ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1345, 24 January 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OI'KRA HOUSI-;. Brennan's Vaudeville Knlcrtaiueis ~,till continue to. draw good houses.. Lust night tlib tlii-atVR was again, tilled by air appreciative audience, the-various items going wilh a swing from start (t> iinish. The. lnst two nighis are announced, anil the management, announce for the last night nil Thursday'a particularly attractive bill, consisting of all the favourite items . of. the ~ company's extensive repertoire. TH FATE JO ROYAL. ' .The new programme of pictures at the Theatre Royal, which was screened .for the lirat time on Monday, eveuing to a .largo and appreciative assembly of- ppeetatora. was. l-opeatcd last evening. The kihemucolor iilnis are a particularly line series, the principal items including u spectacular parade of 1000 children, arranged, so that their dresses form n representation of "Thu liuns and Stripes"; "Sweet Peas," a beautiful floral study; "J'Jgyptiau Sunset;" showing Ihe vivid eolourim; of sutr-tropicnl skies at- the clofe of the day. The black and while studies are a good series. .... FCLI/ER'S ■ PICTURES: The excellent programme at ths Skating Kink attracted another-latgc audience hist nigbt.: Thn stirring pictures fnVm "Tho Ln-sf of the Mohicans" were one of the tiKvst notable features of tho evening, and woto a. fino example of this class of pictruni drama. Among-the other items were. ''Cain's Retribution,*' "Duck ftirmirig," "Rhino Watnrfalls," ' "I'athe .Gazette," and "Qua.int Courting." _ ; . •THE XKW .THEiVTRE.- ' Splendid'attendances were recorded at tho iS'ew Theatre yesterday, where the continuous picture show retains'its popularity. Among the many capital items on the programme, none was better received thau "The Battle," a 'stirring military drama of the American Civil.)Var.. The story concerns a young soldier, ,who was seized with panic at the iirst engagement, but who subsequently became the hero, of his regiment. The opening scene is a dance, on the eve of the battle, after which tlie young man is shown taking an affectionate farewell of the girl he .loves. Later the Federal and. Confederate armies engage in a critical combat outside the young lady's home. Terrified by the whizz of the bullets, the young soldier flees to the girl's house, but his cowardice is laughed at, to such au extent that he decides to take to the battlefield again, and is' fortunate, enoughs to rejoin his regiment without his absence having been detected. Ammunition ruusoiit, nnd he volunteers to pass through, the- enemy's lines to get a fresh supply. After a very perilous journey, lie arrives with a wagon load of powder, just in time, to save the situation. Jn the circumstances his sweetheart, willingly agrees to overlook his original unwarlike attitude. > The story portrayed is exciting at every point, and the battle scenes are very realistic. "Lonestnr's Return" is a beautiful Indian drama with a picturesque setting. "Mobilisation of the American lieet in the River Hudson" is an interesting film, and so is "A .Slice of Bread," which outlines in' picture'form the bread industry from the time the wheat is sown until the finished article is delivered in the baker's cart. "To the Brave the Fair" and "The Reclamation of Snarkes" are also included on the programme, which will be repeated to-day, when the theatre will be open as-usual from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.'

SHOKTT'S PICTURES. : The stream of people to Shortt's Continuous Picture Theat.ro was well maintained all day yesterday; and the many patrons were well pleased with the splendid programme presented. The wonderful Selig drama, "An Indiaii Vestal," was the best film of a very even programme. The scenery and setting of the picture wero very fine. The theatre will be open for the usual hours to-day. HUDDEKSFIELD BELLRINGEBS. On Friday night, in the Town Hall Concert Chamber, thoilfoyal Huddersfield Bellringers, will give their farewell performance before leaving for Australia and America. It is stated that never before in the history of tho Dominion have wo had campanology of such excellence as these people give us. Miss Ella Ailiie, who made herself a favourite with Wellington audiences, is still with tho company, and will contribute fresh items. A new< soprano. Miss Lilian Bennett, will also make her first appearance here. Special prices are announced, and seats may be reserved at the Dresden. >

NEWBURY-SPADA CONCERT. Tho first of the series of popular Wednesday shilling concerts of the famous Newbury-Spada combination will take place in tho Town Hall to-night. A programme of great intrinsic merit appears in full in our advertisement'columns today. ' The star tenor, Philip Newbnry, will sing "On with the Motley" (I Pogliacci"), Annio Laurie," "Salve Dimora" ("Faust"), and, with Mr! Hamilton Hodges,. "The Invocation" Scena from Faust," and, with Madame Spada, "The Jliserere Scena" (from "II Troyatore," by Verdi). Madame Spada will make her re-apfrearance, and will sing "Angels Kver Bright and Fair" (Handel), Alfred Hill's "Poi Song," and a new ballad; "The Eyes That Come from' Ireland." Mr. Hamilton Hodges will sing the popuar "Toreador Song" ("Carmen"), and popular ballads. Miss Peggy Bain will play the following violin solos, "Ave Maria." Sshubert-Wilhelraj, "Gipsy Dance" (Sarasate), and "I.«gende" (Bohni), accomnanied by Miss Medeline Webb. Mi-s. Ernest H- Qiieree will act. as. accompanist. The plan of reserved seats is now open at the Dresden, and the., day tickets may be obtained at Christeson's.