ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1290, 20 November 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA lIOU'sK. The last night is announced at Hie Opera Horn*! of the present line picture Kvrr.v pichnv is ''J, 1 ' . be new to Wellington mnl specially nilported by (ho management, I In* s;um» ulms not ljeing shown at any other place ol amusement ill Wellington. "'J hi; bn w of Mercy" is a lino coloured I'll in and is staged and acted admirably ;md the plot well sustained. Another picture «f inforest is "Haron Munchaiismi's Dream, which is of tho comic, order iiud caused roars of laughter. Tho pantomime Ininsformations in this picture would do ci'edit. to Iho Arabian Nights. I'ho whom programme gave gre.il satisfaction, l'or Tuesday night an entire change of programme is announced and the iminiigi--inent is tx> show for tho fn-st l.iino in New Zealand, by arrangement will) Iho "Ailstrjilian Pictures, Limiled, I .' a sensational Western drama "l'or a Woman's Sake." During this picture's Melbourne seawm it wtas shown for four consecutive weeks at the Ghciarinm .which is un exceptional run. for, any one picture. liioluded in the samo progiiammo will lie some olhor line films, all, it is claimed, being now to Wellington audicnces.

THEATRE ROYAL. A littlo cxt.rn-spec.ini variety won introduced Id tho randovillo progrannio nl, tho Theatro Royal on Saturday evening, when three amateurs, now lo Iho varioty stage, endeavoured (o woo the approbation of a crowded and fnii'ly indulgent house. Two of them were adventurous ballad singei-s of fho sterner sex, one of whom wius tolerated, and Iho other occorded encouraging applause. Tho. Iliird u|as described I,'KI ranger, fho Man with tho Iron Mn,«k," a description which invested his turn with considerable mystery. 110 was referred lo as "a. well-known citizen of Wellington," who desired lo prcwi-vo his incognito. This ho did with tho assistance of a black mask which covered tho upper portion of tho face. 110 was in owning dress, and had 'donned a wig. of fair-coloured hair, which straggled over his forehead and down besido his oars in that |kculiar disarray which is popularly conotived to 1)0 tho specisi'l idiosynctacy of "artists." Ill's ilom was th-a wellknown "Dcvil-May-Caro" monologue. "L'Efcrangor" (French for "The Stranger'), recited his inonologao as per arrangement, and received—a carit't. Also, ho,was counted out, and ixmtribuU'd no more. Thoso of tho audiwico who hud hopes were disappointed; those who had. entertained doubts wore justified. '.I'ho remainder of tho programme consisted of a bright collection of items by the professional artists of the- company. Millie Doris made a successful farewell appliance, and. was recalled vociferously timo after time. The '"lit-Bits," the engaging trio of. acrobats, also took their leavij of tho Wellington vaudevillo "stage, ami were accorded a hearty sond-off. This evening a now vaudoville programme will be presented whon thero will appear Mddlo Ilaydees (and her marionettes), the Delofoiros (entertainers and ivlophono experts), the Willis Sisters, tilt National Duo, Noda Moret, Mart'inetti and Grossi, and others.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Habitues of His Majesty's Theatre have only ono moro week in which to bestow their patronago on this popular resort. After next Saturday the builders tako charge, and. a new and handsome block is to .bo erected ic. -its stead. While (he new building is in course of construction i /?i I>ic . turcs lri .» bo transferred to . Skating Rink, luges tro btroot. The change-oi programme, to be presented at His Majesty's to-nigh!t is of oxceptional merit. It not only includes the latest importations from the skilled makers of the. outside world, but also an excOilent picluro of the large fire which occurred on Clifton Temco on Friday, last. .Messrs. Fullers' operator, who was in the vicinity with his camera, secured Tii views of the progress ot the fire. A section of tho picturo shows tho turn out of the Wellington Fire Brigade. Other films of note aro: "Mustang Fetes Love Affair,' and "By tho Aid of a Lariat,", two typical American Productions. Very interesting is a film depicting "The Rubber Industry," whilo amongst tho "comedies/' "An Elevator Romance is described as being above tho average. 'Several other' works of merit will be screened.

THE KING'S THEATRE. West's Pictures, Ltd., ever on tho lookout for novelties, have secured the exclusive rights of the world renowned Scottisli drama "Bob Roy," taken on tho actual spots where all tho historic events occurred, by kind permission of the Duke and Duchess of Montrose. The picture which is 3000 ft. long will be screened for the first timo in New Zealand this evening, and will no doubt appeal to lovers of stirring stories of by-gone days. Tho principal characters aro taken by Mr. Jolm Clyde, tho noted exponent of the character of Rob Roy; Mr. Duiward My, who appears as Francis Osbnldistone, is well known for his graceful and comely production of tho part, Miss TTieo Henries, in the character of Helen Magregor, Mr. W. G. Robb, as tho Baillie, find Mr. Geo. Hunter as tho Dougal-Crai-tur, who has made this part quite notable by his clever acting. By special request West's and Royal Pictures will screon for a fow nights longer the special subjects "Angry Nature," and Wost'fj picture of the Molbourne Cup, showing the whole race from start to finish. Special music-will-also bo rendered by the King's Theatre Orchestra. THE NEW THEATRE. The continuous picture entertainment at the New Theatre remains undiminished in popularity as was plainly evident again on Saturday afternoon and evening wlion (hero wcro crowded attendances. Tho principal features include a romance of the American Civil War "with General Stonewall' Jackson"; a charming story of the Red Indians. "Grcv Cloud's Dovotion"; "Gymnastic Display hy Two Hundred Arniv Instructors"; and "Tho Salt Industry.' Tho current series will 1)9 shown for tho last time to-day and tonight. The usual bi-weekly change is announced for to-morrow. ffODDERSFIELD BELL-RINGERS' HAND. Tho Huddersliold Holl-ringors' Band commences its Wellington season on Saturday night next in the Opera House. Assinling the band are f-everal English artists, including Ellu Airlie, the charming young liondon nianoloquist, and Jlr. George Campbell, tho quaint, humorist and instrumentalist. Miss Airlie is recognised as one of llio cleverest int'antilo mimics thai lias bcon heard in jxindoii, and in addition to being a clever artist is a composer of no littlo note! An English daily, speaking of their performance, says: "Tho band was beautifully balanced, and all the features of the music wero brought, out with neatness and precision. Not only does the bawl display remarkabln mechanical and technical accuracy, but really surprising skill and jnrte in so phrasing, shading, and.accenting llio various numbers us to suggest, vividly to those who were acquainted with them the humour of Ihe siltiii.f.irins, the value, of the parts in just proportion, and their charm of oxprex-ion where genuine sentiment, prevails. Popular prices are to he charged, and day sales and box plan will ho as usual.