ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1603, 21 November 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

.' THEATRE ROYAL. Les Bow, who is at present figuring on tho current programme at the Theatre Royal, was enthusiastically received again last night. Some of his wheel-riding fcate are verv clever, and although several wheel experts have from time to tirao appeared at: tho Theatre, Royal; few iaye enualled Los Bow. Harry Linden and Ida B'erridge. in their musical comedy act, keep their audience well amused, while "Tho Crimson Ramblers," led by Mr. Blctsoo, continue to reap a big harvest ot applause'. FULLERS' PICTURES. Fullers' Pictures, which ore shown nightly at tho Skating Rink, were well patronised last,evening, when the current selection of pictures was shown lor, the last time. This evening the usual complete change of programme will take place. THE NEW 'THEATRE. At the New Theatre continuous picture show to-dav and to-night will be screened an entirely new series, which will include the Edison historical rc-cnactment of "The Chorge of the Light Brigadc._ ( The charge- "Into the valley of Death is realistic' and thrilling. The supporting subjects will include tho A.B. drama, "In the North Woods," tho Kalem drama, "Dorothy's Bandit, an A.B. comedy, "Getting Rid of Trouble, a nature study, (The Kingfisher, an Lmpiro industrial Htem, "Cheese-making in New Zealand," "Simple Simon and the Devil," and "He' Must Havo a Wife. The new. programme will be screened-un-til Saturday night. THE KING'S THEATRE. "The Charge of the Light Brigade" was added to the current programme at the King's Theatre last evening, and now :forms one" of the chief attractions there. Every child knows the famous story, immortalised in prose and verse.by the most able writers, and of the scathing .remark made bv a celebrated French general who witnessed the charge: "It is magnificent— 'but' it is not war." The representation of the famous charge, as screened last night, gives one'a vivid picture of this historical event. The picture appears complete in every detail. The horses, near COO of them, are splendid animals, and the riders are' fully equipped in -the picturesque uniform of the day. Lord Cardigan is to be seen receiving, the order and placing himself at the head of his regiment, and then, giving the word to charge the Russian .guns. ' Immediately the line springs into action and with flashing: sabres and glittering accoutrements the men: flash by. Then.one sees men and. horses come, crashing to the ground just as if. the charge was mado since the' advent, of tho kinematograph. Few pictures have such a realistic appearance and the vigorous applause from the spectators'showed that they were genuinely roused. The Edison Company is to bo congratulated, on being able to 'manufacture with such regard to exact detail a picture that appeals to all readers of English history and one that cannot' fail to raise a glow of patriotism. Tho rest of the programme was also good and came well up -to the standard maintained 'by West's, Ltd. The whole programme will be repealed to-night. SHORTTS' PICTURES. At Shortts' continuous picture show in Willis Street, tho programme, which was inaugurated at the beginning of the week, was shown for the last time yesterday evening. For tr-dav- a complete change of programme is announced. Tho new series will bo screened from 11 a.m. till 11 p.in. - ■ EMPRESS THEATRE.- , "Autumn Hoses" is the chief picture at prcseut being screened at the Empress Theatre, The picture has distinct photographic merit, besides being a concise little drama of everyday life. Another good picture is "The Loafer's Mother," a story of AVestern lifeX wherein are displayed tho effects of bad companions on a weak man. "For Valour" and the A.B. comedy, "Mr. Grouch at the Seaside," arc also bright items. To-day Lieut. Rose and the Train-wreckers" will be screened for the first time, in addition to the regular programme. In the adventures of Lieutenant Rose is told the exciting story of a young naval officer's experiences when he is on his way to deliver an important naval document to a British battleship. Foreign spies are determined to intercept the officer, and they race ahead of his train with a fast motor-car. They manage to side-track the train which then tumbles off a pier-head into the sea. The lieutenant escapes this treachery, but he is still pursued by the spies. He is even compelled to leap on to the top of an express train. How he eludes his pursuers is cleverly worked out. To-morrow an entirely new set of supporting subjects will be. screened, including an A.B. masterpiece drama, "In the North Woods." Next Tuesday the remarkablo A.B. dramatic triumph, "The Massacre," will commence a season of three days and nights. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. , The. latest addition to the picture theatres—the People's Picture Palace—was well filled yesterday and last evening. The programme at present being screened is composed of well-selected pictures of various ; classes. "The Siege of, Petersburg" is n fine historical drama, involving several most sensational scenes. "Trouble in-the Balkan States"- is naturally enough.attracting, a lot of attention at the present, time. The rulers of most of the, Balkan States are to be seen, and also many interesting scenes of - the Rumanian army and tho navies of Greece and Turkey. To-day a complete change will be screened. One of tho chief items is "Treasure Island," adapted from R. L. Stevenson's famous novel. The inimitable John Silver., and the rest of the ruffian crew of the Hispaniola should be the very material for the photographer. "Hindu's Charm," a Lubin comedy, and "The Frenzy of Firewater," a Kalem Indian drama, will also 1m included in the programme, besides a number of other .interesting items, MADAME KIRKBY LUNN. Madamo Kirkby Lnnn, the- celebrated English operatic contralto, commences her Wellington season in the Town Hall on Tuesday, December 3. Only three concerts can be arranged. here, on the above date and also on December 5 and 7, as the time at her disposal is already map'ped out between now and the time when she makes her rc-appearanco at Covent Garden, in April next. After tho New Zealand tour the great singer gives twenty concerts in South Africa'under the direction of Messrs. J. and N. 'fait, who are directing the New Zealand tour as well. As principal contralto of the Royal Opera, at Covent Garden, Madamo Lunn has achieved very great fame, which was greatly added to when she was chosen to create- the role of Delilah in "Samson and Delilah,"' whon that.opera was produced for tho first time on any stage at Buda Pesth, in 1902. Madame Lunn created the same part at Covent Garden six yeairs later, and all who know anything about opera know that sho is regarded as the greatest living "Delilah." The London "Tribune," commenting, stated that "Madame Lunn may now without injustice to her sister songstresses, stand at tho head of English singers; sho has conquered every difficulty, and is.mistress of one of the finest voices we can remember." Associated with Madame Lunn are a trio of talented young artists—Mr. William Murdoch, the solo pianist, Mr. Andrew Shanks (baritone), who hails from Hammcrstein's .London Opera House, and M. Andre de Kibaupinire (violinist). The management announce that tho box plans for the Wellington F-eason will open ot (lie Dresden Piano Co. on Wednesday mor/i-