ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1363, 14 February 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE BOYAL. The Theatre Royal was well filled last night, when a capital programme of pictures was screened. The kinemacolor items were particularly fine, the "star" being "The Palace of Versailles." This is one of the most striking things that Iras ever been thrown on a Wellington screen. It is exceedingly interesting, and the colouring i.s delightful. -The old story of Lady Godiva of Coventry is told on the sheet in a well-arranged picture. Tho story loses. nothing in the acting, for the acting is splendid. Among the black and white items is "Zigomar," tho thrilling detective story.

FULLERS' PICTURES. Several new pictures were shown at the Skating Rink, in Vivian Street, last night. One was a particularly thrilling Indian story, which tho house enjoyed immensely. A fine yarn written round the angling of two girls for their uncle's worldly possessions, also was screened. The uncle became suspicious that two of three girls would dearly like him to die, in order that they might lay hands on his wealth. 110 went to n friend's office, and the friend wrote a note to the girls saying that their uucle had died suddenly after making'a will; also, tho bodv was at the friend's office. The three girls set out for this office, two gleeful, the other sad. The uncle's friend retired a while, and tho greedy pair ransacked the room for tho will: the third wept. After an unsuccessful hunt they suddenly became aware that the dead uncle was "sitting up watching the proceedings. As a result of his observations ho made tho one who mourned him his heiress. Among tho other pictures was "Lady Godiva," a fine screening of the famous story.

KING'S THEATRE. "Lady Godiva of Coventry" is having a warm 'welcome at the King's Theatre. Ladv Godiva, so the legend runs, was the daughter of an exacting earl, who wished his tenants to pav taxes, which nianj: of them could not afford, lu reply to her entreaties in the people's behalf ho coarsely dismissed her plea with a remark which led to her subsequent adventure. "The Gossips" is a, well-acted narrative; and there are other items of much interest.

THE NEW THEATRE. The great picture drama, "A Woman's Revenge," which is being shown at tho New Theatre, iu 'Manners Street, immediately appeals tu tho sympathies. It deals with the lovo a beautiful girl has for a thief, who tires of her, and chooses ■mother ou whom to bestow, his affections. Her revenge is taken by thwarting the thief and' his associates in a proposed robborv. Then the excitement runs high, but eventually the thieves are brought to justice—and the woman is revenged. In addition, there are. a number of fine newpictures. There is a particularly good nature study entitled "Plant Life'; and tho industry of making straw hats is well illustrated. "Three Calls," a stir-ring-—Western episode, iis a drama of note; and there are also "Don- Garcia" (historical), anil "Get liich Quick" i (comic).

SHOKTT'S PICTURES. Yesterday and last night Shortfs Continuous Picture Theatre, in Willis Street, was well patronised. There was an attractive and'varied programme, showing that no pains 'had been spared in the selection. The programme includes that 'wonderful and beautifully coloured Pathe 'picture, from Victor Hugo's great work, ■•'Tlio Hunchback of Notre Dame." A Vitagraph drama, "The Indian Flute," is a number which grips one completely. "The Stolen Dog" is a most amusing item, which brightens the programme considerably; and thero is, also, the Edison drama, "Mac's Suitors."

MUNICIPAL MUSIC. The Municipal Orchestra held their weekly rehearsal last evening. They practised on some of the new music recently obtained from London. They hope that the nor selections .will prove popu-lar-with the Wellington public. The first concert for this year will be given on Wednesday, February 27, when, a very fine -programme will be presented. Con- . cession tickets of 12 for 10s. are now ready for issue. These are available for any concert.