ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1669, 8 February 1913, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

♦ HUGAED. Hugard opens his season at tho Opera House on Monday next, February 10. The management are responsible for the followinif:—ln his rifle act Hugnrd allov.'s threo local riflemen to bring their own rides and cartridges, load them, also mark tho bullets and shells. A commit-, tec is selected from the audience to examine tho rifles and cartridges. Tho cartridges aro then taken down to tho ; audience, - and throe are asked to put their private marks upon them. The rifles aro then loaded (the rifles never leavingthe hands of tho firers), and they march to tho back of the stalls and firo at .Hugard. The spots immediately appear on tho velvet which Hugard holds over his heart and tho bullets fall on the floor. Tlio riflemen unload on tho atage and Hugard picks up tho empty shells, and tho riflemen and committeo certify to tho private marks. They are. then taken down and identified by the members of tho audienee who had marked thep. An American musical act of note js included in the first part of the programme by Miss Myra Errington, also Mr. Georgo Carman, a well-spoken-of English oomedian will make his first appearance. The box plan is open at tho Dresden. THEATRE ROYAL. The audience at tho Theatre Royal lost night thoroughly enjoyed the varied and attractive programme submitted for their entertainment. All tho items were heartily applauded. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "The Adventures of Ulysses," the epio S reduction which has proved so popular tiring this week, will bo shown to-night for the last time. An excellent pro-, gramme is promised for next week. Among the various dramatic studies, a Solar production "A Fight in the .Dark" and a Lubin drama "A Fugitive- From Justice" are worthy of notice. NEW THEATRE. "The Secret Treaty" is the nrinoipal picture now being shown at tno New Theatre. Tho story is one of love and political intrigue. Among the other pictures are: "Venetian Lace-making," "The Manufacture of Bicycles," "On the Trail of the Germs," and "High Tide" (dramatic). THE EMPRESS THEATRE. Tho attendanco at the Empress Theatre continuous pictures yesterday afternoon and evening bore striking testimony to the popularity of the present programme. The new items yesterday included "My Hero," an A.B. exclusive comedy drama, relating the amusing incidents associated with d juvenile courtship. "Tho Stain," an S. and A. exclusive drama, depicts the dream of a disappointed suitor, who sees in his ancestor's experiences an. impressive example of tho sequel to an nnnappy marriage. When ho wakes up ho receives an encouraging message from tho object of his -affections. The costumes and staging are particularly fine. A i>icture which is a special favourite, with children is "Once Upon a Time," a talo of enchantment, with a go-od fairy triumphant in the end. "Tho Warwick Chroniclo" and other subjects mako up a most enjoyable programme. This series will appear for the lust timo to-day and to-night. Tho management announces tho introduction on Monday (at day and evening sessions) of Seligs magnificent historic drama, "Christopher Columbus" (or "The Discovery of America") This work occupied threo years in preparation, cost XIO.OOO, and required a cast of 350 performers.: - KING'S THEATRE. . To-night for the last time "A. Gipsy's Hats" will bo screened at tho King's Theatre. On Monday tho weekly chango will tako place when a Patho drama of unusual interest will bo shown. -This drama is of the sensational detective ty|>a and is entitled "Nick Winter and the Stolen Favourite." A Vitagraph comedy featuring Maurice Costello and Florence Turner will .also bo shown. SHORTTS' PICTURES. The star picture at Shortts'. Theatre is "The Loyalty of Sylvia." Among the others which go to compose_ the. programme aro: "Lack of Education,' "Well Matched," "Pathe Gazette," "The Hindu .Curse," and-"A Noiso Like a Fortune. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE.' Chief of the attractions at tho People's Picture Palace, is a film entitled "From the Regions of Darkness." Among tlio supporting pictures ' are: "Shell-fisli," "Cattle Rustlers," "Eclair Journal," "Pat tho Sriotli&ayer," and "Simplo Simon Ends tho Coal Strike." . "GET-RICH-QUICK WALLINGFORD." Interest is being taken by playgoers in the provincial centres of tho Nort'li Island over the prospects ( of witnessing a performance of the successful comedy, "Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford" by J. 0. Williamsons oompnny of comedians,, which includes Mr. .Fred. .Niblo; Tho management stato that there was a largo demand for seats when tho plans were opened at Masterton for the performanco on Monday night next. Tho two Gisborne performances tuko placo on Wednesday and Thursday next; on Saturday night next the American comedy will bo staged in Napier; on Monday, February 17 at Dannevirke; on Tuesday, February 18, at Palinerstoi North; on Wednesday, February 19, at Wanganui; on Thursday. February 20, at Hawera; on Friday, February 21, at Eltham; and at New Plymouth on Saturday, -February 22.