ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1369, 21 February 1912, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE ALLEN DOONE SEASON. "Sweet County Kerry," tho bright and cheerful Irish musical drama iiofvbeing pave, at (he; Opera Jiouso by Allen 1& sind i capable company, has certainly struck- tho popular taste. All pa K the hmise wore we 1 (illcd-grouud floor and pky crowded-last evening, and he drollery oi Mr. Doone as Dan U'Hara kept tho audience chuckling throughout the evening. On Saturday next "Sweet County Kerry makes way for "A Romauce of rclaiid, a play by Mr. Allen Doone himself. It is said to bo a play with a. big heart interest that embodies a sentiment dear to all who have au interest in the Emerald Isle.

"A ROMANCE IN IRELAND." Saturday evening will see a clionge of programme, when "A Romance in Ireland," which is a/scribed as an exquisite play, will be staged, A few extracts from the American press will give nn idea of what the production is like:—Tho "New York Journal": "A vivid picture artistically toned emerald green." "Now York Tribune: "Essentially an Irish story, but (old with a fidelity that renders its appeal universal." "San Francisco Examiner': "Overflowing with the very champagne of sparkling Irish melcdy." The box plan is now on view at the Dresden.

THEATRE ROYAL. >ni T ' l ? re was ° B°od attendance at the J lieatro Royal last night when this week's change was again screened. "The Failure, a dramatic study, is a vivid picture oi the sordid bide of life and- cannot fail .im ,x ; r !>»Piilar. The acting is very good. Jhe Aeroplane Elopement' was acclaimed one of the best of the items. To thoso who have not seen an aeroplane in flight the bird-like motion of man's latest invention, is very fascinating. Those fond of scenic pictures may satisfy thcmselvei m loiikmg at the English coastal towns, or if they prefer foreign places at thoso of Amsterdam and The Hague, all of which aro well screened. The other items on_tho programme are also of un interesting nature. Tho programme will ba repeated to-night.

FULLERS' PICTURES. An excellent programme is at preseni attracting appreciative audiences to the Skating Kink, where Fullers' Picture! are screened nightly. The progranimo inchides the sensational detective drama entitled "The Inner Mind," "An Aeroplane Elopmcnt," "Views of Holland," the Pathe Gazette, "The Failure," and "The Ranchman's Daughter." There will be a change of programme to-morrow evening.

KING'S THEATRE. An excellent variety of subject characterises the present programme nt the King's Theatre. Among the new pictures is a clever romance of Hie air entitled "An Aeroplane Elopmcnt," "The Golden Tulips" is a pretty Dutch idyll, and "The Ranchman's Daughter" is a stirring drama of Western life. A change of programme is duo to-morrow evening,

THE NEW THEATRE. I The chunge of programme presented al tho New Theatre, Manners Street, yesterday, is one of the best prograiumes'wliich have been submitted at this theatre. From 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. the theatre was well patronised, and those present showed their hoarty approval. "The Vagabond" is tho title of a very good dramatic study. The picture opuus depicting "Tho Vagabond arriving exhausted at the house of inn editor. The editor puts him into business as a printer, but ho does not appreciate tho editor's kindness, and becomes careless and is eventually discharged. During tho vagabond's short stay with, (ho editor, ho falls in love with the latfcor's daughter, who upon his discharge becomes very disconsolate. Later on lie joins a gang of .night riders, who plot to kill tho editor. Tho vagabond rides off with tho gang to tho editor's residence, but he thinks of the daughter, and decides to save her. Ho therefore secretly leaves the gang and goes off to inform his late employer of the night riders' intentions. Upon' arrival at the editor's residence he urges the editor to escape. The vagabond then sits at the editor's desk, and is shot by the gang in mistake, An excellent topical subject is one entitled the Tripoli-Turkish war. This nicturo gives some of the latest views taken at the war. Tt. depicts, among other incidents the Italian hospitals, and the as.cent of an Italian war balloon. An industrial picture of interest is one entitled "Cotton Weaving," taken nt the famous works in Preston, England. "A Race for a Bride" is a capital dramatic study, and among other pictures shown are: "Too Many Engagements" (comic), "Unquenchable Thirst" (comic), and "Tommy and Lily" (dramatic). Tho management wish to announce that on Thursday next they will screen for the first tin'io an elaborate historical photo play bv tho Gauraont Company, entitled "The Discovery of America." This film, which is twelve hundred feet in length, is said to be an exceptionally fine one.

SHORTT'S PICTURES. "The Mexican Fillibusters," is perhaps Hie "star" item at present screened at Shortt's Theatre, (or besides being a remarkably steady film the story is in itself of an interesting nature. Jinny novels have dealt with the subject, but a moving picture gives one a much better idea of the actual method, applied in smuggling contraband material into Mexico. "Calino and his, Boarder" is a eomio picture of an Eastcru traveller who returns home with ia few pets he has captured in the desert and jungle. When these pets of his escape they cause swell a panic in tho household that the landlord forgets to present his little account. "Captain Brando's Wife," ".Selecting an Heiress," and "Happy Sculptors" were also well received among others.

A SONG RECITAL. Mr. Hamilton Hodges, the well-known baritone, has arrauged to give a private recital of now songs by American comliosers at bis studio, Lambton Chambers, Lambton Quay, on Monday evening next. Mrs. Ernest H. Qucrce will act as accompanist.

MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA. Tho first concert of the Municipal Orchestra, which was announced to tako place next Tuesday, has been niinvoidablv pustponed till a week later (March 5) ' The music to lie performed is of a particularly fine character, comprising amongst' others Elgar's "Pomp and Orcumstaiice," Herold's "Zampa," a very attractive prelude by Jarnefelt, nnd a dainly barcarole by Offenbach. Mr. John Prouse has been engaged as tho vocalist, and will give an item in each part. One of the numbers will be Ttehnikowsky's

"Pilgrim Song," with full orchestral accompaniment, which should prov; a strong attraction.

WONDERLAND. An announcement in this issue states that Wondorfland opens to-day from It a.m. to 5 p.m. All side shows will bo five. Admission is Is. nnd fid. Refreshments may lx l obtained on (lie ground.