ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1523, 20 August 1912, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"SINBAD THE SAILOR," The soundest testimony to tho popularIty of "Siii.bad tho Sailor" is to bo found in tho bnniper houses which are nightly witnessing it. It is a pantomime that is calculntecl ■to plenfo both young and old. Apart from the fun and frolic which punctuates the firm of Sinbnd, Hinbad and Co.'s expedition to tho Diamond Valley there is a wealth of scenery (designed by such artists as Coleman, Brood and Upward) which holds tho attention and iirss ono witli adaarntipu from tho riso (« the fall of the curtain. Mr. Pip Powell, as Mrs. Sinbad is exceedingly amusing on legitimate, lines Messrs. Aiders and Drew as the tiro bold tars arc original and clever in tho mirtn which they provoke, ami Mr. E. 0. Lennmi is remarkably Rood as a very dramatic Old Man of the Son.' Others who contribute brightly to the general excellenceof the show 'are JHss V\o Imcson. as Hinbad. Miss Nell Pinnis as Euby Miss Nance Mahcr as tho Fairy spirit of Adventure, Miss Mario Eaton as the Prmcess Tho pantomime will run throughout the week. There, will bo a matmee performance to-morrow afternoon commencing at 1.45 p.m. PULLERS' PICTURES. The weekly change of programme at Fullers Picture Theatre in the bkating Einlc last evening introduced to the public several excellent studies in kinematcgraphy. Amongst tho new series may be mentioned an artistically produced picture romance of tho days when knighthood was in flower, and immaculate gallants, with powder and patches,' paid homage to fair ladies. The photo-play, which is produced by tho Lubin Company, is entitled "Darby and Joan," and is really more a study «t the manners and customs of the period of tho play than an involved series of plots and "counter-plots. Tlrrco types of Darby and Joari -are presented—my Lord of the Manor and his lady, a young yil-

lager anil his bride (both in the service of the Manor House), and an old couple, parents of the villager's wife. Tho young wife, while on an errand to the manor, steals my lady's scarf, and the tapse- is discovered by the young husband. A quarrel ensues, and while trouble is thus growing apace my Lord of tho Manor is discovered by h'is lady to be engaged in an intrigue with another—more trouble. At this stage the Lady of the Manor Sβ thrown .while out riding, and the ministrations of the couple bring about reconciliations all round, the stolen scarf being surreptitiously returned to the owner nnd everything ending happily. Another good study is a burlesque representation of. a bear hunt, in which two heavy comedians provide plenty of amusing situations. Scenic studies include the "Valley of Solzuek," end "By Train to Spelata," two picturesque studies. "The Spongo Industry" is an interestinsr series showing the various stages in the "production of sponges from the descent of the diver after the material, to the market where "the finished article is sold. "Bronco Bill and the Bandits" is another ' study which should enjoy a measure of popularity this weok, while these also should be mentioned-: "Under a Flag of Truce" (a sensational drama), "Three Men in a Fix" (an amusing comedy), "Sheepskin. Trousers" (a side-splitting farce), and "Old Love Letters/' a diverting little sketch. The series will be repeated this evening. , THE NEW THEATRE. The New Theatro, Manners Street, was crowded yesterday 'when the feature drama "The Flower of the Mormons," was introduced. Tho picture relates what purports to be the'experiences of a young English girl .whom a chief Mormon endeavours to compel to' wed his son. A young American settler assists the eirl in escaping and the young couple then marry and settle in New York. New supporting subjects to l>o added to-day will include: "The Robbery at the Old Burnside Bank"- (Hepwix drama), "The Furs" (A.B. comedy), "Mr. Diddlum's Will," and "When Kings were the Law" (A.B. rauia). Next Thursday tho impressive domestio drama "The Brand of Shame" will be revived for one day and one night. Next Friday the thrilling adventure, "Attacked by a Lion." will bo revived for ono day and night. THE KING'S THEATRE. The new programme of pictures