ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1685, 27 February 1913, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. . The kinematograph portrayal. of the familiar play, "Sweet Nell \if Old Drury," was witnessed by a largo number of.. rcatrons ■at 'His Majesty's Theatre for tlio last time last evening. An entire change is announced for tonight, and tho chief item' of interest will bo a revival of tho remarkable picture depicting the construction of tho Panama Canal. > .... / ' THEITRE ROYAL. Another,, successful entertainment was given at the Theatre Royal last.evening; Thoieats of Paul Gordon, the clever wire-' walker, were highly appreciated. ■ Tho other acceptable contributions to the programme wero those of La France, Hassan, ' the illusionist, and Pedrini, in a footbalancing and novelty act. ' ,: " .. THE NEW THEATRE. 1 " Several picture dramas will be included in to-day's change ijrogramme at tho New Theatre. "Tho Driver of 'the Deadwood Coach," a Ifatem 'Western .drama, shows • liow a desperado endeavours to steal a consignment of gold bullion from a co,-(cli, by 'hiding in a large box on; the' top of the vehicle. 'Another lively:snb'ject. is "The Jewel Thieycs "Outwitted;" a story, of a gang of criminals, .who are finally .run tq«arth after being pursued in an. aeroplane as they flee in a mo'toMar. . The. A.C. drama, "Two Little' Rangers," is on adventurous episode in, which two children take a prominent part. _ Tho ; soenic item, "A Trip to East Bosnia Railway," and' a number of comedies complete the bill. KING'S THEATRE. , King's Theatro patrons—and there were many last evening—viewed tho star production, "The Moneylender," with evident, interest.and appreciation. "The Faco or tho Voice" is another fine picture, which was much appreciated. The programme will be .repeated until further notice. SHORTTS' THEATRE. , , Pride of place in'the change prosframmo to be screened at Shortts' Theatre in "Villis Street, to-day and to-night, will be taken by a picture entitled, 'A Romance of the United States Navy." This central attraction will be backed up by an interesting Tange of supporting, pictures,' from. which, tho element of comic relief will, not- be absent. EMPRESS THEATRE. "Restitution," described as a powerf.nl modern drama with an exciting plot, will head the new programme to-day and tonight at tho Empress Theatre continuous pictures. Tho story depicts tho crimo of a lawyer who causes the death of a client, and then becomes possessed of his fortune. As a sop to his conscience, the lawyer adopts tho dead man's son who, in after years, traces his foster-father s crime.. A sensational explosion, which results 'in his own death,'is caused by the lawyer when he finds himself detected. A bright contrast to the tragic side of tho story is tho pleasing love romance of the adopted gon. Another important picture will be a beautifully-tinted itrip. through Venice. "Tho Warwick Chronicle will reproduce the latest happenings in England and on tho Continent. An exclusive Selig drama, "Euchred,' an A.B. exclu ; sivo comedy-drama, 'A Day s Outing, and a comedy> '"The Legend of King Cophatus," "svill also appear. THE RICICARDS TIVOLI COMPANY- ' This evening, at the Opera House, the Rickards Tivoli Company will give the first of eight performances here, under th« direction of Mr. Hush M'lntosh. Despite the quantity of effects used by. Arnold De Biere, the entire company will bo in ' readiness to-night with a; programme which is claimed to be tho very finest vaudeville. De Biere and his company will present a series of feats of magic, together with a number of original illusions, accomplished with re-, markable rapidity. Miss Nella Webb will be hoard in many of her ear-haunt-ing talking songs. This artist is said to possess a beautiful voice of great range and power.' Accompanying Miss Webb on tho piano is Morit?. Lutzen, a Hungarian player ,of rare, ability. Taylor and Arnold "will furnish a budget of refined raf-timo compositions in their musical sketch. Signor Alberto Mnrini, lately with the Quintal Grand Opera Company, will render several modern lyrics and operatic arias. Cliinko. a clever juggler of tendsr years, comes with a hi? reputation in his" interesting art. Miss Minnie Kaufmann will perform some astounding feats on an ordinary bicycle. Altogether, to-night's programme seems to suggest manv - attractive features of an uncmnni'only fine kind. The "Miserere" scene from "II Trovatore" will fc® iriven durinrr the evening by Miss Nella Webb and Signor Marini. Feats may be reserved ajt tho Dresden. Day sale tickets are at Chris- , tcson's.

"THE FOLLIES." "The Follies" brought n successful senson at the Opera Houso to n conclusion lost evening.