ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1530, 28 August 1912, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

I "SINBAD THE SAILOR." The popular pantomime "Sinbad the Sailiir," was witnessed by another large audience at the Opera House last evening. U'no numerous gorgeous scenes which are revealed on the rising of tho curtain, or the switching on of the lights, appealed to everyone. To-nipfht and to-morrow night will be tho last two opportunities of witnessing tho production in Wellington. FULLERS' PICTURES. A pathetic photo-play drama by the A.B. Co., "Home Folks," is tho principal picture of the current programme of Fullers' Pictures screened nightly at tho Skating Rink in Vivian Street. T'ho sou of a very austere father suggests going to a barn dance, and the father's veto is prompt. Tho boy, becoming rebellious, decides to go, , however, and thereupon his father bids him never to seek shelter within his house again. The father subsequently regrets his harshness, but remains firm in not allowing his son to return. The only daughter writes to the boy to come home, however, and a reconciliation is effected. Among other good pictures tire: "Tomboy B?ssio" (comedy). A Humble Hero" (drama), "The Life of a Racing Pigeon" (bird study), and "Ao Red Ink Tragedy." The bi-weekly change of programme will take- place to-morrow evening. \ THE KING'S THEATRE. The current programme at the King's Theatre is starred by an excellent pictorial melodrama entitled "The Black Chancellor." Princess Irene, daughter of Rallcnstein, the Black Chancellor, falls in love with Lieutenant Pawlou, and in siite of her father's threats, she refuses to marry the man of his wish. The lovers are secretly married, and when the Chancellor hears of this, he takes counsel with his aide-de-camp, Count Rcckowitz, and they decide upon the best means of getting rid of those who know of tho niar- •' rinse, in order that the chancellor may ' fulfill his wish. The lieutenant and the '. princess are decoyed away, and following ' upon this several sensational scenes of 1 their escapes are depicted. The picture 1 ends with the death of the Black Chan- » csUot. The Pathe Gazette is one of the • most interesting items on the programme. 1 The programme will bo repeated this ' evening. ; THE NEW THEATRE. A number of new pictures were screen- > ed at the N»w Theatre, Manners Street, j : yesterday. "Home Fol'.rs" is tho title of '| an interesting family drama by the • A.B. Co., told in a very realistic manner. [ j Against his father's wish a boy goes off to i ' a barn dance, and upon returning to his [ i home his stern fathoT orders him from ! the houso. The father forbids his wife and l i daughter to ever mention the son's name . ! again.' Some time afterwards, however, i i he appears to realise the harshness of hi< t ; action, but he still persists that the riam( » ! of the son shall not.be mentioned. • Even $ i family, the' girl writes to her brother ,■! telling him to return, and a happy re 3 conciliation follows. The Vitagrapr comedy,' "The Red Ink Tragedy,"' was also much appreciated, while that int=nfe ly interesting drama, "The Sham Secre tary" continfiAs to act as a strong magnel f on "patrons. The last-named picture anc yesterday's new supporting items will b: :. repeated throughout to-day and to-night To-morrow, for the first, time in N«* Zealand, a recent London success, "Thi Harvest of Sin" (described as a sensa ~ tional story of a gambler's life) will b< .- shown for one day and night only. Th< ■-' plot deals with the career of a_ bnv} o cashier, who loses very heavily at his clul g and is tempted to join in a scheme to rol d the bank. The situations are said to bi d ! unusually striking. Next Monday i a moving-picture interpretation of Du Mau •r rier's noted novel "Trilby" will be intro 1. dnced. 