ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1852, 11 September 1913, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

— THE OPERA HOUSE. Tho "suggestions" by which Professor Norwood amuses his nudienco at tho Opera House, and seems to compel his studonts to unwittingly perforin astonishing actions aro entertaining. Last night's nudicnco were kept laughing until thoy wore tired at tho strange antics of thoso who woro under tlio Professor's itillueuco. The mentaltelepathy scanco between Miss Norwood and the Professor is a wonderful exhibition of thought transference, but tho two combined make the cvoning's entertainment 0110 of exceptional interest. "THE SMART SET." Tho season, so far as the "Smart Set" is concerned, closes to-morrow ovoning, ami therefore those few who havo not been privileged to witness one of the entertainments given by this talented troupe might note \yith advantage that the end of the season is now in sight. The fun is original and continuous. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The picture representations of Mrs. Henry Woods's popular "East Lynno" is proving as groat an attraction as tho play itself, and there was another largo house at His Majesty's last night to witness the elaborate staging, costum-. ing, and acting of this wonderful story.. An explanatory lacture is given bjtiMr. Barry Marscliell. Tho programme also includes an interesting picture of the Barry-Pearcc raco for tho sculling chaniliiouship of the world. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. There will bo a complete change of programme to-day and toriiight at the Empress Theatre Continuous Pictures which will serve to introduco a sensational A:B. "feature" drama "The Mirror." The principal is a pretty country girl who learns the Morse alphabet from a railway station telegraph operator, and turns her knowledge to advantage on an urgent occasion. While alono in her people's farm-house she is' attacked by thieves. Tho girl saves both herself and her father's money by signalling for aid with a mirror. Tho climax is said to bo unusually exciting. Tho supporting subjects will embrace: "Her Two Jowls" (Thanhouser drama), "Upper Egypt" (an interesting travel study), and several other films .of a varied character. Specially selected musical numbers aro contributed nightly by the full orchestra. RAINEY'S AFRICAN HUNT. The King's Theatre, now transformed by the aid of contractors and decorators into a first-class picture-house, will reopen its doors on Monday night. The management state that an exceptional attraction has been seemed for the oo casion in "Paul J. Rainey's African Hunt," a wonderful film. Mr. Rainey is an_ American millionaire sportsman, and big game hunter, who devotes much time, and spends largo sums of money in pursuit of his hobby. After returning from the region of tho North Pole, and bringing with him, as a present for the Bronx Zoo, New York City, "Silver King," tho largest Polar bear in captivity, Mr. Rainey conceived the idea of hunting lious with dogs, and immediately set about forming an expedition to invade British East Africa to carry out his notion v This Ije did at great expense; and tho results achieved in tho shape of valuable additions to the Zoos and museums of America are of scientific value. By the aid of expert kinematographists engaged to accompany him, ho was able to obtain tho above remarkable picture, which is said to bo a complete record*of the doings of tho expedition from start to finish. At •undoubted risk, and much personal inconveniences, under (ierco tropical conditions, ho was able to bring back with him this huge film, containing pictures of almost every wild beast in. that part of Africa, not taken in captivity, but in tlie wilds of tho jungle and tho desert in their natural haunts. A special lecture which, with tho unfolding of the film, forms a complete entertainment, will bo delivered by Mr. Barrie Marschel. The popular prices charged at this theatre will be adhered ■ to. Box plans will open at tho Dresden on Friday morning. SHORTTS' PICTURES. There was a continuous arrival of patrons at Shortts' Theatro yesterday, when some admirable dramatic and spectacular films wore screened. Theso included: "Till Death Us Do Part," "Two's Company, Three's a Crowd," and "Alkali Ike's Homecoming." Tonight "Ashes" will bo shown for tho first timo in New Zealand. THE ELLWOOD TRIO. When a leading musical critic of the Empire writes as follows, then lovers of high-class music should be able to look forward to a rare treat on Tuesday, when these clover young pcoplo will appear at the Town Hall Concert Chamber. A musical enthusiast who heard little George Ellwood]s 'cello performance recently, callcd him a genius, aud the term is hardly an exaggeration. That a boy c<f fourteen should play tho celebrated "Rhapsodic Hongroise" (Popper) with tho precision and power of this lad is almost a miracle. It is described .as not merely a clover production of the notes which go to make up this difficult composition, but a soulful rendering of a masterpiece. Ho is also said to excel in "Gavotte Humoresque" (Squire), a typical 'cello solo displaying the special qualities of tho instrument. Harry Ellwood, with his violin, has also mado"rapid strides in his profession. Mr. John Prouse, tho well-known baritone, will also appear, and Miss Polly Ellwood will be the accompanist . The box plan opens at the Dresden on Saturday morning. THE KING'S COLLEGE BOYS. A novel and popular form of amusement will be introduced to theatregoers at tho Opora Houso on' Wednesday next when tho King's College Boys' Company of Society Entertainers inaugurate a tour of New Zealand. Tho quartet work of the collego boys is said to be an outstanding feature of the programme. Their part-singing, harmonious medleys, and ragtime harmony is specially mentioned a3 being decidedly attractive. Tho company supporting tho "College Boys" is said to contain all artists of repute and ability, each member being a specialist in a particular lino. "The Vienna Trio" feature a solo-harpist; Miss Marcelene Bonlais is a dramatic soprano with a big repertoire'; Jack Shields is a comedian with original oddities; lona Auguste, singer of catchy songs and child impersonator; Phillip Lewis, .operatic baritone; ahd Ruby M'Doiiald musical directress make up a company of twelve clover artists. Tlio box plans open on Saturday morning at tho Dresden. There was a large attendance at last evening's "soeial" of the Harmony Club, hold in the New Century Ilall. In addition to a long programme of dances, there were a number of musical items, and Master and Miss Rogers gave an exhibition of Highland dancing.