ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1343, 22 January 1912, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATEE ROYAL. Kincmacolor pictures still continue to attract large audiences to the Theatre Royal. A complete change of programme will be presented this evening, when the following new subjects will be presented: "Egyptian Sunsets," "Varieties of Sweet Peas," "Four Thousand Children Forming tho Start and Stripes," "A Trip to the Thames," "A Visit to the Seaside." A number of new black and white subjects will also be presented this evening. FULLERS' PICTURES. Prominent amongst the holiday attractions scheduled for this evening is the programme arranged for this evening's display of Fullers' Pictures at the Skating Rink. By the English mail which arrived last Saturday an excellent shipment of films was received. These are to bo screened this evening. A capital production by the Thanhouser Company, based on the popular work by J. Fenniniore Cooper, "The Last of the Mohicans," occupies a conspicuous place on the programme. This,picture is stated ta be perfect throughout. Apart from following ' closely the main incidents as set forth in the book, the setting and mounting are said to leave little to bo desired. The latest Durbar picture will also bo shown, introducing the great review of Indian troops in the presence of tho King. Topical events will ba shown in Patho's Gazette, and tho remainder of the programme will consist Df severa very" line studies,'representative of different phases of Cinematography. THE KING'S THEATRE. Tho West's Pictures management havo given its patrons many good things in the past, but they stale that not otio of their successes has ever readied such a point of excellence as the- "Sins of _ tho Fathers," to bo screened at the King's Theatre to-night. This picture, for photographic quality, conception of plot,- ami acting, .has never been surpassed. . "Tho Sins of tho Fathers" is best described as a problem lpay.. The theme has been admirably worked out. No more eapablo actors than those who are responsible for sustaining tho principal characlcrs could havo been selected. In the role of the parent, M. Duquesne, of tho Theatre Iteganc, was secured, an 1 no finer portrayal of so exacting a part as tho father would havo been possible. As the son M. Jlarcel Deschamps, of the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt, is seen to great advan tage, whilst Madame Earanne, of tho Comedie Francaise, appears as the mother. At a private view of the picture, the. experts present were more than charmcd. Another fine subject will ba "The .Making of a Six-ton Cheese." Then* will also be somo good dramatic, several beautiful scenics, and clever comjes, and the musical programme will again be a feature. NEW THEATRE. An admirable diversity of interest marks tho. current programmo presented by Messrs. MspMahon and Donnelly at the New Theatre in Mariners Street. "Niagara Falls," with-its superb natural colouring, was well received at all sessions on Saturday. The other films, both grave and gay, made up an excellent . entertainment. Oil Saturday evening the management put on a new black and white subject entitled "The Battle." This film is an exceptionally fino one, and is full of interest. It will be shown to-day as well as the other pictures. A change of programmo will be shown tomorrow. SHORTTS THEARE. "Standing room only" was the state of busincs sat Shortt's Pictures on Saturday afternoon and oveninli. There Will be. a completo change of programme today, including an exclusive film by Selig, an exciting Indian drama with real Indians and cowboys as Hie actors. The programme is published in this issue. NEWBURY-SPADA SEASON. The great concert and oratorio tenor robusto, Mr. Philip Netrlury, and Madaiuo Spada, the Anglo-American prima donna, wil Inaugurate a scries of Wednesday evening popular concerts in tho Wellington Town Hall, commencing next Wednesday evening. They will bo supported by Mr. John Prouse, in addition to other well-known singers and instrumentalists. The Melbourne "Argus" says: "Mr. Philip Newbury is an Antipodean bred, if not born, who returns to Australasia a vocalist of the first rank. With a uniform method of production, he can sing any passage within the tenor register, cither in the sweetest pianissimo or tho most rousing fortissimo, but what has charmcd his audiences most has been his wonderful me/.zo-voce. A remarkable accomplishment is his ability to sing a full chest tone on D flat in alt. Mr. Newburv is a great artist. We havo twice iisnrcl Kims Reeve, and though Sir. Xewbury is confessedly modelled on this grand original, his work is so perfect that one can perceive no difference." The full programmo will appear in our Wcdnesdav issue. The box plan is now open at" the Dresden. BEENNAN'S VAUDEVILLE. Prince Charles, the monkey humourist still continues to astonish 'and amuV' natrons of vaudeville at tho Opera House by his wonderful mimicry of foolish man. All the human contributors (o the fun were equally well appreciated. A matinee performance will bo given at 2.30 p.m. to-day, at which children will bo admitted at half-price to all parts of the theatre. A complete change of programme will be presented this evening. WIRTH'S CIRCUS. Wirth's circus, which has been drawing big audiences during the whole of last week,-will give its last two performances to-day, on thu reclaimed land at the fool of Davis Street. There will lx- a matinee performance at 2.-15 p.m. (when the six big live "Teddy" bears will celebraio the holiday at a picnic), and a final performance will be given in the evening. The country tour will commence al I'eathcrston on Tuesday evening.