ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1318, 22 December 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. The kiiivmaraliir picture show at (he 1 heat re Royal was well patronised last evening, anil th;< lilms proved popular. Among the pictures shown in natural colon is. a particularly g:od one is "King and kaiser Reviewing Troops." but all lire subjects are of high qualitv. The programme will he repeated this evening. Till; RINK. The picloiial version of Nat Gould's seli.'.atifliial drama "The Double Event"' drew another good haii.-e at the Skating Wink last evening. . Tnis s'.orv nLoumis in dramatic .situations, which 'enbhinute in a thrilling picture representation of the Melbourne Cup race; The film will | be. shown for two more nights. "Trailing the Counterfeiter/' provided material for a fine kinomatcgraph story, which was much, appreciated. Many strong and appealing situations are represented in a plinto-pla.v entitled "The Idle Boast," I "The. Film Owner of the First Grand Prix,", was full of incidents of an-inter-esting nature. "Sleuth Detectives" was a comic which captivated the audience. In the scenic settings of "The .World's Principal F.vents" were:—"The King and Queen Off to Hie Durbar," "Huge Mint, Explosion in U.5.A.," "Mr. Baiiar Law Elected." and "A Royal ..Inspection-.". A splendid series of comedies and comics complete a line bill. For'to-night Messrs. Fulier iind Sons have prepared a special programme in aid of the Wellington Navals Boating •■Society. Considering the special.merit of this benefit,"it is antici. pa ted that Ihc rink will bo well patronised to-night. •■■-.- THE KING'S THEATRE. There was a largo attendance at the King s. Theatre . last evening to . witness the benefit programme, of. pictures which was arranged by the Management .of West's and'.the Roval Pictures','.in aid of the Port Nicholson Yacht Club. Among Ihe audience, were'a number of local yachtsmen, .and-in honour' of the occasion there were included on the programme some excellent moving-pictures, of yachting in Wellington harbour (taken on' the opening/day of the'current'season), together with a series of beautiful studies' of the Royal Yacht Squadron at Cowes, Isle of Wight. These Were much admired, especially by the enthusiastic yaehtsmeu who were present. The other items on (ho programme included some very fine dramatic studies, .and several amusing comedies. Of the dramatic studies, the two best were "The Making of a Man," and a wireless romance of more than average merit, as regards strength of pint and arrangement of situations. It is the story of two rival suitors for the favour of a lady; of vilIniny, temporarily triumphant, exposed and defeated in the glad finale. Tho senttition of the piece is a race on the ocean. The lady is on tho villain's private yacht, and he refuses to allow her' to land. She outwits him. by slipping into the wireless room on board the yacht, and disuatching to a friend, who is also a wireless operator, a message, ne follows, tho yacht on a fast launch, rescues the girl, and receives his reward. The drama entitled "Tho Making of a Man" is well acted, and makes a strong appeal to one's imagination. Therein are set forth the love adventures ot a provincial "barnstormer," who latterly achieves fame, on the -metropolitan boards._ and a. village maiden, whose father is. a domestic discinliuarian of the puritanical t.ync. He will have none of the actor, and his daughter in the end clones, marries, returns to find herself forbidden the house, misses lier husband, and finally drifts into a condition of rmverty. Her husband is (old. by the father that his daughter is dead to' him, a statement accepted literally bv (ho distracted actor, who then throw's himself heart and soul into his profession. A chance meeting; re-unites tho- nair, and all ends well. The comedy films include an amoving .moter-cn.r sketch, entitled 'Bumptious Takes Up Aulomohiling," a farcical detective store, "Nailih""' the Courterfeitcr." an''-"Whin AVifev Held tha Purs" Strings." OHier good" items are "Performing Rear*." "PaHie's Gazelle," 'Tim Heroic Shepberd. Bov," and a fine travel picture "Amsterdam'to T!otterdam." Tho ..series will be shown again this, evening. - r- ■'

THE NEW THEATRE. Good-attendances- were recorded at (lie New .Theatre continuous, picture entertainment yesterday afternoon and evening. The. hi-wee!;lv change to-day and to-night, will embrace the choicest' European and; American bingrnph surprises. One of the features will 1m an inspirin." drama from life. "The Playwright," by the S. and A. Company. A struggling young author endeavours to make a b'd for fame. His play is rejected, and poverty follows closqly on his heels. When almost in despair, his play is. accepted, and proves a success. To-morrow a maguihceiit' fairy pantomime. "Puss in Boots," specially imported by tlio management, will bo shown for the first lime in New Zealand. The colouring and scenic effects are said to be brilliant. On Christmas Dav (Monday) performances will be given in which speciallv solected subjects will figure,- these includY 1 ? » Biblical dramatisation. "Cain and Abel. This photo-play is described by The management as "a convincing interpretation of the world's first tragedy." The other items will be appropriate to the occasion. SHORTT'S NEW THEATRE. This evening the latest addition to Wellington's moving picture theatrcs-Shortt's Continuous Picture Theatre—mil 1m opened. A special opening programme is to be screened this evening, which will include: "Life on the Border" (drama), On Lake Zurich" (scenic), "Bill is Taken-for a Ghost" (comic), and a ma»-nineently-coloural picture entitled "The Bud, the Flower, and the Leaf." A number of other new films will also be submitted. A complete change of programme will be- presented every Mondav and lliursday evening. The theatre will remain open each day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. . ■ * CHRISTMAS SACRED CONCERT. The music-loving public uf Wellington' will _no doubt be pleased to learn that another opportunity will be given of hearing the famous English tenor, Mr. Phillip Newbury, at the Opera House-on Christmas, night. On this occasion Air. Newburr, assisted by. a strong combination of local artists, will present a programme ot gems of musical art. Particulars of i ?* 6 W nl bo unn °u n ced at an- earlv date. The management have decided to cnargo popular prices. DArS~BAY. ' Special trans-harbour attractions have been provided by the Ferry Companv for the Christmas holidays. Besides the numerous side shows at Day's' BoV—waterchute, tennis tournament," etc.—the Wei lington Garrison Baud has been enga-od to play on Sunday and Tuesday afteruoons. Increased facilities have also been provided by the Perry Companv for coping with the large number of passenaoU anticipated during tho holiday, and the time-table of special sailings is announced elsewhere.