, a distance of fifteen miles. Of fourteen men who attempted to swim the sr.mo oourw at the same time, only one man finished. Tho time of t.lio winner, Miss Elaine Golding, was 5 hours 51 re mutes.