ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Issue 1337, 15 January 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIER." There was jihollil-i 1 highly-successful presentation of "Thn Chocolate. Soldier" at (lift Opera House on Saturday evening. In its main features this entertaining 'production presents a happy'blending of tuneful melodies, satire, and simple comedy. Tho artists engaged are well trained in their various roles, and their interpretation is thoroughly satisfying. The tiiinl performance of the 'Wellington season is announced for this evening.' THEATRE ROYAL. Everyday kinemacolor, as presented by tho Fuller management, is ' becoming more popular. On Saturday afternoon a matinee was held, and the results were so satisfactory that Messrs. Fuller and .Sons have decided lo hold ono every Saturday afternoon until further notice. Tho evening performance was also given More a crowded house. For to-night's change of programme a fine selection of kinemacolor subjects has been billed, the management stating that theso will provo even more beautiful than those of last week. Included in theso are:—Henley-on-Thames, on the occasion of tho great regatta of 1911, when a number of our Maoris took part. There is also "The Richmond Houso Show, England," all the enjovments of this popular' function being shown;' "Fashions of 1912," showing the latest Parisian modes;. "Niagara Falls," for- tho first timo in kinemacolor, 'a.picture of splendour; "Natives of Egypt." and' "Choosing Wall-paper," which' is gaid to he a novel film notion. There also will bo screened a fine series of black and white subjects. FULLERS' PICTURES. ' The very fine programme of pictures which made up the bill at tho Skating Rink last week was shown for the last time on Saturday evening, and this evening thero will be the usual weokly change. The new films promised are of all-round merit, and tho programme should interest and amuse as others have done. . THE NEW THEATRE. Messrs. MacMahon and Donnelly's New Theatre, Manners Street, was thronged at all sessions on Saturday afternoon and evening. The Bison.exclusive drama, "An Indian's Mistake," is a masterly portrayal of the redskin's peculiar temperament, and emphasises his better qualities. An emotional drama, based upon a theme of everyday life, is the American Biograph Company's photo-play "The Long Road." Such travel subjects as "Picturesque Holland" enjoy perennial popularity. Some new subjects will be added to the programme to-day and to-night. A complete change is announced for to-morrow. THE KING'S THEATRE. A large house witnessed the West's and Royal Picture Proprietary's final production of. the kinematograph picture, "Tho Christian." To-night the proprietary will screen a magnificent masterpiece by the Selig Company, entitled "The Two Orphans," proceed by special arrangement with Miss Kate Claxton (sole owner of tho copyright)., and under her personal supervision. "The Two Orphans" is a triumph, for the Selig Company, and is bound to go down in moving picture history as one of the greatest successes scored by tho silent drama. Other novelties will be added tp tho programme of that standard of merit for which the Wesfs and Royal Picture Proprietary aro known. Special music has been arranged for this evenings entertainment. SHORTY'S PICTURES. Large attendances were the order at Continuous • Picture Theatre, in Willis Street, on Saturday, where a. programme of interesting subjects was screened. To-day the Davis Cup film'will l ;e reproduced by special request, and a number of new films will figure on tho hiU. The theatre will be oponed continuously from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. BRENNAN'S ENTERTAINMENT. Tho distinguishing characteristic of the artiste who will appear with Brennan's Colossal Entertainment at tho Opera House on Wednesday is the originality of their acts. The various stages in London, Paris, and Now York aro periodically visited by Brennan's entrepreneurs, and tho special acts now submitted to New Zealand audiences represent their latest selections. The appearance of Princo Charles, the man-imitat-ing orang-outang, will. bo the first presentation of this wonderful' act in Australasia. This annual possesses a mystifying fund of intelligence. It is stated that ho can eat like a human being, cycle, motor, skate, dress and undress, and. do other things in an irresistibly comic way. Of' Jordan. and Harvey (comedians) it is said that they are "funny, .sparkling, witty, original, clever, wholesome, and that their turn produces ono long laugh." Miss Eva Mudge, the talented quick-chango artiste, has scored great successes in America, Great Britain, and Australian cities. The "laugh-in-every-lino comedian," Archie Glen, will introduce a set of comic items said to be unique. Los Pctits Totos, the boy acrobats, will give thrilling exhibitions of acrobatic and high gymnastics. Tho company also includes Johnson and Wells comedians of a rare-type, noted for their catchy singing and eccentric dancing. Miss Ncllio Kollo is a popular male iraEorsonator. She will sing songs that ave been specially written for her and sung with great success in different parts of the world. Mr. Charles Howard, baritone singer, and others will accompany the organisation throughout tho tour. Tho box plan is at the Dresden. WIRTH'S CIRCUS. Fashions m amusement come and go, but. the circus, like Tennyson's "Brook," apparently goes on for oyer, and it remains always an event of the year. It has a charm for everybody. It is said that tho pantomime has diminished charm for the modern boy, but,' if such a charge can be levelled against circus comedians there can be little doubt that the interest of tho boy's grandfather can at least atone for the youthful "superiority." Ono circus is the replica of another circus, but tho point of 'difference'.in them lies in the degree of excellence in the various turns, and Wirth Bros', circus, which inaugurates a brief season.near the Thorndon Railway Station this evening, has the advantage of a general high standard. Tho star turns'are those of the Flying Jorrans, Kitchen and Toy, tho Adelia Sisters, Tho Bastiens, and the Polar bears, etc. The circus is giving its initial performance this year in Wellington to-night, and closes its season with Saturday evening's performance. The first matinee will be held on Wednesday afternoon, and the menagerie is open daily from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The bear which recently attacked its trainer, at Christchurch will be on vieweach afternoon. Special trams will run to and from tho circus.

Messrs. Williams and Kettle, Ltd., Napier, advertise, the salo of 2803 acres.of freehold, situated ten miles from Wah-oa, well fenced, und subdivided, and well watered. '.Particulars, appear elsewhere. Messrs.. Ilitcliings, Ha'ukins and Co., Ltd., have been favoured with instructions from the I.cvin Brick Company to sell at the auction mart, Levin, 8 acres, dwelling of 5 rooms, outbuildings dwon draught kiln, drying and engino sheds. 8-hor.se-power engine, bricked-in boiler, pug-mill,and-nil necessary plant. Particulars appear 'elsewhere. Messrs: Wallaco and Gibson, Willis Street, have an advertisement in this iiisue regarding articles required for tho seasido and little week-end jaunts. Manager: "Wo must put a greal deal of realism into this woodland scene. Can you get someone to growl so ns to resemble a bear?'" Assistant: "I think so. There are six or seven chorus men haven't Toecived their wages I'ot three weeks. I'll call them." A Frenchman in England for tho first time went into a theatre. At tho interval ho approached the office to get a pass-out check. Seeing an attendant standing near, he went lip to him and said, "Pardon, monsier, but—are you ze ticket-of-leavc man?" Exasporated purchaser: "Didn't you guarantee that this .parrot would repeat evcrv word he heard?' Bird dealer: "Certainly I did." "Rut he don't repeat a singlo word." "He repeats every word he hears, but nover hears any. lie is as deaf as a post." For Children's Hacking Cough it Nijtht, . Woods' Great Pcpnoxmiat Pui9» la. M.'