ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1686, 28 February 1913, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATEE. His Majesty's Theatre was crowded last evening, when tho "Making of tho Panama Canal" was re-screened. Tho largo attendance proved that by no means everybody who wished to seo this picture took the opportunity of seeing it when it was first screened some weeks ago, In fact, tho fame of tho film seems to have gone abroad, and this second screening appears to be more popular than tho first, lu time to come, when the water has been let into the Canal, and the now dry bottom lias for ever been covered, the film may even increase ill popularity and value, and tho spectators will be peoplo some of whom at. least have voyaged through the Canal. Tho picture itself is . a long one, and shows in attractive de.ail the working of the mammoth cranes, ■shovels, and scoops that man in his most advanced state has invented for the purpose of labour and time-saving. One gets also an excellent idea of tho general magnitude of the work. In fact, the idea is better conveyed by the picture than by -a perusal of the cost (,£75,000,000), or of the number of men employed- (40,000). The supporting items are also new, and tho tout ensemble comprises one of the best and most likely by far the most popular programmes that ulessrs. Fuller and Sons have yet screened in their new theatre, THEATEIT~EOYAL. The Theatre Eoyal management announco that several well-knoim artists mako their last appearance this' eveniug. Pedrini, the iinagician, offers jeiUO to anyone proving his 4501b. weight-balancing not to bo genuine. . A committee from the audience is invited on tho stage during the whole time of Pedrinifs entertainment. A complete change of programme is announced for Monday evening. , THE KING'S THEATEE. There was a large attendance at the King's Theatre last. evening when a delightful programmo was screened. The star item is entitled tho "Money Lenders." This-picture is quite, up to. the standard that the proprietors of the King's Theatre have sustained for- so long. It is a modern drama of the best type,' and involves some good dramatic incidents. It has also tho merit of being a good picture from the photographer's point of view. The general setting is of .a luxurious style, and shows that the producers, spared neither cost nor pains to turn out. what might well be termed a first-class modern picture play. Of the minor items—minor in comparison to the star item—"The Face or the A r oice" is perhaps the best. Maurice Costello and Flo Turner are always popular. "O'Donovan's Division" is also well worth seeing. This programme will bo screened again tonight. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. "Lieut. 'Eoso in Chinese Seas" is the title of tho paramount release at the People's Picture Palace just now. Many films adumbrating this popular picture hero have been shown', but ,tho above production cclipses its predecessors. Lieut. Rose is a naval officer, and he is depicted 011 a secret errand, which takes him into foreign waters.. Attempts are'made by ,a gang of ruffians to force from him a number of valuable plans, and he is, considerably knocked about, but eventually turns up a hero once again. -The new selection includes many other interesting pictures. THE NEAV THEATEE. "The Driver of tho Deadwoou Coach" is tho title of tho star film'of the current 'programmo at tho New Theatre.' The film is by tho Kalem Company, which specialises in' AVestern dramas, and its latest .production is certainly a good one. Tlio plot deals with au attempt 'by a desperado to steal a consignment of gold bullion from a ccacli Tho villain hides in a large box on tho top of the vehicle,' but his daring attempt at theft lacks skill. During a short tussle he is made a captive, and tho cow-punchers deal severely with the culprit. Another Sensational subject--is "Tho Jewel Thieves Outwitted." "Two Little Bangers" is another : dramatic study, taken, out AVest. The postman leaves his home with a quantity of money, and is followed by a .desperado. After several; encounters the two little rangers—two girls—succeed in running tlie desperado to earth. ; A number of supporting items are also 6hown. ' . SHOETTS' THEATEE. A oomplete change was put on at Theatre yesterday. The premier picture is "A Eomanw of the United States Navy." , It is exceedingly interesting throughout, and won a due measure of applause. "AVhen California was Young" is d Vitagraph production, in which, all that company's most familiar actors tako part. Incidents of" interest are recorded and depicted in tho Fathe; English Gazette. Among other pictures on the programme are "Beltina's Substitute (Vita, comic), "Parks of Caserta" (scenic), and "One, Two, Three" (AVestern. drama),. Tho above pictures will be screened throughout; all sessions to-day. ' The management announce that there will bo special attractions for children on Saturday .afternoon. j " EMPEESS THEATEE. A new selection of pictures was screened at tho Empress Theatre yesterday. Tho star drama is a film entitled "Restitution," which'has a most exciting'plot. In order to become possessor of a largo fortune , a lawyer kills his wealthy cliont, and by .so doing acquires the wealth. Tho lawyor then adopts the dead man's son, who some time later makes the horriblo discovery that ■ his foster father is his father's murderer. The lawyer, when detected, causes a sensational' explosion, which results in. his death. : A pleasing love romance of the adopted son runs throughout the story. "Euchred" is tho title of a story dealing with.' the days of smugglers. A detective is sent, out to run a band of these people to earth. Ho gets on their trail by meeting the pretty daughter of the ' chief smuggler. He learns through her the smugglers' hidingplace, but his endeavours to effect a capture are naturally frustrated by ,ilio girl. "The AVarwick Chronicle" depicts a number of: interesting happenings in England and on the Continent. "A Day's Outing," is an exclusive A.B. comedy drama of interest; Another good picture is one entitled "Legend of King Cophetua." The programmo will bo repeated until further notice. 1 "THE BUTTERFLIES." "The Butterflies" will give their'first performance iii AVellington on Friday, March 7, at 8 p.m. The management announce that they will pay .five guineas to the person who writes tho best four-lino verse on "The Butterflies." • This competition holds good until Thursday. March 13, when all verses must be sent into Mr. Fred. M'Crea at tho Empire Hotel. - ORGAN EECITAL. > The weekly organ recital in the Town Hall-will be given on Saturday next bry the city organist. Tho programme will ■ include AVagner's "Taiinhauser" overture, nonius's "Overture in C'Minor," and the great "D Major Prelude and Fugue" by Bach. Novelties at tluSse recitals will be heard ' in Lomare's '"Moonlight" and Faulke's "Spring Song."