ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1396, 23 March 1912, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

,r WHT MEN LOVE WOMEN." Tho Allan' Hamilton Company played "Beauty _and tho liarge" for 'tho last time, last "evening before a largo and appreciative,, audience. This .evening' tho company Will appear in tho melodrama, "Why.Men Love Women.'" Tho story is laid in tho northern hills of India, which is said to'.'give' the story of love and villainy an atmosphere different to that of tile usual run of melodrama. The lieroino is a young '/md beautiful girl named Violet Living-stone, whoso father has died and left her in'the guardianship of an Indian prince of untainted loyalty to tho British flag. . She loves and is loved by an English artist,', Gerald I'ielding, but her wealth is a barrier to their matrimony. She overcomes the difficulty by giving away her fortune, but the path of lovo does not run smoothly, and many exciting episodes occur beforo the story closes. On Tuesday next "A Message, from Mars!', will bo staged. THEATRE ROYAL. Fasola, tho",lllusionist, mado his final appearance at tho Theatre Royal last evoning, and tho various other turns wero also well received. To-night there will be a completo change of programme. Tho premier turn on tho new programme will bo that, of King and.Cullard, comedy and dramatic sketch artists. They have just arrived from England. Hugo and Olga, in their juggling art, are advertised as being very good. They are also just from England. ' Olga Lear, serio and dancer, is another artist who should receive a hearty welcome when she advances to tho footlights; ' -- ■•■ PULLERS'PICTURES. There was. a largo attendance a't tho Vivian Street , Sltaung, Rink when Fullers' Pictures v,'ex6 again screened last night. ; Tho soriqs. was made up of several itcnis.of liigli"merit, including "Tho Frontier Girl'sj.Co.uragc,".*onc of tfio best items,-but•"Regeneration" will appeal to some ns,.bei(ig;..thb>niorcintcrcsting and thrilling picture. "Tho Boot-Legger," by tho Solig. Company, and "The Little Spy" are also very lino studies. Among the scenic the "V'isit to Khnma's Country" is ,thc. best, .both, as rcgnrds technique and as regards' subject.

NEW THEATRE. A new series of pictures was screened at tho'Ne'w. Theatre, Manners Street, yesterday. The.star item was the kincmatograph representation of the iaiuiliar story of "AlLiiaba,": adapted from the "Arabian Sights." The setting of the picture was. excellent,., tho interior of the cavo with tho brass-bound treasure chests giving tho exact impression of romance. The.details of. the story, are too well known to,-.repeat.here—"Open, sesame," has become a catchword in colloquial English.. A/capital, comedy is "The Subaltern's Joke,"-certainly, one of the best and most original comic studies that have been screened ,nt the New Theatre. A young "military officer is" bored—raost i obviously:bor"ed—at a dance, and some of his fellow-officers decide,to play a practical joke on him. One of .them dresses up as an elderly.lady, and is introduced to tho subaltern.-as an aunt of one of tho conspirator's. ' The aunt artel the subaltern have a wild danco together, which ends in tho revealing of the joke. The subaltern .is furious, and except for the intervention of his colonel would have fought his brother officer, there and then. After the dance the colonel's daughter decides to writo'a note to tho subaltern, sympathising with him. She intends to slip it tinder his door, but stumbles, and falls 'just outside. Tho subaltern, hearing her fall,'comes'out of his room, and assists her to her feet. Explanations follow, and "the two step into his room while he reads the note. Just as tho girl while.he rends the note. Developments follow in comical sequence, but all ends welt. Another good picture tells the story of a "scab" who is ostracised- by his fellowworkers.- 'However, -ho saves one of tho union leaders from ii burning building, and with His life wins -back hisstatus as a. union'worker. -'■ Other items tiro "An Indian's Love" and "Barbara I'rietchie," a study-founded on the famous poem'of that name.'., Messrs; ' MacMahon and TJonnelly announce that at the New Theatre, Manners Kfrnet, tomorrow- evening .(Sunday), they will give 'a special moving picture entertainment, the whole-of the projeeus of which will- be presented to tho Children's- Hospital Easter treat. Tho entertainment will commence after church Services; ' ■ ■' . THE KING'S THEATRE. There was a large attendance at the King's Theatro last evening, the attraction being tho historic comedy-drama "Madamo Sans Gene," with Madame

