ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1714, 3 April 1913, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

•« ' THEATRE ROYAL. Them was again a good attendance at Ihe Theatre Royal Inst evening, when a programme replete with attractions was presented. The musical work of the Serenaders, who supply the first pari; of the enlertainmciil, is fwcellent in general character, and is delightfully leavened with humour. The Dentines are responsible tor .-01110 very clever and daring balancing ieats. The Stagpooles are a clover troupe of comedy sketch artists, and they are equipped willi some remarkably fnifl electrical apparatus for producing stage cffects. In the opening scene, thunder, lightning, pouring rain, and tlm dawn breaking on a sea coast scene are very realistically imitated. One of the parly is an extremely clever tumbler. Others who contribute acceptable items are: Louio Duggan, vocalist; the Lv'ntons, sketch artists; Bendo, a contortionist: the Harmonious Huxhams, and tire Tltrco Marsdims. . HIS MAJESTY'S. I'rido of place in the current picture programme at His Majesty's Theatre is taken by an adaptation of Dion Boucicault's Irish jilay "Tho Sharejhraun." The (jetting of the play is admirablo throughout, some beautiful views of Irish scenery being introduced. Another capital picture is that entitled "A Canine Sherlock Holmes." It deals .with tho successes as .a detcctive of a wonderfully clever fox terrier. The other items 011 tlio programme cover a wide rango of interesting and beautiful subjects, and are worthy of the standard which has been sst at His Majesty's. THE KING'S THEATRE. A drama of pioneering life in Canada', entitled "The Black Sheep," is the principal item in tho excellent selection of pjcturcs which is being screened at tho King's Theatre this week. An industrial film of a very interesting character is "Manufacturing Motor Tyres." "Tile 'Path-e Gazette," in its latest issue, is full of entertaining topical items, and the other pictures which go to make up the current programme at the King's are all good of their several kinds. THE. NEW THEATRE. Tho usual entire change .of programme of the New Theatre continuous pictures will bo made to-day. The principal attraction will lie the Clarendon "feature" drama, "Tho. Eye of the Idol." This photo-play possesses an, unusually novel plot, in which a crime 'is detected by a kiiKjmatograph- camera secreted ill the head of an Eastern idol. The minor films include: "Airs. Limpet's Legacy" (Vita drama). "Calamity Anne's Inheritance" (Flying A. drama),' "Norwich" (travel), "Opossum Hunting," and a number of comedies. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. All entire change of programme will be submitted at the Empress Theatre continuous pictures to-day and to-night, when the principal subject will bo the A.B. exclusive drama "The Tenderhearted Boy." This is described as one ol' the most powerful character studies yet produced l>y (he A.B. Company. Another important item will be an impres- / sive exclusive drama by the S. and A. Company, entitled "The Shadow 01" tho Cross." The story is naturally expressed and tho episodes nro most realistic. The Selig Company will bo represented by tho modern dramatic story "WroDjjful'y Accused." Those who appreciate interesting travel scenes, will relish "Picturesquo Japan," which affords many' attractive views in the city of Tokio. Tho Commonwealth national movement in the : matter of defence is extensively treated in "Australia's Defence," a topical number. The comedies will include, "Oh, What a Boob" and "The Trials of " a Merry Widow." ■ ■ SHORTTS' PICTURES. "It's Never Too Lato to Mend," an excellent pictorial adaptation of Charles lteade's famous story, and tho other pictures which were screened at Shortts' Theatre yesterday,, drew crowded attendances at all sessions. To-day and to-night a chango programme will, bo screened... The new pictures' include: "A Wood Violet," drama; "A Guilty Conscience," drama: "Timid May," comedy; "A Diplomatic Lover," comedy; "Buffalo Hunting in Cochin ■ China," scenic; "French Colliery at Lens," educational; and "The I'atlio Gazette."