ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1500, 24 July 1912, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"BEN HUE." "JBen Ilur" is still in fclic full tide of a successful rim at llio Opera llou.se. The play will lio staged for only six nights more, including to-night, anil tho hooking for tho second section of the Wellington season is e.xpcjtcd to bo as heavy f.s it wis for the first half. Tho remarluiblu popularity of "lien Itur" is easy to understand. 'I'll? play combines tho features of a varied and splendidly-mounted spectacular display with the intensely interesting developments of a story of great dramatic power. FULLERS' PICTURES. Fullers' Pictures retain, their popularity at the Skating Kink, Vivian Street, whoro good attendances are tho order. Among tho many good films included in the current programme are: "Mo an' Bill," "Tho Valley of tlio Danube," "Under Mexican Skies," and "Paying tho Price." Music is supplied by an efficient orchestra. THE KING'S THEATRE. Notwithstanding tho rocent inclement weather, the picture entertainment at the King's Theatre has attracted good crowds, and last night satisfactory business was again recorded. The leading film at present being screened is a dramatic study entitled "The Sergeant's Daughter," and there aro a number of other good items, 'l'he programme will bo repealed this evening. | THE NEAV THEATRE. A change of programme was screened at the New Theatre yesterday. Tho star I item "The World Against Her," was a great success. It is a long film with a great variety o£ detail and exactness of scenory. The acting throughout is genuine, and of an attractive order. Tho plot is well woven and gives rise to fin© dramatic scenes. "The Sacred City of tho Ganges" is a fin© scenic film, "One is Business and the Oathe-r Crime," is tho next best dramatic film. The programme will bo repeated to-day. On Monday next a new picture of Eastern lii'o, entitled "Lovo in the Tropics," will be produced for tho first time in Wellington.

THE ADELPHI. In addition to tho star film, ( "Charlie Colms and the Knave of Spades";(an exciting rlotcctire romance), which is being screened at tho Adelphi . Theatre this j week, there are some very strong supporting films. A charming study of anamal j life is "Wild Birds at . Home." Apart from giving, us a glimpse of nature as it is seldom seen, tho colouring is very beautiful. Anothor and very amusing picture is "A Western Kimono," telling how an unsophisticated cowboy, upon reading a note from his young' wife stating that she has ''gone to htavo hor kimono cut out," thinks she has contracted some sort of appendicitis, and toars off to tlio-town-ship to be with her and help her. His delight is unbounded upon finding that her "kimono" is nothing more or less than her bodice. Others in a remarkably good programme arc: —"Hindu and Chinese Rejoicings" (scenic), "A Pie Worth While" (drama), and an exceedingly amusing comic entitled "An Exdhangc of Coats," The programme will be repeated each evening this week, with the usual prize matinee on Saturday afternoon. Popular prices are now being charged. SHORTT'S THEATRE. Good attendances were recorded at Shortt's Continuous Picture Theatro in Willis Street throughout yesterday. "A Tragedy in tho Court of Milan" is .the title of a stirring dramatic study, which was much appreciated. To-day and tonight will be the last opportunity of witnessing this fine picture, as a complete chongo of programme is announced for Thursday. THE NEW DANDIES. Owing to the late arrival of the Moeraki (from Sydney), which cannot reach Wellington until late to-night, the opening performance of the new JJandies has teen unavoidably postponed until to-morrow evening. Mr Edward Branscombe's newest company of entertainers includes in its personnel highlv-talented humourists, balladists, dancers, and sketch artists, who have earned popularity in Australia. Tho press notices from Hobart, where they havo recently played a length/ season, are enthusiastic, and tho public may anticipate an entertainment every bit as i cheerful and clever as that given by tho Dandies who recently vacated tho Concert Chamber. Seats may bo roserved at the Dresden Piano Company.

ME. BORNEO GARDINER'S CONCERT. An advcrtisoment appearing in- atiothor column shows that tlio nrogrammo arranged for Mr. Borneo Gardiner's concert should prove most enjoyablo and varied. The Professional Orchestra have generously given tlicir assistance, and their items alone should lie worth heating Messrs. Cohen, Moscliini, and Truda should prove an excellent trio combination. There will bo a humorous quartette, chorus by the Wellington Orphans' Club, solos by Messrs. Fletcher, E. .T. Hill, Carr, Uoherty, and Alhvright. Tho Misses Theresa M'lnroo and Thelma Petersen will also render favourite items during the evening. The humorous portion of tho programme will be provided by Messrs. Kenny, Newton, Zante Wood, and others, all well-known performers. Mr. Borneo Gardiner will lender favourite items.