'r -TEE ADBLPHI. rt .Another exclusive . star picture wa shown at the Adelphi last ni»-ht, entitle •f.:' ."A.Japanese- Love.Story." This.is on e of the Lux Company's productions, aai d is a remarkably pretty romance. Some e. what reminiscent of "Madame Butterfly,' 1, it is just sufficiently, different ■to be nev and fresh. Concerning, as it dees, a sailo and his little Japanese sweetheart, on is almost tempted to think that the ide m was born of "Madame Butterfly," but th u story in the main, and the denmiemcr' i„ are totally different. Two Vitagrap " films are in the present programme an j both are excellent of their kind, althong |° dealing with completely diverse subject: The supporting films of comedy, educe f s tional, and scenic matters are of ver w higl! standard.' For night th Scandinavian star film, "Honour Th Father," is announced. r e . •■ '..._:.. |° ! SHORTTS PICTURES. ,9. The Ranfurly Shield football match, to i. tween Auckland and Wellington, continue n- to be the principal attraction at Shortt Continuous Picture Theatre. The mar ><i agement announce that for the benefit c Id those wishing to see this picture durin , n lunch time, it will be screened betwee Jd 12.30 and 1.45 p.m. to-day. "The Fou ? t Dare-devils" is the title of a length ,}. drama w" ich depicts the career of fou [f. children—two girls and two- boys—froi [i 9 tho early stages of their careers as dam e crs, and also when grown up, as oiioi acrobats. A countess fal',3 in love wit v. one of the troupe, and this enrages or ?„ of the girls (Aimeo), who, while doing a ' s trapeze act, purposely misses catcirnfr tt '-'j fiancea of the countess, and ho falls I r ' n " to his death. Aimee then releases h( ]~ Hold and falls to the ground, meetin .. c " Iter death in a tragic mariiwr. The who' picture is very realistic. Amonj oth; n „ films are: "Their Golden Anniversary" I ,-1 Vitaeraph masterpiece featuring Maurh " Costello), "The Cattle King's Daughter l{ a (drama), "Gerona" (scenic), and "Eollin , a j Melons" (comic). A change of programs ~r . is due to-morrow. , i- . Is, IN AID OF RIFLEMEN. ™ The picture entertainment to be giv< )'' in the Town Hall to-night by the Wc lington Rifie Association promises to I a success. Two bauds will play throup I the city, the Highland Pipe Band playii °1 the Highlanders from the Governmei ■ a . Buildii'-'s lo the Town Hall, and will th< J.' play selections outside. The band of tl °' sth Rejsiiuent vriil play E Company (tl ' nf guard-of-honcur for his Excellency tl Governor, who will be present) fro Buckle Street Drill Shed to the Tcv h i Hall. The Veterans will he the gues „i iof the association for tho evening, ai fl I will attend at tho hall at 7.45 p.m. Tl t I programme is a good one. containing fir; ™ i class pictures, supplemented by milita: '_'_' ' marches on the organ by Lientena •"*' D. A. Kenny, and an exhibition of ph " sical drill by the Institute Cadets, und ;x _'; Captain Simeon.. ' in I . JEDBURY, JUNIOR, *, ! The Wellington Dramatic Society a "it ■ pushing the sale of tiokets for the bene K "V ■■ performance ("Jedbnry Junior") on F f l '' dav evening next.in aid of the widows Y"" • the late tram M'Kay ai -,V" : Hancock. Already tlie seating acconm • :" i dation in tho stalls awl-dress circle I largely taken up. £;\ MR. HORACE HUNT'S CONCERT. of | The concert to be given by Mr. Hom n. i Hunt, in the large Town Hall,-on Thu: ow ; day, September 5, promi«t-s to be a m >ic, : able performance. Mr. Hunt, who ma or an excellent impression at his recent av- ' cito.l in Auckland, will be. heard, for t lly firs!: time in Wellington, in a program! up of bright and attractive items on t ptc : grand organ. Mr. Barry Coney, bavitoi In- : who has bem specially engaged, w In- ! come down from Aueldar.d for tho oc< his ' sicn. Miss May Donaldson, who is ed. ■ the front rank of New Zraland vioKnis red i and is a player of rare talent, will be t ure : other instrumentalist. The soprano ■ ck- i enlist of the evening. Miss Gertrude Hu ■ is said to have made great advances md : hor studies since she v;n= last heard he :>'.'•-, ; ovar two rears ago. The. 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