Hcjano. tho talented French, actress, in tho titlo rolo—her original and very successful part. Tho scenic items include some good views of tho Zuyder Zee and parte of iho Netherlands. The scientific picture, "Hen. Life," is n most interesting and instructive study. Among (ho comedies, "An Unpleasant Surprise" wems to bo tho most popular. On Monday a star film, entitled "Gipsy Wood," will bo screened for tho iirst time. A special prize matinee is announced for this afternoon, THE STAR THEATRE. The fine studies screened last evening nt tho Star Theatre presented many varieties of interest. "The Half-Breed's Daughter" is a dramatic picture of Wild West life, showing tho lust for vengeance inherent in the Indian. In this case tho vengeance is well deserved by tho while trapper who has abducted the Indian's daughter, and then deserted her. Another 'Western story on the programme is entitled tho "Znqui Girl." An "Innocent Burglar" proved to lie tho best-re-ceived of tho comic section of the programme, which will be repealed this afternoon and evening. THE ADELPHI-OR? The much-talked-of Adelphi Theatre may not bo called the "Adelphi" after oil. The directors are offering threo very handsome priiws for suggestions for a name, and this latest, "naming competition" should meet with a large response. Tho theater will, in nil probability, be opened nk.nit tho middle of April. To quote tho manager's words, "It is growing like a mushroom.'' The name competition will bo open till tho end of tho month. Tickets are now on sale at the Adelphi Confectionery Company's Shop (101 Willis Street, next to the theatre), or may bo obtained from the manager, Box 785, Wellington, by enclosing tho price of ticket required and stamp for reply. SHOETT'S THEATRE. Despito tho daiuago done to tho operat-ing-room and machine on Thursday night, tho management of Sliortt's Theatre screened an excellent ' programme last evening, commencing at 0.30 p.m. Willie as a Cowboy" is the story of a callow youth who asks a girl to marry him and shares his hopes—ho has little elso to share. The father of the girl advises him to go out West and learn to be a man. AVillie, having his own ideas about life out West, determines to do this. Tho horseman of the ranch has been "tipped off" to make a man of tho Aew Yorker or kill him. For some time AVillie lives in a state of abject terror of the men and animals on tho ranch, till at last, exasperated, he turns on them, and after winning a fight, gives chase. Two heavy revolvers in the hands of a novice are nasty weapons, and the cowboys fly before tho reckless Willie. However, in the end ho gets to like tho life, buys a few head of cattle, and goes back to marry his lady love. The scenery in this picture is about the average, especially the view of tho round-up. Iho Man With Three Wives" is an amusing little study of Bohemian life. An artist marries without his uncle s consent. Tho uncle comes to town, and to prevent the uncle cutting him off in his will, the nephew'introduces his wife as his friends wife.. The same ruse is used to explain the presence of a pretty model, llien the friend's real wife arrives, and the climax is reached. "The Arcadian Maid is a powerful drama, well acted, while the Pathe Australian Gazette adds new interest to. tho programme. TARIS THEATRE.

To-night the Paris Pri7,e Picture Company will present at the Pans theatre (Into Bijou, Ingestre Street) -an excellent selection of bioscopio gems,, including the following items :-A stirring Western drama, entitled "Tho Two Fugitives ; "La Jacuerie," is an excellent Pathe drama, vividly illustrating a starring episode of the French Revolution; Iho Wonderful Eve," air amusing comic; the Soul of Venice" (drama); "Conquering Carrie" a comedy subject of the highest order; other items, embracing scenery, education, tragedy, pathos,-• ami comedy will also be included. A capable orchestra will s.upp!y tho incidents music, whilst mechanical effects will add realism to the various .pictures. As a special attraction, tho management will present a prize, value three guinacs, at every performance. To-night, a special prao is to be presented, and the following aro the conditions :-"A prize awaits tho man, woman, or child who attends our opening performance to-night, and on entering the building submits in writing the best solution of 'How the management of tho Prize Pictures may givo a prize at every performance, to one member of tho audience, without infringement of the Gamaliel Lotteries Act.'" lor the best answer received a gold watch and chain valuo .£7 10s. will bo presented to-night. Full name must accompany each written answer. JANSEN, THE ILLtSIONIST. Jansen tho Great, who will be hero next week, is amongst those who have scored big hits in America mid Europe in recent years, and is now repeating his success in Sydney. I'or ten weeks he appeared to crowded houses in Loudon, and during one entire year he divided his time between Paris, Berlin, and Vienna. A capital company of star American entertainers accompanies Jansen. JLhe Wellington season commences on Wednesday, March 27. The box plan is now open at* the Dresden.. „,._„. . At-tho conclusion of his Wellington season Jansen will tour the North Island, ilis dates after leaving this city will be: Wanganui, April G and 8; New Plymouth, April' 9 and 10; I'almerston North, April 11 and 12; Hastings, April 13; Napier, April 15 and 10; Gisborne, April 17, 18, and 19.

OEGAN EECITAL TO-NIGHT. A "special request" programme lias been arranged for to-night's organ recital in the Town Hall. Mr. Maughan Barnett will play tho Fantaisie from "Faust," Bach's "Toccata in I'," and works hy Rubinstein, Lemare, and Mendelssohn. Jlr. C. H. Stephens will sing Clay's "Sands o' Deo" and "Awake," by Pelissier. SUNDAY CONCERT. Tho Wellington Professional Orchestra, under the baton of Mr. HeTbort Bloy, will give tho last concert of the 1911-12 season in tho Town Hall on Sunday evening next. Tho orchostra will contribute it programme of item? which have been the most successful (luring the past season, included in which will be the "Raymond Overture ■ (Thomas}, "Loin (hi Bal (billet), "Turkish l'atrol' (llichaelis, for strings only), Raff's "Tho Mill, • and "Two Hungarian Dances (Brahms), ho soloist for the evening will be Mr K. Bishop (baritone), who will_ contribute Allitsen's "Song of Tlianksgiving.' A silver coin collection will Iro tanen up at the doors. Concert at 8.15. MUNICIPAL OECHESTRA. Tho next concert of the Municipal Orchestra will be given on Tuesday evening, March 26, in the Town Hall. A popular pro'Tamme has been arranged, and will iucludo Boieldien's well-known overture, "The Caliph of Bagdad," Coleridge-ray-lor's "Ballade in A Minor, the three movements of tho "Karelia Suite, by Sibelius, and Strnuss's well-known Blue Danube" Vnlse. The vocalist will be Miss Adelaide Bruce, an Australian singer at present in Wellington.