ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1678, 19 February 1913, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.' Th 6 merry peal of tails, jaiiglirtg harmoniously on the evening air, attracts many to tlio luxurious His Majesty's Theatre, where is at present being shown a pictorial representation of the drama, "Tho I'Btal Wedding." The story still appeals to lovers of this elass of play, and tho "kids of tho alley" element (which was fo popular a feature in the play) is represented bv the Elliott Sisters singing the music from tho stage. Tho picture hns unquestionably "caught on, and crowded houses are sure to bo tho ca«! throughout the week. "Tho Panthers Prey" is another exciting dramatic picture in this week's programme. In a. few days''"Sweet Nell" and tho Panama Canal pictures art to be revived. THEATRE ROYAL., Podrini,' the clever foot equilibrist, amazed n largo audience at the Theatre Royal by his pedal adroitness last night. Liko tho Japanese of old ho has trained his feet into becoming a second pair of hands, with a touch and grip just as quick suid reliable. .Pedrini i 6 assisted by a well-trained baboon. Another good turn is that provided by Mr. Jules Garrison and his two lusty maids. Mr. Garrison is equally at homo as a.singer, .reciter, and actor. His posing in tho picture tableaux was excellent Miss Maud Fanning also contributes liberally .towards the programme. , . KING'S THEATRE. Lovers of pictures can always rely on a good programme of absolutely first-nin pictures at tho King's Theatre. "Vest's have a call on several of the best makers in the world. This week is being exhibited "A- Girl Without a Country, being a wonderfully,-well acted picture ba.«°d on incidents in connection with the Balkan war. The programme also includes tho unveiling of the Captain Cook memorial at Ship Cove, "Man's Evil," "Faithful Unto Death," and "Tho Tell-Talo Umbrella." THE NEW THEATRE. Evidence of tho attractiveness of the current bill of the New Theatre, continuous pictures,' 'was not lacking yesterday ai'tornoon and evening. "The Schemers Outwitted" is said to be a powerful ern society drama. The S. and A. drama, "The 'Shot-gun Ranchman," r demonstrates how ft dainty little- girl alters the savage disposition ot a bachelor ranchowner, who is. the terror of all. The minor items are well chosen. To-morrpw's change irill bo headed by "Tho Torch of War?? '■ , ;: THE EMPRESS THEATRE. '. .- There wore good attendances at \ yesterday's sessions of, tho Empress TJientro, continuous pictures, the superb spectaeu-' lar drama, ''The ■ Knights' of Rhodes," proving, a considerable attraction. _, The. niprit of the piece ■ lies not only in the interesting character of tho plot, but is due ailso to the magnificence of the mountings. Hundreds of performers figure in tho great siego scenw' and a realistic effect is attained. ■ Other fav-; ourite subjects embrace "Broncho Billy's Heart" (S. and A. drama), "The Millionaire Editor" (comedy-dralna). "The Gaumout Graphic" and "Caught." The programme >is to bo repeated for, the last timo to-day and to-night. The regular change to-morrow will include "The Shuttle of Fate" (Selig dramatic "masterpiece"), ,nnd a number of other recent "releases." ',' ' SHORTTS' PICTURES. "The Retreat from Moscow," a picturestory of Napoleon's famous march, is the leading firm at Shortts' Theatre just now. There are other good' pictures, such as "Tho . Rajah's >' Hatred," "The Sailor Lad," and "The Australian Gazette."

.PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE! A Continental drama, entitled "Brother and Sister," is ono of tho very entertaining piciures now being skowji at' the. People's Picture Palace. ; The others include "Tho Warning-Hand" and "Suitors and Suit Cases." „.-;.- \ ■■ ';■ •',.,-. ■ . ~ : STAB PICTURES' BENEFIT: ■' -<y. The nmnagcroent of the, Star, Pictures, Newtown, has decided to give a combined benefit in aid of the Zoological Society's art competition and Newtown School prize fund.-The first entertainment will,be held this evening. ■ : THE FOLLIES. .:. •;' Tho Concert Chamber of the Town Hall was well filled last evening, when "The Follies" repeated their bright and tuneful entertainment. In the arrangement of tho programme serious songs alternate pleasantly with songs of a humourous character. Mr. Percy Clifton mado his audience laugh,freely at his comical pniter .and vocal vagaries, and the clever dancing of Mr. Percy _ Jalton was equally appreciated.'Other artists who contributed acceptable items ■ were the Lussane Sisters. Miss Cissie O'Keefe, Mr. Clifford O'Kcefe, and Miss Li ! y Moore.-, "The Pollies" will repeat their entertainment at; the Concert Chamber every night this week. ..'■',■ ,"THE EMERALD JSLE." The Irish comedy drama, "Tho Emerald Isle," was nroduced again' last evening by' tho Catholic Club's' Comedy Company. The proceeds of the two performances go towards the St. Patrick's Seamen's Conference Fund. ' ,■■•.'■ ' , — -* — ' ' "THE 'BUTTERFLIES." Mr. Jack Warner, the proprietor, of "The Butterflies," is to bo heartily congratulated on his production. Collectively and individually they rank very well artistically. Thedr entertainment, their dresses, their stago mounting, indeed tho whole mis en scene, and, above all, their talent, are good. '