ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1745, 9 May 1913, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. "The Monk and tho AVomnn" will bo repeated <~t tho Opera llouso to-night, and to-morrow night "Queen of tho Redskins" will lie staged. Tho now piece is said to lxs Interesting and sensational, and faithful to the part of the world in which it is net. Tho box plan is open at the Dresden. To-morrow evening tho company will produce, for the first time in Wellington Emma Lichtfield's Red Indian drama "Tho Queen of the Redskins," The nlay deals witli tlie life of William Lyiulhursi, the son of a wealthy Englishman, and AVuhuoctah, tho beautiful daughter of the chief of a friendly Indian tribe. Prior to tho opening of tho story Lyndluirst, senior, with his wife'and child, whilst (ravelling AA'est, wero attacked, by a liostilo tribe. -Airs. Lyndhurst was killed, but tlio chief, Matawah, rescued young AVilliam, and carried him away to the homo of his tribe. Tho young white boy soon won his way to the hearts of tho savago redskin, and becomes known as "Bronco Bill." His adventures and his love for AVnhncctah and his final accession to his father's fortune, despite tho machinations of an unscrupulous cousin, form tho basis of the play. Tho box plan is now open at tho Dresden. THEATRE ROYAL. "Tho Excellas" axe still juggling in thoir own remarkable way at tho Theatre Royal, and the other artists on tho bill continue to keep largo audiences amused. De Lea and Onna, New York comedians, are among tho "star" performers. Carl Merlyn, tlio humorist-illusionist, keep 9 the audience in shrieks of laughter, and among tho ctlier artists are: Tho Serenadors, Tho Harmonious Iluxhams, Fan-ell and Vorroll (tho three-legged two), and Hall llaine (comedian). HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The new "Zigoinar" picture drew a good crowd to His Majesty's Theatre last night. This film of tho robber chief's doings is indeed a star attraction. Tho supporting items on the bill include: "Lower Normandy," "A Queer Elopement," "A Desperato Chance," "Heard on the Telephone," and "A Motor-boat Party." THE NEAV THEATRE. "The AVives of Jamestown" (a Ivalem historical production) is tho title of the principal picture at the New Theatre just now. Tlio plot deals with nil Irish lad nmicd Bryan O'Sullivan, of huiuble birtti, who one day rescues a Lady Geraldino from drowning. Bryan is summoned to tlio castle, where the lady thank 9 him, and ho forgetful of his station, artlessly enough, falls in lovo with lier. Lady Geraldino proceeds to amuse herself by encouraging tho humble admirer. A personage named O'Rourke arrives at tho castle with his netittue to pay court to Lady Geraldine, and Bryan watchss with jealous eyes. _ A ".scene" ensues, in which Bryan participates, aiid then ho leaves for America nnd settles at Jamestown, A r irgiaia, under Wig name of John Pierce. Lady Geraldino learns too late that her heart belongs to Bryan. V -A few years after these events the castle is besieged by Cromwellians, and Lady Geraldino is sent with others to bo sold as wives to tho Jamestown colonists. In the following scenes Fate plays a hand, and Bryan purchases Lady Geraldine, and slue recognises in her purchaser her lover of long ago. Tho supporting items are "Sunshine, A Bandit's Mask,' and "Rio do Janeiro."

THE KING'S THEATRE. "Tho Escapo of tho AVhito Glove Gjing"' is at the head of the fine programme of pictures which is being shown at tho King's Theatre this week. Among tho other pictures are: "Jim Goes 'Fencing Mad, 1 " "Faithful Dumb Friends, "Buck's Romance," and "Tho Gaumont Graphic." EMPRESS THEATRE. Ttas chief picture of interest at tho Empress Theatre is a dramatic study entitled "From tho Bottom of tho ,Sea." Fitzalan, tlio secretary to o Government ouitraotor, is dismissed for liis unwelcome attentions to Helen, tha contractor's daughter- Helen's fianco, who is employed by her father, is one day given charge of certain secret plans, and • Fitzalan steals, them. Helen's fianoo then sets out on a long chase after Fitzalan, and this •provides ample excitement. Tho chase ends in a harbour, where Fitzalan is accidentally drowned, and Helen's fiance is enabled to return the mudi-valued' plans, "Broncho Billy's Mexican AA'ifo," is a' dramatic study of Western life, and "The Spring of Life" is a capital A.B. comedy. Other pictures worthy of mention are "Zara" (scenic in Austria), "The Power of tho Camera" (comedy), "A Dream of Glory," nnd "Our Children's Zoo." Tlio programme will bo repeated throughout to-day.

SHORTT3' PICTURES. A completo chango of programme was submitted at Shortts' Theatre yesterday. Ouida's powerful romance, "Under Two Flags," is the title of t'ho star picture of the new bill. It contains much dramatic incident, and tho scenes are laid in tho most picturesque parts of Northern Africa, where confliots behreen French troops and Arabs were once plentiful. It is supported by a. dramatic study by the ICalcni Coinpa ly, entitled "The Prosecuting Attorney." "The Ganmont Graphic" depicts recent interesting happenings in foreign countries. A fine feature also was the detective ■ photo play entitled: "By.Unseen Eyes." On Monday next, by special remiest, tho dram i "Tigris" will bo screened.