ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8360, 21 February 1913, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE NEW THEATRE. "Th© Torch of War" constituted the main attraction of the change of nrogrammo yesterday of the Now Theatre continuous pictures. Helga, the daughter of a Minister of the Crown, is in lovo with a young foreign adjutant, who visits her father's house. When war is suddenly declared the young foreigner bids farewell to rejoin his regiment, which ehortly is to invade Helgas native land. When parting Helga states that she never could wed a man who opposes her country. Subsequently, when riding along the coast on horseback Helga sees a rowing boat put ashore with a small party of the enemy. The girl watches nor opportunity and knocks a hole in the boat, but is shocked when eh© finds that her lover is captured among the landing party, and is to bo shot as a spy.' The heroine aids him to escape, and ho leads his regiment to victory. While quartered at Helga’s mansion she Induces the adjutant to give her the plans of the enemy's attack, hut the girl is intercepted by a mounted sentry, find the incriminating plana found in her possession. The adjutant on learning of Hclga’s predicament takes the whole responsibility, and is shot at daybreak. There are several supporting pictures of an enjoyable character. '‘A Man without Conscience" is announced for Monday. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. The regular change of programme of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures yesterday introduced a charming exclusive drama by the Selig Company, entitled “The Shuttle of Pate." Prank Keene, a roughened Alaskan gold-miner, is returning by steamer to San Francisco when ho becomes .attracted by the tiny little daughter of a fellow passenger's. A collision at sea causes the vessel to founder. Keen© rescues the little girl although the child's parents are lost, Keene adopts the girl, and with Ins ample means gives her a boarding school education. An aunt advertises for the girl, and Xfeene reluctantly discloses her whereabouts. His many years of happiness seem now to bo at a close for the girl has grown up, u-mid. tlw jn&ny eligible young men who visit her at her aunt's. Keen© believes that Jh© will fade from her memory. The girl, however, docs not forget, and she returns to his side to repay him with a life-long devotion. A Tragic Flirtation is a drama of an elderly man and a beautiful young wife who finds her husband e handsome young nephew more interesting than hia uncle. The discovery of the truth of th© situation, kills th© husband through shock. Among many great spectacles shown in 'The _ Warwick Chronicle,” th© most imposing is a grand military parade on New Tear’s Day before the Emperor of Germany and his eons. An abundance of local colour ami realistic looking cowboys and cowgirls figure in a firet-cloee tVteatem drama, entitled ‘The Danceat Sdveg Gulch. The Barker, comedy, "A Fight for a Flirt” is a hearty laugh provoker, which bAi.dc a number of mirtMui remodna. A special "feature” drama. The Oath of Stephen. Holler" will commence on Monday. - - THEATRE ROYAL. There was a large audience »t the Theatre Royal 'last evenly, when the current programme d items was again PresimteiAlltM artate received appreciative applause. t Fam Pedcini, who performs all sorts of tncfcs in magical fashion, is extremely He is assisted by Tony, a clever baboon. Klavin and Thompson, comedy sketch artists, are to appear to-night. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A crowded attendance at BQs Majesty’s Theatre last evening spoke eloquently or the popularity of the picture melodrama Th© Fatal Wedding." The piece is considerably enhanced by the mnging and playing of the real Tin Can Band by a cuntber of trained chddren. A thrilling Vild photo play Panther a Frey" is a eurnrisingly realistic achievement The last two nights of the present aeries are annoxmoea, and & special »atinoo is advertised for to-morrow. “THE FOLLIES.*’ "Ute Follies" continue to attract largo audiences nightly at the municipal concert chamber, where they are presenting an entertainment of a very bright and exceedingly enjoyable nature. Last evening their programme had to bo almost derailed, .so well were their efforts rezeroed- ___ A complete change of programme is mnnotmccjd for to-laorrow evening. RICKARDS' TIVOLI COMPANY. What may be fitly termed an invasion j,f talent is th© approaching visit of the Rteirada IWi Company next Thursday for a brief season only. The new coml>auT in point of costliness and merit is Sid to be the finest organisation of world's artists that these pioneers of Aastraliajx vaudeville have ©ent to -New Zealand. Of the many attractive features of the bill may be mentioned Arnold Do Bier© and his company of twenty members, presenting a unique oxmbxoon of '•riginal magic and illusions. tee Blare’s work differs from the ordinary • "magician's” methods. It is a senes of '.entertaining sketches. Miss Nella Webb, ’Hvhose singing of humorous songs has I taken Sydney and Melbourne by storm, is another attractive artist who ingratiates herself instantly with the public by her (happy gift of expressiveness. As rag-time exponents of a refined order Taylor and Arnold are reported to be amusing in their eccentric musical sketches, bignor Alberto Marini, lately with the iQuinlan Orand Opera Co., is written ot as one of tno finest modem tenors. Additional value is given the .now company by the Inclusion of Chinko. a noted juggler from Europe and Miss Minnie Kaufmarm, whose feats of daring on a Jncyole are described as thrilling in the extreme. Beats may be reprved at the Dresden from Monday next. ORGAN RECITAL. Mr Maugham Barnett will include in (Saturday's organ recital programme two movements of a fine symphony by Viemo, a celebrated French organist. Ho wite also play tho "Faust" lantasio Bach s « J, in F, a choral prelude by Deshayes, and Bendel's "Domreschen. Miss Muriel Bennett will bo the vocalist.