ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1516, 12 August 1912, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"MRS. M'SWEENEY." Tlmt cheerful party, "Mrs. M'Sweeney," continues to make light of things at tho Opera House. Miss Maggio Moore, as the irrepressible Irish woman in Australia, establishes a character which will be identified with her name just as much os is the rolo of Lizzie Stolel in "Struck Oil." Mr. E. B. Russell as M'"Sweenov, and Mr. Arthur Shirley as J'lantageiiet I'ordham, gave valuable assistance. Three more performances, of the comedr will be given. FULLERS'. PICTURES; : Fullers' Pictures continue to enjoy popularity with patrons at the Skating Rink in Vivian Street. There, were good attendances at both performances on Saturday, and the pictures screened met with hearty approval. To-night a new series of films will bo shown, and a capital ■entertainment is promised. Music Mill be. supplied by an efficient orchestra. THE KING'S THEATEE. In the current week's programme at the Jung's Theatre the star films will bo The Great Dieppe Motor liacc of 1912." The management state that the oxciteineait is maintained from beginning to end and the various incidents, including a smash at tho Aeincourt Bridge, aro reproduced with vividness. When it is remembered that the' winner covered 1000 miles in a little over 13 horns it will be readily understood that the event lends itself to pictorial reproduction. Another star attraction will be "Twixt War and the Girl," a story of the war betwixt France and Germany, in which a French girl is betrothed to a German officer, and the complications that ensue provide a remarkable stage picture. Other pictures will also be fcreeiwd, and snecial music will he supplied by the King's Orchestra. "SHE." -.'■'. At the New Theatre, Maimers Street, Messrs. MacMahon and Donnelly will introduce to-day and to-night a comprehensive moving picture vcrsian of Eider Haggard's popular novel, "She." The management state that in producing an extensive work of this type not a little- skill has. been used in condensation to a firm which, while retaining all its charm, is not disjointed, nor have any of the most effective features been overlooked. The picture commences with the elopement of a daughter of the ancient Pharaohs with a priest of Isis. The meeting with the bewitching and mystic woman "She," and tho subsequent bringing of the story up to the time when a young Englishman discovers "She," abound in interest, which is enhanced by the vivid interpretation of the picture. "She" will bo supported by the principal subjects which provided enjoyment for crowds on Saturday afternoon and evening. THE ADELPHI. , A custom in vogue at tho Adelphi matinees is the eliminat-vm of what might bo called the "heavy" dramas and tho substitution of comedies ana seeuics for the benefit of the children. That this is appreciated is indicated by the numbers of' children who aro always present. A crowded house on Saturday evening witnessed tho last screening of "The Bread Carrier of Paris," and the/rest of the good fare provided. A complete change of programme takes place to-night, there being two stars announced—a vitagrapk film entitled "His Father's Son," and a Pathe coloued drama, "The Tragic Life of Mona Lisa." Other pictures shown for the first time in Wellington aro "As Fate Decreed," "Wonders of the Sea," ''Artist Max," "X Trip Through Ash Minor," and comedies, scenics, and educational subjects. SHORTT'S'PICTURES. The continuous picture show at Shortt's Theatre, in Willis Street, was well patronised On Saturday. There will bo a complete change of programme at this popular place- of amusement to-day, when tho programme will include a comedy entitled "Is he Eligible?" The story principally concerns a young business man, Chas. .Reed, who, on being admitted to a partnership by his father, is advised to marry and settle down. His search for a wife forms the subject matter of tho film. In addition to tho ordinary programme to-morrow, "A Talo of Two Cities" will be screened by special request. THE DANDIES. . "Tho Dandies" concluded therr week's programme- in tho Concert Chamber of the Town Hall on Saturday night. One of the best items was Mr. Joseph Brounan's impersonation of H. B. Irving in a passage in "The Bells." To-night a fresh programme will be put on. SINBAD THE SAILOR. Box plans for tho first six nights of the J. C. Williamson annual pantomime season will bo opened at the Dresden this morning, when brisk booking is anticipated. This year's extravaganza is 6aid to differ in some respects irom' the conventional pantomime, being produced ou more defined lines—somewhat resembling the structure of a musical comedy—which makes it a, play of more interest to playgoers who like something tangible. The "busy note of preparation" is. now being sounded at the Opera House. The bulk of tho scenery having arrived last Wednesday by tho Maunganui, and the various stnffs of the J, C. Williamson management, aro now hard at work on the preparation of tho big production to take place next Thursday evening. Those who will sit in front and witness tho gorgeous., spcctaclo can havo no idea of tho amount of thought, labour, ingenuity, and money expended before a piece of this kind is ready to be placed befaro tho public for its judgment. "Sinbad'f is the biggest pantomime tho firm has ever put on the stage, and its unflagging boom throughout Australia augurs well for tho prospects of Sinbad's voyage through New Zealand.