for the current weo,k at the King's Theatre was screened last evening , for the first time to a highly appreciative gathering of the public. The star film of the new programme shows the celebrated photo actress, Miss Asta Neilson, in a powerful drama, entitled "Retribution." The story of the drama is based upon a conventionaUplot—one of two .sisters who are making a struggle for existence by needlework, grows tired of the daily routineshe is pretty and nwEantic, while her sister is plain and practical—and longs for a gayer and easier life. She steals their united savings, and deserts her sister, afterwards becoming famous as a dancer. At this point in the pictorial narrative Yvonne dances tho "moth dance," a beautiful creation of graceful movements which holds tho attention of the spectators for several minutes. Fame brings admirers, and she bestows her love upon one of these, a wealthy young duke. Meanwhile her sister, in tho midst of her wretched poverty, struggles along until she meets an old love in one of the "sweat shops" to which she takes her sewing, and she agrees to marry him. After a brief period of happiness and freedom from want, misfortune comes upon them, and the husband becomes addicted to drink. A legacy of ,£50,000 is then left to him, and ho deserts his wife. Unaware of the relationshipj he pays court to his wife's sister, the celebrated dancer, and the denouement is reached when tho wife, reduced to selling flowers, comes upon' thorn in a cafe. There is a sensational "scene." The flower woman accuses her sister of having first robbed her of her savings and then of her husband. Yvonne suffers a revulsion of feeling, drags herself home,, a,nd puts an ond to her life. The staging and acting aro particularly fine, and altogether the film is, artistically, one of the best yet screened at the King's Theatre. Among the supporting items are some interesting forest scenes in. the Australian bush, and the work of the bushfallers; "How He Peppered tho Room" (an. amusing farce); "Transformations" (a series of amazing illusions); and "The Indian and His Child" (a frontier picture story). The programme will be repeated to-night. ADELPHI THEATRE. "When Kings Were the Law" is the title of the best dramatic picture in the new programme which was presented at the Adelphi Theatre last evening. The King of Romaudo is apparently greatly influenced by a beautiful woman, whom he presents with a necklace worth a lung's raiisoro, while at the same timo he refuses nn impecunious cousin the loan of a small sum of money. The favourite -promises to intercede for him, Hearing of this the cardinal, arch enemy to the king, resolves to do him a deadly injury, and carries out his fell intent by having the necklace stolen and after-; wards discovered upon the cousin's per- i son. This plan succeeds so well that tho Kin?, mad with jealousy, condemns his cousin and tho woman to perish in an air-tight chamber, which tragedy would surely have succeeded but for the confession of the cardinal's ally in the plot. "The End of the Cartouche Gang" is another striking drama of certain types of life in underground Paris. "Hearts ■of the West" is still another of those stirring breray dramas of tho Wild West, of which tho public do not Mom to. tiro. "Herring Pishing" is a striking illustration of the industry as pursued off the east coast of England. An excellent scenic view of that highly picturesquespot, the Island of St. Hqnorats also figures on the bill. Other pictures worth seeing are "Fct Sale-A Life,' "The Farm House," "The Animals Friend, and the Pathe Gazette. Nasal Catarrh, Colds in the Head, Influenza, Bronchitis, and Coughs, are quickly cured 'by "NAZOL. Fragrunt, effective, epeedy. Price, Is. 6d. everywhere.—Advt. Mmo. Patti (Baroness Coderstrom) was at Swansea on. June 20 presented with the freedom of the borough. Tho ceremony took placo in the Albert Hall, which was thronged. Tho mayoress, who is aged thirteen, presented her with a beautiful bouquet, and tho mayor, in ho-ndiuz over the scroll, which «-M enclosed In a silver casket, recalled the fact Hint the list of honorary freemen included tho names of Atr. Gladstone. Lord Rosebnry/Lord Grenfed, and Sir H. M. Stanley,