ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1606, 25 November 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATEE EOTAL. The special and expensive jngajemert, direct from America, of tho Jaurdaue Quartet, operatic artists, who will niako their first appearanco in tonight at the Theatre Eoyal, tljOiiid prove a great musical' treat tu tho piurons of this popular vnudevilld house. Tho members ol' ,tho Jourdaue Quartet, fhou„'li row to New Zealand, are well 'enow u to the people of tho United States, wh-!»4 they liave won fame both on the concert and vaudeville stages. The items for 'their opening this evening will include Joluum Strauss's beautiful "Blue Danube." Sullivan's famous "Lost Chord," Lincko's fascinating "Glow Worm," and other favourites. Each number will be well staged, with appropriate wardrobe; new scenery, arid original scenic effects. Bletsoe's Crimson Eamblers, who have scored such a success' in Wellington, will introduce an entirely new programme of songs and sketches and duets. The dainty Scotch comedienne, Miss Victoria Cross, will introduce new songs, and Harry Linden, eccentric comedian, will present an original burlesque scena at the piano; Mis 9 Ida Berridge, the favourite comedienne, of "picture post-card" fame, will be heard in new songs, and Lieut. StofT, novelty ventriloquist, in his unique and clever entertainment. FULLEES' PICTURES. "The Sicso of Petersburg" was one of the most popular items screened at tho Skating Eink on Saturday night. As far as scenic and sensational photography .is concerned, this picture has considerable merit. "Tho Charge of the Light Brigade" also appealed to tho spectators. To-night the jisunl bi-weekly change will bo screened. THE KING'S THEATEE. The current programme, including the "Charge of tho Light Brigade" and other excellent supporting items, was screened for the last time at the King's Theatre on Saturday night; to-night a complcto change will ba screened. "Alone in Paris" will be the feature picture on the new programme. Tho story concerns a. sister's sacrifice, and the famous danseuse, Mdlle. Napierkowska, appears in thQ cast of characters. THE NEW THEATRE. : There will be .an entire change of programme at the New Theatre to-day and to-night, when the main attraction will be the Nordisk Company's latest dramatic sensation, "Dr; Gar-el-Hama," in which an Oriental poisoner is the principal .figure. Other subjects .will include: "The Little Sheriff" (S. and A. Western drama); "Italy's Sons of the Sea" (naval study); "Tangled Web" (Eex drama); "At a Cinema" (comedy), and "The Hobo Club." To-morrow the Western drama, "The Indian Massacre," will be introduced. This is a-realistic enactment o£ a characteristic type, and will be seen only at the New IMieatre. ■ SHOETTS' PICTUEES. A complete change of programnio will bo screened at -Shortts' Theatre to-day, when "Tho Black Tyrant" will be one of the principal items. "The Black Tyrant," better known, as the Black Chancellor, is a tyrant equally hated by court and people. Princess Irene, who . ruled but in name, falls in love with Lieutenant Pavlow, aiid the Chancellor, discovering tho secret, makes up his mind- to break off the match. >The Chancellor enlists the services of an unscrupulous courtier, and begins a series of -attempts on Pavlow's life, and, alaTmed at t'he' Chancellor's threats, the Princess and the lieutenant are secretly married. The Chancellor makes up his mind to silence the witnesses and get rid of Pavlow at any cost. But lie' eventually dies a tragic death, and the princess and . her husband make a state entry into the capital, amidst public rejoicing. Other new items include: "Stubbornness of Youth," "Cowboy's Sister," "When She was about Sixteen." EMPRESS THEATRE. The current programme of the' Empress Picture Theatre will appear for the last time to-day . arid to-night. To-morrow-there will be a complete change, headed by'the A.B. Company's great prairie drama, "The Massacre." This picture, which occupies over, half an lioiy, is interpreted by a thousand troopers, and a thousand Indians. The story introduces the historical last stand of General Crister , and hundreds of his troopers, who on May'* 15, 1876, were massacred to a man by overwhelming numbers of Sioux Indians. Some rare panoramics are viewed from the slopes of the hills of Montana, X'.S.A., and a'pack of wolves and e%en a big bear are seen close to the camera. It is stated that the A.B. CoApany refused i£lo,ooo for'the American rights alone cT this photo-play. The Empress Orchestra will contribute specially-selected items. "Tho Massacre" will be seen only 'it the Empress, for three days and nights.

PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. The PeoDle's Picture Palace was crowded on Saturday night, when "Treasure Island," the famous story of the adventures of Jim Hav;kins, and the voyage of the Hisp.aniola, was screened for the Inst .time. Pictures adapted from well-known novels are bound to bo a success if the adaptation is good,. and ■in this instance the Edison Company hnve made an excellent production. To-day the programme will be changed again, when 'JTlie Sphinx" will lead the bill. "The Sphinx" is a story of the time of the French Revolution, one of the most. interesting periods of the world's history.

THE LYCEUM, PETONE. The opening of tho Lyceum, Petone, ruder Haywards, Ltd., direction, last Saturday evening passed off satisfactorily both to the management and to the large audience.' The former had to stop the sale of tickets. Appreciation was expressed by tho public of the general quality of the programme, and of the many improvements that have been made in., the interior of the theatre. The screen has been brought 'closer to the centre of the building; thereby making the place cosy and compact. The walls have been nicely decorated, and the sealing .arrangements altered to allow of freer movement. The programme presented is described as an all-star chief amongst'which is "The French Spy," a Vitagraph feature. This film is splendidly mounted, and upfolds a story of romance and thrill, and introduces over 2000 picture-actors, besides the principals. The' story is adapted from the well-known book under the same title, and most of tho stirring incidents related therein have been introduced into the film. Amongst other items screened were: "A Child's Remorse," "The Detective's Conscience," the "Gaumont Graphic," "Wiggles as Tenor," and "Pandora's Box." A topical picture showing the 1912 Melbourne Cup treated considerable interest. A pleasing inrirvstioii was the musical accompanimants by a well-balanced orchestra. Next Wednesday a complete change will be presented, til© star film being "The Lady of the Lake," by the Vitagraph Company.