ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1349, 29 January 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

TJIEATUE ROYAL.

Tho kiiiomacolor jjiciures which aro being rtTiHMK'jl wich evening at the Theatre ltayal admittedly take u front-rank pkico in tlio Held of moving picture displays.. J'ho selection screened tor tlio la*t time on Saturday evening included a superb scries of Egyptian sunsets, a trip up the 'I'limnis, and sonio beautiful pictures of the dillcri'iil varieties of sweet peas. Other good items worn: "A Trip to the Seaside," "Dandy Dick of Billingsgate." In addition a number of capital pictures in black and white were shown. To-night there will lx> the usual change of programme. Among I lie coloured pictures which find a place in the jipw programme are "PomPfii." "Briisa, (he old Capital of Turkey."' and "Constantinople."' the present capital, "Out with Ilia Exmoor Slag Hound-,"' and a floral subject. A nuni--I>;t of pictures in black and white will al>-o be. shown. In order to obviate the delay which has hitherto occurred in changing from kineuiacolor to black and white, oi vies versa, "Messrs. Fuller intend honcofoTth to use a separate lantern for tiach class of film. The new arrangemi'iit will be introduced this evening, and the tiino of waiting between pictures will, a? a result, bs greatly reduced. FULLERS' PICTURES. The capital pTogrcmuno of pictures being, shown at the Skating Rink drew a good house on Saturday night. A representation of Feniinore Cooper's "The Last of the Mohicans," was a fascinating numbor, and olil and young took delight anew in this really capital Red Indian yarn. "Cain's Retribution," n Sicilian drama, was (mother very good picture. An entirely ri°ew selection of the latest photo-plays will be presented by Messrs. John Fuller and Sons at the , Skating Rink this evening. The star picture of the new programme is a magnificent coloured film by tho Gauniont Company, entitled "Thrown to the Lions," a drama of the persecution of the Christians during tho Koman era. "Told in Colorado," a Western drama, "His Chorus Girl Wife," a domestic drama, for which the Lubin Company are so famous, "Torpedo Boat firing," Pathe Latest Animated London Gazette, "Dooley's Scheme," one of the American Bio'graph Company's best comedies, are only a few of the excellent number of pictures to be included in the new programme, which arrives direct from London by the English mail to-day. KING'S THEATRE. The King's Theatre.was well patronised on Saturday when the fina programme that had been running during the latter part of the wpek was 'repeated. "The Sins of the Fathers," the very striking picture illustrative of the influences of heredity, held the attention of the audience so well that its. popularity cannot be denied. "The Battle," a story of the American war.of lS(il-(i5, also : was'given a warm welcome. • • The West's Picture Proprietary will tonight screen another exclusive star attraction, entitled "The Power of Love," or what, a woman can do. It is a , story of a wayward son who is disowned by his parents because of his lovo for wild society and strong drink. When ho is on the verge of ruin his father finds a place for him in his office, where he -falls in lovo with the typist. She encourages him to lead a better life, and after a brief spaeo of straight living he lapses again and is turned away by his father for good. Exciting adventures follow, and finally a reconciliation between father and son takes place. The scenic side of this production is stated to bo capital. Another special subject will be a drama, "Thrown to the Lions," dealing with the persecution and martyrdom of ■ the early Christians. NEWBURY-SPADA CONCERTS. The second of the series of popular shilling concerts inaugurated by Mr. Philip Newbury and Madame Spada, assisted by Mr. Hamilton Hodges and other well-known artists, will take place at the Town Hall next Wednesday evening. Mr. Newbury will sing the great tonor song from the opora "La Boheme," "The Poet's Song," and "Ah! Moon of my Delight," from.Liza Lehmann's "In a Persian Garden," also Mattel's "Bianca." He will also be hejird in duets'" with Madame Spada. "A Night 'in Venice" (Arditi), with Mr. Hamilton Hodges in "Watchman, what of the Night" (Sergeant). Mr. Hodges will be heard in a new setting of "The Bedouin Love Song" by an American composer. The full programme will appear in next AVednesday's issue. Reserved seats may be secured at the Dresden, the box plan being now open. THE NEW THEATRE. The crowded condition of Messrs. MacMnhon and Donnelly's New Theatre, Manners Street, throughout Saturday afternoon and evening testified to the attractiveness of the current continuous picture programme. "The Battle Hymn of tho Republic" has gained renown as a fine production, and the. magnificence of the moving tableaux (symbolic of the respective stanzas of tho hymn) aronsos repeated enthusiasm. The emotional domestic drama, "Her Way," is an artistic work in every respect. The pathetic child story, "The Trail of Books,' is a comSletely captivating study. "The Battle [ymn" and other subjects of tho current programme will be shown for the last timo to-day and to-night. There will bo a complete change to-morrow. ' SHORTT'S THEATRE. , Shortt's continuous picture show will be open as usual to-day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. This evening there will be a complete change of programme, when the management announce that there will be screened one of the iiuest series of animated pictures yet presented. Among the films' of interest may bo mentioned:."The Last of the Mohicans," "Gaumont Graphic," "Eugene Drayburn," "Swiss Landscapes," "Tho Deacon's Reward," "Willie, Professor of Gymnastics," "Zoo at Antwerp," and "Signor Potti's Love Affair." HUDDERSFIELD BELLEINGERS. The Huddersfield Bellringers gave a sacred concert in the Town Hall last evening, which was listened to, appreciatively by a numerous audience. The clear notes of the bells blended admirably in the sacred and classical selections which were played, and the ringers imparted a wonderful amount of feeling and expression to their work. The programme as a whole compared very well with those which have been submitted at week-night concerts.