ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1577, 22 October 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. Miss Lalio Brooke, a now arrival from London, provided tho star item in tho chuuee programme at tlio Theatro itoynl Inst evening. "I'omiiune I'ads and l''ashions from 1820 to 1920" was tho titlo of tJio turn in which the tall blonde illustrated, or rather burlejqued tho ancient ami modern fushions. Miss Brooke, who (•ings little son«s during her stay on the stage, really went farther back than 18l!0, when in "The I'irst Fashion Pinto" sho appeared as Eve. After tho bustle, crinoline, hobble, and harem-skirt periods had been dealt with in novel manner, this clover artist predicted tho feminine fashion for 1020, when, women will luivo , secured full political rights. She appeared clothed in men's uttirc, the whole costume being in suffragette colours. A feature of tho turn is the quickness of tho changes. Miss Brooke was enthusiastically recalled. Another first appearance was that of Miss Hoy Glen, who plays selections on tho xylophone, banjo, and other instruments, and as a finalo produced a mandoline to accompany the audience in several choruses. Her turn was well received. The Anderson Trio, who wero also making their first, appearance at this theatre* are clever contortionists, and their acrobatic feats provided capital entertainment on the first half of the 1 programme. Miss Florence Wix, a popular comedienne, was responsible for a couple of excellent songs that really deserved a better position on tho programme, while of Miss Grace Compton it must be Said that her catchy chorus songs were much in favour. Koy Reno's Hebrew songs still 'go big, while the Clift'o Quartet, Leonard Nelson, nnd Arthur Morley contribute acceptable items. lhe songs of George Collins showed questionable taste, and if they pleased a certain section of the Audience, could not but have offended others in tho house. On Monday next Hamlin and Mack willappear in the American dance sensation "Texas Tommy," and a first appcarauco will also bo made by Harold Heath, exponent of the famous buck and wing dance-. FULLERS' PICTURES. One of the best pictures on the new programme screened for tho first time at timers' Skating Kink last evening is entitled "Captured by Bedouins." Tb<v charm of the picture lies not so much in the actual plot, which, is straightforward enough, as in the fine acting and setting throughout tho entire film. Such realistic acting is seldom seen in pictures, and the Kalem Company are to do congratulated on this production. The story opens on board the s.s. Adriatic, a well-known trans-A.tlau.tic liner, where the leading characters are introduced to each other and to tho onlookers. The sceno then shifts to Cairo, aim it is easy to see that it is real Cairo, and not a stage Cairo. The heroine, a romantic American girl, is in doubt concerning the inclination of her heart,' and so, being romantic, sho rides out over tho desert to consult the Sphinx, in much the same way as Cleopatra did. On her return she is caplured by , stray Bedouins and taken to their camp. Her guide escapes, Mid warns her parents and also her lover, a young Euglish Army officer. Without waiting for help, he dashes off to rescue her,, penetrates in diguiso into the camp where she is imprisoned, and carries her olf. A hot pursuit ensues, but this ciriV parents, together with the police, intervene, and win tho situation. Another good item, "The Insurgent Senator," deals witli American politics. Tho film U by the Edison Company, and well up to their usual standard. Other good pictures aro: "Two Powders" (comic), "Winter Romance," "Shanghicd," "Hobart," and "Triesto" (scenics), and "Modern Physical Culture." This programme will I be repeated to-night.

THE KING'S THEATRE. A completo change of programme wa» screened at the. King's Theatre last eveuing. Tho best picture is "Tho French Spy," a pseudo"w;u- drama. General Uoremout and his *ife and daughter are on their way to Algiers when they are attacked anil captured by pirates, who foil them for slaves. They manage to maki a rather exciting escape, and aro saved by the timely arrival of I'rench troops who overcome their Arab pursuers. General Derembnt's daughter, Mathilde, marries one of tliu officers, Colonel Biruell by namo. Ho unluckily is captured by Ih< Arabs. His wifo plans his rescue, and alter severe trials and great danger man ages to save him. Tho French troops defeat tho Arabs in a pitched battle, a»d all ends well. Another good drama is entitled "A Black Sheep." The son of the foreman of the ranch is a young man of many good qualities, but wayward. Tho ranch owner's daughter has quite a liking tor tho boy, and docs her boat to make him reform. This he promises to do, and is given hopo of winning mure than her friendship. Tho son has gained the enmity of.an ugly-tempered Mexican who works on the ranch. His chanoo comes when the son is entrusted with a large sum of money and Bent to town, the Mexican accompanying him. On tlio way the Mexican tho boy's dis- ; grace by inducing him to gamble at the road house, where hfi loses tho money entrusted to him. The father, upon learning this, casts the boy out. The Mexican takes advantage' of this by assaulting tho father and robbing him, reasoning that the son will bo accused of tho deed on account of the trouble which ho has had with his father. All this seems to work out well, until fato turns tho tables on the Mexican. Other good items are: "Aunty's Remorse"- (dramatic), "Polidor's Cyclo Adventures," "Lisbon and Oporto," "How tho Bandit AVns Captured," and tho "Patho Gazotto." THE NEW THEATRE. There were largo attendances at the New Theatre-throughout nil sessions •yesterday. By special request! "An Artist's Model," a, captivating dramatic story, will bo repeated throughout all sessions to-day and until further notice. The above-mentioned picture will be supported by the following new items: "Lovo Hath Wings" (Sun draina), "A Western Courtship" (Lnbin. comedy), "Castles of Spain (scenic), and "An Incomprehensible Prescription." These pictures may be seen from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. daily. SHORTT'S PICTURES. , S h .? rtt ' s Continuous Picture Theatre, in Willis street, was well patronised yesterday. A trhost of the Past" is tho title ol the principal picture of the new programme. It is an exclusive dramatic study, over two thousand foot in length, iue opening sceno depicts tho arrival at a small village of a travelling comedy, company, which' includes the principal actors m tho photo-play. The stage-manager's wile is one of the actors, nnd ho treats her cruelly. Ho ono evening, when ho returns inebriated, she steals off with her two small children. Hho returns to her mothers residence, and being tho possessor of a rich voice, she presently makes a •decided hit at a charity concert. A manager of a .theatrical company offors her a position, which."she accepts, imich against her father's will. She falls in lovo with her new friend, but refuses his request that they should bo married, as she has a dream which recalls her living husband. Ono evening, when arriving jit the theatre, she is seen and recognised by her husband, who, while his wife is ringing, rushes in, and proclaims her his wife. An intensely dramatic incident follows, and in this .tho husband shoots himself. Tho closing scenes may bo left for the picture itself to describe. Tho programme, which will be repeated throughout all sessions to-day, contains numerous supporting items. EMPRESS THEATRE. Tho Empress Theatre (late Adolphi) was thronged yesterday afternoon and evening, when the current bill was shown for tho last time. The completo change of program mo to-day and to-night will introduce tho American Biograph Company's lntest dramatic sensation, "Tho Narrow Road." The plot is powerful and realistic. It deals with the reformation of a convict, and his comrade's return to crime. The Edison drama, "The Girl nt tho Key," is an up-to-date American romance, in which wireless telegraphy figures in a unique way. Tho supporting subjects include "The Thin Dark Lino" (Reliance draina), "Prom Palmowtli to Tintngel" (scenic), "Tho Wooden Indian" (Edison comedy), "Tito Inconvenience of Ucauly" (comedy), and "Honeybug's First Qmirrol (comedy). The new programme will bo presented from II «.m. to 11 o'clock tomvlib