ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1364, 15 February 1912, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

TIIKATKF. KOYAL. 'I'liis wc-ok's programme at the Theatre I'oyalis drawing good houses. The very fine, picture. "The l'nlaw of Versailles,' i- oiio of Ilii> he-t things of if- kind which lias ever been shown here It i- interesting, and the colouring i> delightful. The old, old story of Lady (iodivn. »t Coventry, is told mi the screen; and Hie thrilling "Zigomar" is enacted in greal style. There is a number of other good pictures, and the programme as a whole is varied and entertaining.

VI'TiUJRS' IMCTrUKS. "Lady Oodiva" was one of Hie l>est items screened at the Vivian Street rink last night. The old legend that was no doubt told by mothers to laser-eared children clustered round Hie blazing logon wild wintry nights is now depicted to the picture-lovers of Wellington in a way undreamt of when the story was being handed down by succeeding generalions. I'orhaps Lady Clodiva would think that the descendants of "IVi-pinn Tom" were many indeed if she happened to Inok in at the' Vivian Street rink last night— but. then the story is too pretty to be missed. The two I'athe coloured films, "Tho Waterfalls of Monastero" and "The Vnlace of Versailles," were very popular, especially the latter, which is only to be expected, since anyone who has read of the French Revolution and Napoleon must have formed ideas about the great palace, while not many of us have heard of the "Waterfalls of .Monastero," beautiful as they are. There are many comic pictures on the programme, one of the best of which is entitled "Magßie Hooligan Gots a Job," but the others are almost a.s good.

THE NEW THEATRE. Notwithstanding adverse weather, good attendances were the rule yesterday afternoon and evening at MncMahon* and Donnelly's continuous picture show at the New Theatre, Manners Street. Among the special attractions is an emotional love story, "A Woman's Uevenge," which is particularly popular. "Planl Life" is a nature study, in which the growth of plants is accelerated by a method of motion photography, and the plants leap from the ground as though under (■ spell of magic. "The Three Calls," an exclusive drama by the Champion Company, deals with a romance of tho American Civil War. There are other equally pleasure-affording subjects. The programme will be repeated to-day and tonieht, and the customary complete change will be presented to-morrow.

KING'S THEATRE. Monday's change of programme .was tipin screened lust night at the King's Theatre, before an appreciative house. The comic picture "The Gossip," as its name implies is a story of one of those village (-caudal-mongers who so often manage to breod discontent for their own amusement, regardless of the harm to other.'.. In this case the gossip comes off second best, and gets pushed into the duck-paud for her pains. "Lady Godiva" was also well received, and the old legend is; delightfully picturesque when seen screened in colours. The amusing drama of the two "Twecdledums" proceeding to enjoy themselves while the wife and mother sleep is very well acted. Other items worthy of mention arc "The Courtship of Mis* Twiggles,' "The Cauino Swindler," and, as usual, the Pnthe Gazette is an interesting and instructive item.

ALLEN DOONE SEASON. The first production of the musical piny, "Sweet County Kerry" takes plact.at the Opera House .on Saturday next, aiid will intrbiluce to playgoers the Irish singing comedian, and romantic actor, Allen Doone, who will be supported by the American actress, Miss Edna Koele'y, and a company of artists, who have been playing with Mr. Doone, • throughout the United States and Canada. Tlie plot of "Sweet County Kerry" 'is as follows:— Valentine Hay tries to win the charming Norah Drew, ivhp.is in.love with-a genial 'smith- named Daii'.- , 'Hay p'resses his suit, but is scornfully rejected. With the aid of A process-server, Hay contrives to have Dim arrested. The prisoner afterwards escapes from prison, and in one scene in his blacksmith shop shoes a racehorse in full view of the audience. The success on the tnrf of a horse owned by Norah clears a mortgage; and secures the downfall of Valentine Hay. The box plan is now open at the Dresden.