ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1417, 18 April 1912, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

•* OPERA IIOUSU. . There was :i largo attendance al the Opera Houso last evening (o witness (ho hypnotic exploits of Professor Norwood auil his merry band of "subject"." Interest central ill tlio awakening of a voting mail frnin a hypnotic sleep which had lasted since 10 o'clock on Tuesday night. The sleeper, who had slumbered peacefully enough, was taken from Mr. ,Jniln Nicol's premises in Lower Cuba Street nt T. 30 p.m. to the Opera House, and at 10 o'clock was awakened none liio worse for his prolonged sleep. The comedy features of the programme were many and various. Chief anion" them was the eccentric "Texas Tommy' dance, said to liavo become popular in America. This dunce was executed "under the influence" by two subjects who certainly put up a. remarkably agile and humorous performance. As usual, the thought transference seanco between Professor Norwood and "Miss Winifred Norwood held a mystified "house" enthralled, 'l'liis evening willlio a ladies' night, and ladies will form the subjects of tlio professor's class. Last evening Von Ar.v and George Murphy also contributed to tlio success of tho entertainment. THEATRE ROYAL. Merry faces and hearty laughter continuo to prove that tho vaudeville performance bv the present luller Company at the Theatre Royal is giving satisfaction. The artists now appearing include Lea Coney, comedian and end-man, _\ada Moret, Delhi Connor, tho Driscolls, those agile athletes Sliima and Kameda, and I'lorrio and Stella Banger. THE NEW THEATRE. Crowds attended all sessions of Messrs. MacMahon and Donnelly's continuous picture entertainment at the New Theatre, Manners Street, yesterday afternoon and evening. The leading dramatic subject, "Tho Poison Cup," is an exceptionally brilliant achievement by tho Reliant Company. "The Herring Fishin"" is a most comprehensive and attractive industrial collection of scenes. Tlio comic subjects are of a thoroughly hilarious character, and aro eiitliusiasticallv applauded. To-day and to-night a magnificent dramagraph, "The Cost of Drink," will be added to the series. At every session this evening the winners of tho estimating competition will be announced. FULLERS' PICTURES. There was a good attendance at the Skating Rink, Vivian. Street, last evening, whero Fullers' Pictures retain their popularity. The programme, which attracted largo patronage during the previous evenings, wns screoneil tor tho ifint time. To-night an entirely new series of star films will be. shown. THE KING'S THEATRE. The picture programme , at tho King's Theatre, which drew large "houses on Jlondav and Tuesday, was screened ngam last night, .when the circus drama, The Four Daredevils" proved most entertaining. A new series of picture iilnys are announced; for to-night, and the usual excellent music will be supplied by tlitLyric Orchestra. STAR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. The usual complete change of programme will be screened to-night at the Star Theatre, Newtown. Among tlio novelties are "A Child of the West, a drama with a remarkably clever child actress, and "Things aro Seldom What Tlicv Seem." The setting of both these films is in Wild Western "c.owbov America. "His Mother" is tho latest production of the Kaleni Company; and is billed as a romantic drama. The coniody element, of the programme includes The Thief Who Got Punished" and "An Auarchial Attempt." A film of local interest. to Newtown patrons is one of the massed body of Tramway employees. Tho Star Orchestra will render appropriate accompaniments. SHORTT'S PICTURES. "A Just Verdict" forms the chief item of attraction at present being screened at Shortt's Theatre. It is the story of a wrongful accusation regarding tho murder of the hcroino's father, who, being m financial difficulties commits suicide. The hero is saved, however, by tha prompt action of his sweetheart. Tonight there wiU bo a complete change of programme, when tho star item will bo a representation of the Biblical story of 'Vbsalom. Other items will be "Broncho Billy's Adventures," "The Fountains of Rome," Throivn do this Lions,' nnd "Toto as Doorkeeper." "MISS LANCASHIRE, LIMITED." Thai splendid humorous and rural play, "Miss Lancashire, Limited," will be staged by Miss Marie Baines, supported by her own company, at thoOpera House, on Monday next. April 22. As a comedienne, Miss Marie Baines is in the front rank of tlio profession, her versatility in imitations of notable English musichall artists, and her mimicry of child life being leading features of the performance. Having at times been honoured with Royal commands, and Viee-Regal patronage, JLiss Mario Baines is undoubtedly an artist of reputo._ During the progress of the play Miss Mario Baines introduces many novel turns. Her broad and humorous Lancashire dialect keep the audiences ill a state of laughter. As "Our Mary Ellen" in tflio title role, Miss Baines excels. Intending patrons may reserve scats at tho Dresden. ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION. No doubt now exists us to tho merit of tho work done by Captain Amundsen in Polar navigation and exploration, and his flying tour through New Zealand should be a great success. Captain Amundsen can only give four lectures in New Zealand altogether—one in each of tho big centres—as he is booked to leave by the s.s. Remuera, for Buenos Ayres. At the Wellington Town Hall on tho 24th iust. he will tell the story of "How I Reached tho Pole," and tho subject will tie illustrated by over 100 unique moving films and still-coloured pictures taken by Captain Amundsen himself. Amundsen has done somo remarkable things in tho Northern Hemisphere—particularly his journey through tho north-west passage in tho Gjoa in 1303-7. His first experience in passing safely out. into tho open sea, after negotiating the passage, was to meet the American whaler tho Charles Hanson, whose commander, Captain Jas. M'Kenna, welcomed and congratulated him on liis success, and handed him the latest newspapers, which, strange to say, contained the declaration of war between Norway and Sweden. Tho lwx office-for tho lecture will bo opened at Holliday s on Saturday, tlio 20tli inst.