ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1418, 19 April 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE,

A crowded audience filled the Opera Houso last evening to witness the performance of Professor Norwood, tho American hypnotist, who had promised to give his entertainment with a class of ladies from tho audience. It was an experiment which was only partially successful, only threo or four "subjects" proving amenablo to tho hypnotic effort of the visitor. These were given tho suggestion that they were Spanish ladies who were required to make themselves pretty, and then execute a kind of Spanish cacliucii, Tho posing of tho ladies who ! fell under the spell were somewhat amusing. The thought-transmission seanco between' (he Professor and Miss Norwood mystified as heretofore, and Yon Arx proved his agility by getting clear of several fathoms of rope in which he was adroitly tied by members of the audience. Professor Norwood will present new features to-night. There will bo a matinee to-morrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, and the final performance of the season will be given in the evening. THEATRE ROYAL. The bright and varied vaudeville programme at "Fullers'" was again very well rcMiveil last evening. Miss Nada Moret is still a great favourite, her songs, especially "Bonnie Marie," having become quite popular. Other acceptable artists are: Delhi Connw, Driss-hs, 1.e.? Coney. Shima ajid Karneda, and Florrie and Stella Ranger. The current prograinnio will bo repeated, to-night for tho last time. To-morrow evening the management will present a change of programme, but no new' artists aro billed to appear. On Monday evening another completo change will Ire presented, wnen all new artists will appear. The new arrivals will include Athos, the Master Skater, who does some daring acts on the stage; Dr. Rowe (re-appearance), Marshall Palmer, descriptive vocalist ; May Nealy, serio; Maie Vine, Australia's male impersonator; Jack Bonny, speciality turn; Flo. D'Orville, English character artist; Dan livans, English tenor vocalist; and Charles Harchoe, comedian. In future the change of programmes will take place every Monday evening, after to-morrow. FULLERS' PICTURES. • An entirely new series of pictures, comprising selections from the recent output of some of tho loading English, American, and Continental producers wero screened at tho Rink, in Vivian Street, last night, by the Fuller Proprietary. Among scenic films, high place must be assigned to "A Visit to tho Zambesi Rills." The quaint method of transport by tapoia carried on the shoulders of natives was illustrated, but the'most admired scenes wero those which depicted the falls themselves. Tho huge' plunging and tumbling masses of water looked almost real, and time after time applause broke out spontaneously from the auditorium. "The Ascent or tho Matterhorn" was another remarkable'film, which gave a very striking idea of the arduous and perilous character of mountaineering in tho Alps. Tho spectators could not but wonder at the resourcefulness of the kinematogrdph operator in securing these records from well-nigh impossible places. Tho dramatic films, "Arson at Pea," introduced local colour from Holland, a country which has not been so much exploited as some other by the kinematograph artists. The grotesque costumes of the men and the quaintly pretty dresses of tho women lent a freshness to a story which, even without these adjuncts, would havo been rich in spectacular interest. Heer Schuder, an avaracious shipowner, succeeds in over-insuring a crazy scow, and gets a drink-sodden old wretch to take her to sea with the promise of a big reward if she is lost. A fine young sailor also signs on, much to the distress of his pretty sweetheart. Out at sea he discovers the agreement between Schuder and the skipper, and makes the bad tactical move of revealing his knowledge. The skipper takes an early opportunity of setting Hie vessel on fire, and escaping in tho only boat. The young sailor, awakened from sleep by tho smoke and flames, is last seen with his clothes on' fire jumping into the sea, only to perish. Tho "comics" comprise tho very Jivcly story of "Tommy Becomes a Toreador. Tommy is a butcher's boy who disguises himself and tries to act a part for the purpose of gaining tho hand of a young lady who is to inherit great wealth, on condition that sho marries a toreador. Several other meritorious films make up a prograinnio which was thoroughly appreciated by tho house last night, and will be repeated to-night.

THE NEW THEATRE. Full houses were recorded at all yesterday's sessions of tho Messrs. MacMahon and Donnelly's continuous picture entertainment at tho New Theatre, Manners Street. To-day an innovation will bo introduced, when two distinct programmes will be presented. The scries shown at the day sessions will embrace—'"The State Lino" (a striking story by the Lubin Com? pany), "Tho Tribc'6 Penalty" (S. and A. drama), "The Law or Tho Lady" (Champion exclusive drama), "Josh's Suicido" (A.B. comedy), "A Ramble Round Hillstead" (scenic), "Education in Japan" (educational travel), and "Edna's Imprisonment" (Edison comedy drama). This evening's selection will include "Getting His Man" (a magnificent Wild West exclusive drama by _ the Bison Company), "The Transformation of Miko" (an A.B. drama), "Making Gambenent Cheese" (a comprehensive industrial theme), "Their First Thief" (a Cines comedy), "Bobby's Nightmare" (a hilarious farce), "Willie Practises Physical Culture" (an Eclair comedy), and a stirring dramagraph, "The Refuge" (by tho Reliance Company). KING'S THEATRE. At the King's Theatre the star picture of tho present programme is "The Four Daredevils," a title that is fully justified by tho thrilling incident which forms tho denouement of a fascinating story of circus life. The scenes within the circus are wonderfully realistic, and the flight through mid-air and fall to death of the leading male character has all tho elements of a genuine sensation. "The Four Daredevils" is a pictnro which marks another notch forward in presenting in convincing style actions which in actual bein" would assuredly mean the death of tho performers, but so cunningly is the camera handled that the complete action is shown without the people engaged taking any serious, risk. Other attractivo pictures in tho present programme are an exhilarating exhibition of the. winter soorts at St. Moritz, "Silkworm Culture at Cambodia," and "A Child of tho West," a stirring incident of Western life in America. ■ This evening a benefit performance wilt bo given in aid of the funds of tho Thorndon Swimming Club. STAR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. Tho new programme which is boing screened at the Star Theatre, Newtown, wns patronised by a good houso last night. Among the best pictures was "A Child of tho West," a drama of merit, in which a very clever child actress appears. "Things aro Seldom as They Seem" is a Wild West play, in which tile associations of the cowboy are well to the foro. Tho comic items include "The Thief Who Got Punished" and "An Anarchial Attempt." The film showing the massed body of tramway workers has, of course, a local interest. "His Mother," a romantic drama, is one of the fine productions of tho Kalem Company. ST. THOMAS'S, NEWTOWN. Ono of the best picture entertainments which has ever been put on in Xcirtoirn is that provided by the current programme at St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown. The-pictures are all bright and interestin", and they are new, being tho latest to°'arrivo from England nnd America. The programme is quite up to the high standard set by the Fuller Proprietory. MISS LANCASHIRE, LIMITED. Lovers of broad farce, interspersed with catchv songs, eccentric dancing, and witty remarks, will have the opportunity on Mondav night next, April 22, of seeing Miss Mario Bailies, hngland s premier dialect comedienne and f|iieen of oomedy, in the rural play, "Miss Lancashire, Limited," supported by lior own English enmpanv of artists. Miss Mario Baines, an artist of repute, will introduce, durin" the performance, her impersonations nt'some of. England's most famous musichall artists. A special feature of Miss Baincs's entertainment, is her mimicry of child life. This lady at times appeared before Royalty in England, and has Ijpen honoured with vice-regal patronage. Intending patrons lor the opening performance may reserve scats at the Dresden, iriire u no extra ' chains for booking.