ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1700, 17 March 1913, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

■ —♦ "THE BUTTERFLIES." Tho •brightly-talented "Butterflies" closed a brief reason of a week before a crowded audience 011 Saturday evening. The programme was made up of the items wliicli had proved most popular during the week. llr. Jack Walter scored heavily in his comedy work, particularly as tho "Sheeny" man, the conductor of the Hungarian orchestra, and the Labour agitator. A tower of strength to the company is Mr. I''. Dennett, the gifted pianist, who played Sibclius's "Finlandia, variations on the "Three Blind Mice" theme, and the last movement ("In the Hall of the Mountain Kings") from Grieg's "Peer G.ynt" suite. Misses-Gold, Armitage, and Smart, and Messrs. Foster-Hine'and W. Watson contributed to the gaiety of a thoroughly, enjoyable entertainment. THEATRE ROYAL. A capital "bill is being pKsented at the Theatre Royal. this • wees. The artists concerned include "Electra," the.man wlio defies a current of-.'electricity.sufficient', to kill a. cow, and. b:ho; intends to take the full power from tho tramways trolley wire through his body (if the City, Council will permit the experiment), Henry'and May, expert- cyclists and comedy .merchants; the three Marsderis,- exceptionally, talent-ed,-strong men, and physical culturists; Slayin and Thompson, Louie Duggan, ,1 gifted mezzo-soprano, the Esma Duo, and Austin and Cowan, HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. • . The new programine of pictures ■ announced .for His Majesty's Theatre this evening promises' to- be One' of - unusual merit)' Messrs. Fuller and Sons, by kind permission' of ' the • Admiralty, have, had specially taken a'series of, motion picture views of H.M.S. New Zealand. The King is seen inspecting the New Zealand "at Portsmouth where ho wasvphotographed with the officers and crew, and the film also shows Mr. T. Mackenzie (tho High Commissioner), the sailors at work, and a general' view of the battleship. The dramatic feature 'of'the programme''is a lengthy film entitled "The Stolen Treaty," a spectacular military drama by the famous Nordisk Company; "Ireland the Oppressed," a picture taken in Ireland by the Kalem Company, tells of life in Ir'clnnd during 1798. This picture' will ba aocompanied by a grand selection of Irish airs by His Majesty's orchestra. Other, items: "The Power of Silence" (a two-reel drama by the Lubin Company)—a rem°rkable picture of Western atrhosphere; "Animal Studies" (a natural history subject); "Japanese Magic", (introducing some'trick photography); and a picture giving soni" vivid views of a bull fight in Italy; His Majesty's orchestra will play the overture to "Martha" (Flotow), and a selection from "Tannha'user." . 1

THE KING'S THEATRE. An impressive dramatic picture entitled "The Springtime of Life" was one of the leading attractions in tho programme screened at matineo and evening performances at the King's Theatre on Saturday. Another popular favourite was . "Nick Winter and the Ace of Clubs," : a- detective drama in which tho principal character matches his wits against tho leader of a gang of criminals, and ultimately succeeds after, maijy exciting adventures and incidents in capturing the whole gang. Tho supporting pictures were all excellent of their several kinds, and the subjects were pleasantly varied, and covered a wide and interesting range. There will be tho usual change of programme to-night. NEW THEATRE. 'The usual crowded business was recorded at tho New Theatre- in Manners Street on Saturday, when a bright and varied programme of pictures gave every satisfaction. There will be a complete change of bill to-day, tho star dramatic film of which is entitled .'"Dearly Purchased Friendship." i .'. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. "The Telephone Girl," the A.B. Company's latest dramatic sensation, will take foremost place in to-day and to-night's change of programme of the' Empress Theatre Continuous Pictures. This subject deals with an exciting episode which will evoke the keenest interest, and the anti-climax is described as pleasing and completely satisfactory. "The A.B. Company lias made a -careful stud}', in the artistic production of their works, and iu this respect "The Telephone Girl" is reported to be one of that company's best efforts. Other dramas will include: "A Wolf in the Fold," and "Lady Angela and the Boy." The Universal Company's comedy drama "The World-weary Man," is said to possess a theme which is well away from tho beaten track. A charming scenic study, "A Trip to Tahiti," will reveal many exciting views of the delightful Pacific island. A scientific item of educational worth, "The Fly Danger," should provide a capital reason for tho abolition of that household pest.. The A.B. exclusivo comedy "Tho Best Man Wans" will head the comic section. SHORTTS'THEATRE. , The iisual change of programme at Shortts' Theatre.to-day' will include, as tho l&iding item, a powerful drama, entitled "Alone in Paris." Other, pictures which figure in the programme are "Pals" (drama), "He Swore off . Smoking" (comedy), "Persistency v. Obstinacy" (comedy), "The May-Fly" (educational), "East Anglia" (scenic), and "Pathes' Australian Gazette." . \ PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. ; St. Patrick's Day will. bo marked at the People's Picture Palace by a complete change of programme. The top-line picture will bo an emotional drama, "A Daughter's Sacrifice." ALLEN DOONE SEASON. Mr. Allen Doone will commence his season of Irish drama at tho Opera House oil Easter Saturday next with the romantic costume drama, "The Wearing of the The principal scenic incident of "The Wearing of tho Green" is set in the Dublin Hall of Harmony, where Phillip Fitzgerald (Allen Doone) is to take the place of the immensely favourite O'liegan before a hostile audience, packed with his friends and Fitzgerald's enemies. Thrice does ho essay to bo heard, but each time lie ,is howled .down. Then a happy thought strikes liini. He will appeal to their patriotism. Seizing tile Irish flag, he waves it aloft, - and breaks out into "Tho Wearing of tho Green." The audience is electrified, cheers him wildly to the echo, and.'takes tho unknown singer to its heart—a finale that is vociferously cheered by the audience. The cast does not lack variety on either sido of tho story. Miss. Keeley is at all times quite the sprightly young- artist necessary for the tormenting of an impressionable being like Allen Doone. Tho box plan will open to-morrow - at the Dresden.