ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1527, 24 August 1912, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"SINBAD TEE SAILOH." "Sinbad tho Sailor, -, the spectacular pantomime at prcseut in season at (lie Opera House, is sustaining tho remarkable popularity which it achieved at the opening nifjht of tho season in Welliu"ton. 'Shu pantomime is featured bv a series of elaborate scenes, of which "'The \ alloy of Diamonds" is perhaps (lie most striking. .Matinee and evening performances are announced lor to-day. FULLERS , PICTURES. 'Tho Violin's Message" and "fn Quarantine, are anion;! Hit- stir attractions at the Mating Kink in Vivian Street, where i'ullers pictures arc screened. Other uic lures worthy of notice are: "Potteries of H !*' -i7 h !. Prico 110 Paid '" " Do ™ iTiaphic. J. lns afternoon a matinee will ? n ; cn i nutl tho prograinnio will bo re: peatcd this evening, j THE NEW'THEATRE. The star film at the New Theatre today is tho realistic depiction of a wild animal adventure,, wherein a wouuded lion is shown in the very act of clmi'eiU" the hunter being shot .lead within a few. loot ot tho i-amera. Tho supporting items include a charming romance, entitled Love Aever Fails," "XaturoV Little .tragedies,' a striking scenic film, several .compelling dramas, and .two or three lively comedies. For next Monday's programme a new feature is announced in tho latest Continental success, "Xho Sham secretary," KING'S THEATRE. * Tho King's Theatre was well patronised last evening, when all the pictures of the current programme received a due measure of applause. "Retribution" is the premier picture, and is ablv supported by such releases as "The Indian and tho Child" (drama), "Transforma-' turns" (trick), "The Girl of the Grove," and Lumbering in Australia." AmatineD -.periorniauee will be given this afternoon, and tho. programme'will bo repeated tins evening. THE ADELPHI. Last night's programme saw "Napoleon at St. Hek-na" replace "When King's wore the Law." The new picture is a pseudo-historic drama dealing with tho stirring period of 1815 (long before kincmatograph days), and is said to be carried out with faithfulness in setting, dressing, etc. To-day, at half-past two the usual .prize matinee takes place at the Adelphi, jvlien, in addition to every child paying lor admission receiving a prize, a special children s programme will bo screened th?c° n n g « ° r . P ichu '« 3 to ho shown at this afternoon's performance arc: "The Golden Spider," a fancipul, prettv picture, and a pantomime picture, "Little Snow-whie." To-night will V tho h< opportunity of witnessing the famous NorHe School of tho Samurai,". "The I=land of St. Honorats," and tho remainder ot tins weeks excellent programme, as a evelifn" aDg ° tilkCS P ' aC ° 0U Jlou<k y ' . , ,"THE .DANDIES." Dandle?,- the clever company which hns enjoyed -a season, of popularity at the Concert Chamber. Town Hall, bring the r L W TCeks ,i,, wlll F vo thcir f« ? ewell performance The public is indebted to these versatile entertainers for their ellorts. to brighten.tho tedium of tho winter evenings, and the company will no doubt reoeivo a hearty send-off tonight. "

• EIPLE ASSOCIATION'S PICTUKB: . -SHOW. ' •■■..: From present, indications, tho picture entertmmneiit ta. ..b0... held--in the Town the WclUdkton Kille Association (ns advertwd 'in anothflr cohunii) .promises to bo a' well-: attended function: A.first-class programme ot pictures lias been selected, and these will., be supplementod by two military marches, Bl ycn by Mr. D. Kenny on the largo organ, and a specially- trained squad from the Boys' Institute Cadets, under Captain Simosn. His Excellency the Governor will attend, together with the Hon. Maurice Baring. Most of the Garrison ofbeers will also be present. Permission for the territorials to appear in uniform has been given by the Officer Commanding the. district. His Excellency will bo recoived by Mr. T. M. Wilford, M.P., the president of the asseciatica, and a guard of honour and the band will be supplied by, the Fifth Begimcnt. The Highlanders (in full uniform) will bo on duty in charge of the hall. The AVellington Pipo Band has very "kindly placed its services at tho ' disposal; of the association, and will play -the Highlanders from the Government Buildings'-to ' tlie.-. Town Hall! Tho band of the Fifth Regiment will plnj the territorials from the Drill Shed to tho Town Hall. The booking at the Dresden is reported satisfactory. To who wish to encourage rifle shooting, this provides a pleasant epportunity of doing so.