ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1416, 17 April 1912, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

OI'KHA HOY&V

The Norwoods niul Von Arx n K aiii convulsed tlitir audience by tlioii- comic liypnutic entertainment la>l night Tli<> hypnotic sleigh riile from the laughter of the HiiilieiHT, to )x even more aiiiusm- (lu.H (in. previous hypnotic hirces. Profe«:>r .Norwood nun in proved I hi? remarkable power of hypnotic Miggts- ' lion last night, when he put a yuuii<» man J into ii train-.' which he means to cuhtimic tor twenty-four hours. The .voting mini ' was plural in a window of "the I'nion | Clut'liiiiK Company, where he will remain till 7 o'clock to-night, when he will be conveyed back to the Opera House and released from the trance in full view of the i audience. On Thursday night there will ! he a special ladies' hypnotic class, which promises to be oven mure amusing than (ho melt's eloss-ss. TIfBATHE ROYAL. t The mixed vaudeville programme at tlie Theatre Royal continues to attract large "houses." Tho two Japanese jiu-jitsu wrestlers, Shiinn and Kameda, continue to be received with applause, while .Vada Moret and tho Driscolls also retain their popularity. Florrie Kauger and' Stella Hanger bountifully contribute to make I the entertainment merry, and brighthelped, as far as merriment is concerned, by tho cornerman, Les' Coney .whose. Australian reputation will' bo augmented by \'ew Zealand successes. The programme will be repeated again to-night. FULLERS' PICTURES. Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is the chief attraction*f the current programme at present-, being screened at the Skating l'ink in Vivian Street. The magnificent buildings, courts, and promenades of ancient Verona are excellently depicted, and almost give one a better idea of the. true life lived by the men and women from whom Shakespeare modelled his immortal characters than we can gain from the stage. "For llh Pal's Sake" and "The Child of the West" are both pictures of unusual dramatic power, although they represent totally different forms of existence; tho former being an everyday drama, and the latter a., story of the primeval law pf the so-called "lawless" West. Other itoms are: "Salonica," "While tho Cook Slept," and "Ilcr Uncle's Consent." . THE \].;w THEATRE. All sessions of MaeMahon and Donnelly's continuous picture entertainment yesterday at the Xew Theatre, Manners Street, were thronged on the occasion of the customary chance of programme. The feature subject, "Romeo and Juliet." does full justice ta Shakespeare's iiiiinortnl IrnxHl.v. The views are. taken, in Verona, where the tragedy was supposed to be enacted. The performers are prominent Italian theatrical artist?, and the dresses .mil Staging are on an elaborate scale. Those present appreciated the merit of the production, and frequently gave, hearty expression of their enjoyment. The picture occupies forty-five minute?, and is interesting throughout. The lielianee drama, "The Poison Cup," is an impressive story of the career of a beautiful young girl, who makes acquaint-ance-with an undesirable •man. whose evil doings bring him within t!ie scope »f the law, and at the same time he seeks her hand in marriage. Dismayed at the discovery of her suitor'? true character, tho girl, after a desperate struggle with the man, runs away from him,-and in a distracted condition is• picked up and befriended by a wealthy widow. On the girl's.recovery her former lover insists on renewing their acquaintance. The heart-broken-girl pours out a cup of poison, and, when she leaves it momentarily to kiss her little girl friend, the evil lover steals into the rc'oin nnil drinks the .poison. .The man falls dead, and the girl then realises ■ what fate might have willed. "Herring Fishing" is a comprehensive industrial item, showing the wondrous extent of the great Yarmouth business. Tho hundreds of steam trawlers are, sco.ii .at ...tlio wluu'ves, tho crews !cs/ibnrk,'.'the llotSAtV'e stretched for .miles, the nets are hauled in, and the • final process of packing and shipping the. lier.rinjSi conclude ilie: treatise. The GhainSion .exclu-ive drama. : "The Cost -of rink," the cpmedy, "Mrs. Sims Sp'kvcs on the Jury,"- and the farcical comedy,

"By the- Light of-.the Jlooii," are .othpiv inclusions in a delightful bill, The programme, including "liamen and Juliet," will be repeated throughout .to-day ; and (o-uight. ..To-morrow evening, (he winners of the. estimating competition will be announced. ■

