ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1297, 28 November 1911, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

: HUDDEKSFIELD BELLRINGEES. The Hiiddersliold Bellringers allrnctctl a large audiencu tu tho Opera lloiijc lust evening. A* is nlirars (lie Ciiso whrro rooil miisio is given, [he , more one hears of" thu liu« combination tlio better ouc .likes it. Thanks to years of truiuing iiiid practice, thiH bell orchestra is -able to produce effects us delicate ami refined as ii strins orchestra, and they pick out the most intricate passages with a daintiness iiud exactitude in touo mid tempo that is delightful. In Miss Klla.Airlio the company has a capital artist in her line, and, last evening, the audience could not get enough of this clever comedienne. A complete change of programme will be presented this'evening, when the Bellringers will play a big nautical fantasia cutitled "A Sailor's Lifo" (introducing a great variety of sen songs), tho overture "Taucrcdi" (Rossini), the Hallelujah Chorus, and variations on "Home, Sweet Home." • Tho season closes to-morrow evening. FULLERS'PICTURES. Fullers' Pictures changed their habitat from His Majesty's Theatre to (ho Skating Rink in Ingeslrn Street last, evening, and tho public followed them with great enthusiasm Io tho new location. The old boU, usually associated "with tho roar ot tho rollers, presented a comfortable and airy appearance, the bareness of the exposed roof being artistically obscured with festoons of tinted butter-cloth aW an array of coloured Chinese lanterns. Babies—plump and jolly, petite and interesting, laughing babies, crying babies, jorous babies, moody babies—were the attraction which filled every seat and most of tho standing room. It was a baby competition—a happy idea—through the medium of tho kinematograph. Tho entrants had been taken three at a time, and each was shown under a huge number in order that patrons could record their votes on the ballot papers issued as they entered tho hall. No restriction had been placed on tho mothers as to dress, and tho result was a. delicious divergence of idea. Some of the bonnie weo ones appeared as naked as the moment they were born, some appeared in semi-dress, and others were "dressed to kill." No ages were given—a sore point with the mothers of prize babies—but that did not matter much, as far as tho public was concerned, ivhich enjoyed tho show thoroughly. Some babies were too young to sit up by themselves, and took comical lists to port or starboard as fancy or tho cushions dictated, and others -were old enough to stand and -walk about. Thero -were 86' pictures in all, and they will he shown every evening this week when tho votes will bo counted and tho prizes awarded. So great has been tho success that another batch will bo presented next week. Baby-worshippers should not dream of missing this fiuo display .of tho mothers and fathers of to-morrow. There aro two excellent American drama pictures included in the new programme. One is entitled "Saved by the Pony Express." It is tho story of a cow-boy who accidentally shoots himself. In dying he writes a noto stating that his death was an accident, but tho wind blows' the paper away. The dead, man's rival in love happens (o discover tho tragedy first, and as ho is bending over tho body others arrive. He is accused of the murder, arrested, and tried at the nearest town. On the day of the trial tho dead man's letter is found; it is handed to the rider of the pony express, who loses no time in dashing for the town with tho momentous message which arrives just in'time'to .save an innocent man frohi thoiooped rope. ''Tho Special Messenger" is another exciting drama of the Civil War, in which a , young messenger with dispatches outwits tho enemy, but is wounded in the affray, aud has.just strength to crawl home where ho is hidden until tha danger is past. Then his ibravo little wife resolves to go forward with the dispatches and after being, captured and searched is , allowed io go: through the lines. She has hidden tho papers in her horse's ninnc. Other good .pictures are: "The Strategy of Anne,'" "China," "On , the Warpath," "Divided Interests," "Italian Engineers Bridge-Building," and "Mr. Peck Goes Culling." ' KINEMACOLOE, It was , originally intended by Messrs. John Fuller and Sous to open thekinemacolor season at the Theatro Eoyal on Wednesday evening, but tho management announce that the opening date has now been for next Monday evening; Thoso who are waiting to see a practical demonstration of this latest phase of kinematography in natural colours will bo gratified to R-irn that news just re- | ceived substantiates all that has already been said in favour of the recent discovery. The fact that all objects are reproduced in their natural lines is n strong factor in the success of the kinemacolor. It is intimated that those who have already booked iheir seats for Wednesday may alter their data to suit their own convenience. THE NEW THEATRE. " The final of the current programme at tho New Theatre yesterday drew good attendances. Thei-R will be a completo change to-day. This will include the Indian romance, "A Redskin's Bravery," enacted with the "finished style for which that firm is noted. In compliance