ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1342, 20 January 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. The coloured pictures, and tlio blai and. white ones likewise, now being pi sentcd at the Theatre Royal, held tl attention of a large audkmce last otc ing. Among the coloured films were e eellont pictures of "Henley Regatta showing the Arawa Maoris racing in o: of their own canoes. Best of tlio blai and white scries was a pictorial dram tisation of "Tho Three Musketeers." PULLERS' PICTURES.' Prominent amongst the pictures show at Fullers' Skating Rink last evening w; a fine, dramatisation of an incident i Dumas s celebrated romance "The Tim Musketeers." Nothing could be bett* adapted to tho purposes of moving pi' turo display than tho personages, inc dents, and episodes of this romantic stor; In strong contrast, to this olaborato pr duction, but equally good in its ov class, is a film presenting a series ( views along the River Kilo. Varioi other pictures, comic, dramatic, and ii dustrial, round off a programme whit has many points of excellence. To-ds the usual matinee and evening displa; will be given. The current programme at the Skatii Rink will bo enhanced to-night bv tl inclusion of a dashing military dnui "The Battle." This is tho latest produ fcion by the well-known A. and B. Cor pany, "and is based on an incident of tl American Civil War of '61. The pictu lias a strong military flavour, and apa from the great interest attached fcheret a pretty little love story is cleverly, inte woven. THE NEW THEATRE. > The continuous picture show in Ma ncrs Street, under tlie management Messrs. MacMahon and Donnelly, was w patronised during all sessions yesterd? The new programme, which was suo\ for the first time, was well up to t standard, and it contained some lnterc ing dramatic studies. One entitled Lc in the Hills" was a love story with sterling motif. An. old soldier s you daughter has two persistent suitors. 0 a manly person, and another who is goc natured, uut shiftless. Ho as the villa fiddler and endeavonrs to obtain . t lead" on his neighbour by giving tho g presents. The shiftless one imagines tc those little attentions will win her lcr but, meantime, the lass has mot arid, t come interested in-a young man from t "bi" city." Tho fiddler plays soulful on his violin,' fondly hoping that the m sic will soften the maiden's hcaTt. As matter of fact it does, but the situah shifts, and the city man and the g agree to elope. Tho manly friend p' vents this, however, and the lady, real ing the error/of her intentipns, accej lier "mountain knight" in marriage, a: all ends happily. Another excellent di matic film was 'The Little Major. of tho situations shown in this pictu were splendid. The acting by tho centi figure— a'little girl dressed to ronresc a military officer—was capital. "Niaga Falls" was a beautiful scenic film shorn interesting views of one of tho vrorl< wonders. The series, being in colon were seen to full advantage. Other p tures were "The Cook of tlie Rancl "Crow Chief's Defeat" (a Bison Indi drama,), and many more. The same p: gramme will bo repeated from 11 a. until 11 p.m. to-day. THE KING'S THEATRE, "The Tw6 Orphans," tho magnifies masterpiece by tlio Selig Company, whi has been the chief attraction at tho Kin Thoatre during the past week, will shown for the last time at the matii and evening performances to-day. 1 Monday (Anniversary Day) a special h( day matinee will bo held, when 1 West*9 management. will screen anotl special subjcct, "Tho Sins of the I thors." This picture is by tho Eel: Company, of Paris, and easily surpas any of its predecessors, and tlie acti is in the capable hands of M. Duquesi of the Theatre Regane, Mx. Marcel D champs, of tho Theatre Sarah Bernhar and Mdlle. R-avorine, of the Comei Francaise. ■ , SHOETT'S PICTURES. Good attendance's" were' ' recorded Sliortt's Continuous Picture Theatre y< terday, when the new programme, whii was shown the previous evening for tl first time, was screened to oppreciati audiences. Tlie ' star items include beautiful colour picture entitled "Flor Nymphs," an absorbing American Indii drama "Mesquite's Gratitude," and ! attractive series of views of tho pictu esque Buller Gorge. WIRTHS' CIRCUS. The circus tent on the reclaimed la at Thorndon held a crowd of amused a delighted people last night. Tho wond ful performing of* the Polar bears ast< ished and puzzled all who saw it, as lil wiso did the other . animal acta in t programme. The gymnastic and acroba' turns were also highly appreciated a: frequently applauded. The menagorio open overv day between four and five tho afternoon. The circus will 6how Wellington for two more nights only. . WONDERLAND. Wonderland, situated at Miramar trai terminus, will be open on Monday nex Anniversary' Day. It is an ideal plat to take children to for a good day's ou ing ,as all the side-shows, which are fro will be in full swing. Refreshments a obtainable on the grounds, and there wi be special trams, running. NEWBURT-SPADA TOWN HALL "POPS." Though presenting programmes of high standard, tho Newbury-Spada coi bination claim that tho title "Pops exactly fits the character of tho . co certs they are giving at tho t Town Ha on Wednesday next, inasmuch : the selections of music are designed pleaso' not only the ultra-musical, but tl mass of the people. _ Next Wednesday programme will contain siovoral fine ope atic excerpts, in which Mr. Philip Nei burv and Madame Spada will have tl greatest scope, and ought to be heard i their best. The soprano and tenor soli and duets by the stars" aro to be su] plemented by a strong combination. Tl arrangement for reserving scats by pa' ing an extra fee will doubtless be large] availed of. A limited number of reserve seats are obtainable at the Dresden. Tl box plan is now open. THE ROYAL HITDDERSFIELD BEL! RINGERS. The public are reminded of tho fa< that the above combination are giving or farewell concert in the Town HaU '(Coi oert Chamber) on-Friday next, Jonuar 20. An excellent programme is pix misod, and Miss Lillian Bennett, a ver fine soprano, will make her first appeal ance before Wellington audiences. Seal may bo reserved at the Dresden. BRENNAN'S VAUDEVILLE CO. Bronnan's Vaudeville Company gave i highly successful entertainment at th< Opera House last evening. Judging fvon tlie attendance tho company appears ti have established itself in the appreciatioi of frequenters of the variety show Prince Charles, the educated monkey, i: au astonishingly clever mimic, and hi: feats aro really amazing. Also, there an .lonian and Harvey; the laughable'come dians, while Miss Mudgo, a, protean per former of parts, is one of tlie stars o: the company. Thcsi are ably supportcc by Johnson and Wells, Petitcs Totos Archie Glon, and Nellie Kolle.