ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1399, 27 March 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. Good attendances ai-o reported at Hie Theatre Royal, where tlio current programme is full of attractive items. The loading comedian, Key Reno, scored heavily again last night with his Hebrew impersonations. Other members of the company who were important factors ill tho success of the evening's entertainment were Hugo ami Olga, King and Millard, Miss Elsie Knowlrs, and Miss Nellie Lovell. The present, artists will appear throughout the week. FULLERS' PICTTRES. The Skating Rink, in which Pullers' Pictures are. being shown, was well patronised last evening. A sympathetic, drama, dealing with the hardships of the settlers in the pioneer days, is unfolded in an A.H. study cntitled'"A Tale of the Wilderness." A number of other good pictures are screened, including "The Politician's Daughter," "Winning an Heiress,' "A Noble Enemy," and a number of other excellent items. THE NEW THEATRE. The new programme of pictures screened at the l\ew Theatre, Maimers Street, yesterday is equal to any shown at this theatre since its inception. The piece-de-resistance is an exceptionally line'dramatic study by the Reliance Co., entitled "Her Mother's Love." A young man has received a note from his sweetheart, which states that she'cannot marry him, as sho has decided to marry t'.iu man choseu by her lather. Twenty years pass, and a scene of poverty is depicted in tho home of the former swcctno.irt, who, with the assistance of her growinip daughter, is endeavouring to earn a living at .Jiiit-makiug. As the picture has it, the daughter has occasion to deliver a shirt to her mother's former lover, who, on meeting the girl, falls in lovo with her. The mother meets with an accident, mill is confined to her bed, and dining her illness the girl becomes engaged to her mother's rejected sweetheart. Upon getting better the mother hides her face so as he will not recognise her, and finally leaves home, and the two lovers are married. It is a very pathetic drama, well acted, and should appeal strongly to all mothers. "An Excursion to the Meteors" is a scenic picture depicting those gigantic rocks in Greece, which are known ns the Meteors. The Bison Company are responsible for a very hue film entitled "Falsely Accused." Other good pictures are "Bill's Temptation," "A Caslilian Revenge," mid "Field Day at Fort Riley, America."

KING'S THEATRE. "Gipsy Blood," a dramatic study of - unusual interest, ami exceptionally well acted, is the "star" attraction of a capital programme now being screened at the King's Theatre. The latest Patbe Gazette is a very interesting number, while "The Sacred Scarab" is a nature study film of remarkable quality. Other good pictures are "Max and the Fowl" and "Who's Who in Doggieland." THE STAB THEATRE. "Gipsy Blood" is one of the "headliners" that is drawing the crowds to the Star Theatre at Newtown. The programme contains many other good films, among which may be mentioned "Diddums Diddled tho" Policeman," "Naughty Lea," "Good Boy Hector," and "Cowboy's Devotcdnoss." Current topical events are illustrated in an edition of Pnlhe' Gazette. The present series of films will bo screeued for the last time to-night. PARIS THEATRE. Notwithstanding tho boisterous weather there was a fair attendance at tho Paris Prize Pictures last night. The various subjects thrown on (lie screen were all well received. A feature of the entertainment is the incidental music supplied by an efficient orchestra. The special attraction, a prize of three guineas for tho best answer to the question: "How the management may .give a prize at each performance without infringing tho law," was awarded to G. H. Vcnle, c.o. Supremo Court, Wellington—"By asking conundrums or questions." To-night the best answer is to be adjudged th.i winner of the prizo. To-night a change of programme will bo given, every item being entirely new to the public, the films arriving direct from Sydney to-day. Another prize, value three guineas, will bo presented to one member of the audience tonight for the best answer in a competition that will be duly announced from the stage, previous to tho performance commencing. On Saturday afternoon at | 2.30 a matinee will bo given, when every child attending will receive a present. THE A DELPHI, OR ? Originality lias always been a valuable asset. The directors of the newest picture theatre in Wellington (Adelphi Company) are offering substantial prizes of *Cl 7 10s., .£7 10s„ and .£5 to the persons whose possession of this gift of originality enables them to nominate a namo fxir their theatre. Suggestions aro coming in fast, and it can already be seen that the judges are going to have no easy task in front of them in making the final selection. The most common form of greeting to-day is. "What's in a name?" and the answer is alwavs the same, "£\~ 10s." Tickets are to'be obtained from several of the large business houses in town. JANSEN TO-NIGHT. Jansen, (ho American illusionist and transformist, who has scored a success during his three weeks' Sydney engagement, commences his Wellington season at tho Opera House to-night. Jansen will present to-night what his manager claims to be a most sensational programme of mystifying features. The illusionist has the reputation of being a. most clever magician. His programme to-night will include "Tho Phantom Princess," "The Devil's Own Trick," "Perplexity," "Down on the 7?arm," "Tho Triple Mystery," "The Death Chamber,'' "The Invisible Flight," "The Prisoner," and "Undo Sam." The vaudeville features include De Hollis and Yalora, American eccentrics; Nelson Story (musical artist), Edna Herr (escane expert), Alvin (the straw tuan), "Me, Him, and I," and Ethel Jones (illusionist). Plan at the Dresden and day eak-9 and early doors at Christoson's. A SONG HECITAL. Mr. Hamilton Hodges will give his first, song recital of tho present! season at the Concert Chamber this evening, and con-ccrt-lovers may reasonably expect something out of the ordinary. Last year Mr. Hodges visited America, and there came into touch with many of tho great composers, whoso songs arc known to very few in this part of the world, but which Mr. Hodges hopes to make popular in ynvr Zealand. Anions wcro Arthur Foote, Margaret Ruthven-Lang, Edward MacDowell. Benjamin Wbolpley, and Clayton Johns, all of whom have written songs that enjoy wide popularity in America. In addition, he will sins: Schubert's "Thr Bild" and "Wobin," Richard Strauss's "Morgen" and "Du Meines Herzens Kronenlein," "L'Oiscau s'envole," from Masse'a opera, "Paul ct Yirginio," and Benjamin Godard's song, "Lo Yoyageur." To make the concert still moro enjoyable, tho English words of each ilem will be printed on the programme. Mr. Baxter Buckley, the gifted pianist, is to play "Scherzo." by Godard, MacDowoll's showy "Polonaise," and Sgambati's "Menia." Patrons will understand Jdiat (he closing of the doors during each item is a graceful consideration to both artist and audience. < Messrs. narcourt and Co. will sell by public auction, at their rooms, Lambtnn Quay, on Monday, April 22, at 2.H0 p.m., by order of Ihe mortgagee, and under conduct of the Registrar of tho Supreme Court, a property known as No. 234 Wellington Terrace. The house is pleasantly situated at the top oT Wellington Terrace, having beautiful views over the hari hour, and standing on ground of nearly a | quarter of an acre, with accommodation iof about ten rooms. Particulars arc ad-

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