with an expressed desire, the remarkable Vitagraph topical item, "Sports in America," will be shown also. Other attractive subjects will include: "Tillie Thompson's Telegram," "Sebastian the Tribune," "The Old Family Bible," "Brothers," "Poetical Jane." To-night further additions will bo inado to the programme. KING'S THEATRE. There was a splendid audience, to witness tho interesting new projjrammo at the King's Theatre last evening. The new exclusive picture is a "N'ordisk" film, entitled "Lady Mary's Love," a thrilling romance. Lady Mary, tli9 charming daughter of a baron, has been imprudent enough to fall in lovo with her father's' head gamekecDer, a handsome young fellow, who returns her love. Lady Mary is, however, destined for another —htv cousin George, whom she dislikes greatly, though sho has to treat him politely in her parents' presence. When the msniage is being pressed on her Lady Mary in alarm arranges a midnight meeting with her lover, and for safety's sake takes him to her room. While there the lovers are disturbed, and tho gamekeeper seeks concealment on the ledge outside the lattice window. In that precarious' p6sitkm he is discovered by tho nishtwatchman, who raises the alarm. The gamekeeper jumps to tho ground, and while dazed wtih tho fall is overpowered and taken b?foro his master. Rather than compromise Lady Mary he confesses that his object was theft. Ho is haled before the court, pleads guilty, and is riven a heavy sentence, on hearing which Lady Mary confers that sho was entirely to blame, and that the accused is her lover aud intended husband. It is a pretty story, just a trifle dragged out. but .set in some beautiful scenes, and acted splendidly. The P,->tl>e Gazette, which is always interesting, showed Lord Roberts opening a new rifle range, (ho laiiucli of the .Argentine's new 'battleship, the Rivadavia, gavo climpses of the big Druidical ceremony of planting the oak at Crystal Palace, aud the ancient ceremony held in connection with tho Cinque Ports. "The Regeneration of an Apaelifl KM" is a hr""rv tannin r.-"v of the Wild West, and "The SnnaVs Lovn" h another Western story uf strong sentiinental intrest. The pictures of tho Italian Navy shown last evening have n. .siren? topical interest in view of thp prrivl of the news that Italy is about to blotik:ide the Dardanelles. Other good pictures in the new prosniminp aro "Hawkeve Leans to Punt," ''Eadio»Tanhy." "The Hor.-w of the Rerimont," and, "The I»-i.«.t Won!." A feature of tho entertainment is (hi> orchfslra, which introduced a mnibl "Tirntps of Penzonco" and ''Martha" fantasies l.nst evening. At the King's Theatre fo-ni>lit a specint b"iiefit. performance will lx» given in nid if the Lyall Bay Life-Savinp Club. ■Vmonff tho special attractions advertised u-o on lifn sarin/? pjiil surf milling. SAfillV RICKARDS VAUDEVILLE CO. One of the last nrrauspjufiuUi made by ifr. .Harry Kicked?. who?o death ociiirrccl in Enirlnnd sihoiit fiv weeks asn, ra.s the pre.-ent tour of his vaudeville :omp;iny, which opens Uio WelliupUm ea.=on on Saltirdoy at the Opera. Ilourf. ; pecintly iirti.-.10 have I'oon l-ecruiM for his from I he Tivyli Thealres. Sydney and UU'hi.ide, and tho Ojishm. House' Mel)<juine. As cm previous visits ,the peiv

I ronnel is a. new one f:i far as New Zealand is concerned, and includes a niiin--1 Irt of specially acU- which h.-'.vo scoml u. shccpas in Australia and other part-, i."I" tho world. The magniluds of tho undertaking may be c.-mged by tho fact lh:it mi fewer than right imported Jur acU mo-included in tho company, vim have been simciiiLly engaged by ti'.o Uiekards management. In reports, ifdlle. Alcido Oiipilane, iieiial gymnast. i« described a.-; a. "study in grace and physical culture." Tho American comoduius, Binns and JSimis, submit an act which is said to be full of wholesome comedy, mixed with brilliMiit musical selection's. The eccentric dancing of tho English comedians— Jfcfsrs.. C'larko and Mo.stol—is brilliant, nnd is claimed to be :i feature of tho entertainment, while tho laughter-maker, Alt' Holt., is another attraction. Those aro only a low of fbo mairy acts. Tho foo.v. plan for the first six nights opens tomorrow morning at the Dresden. I'iauo Co.'s warehouse. , ■ ROYAL CHORAL SOCIETY.With the increased numerical strength of tho chorus", tho product ion of Handel's "The Messiah" on Friday next by the Koyal Choral Society promises a \ performance that, will do justice- to the.composer. In its choice of soloists,' , th" socioty is singularly forlunafp, and- on this occasion Mr. Phil Newbury, ono of the greatest (enors, will' appear. The ■other parts trill bo sustained by Madame Wiolaert, of Auckland, sonrano, Mrf. Ernest Firth, of Christchurcfi, contralto, and Mr. John Prouse, bass. The performance of the oratorio will bo under ideal conditions, in bring .accompanied on the grand organ by Mi , . Maughan Barnott. Singing to a master's accompaniment is a significant factor to the true rendering of song. The Royal Choral Society's performance on Friday will bo conducted by Mr. Horace Hunt, Mus. Bac, and tho box plan is now open at tho Dresden. Arrangements havo been inado with the Railway Department to delay the departure of tho Hutt and Potone train (ill after the performance.