, THE KING'S THRATRE. ' The iie\r .programme was rescreened Inst night, when the. star item, "The Voiir Daredevils," was again received with npplatise. The -story is well Ret out, and follows tho dramatic events in the lives of' four circus acrobats from their youthful training to their tragic deaths. "A-Child of tho West" is the second best item, and, as its title suggests,-is a tale of the rotigli life and ready.law of the Western States. The hero is suspected of horse-stealing, and about to be lynched by the Vigilant Committee,'but is saved by the ardent prayers of his little daughter. Nellie, who '.persuades the lynehers to allow- a fair "trial. Other items are: "The Silk Industry of Cambodia" ;"The Hnrtsi Jloun.tains"; "The I'ogus Giant"; and many ■other.-!. . STAU TIIKATIiE. An altrivctivß programme is being screened this week «t the Star Theatrn. Nbwlowii. The ehii'f item, "Four Daredevils," is an exciting and original story of the' adventures of lour eii'cus acrobats. It end? with a dual death in a. most dramatic manner. "The Bogus Giant , " and "Tile Nipper's Transformation" wore both heartily received, anil the "Hart?. Mountains", at a scenic film was far above (he ordinary. ST. THOMAS'S, NEWTOWX. "Homcn and Juliet," as depicted at St. Thomas's, will enchant lovers of "the Immortal Hard" by its magnificent and realistic setting. Ancient' Verona must have been a city of romance and love, of peace and war, such as few modern cities can ever aspire to be, and it is not to bewowlorcil that Shakespeare, even if he had never been there himself, should have chosen it of all others for the scene of perhaps his greatest play. Other items Of note are: "Winter Sports at St Moritz," "While the Cook Slept," , ami "Tho Child of tho West." THE ADELPHI, OR Intending competitors in the naming competition, which is being held in connection with the above, theatre, are reminded that Saturday next, April 20, vill sec tho closing of the competition, so that only four days arc left now in which (o send in' suggestions. Tho.se who have already purchased their tickets, but have not yet posted them to Box 7S.">. s'ro-re-quested to (jo so at once, as no suggestions will be eligiblo after April 20. Although tho opening of the theatre has been'- delayed much beyond the dato on '\hich tho nTaiingement hoped for, the event is now within sight. In spite of the fact that tho Theatre is a very commodious cue, there will only be a seating capacity for one thousand, as. the management 'state that the comfort of its patrons ivill be tile first consideration. RHOR'rrs THEATJfE. ' The star picture on the programme which is at present being sm-oned at Shortt's Theatre is entitled "A .lust Verdict," and depicts the love of two yi.iuig people who are unable In obtain the consent of one of the parents. This jniivnt presently becomes bankrupt, and commits suicide, and the vinins man is of his murder. He is ultimately saved bv Die i|iiick wit of his laily.liivl. ;.,,d they ire married in peace. "Oc-oan, Tlion Mighty Monster,".is a line sea study, ami "Hypnotising the Hypnotisl" is the I„.•;', of the comic items. Than- are numerous other items.oV note goius to make up a really entertaining programme. "EVEHYWOMAN." On Saturday night next the very successful run enjoyed by the "ICverywomau" Company in Auckland will bo brought to a close, and on Monday night Walter Hrown's brilliant dramatic >pcdaelo will lie. iiroseiited to the playgoer- «f New Plymouth. On Tuesday, April 23. "Kvciywomnn" will be staged in Wanganni; dm AVodnesda.v, April 21, at Palmcrston North; and on Thursday, April 2J, atMa.--lertoii. "Kvviyiioniaii," it i:. stated, in one ot the most expensive productions yet sent on tour by the .1. (.'-. Williamson. Ltd.,management. The company consist l - of sixty specially wle-etqd artists, iurliuliui; ilisa Hilda Scoog, ilr. William Dosuioud,

Mis* Emma Temple, and two new arrivals in Miss Klsio ClnrpiiH and Mr. lieorgo Miller. "Kvery woman" is one of tho.-e piece* that stir (lie emotions, and a featmo of (Iw production, is the incidental music written by Owrge Whitefield Clindwick, and performed by it full operatic orchestra. The Wr-lliiiuUm season of "Kvcrywonian" will begin on May "J I.

"MISS UXCASHIKK, LIMITED." The accomplished comedienne, Miss Marie liaines, with her company of laugh-toi-nu'.kers. avo to occupy the' boards' of. the Opera Hon«r> on Monday night next in a revival session of "Miss Lancashire, Limited." When the play was produced here sonic few years ago it eicaled a, very favourable impression, and in England, it is in the eighth year of its success. Lord lioberts once described it as having made him laugh more than he had ever done for year-, and Lord Phinkett, who travelled from Palmcrston North to Christchurch to attend a performance there, was one of its admirers. Miss Marie Bainfs is to appear in the character of Our Mary Ellen, the laughing lnss, with a ciiplioneus Lancashire dialect. Her child impersonations aro said to be very diverting, notably that of a youngster taking her flrst journey to Blackpool. The box plan for the season opens at the Dresden this morning at !> o'clock. There is no extra charge for booking. SOXG RECITAL. . Hamilton Ilodges's recital on Friday, April 2G, bids fair to bo a success. For this recital, Mr. Hodges has arranged his programme in groups of English, American, and Xew Zealand composers. Xo fewer than six Xew Zealand, composers figure on this programme, four of whom are at present living in Wellington. Mr. Hodges is ably assisted by Mr. Baxter Buckley, pianist; Mr. Herbert Bloy, violinist; am! Mrs. E. H. Queree, accompanist. The box plan opens on Friday next at tho Dresden.