ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1372, 24 February 1912, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. The gaiety and sparkle of "Sweet County Kerry" were witnessed for the last time in tho Opera House last night. There was nn enthusiastic audience. To-night "A Romance in Ireland" will be staged, and- .Mi-. Allen Doone will appear as Larry O'Daly. The pieco contains tuneful melodies, now and original dances, and sweet Irish ballads. Commenting on this production, ono of tho Sydney morning papers said: "Never VS. v ' s ' l ' Ulm ' j '" - and sentiment more skilfully blended than in Allen Dcono's second production, 'A Romance in Ireland. Mr. Doone, who is the author as well as the leading actor of tho plnv, has a hue sense of dramatic effect. There was admirable stagecraft in the handling ol the big scenes, which never developed into cheap spusavinnolism, and which, nevertheless, thrilled the large audience deeply." Only four performances of "A Romnnce in Ireland" will be given. Tho box plan is on view at the Dresden.

THEATRE ROYAL. To-night is tho last, night of tho present excellent programme of kinemacolor pictures at the Theatre Roval. The principal numbers are: "Picturesque Hol- ■!?,'"'•' "H'Kh • Jumping," "Bouquet of 1; lowers, "British Coastal Towns," and lho Leopard Queen." There will bo a now programme on Monday evening.

[ FULLERS' PICTURES. At tho Vivian Street Skating Rink picture entertainment Inst night pride of placo as far as the individual items were concerned was obtained bv a dramatic film entitled "The Leopard Queen." It is ono of those simple stories of a voung girl—n lonely castaway on the African coast—who lor want ot better companionship tames a number of leopards—that appeal to young and old alike. "The Golden Tulip" is a fairy story beautifully depicted and thoroughly appreciated. "A Sheriff's Mistake" is an excellent study of cow-boy life in the Western States. "The Rubber Industry" is a good educational study. "Under a Veil" and "A Master of .Millions" are also good items.

THE KING'S THEATRE. There was a good house at the King's Theatre last night to view the recent change of programme. "Tho Inner Mind" is a detective story showing how hypnotism might be. used by a detective to force people involved in a crime to disclose their acts. In this case where a famous diamond has been stolen suspicion points to a lady's maid whom Hie detective puts into a trance and forces her to disclose her share in the crime. By tracing the maid he becomes acquainted with her more dangerous accomplice and arrests him. "An .Aeroplane Elopement" was again received with admiration, while amon" the comic's "Mike's Hero" obtained the premier place. • Other items were: "The Legend of the Horse-shoo," "Her Rival Tweedledum" and mnny others. ,

NEW THEATRE. "The Discovery of America" was screened again yesterday and last night at tho New Theatre. Tho story of Columbus has a sad ending, but in the picture the sadness is somewhat lessened. This is done in an inglorious way. When Columbus sees from his prison window tho triumph of Amerigo, his rival, he falls back fainting from exhaustion. Then, according to the' picture, he has a dream, in which he looks into tho future and sees his own colossal monument at Genoa. Tims knowing that he will find justice in history, his imprisonment is made less galling. Another good item, "The Failure," is highly dramatic. There are numerous other items, both comic and scenic.

TRANCE. A constant stream of spectators passed round tho grave at Professor Scnultz's Wonder-workers' Show, Willis Street, containing a man who has been placed in a hypnotic trance, which started at 9 p.m. on Thursday .last, and which will end at 10 o'clock to-nipt. -This-■'•remarkable spectacle can" be witnessed by anyone at any time,' and "ha'sj been 'thrown' open' to the public'upon' payment'of' a'smalf fee; day and night, since the commencement. At 10 o'clock'precisely to-night the subject will be brought back to life from his living death. A lafgc attendance is expected 'at'that" hour.

ORGAN RECITAL. Mr. Maughan Barnett has engaged Mr. Hamilton Hodges as the vocalist for tonight's organ recital at the Town Hall. His songs are: "Beloved it is Morn" (Aylwnrd) and "Der Wanderer" (Schtltert). Mr. Barnctt's pieces are:: Costa's "March of the Israelites," St. Clair's "Oft'ertoire," and Hollins's "Grand Choear" and "Intermezzo."

BLASCHECK. The well-known English humorist and elocutionist, Mr. Joseph Blascheck, will give his inimitable musical-humorous entertainment entitled "Society Snap-shots" at the Opera House on Saturday next, March 2. Jlr. Blascheck had the honour of appearing before his Majesty the late King Edward VII, who was much impressed wirh the excellence and refinement of his various characterisations. Tlie entertainment lie presents is one which ippeals to everyone who desires to sec 'ho* amusements of the people kept clear from nil coarseness and vulgarity. The Bishop of London recently presided atone of Air. Blaschsck's recitals and expressed his unqualified approval of the entertninmont he had had the pleasure of witnessing. Supporting Mr. Blascheck during his season will appear Miss Mildred Wvighton, an accomplished vocalist and musician, and her songs at the piano arc quite unique in their artistic merit. The bos plan opens at the Dresden.