ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8361, 22 February 1913, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY’S His Majesty’s was again well attended last evening when the attractive series of pictures was again displayed. “'I be Fatal Wedding,” a realistic photo-play version of the well-known melodrama is thoroughly enjoyable. “The Panther’s Prey," an exciting story of an encounter with a wild beast, is another important item. A matinee performance is announced for to-day, and the senes will be screened for the last time .this evening. "THE FOLLIES.” The concert chamber of the Town Hall was well patronised last evening, when the entertainment by “The Follies” provided an enjoyable evening. An entire change of programme will be submitted this evening. THEATRE ROYAL. The current vaudeville programme was presented again to a good audience at the Theatre Royal last night. , Slaviu and Thompson, a capable pair of sketch artists, made their first appearance and were enthusiastically received. The other turns were all applauded heartily, The programme will be repeated to-night. . A feast of high class vaudeville entertainment is promised by the management of the Royal for the week commencing next Monday. It is difficult to single out any one of the coming artists as the bright particular star, but Paul Gorden, the King of the Silver Wire, is described as a slack wire wonder. Of La France, Parisian model, the Adelaide “Mail remarks, “It is the prettiest turn that has been seen at the King's.” Hassan, the Indian fakir, promises Eastern marvels, and Slavin and Thompson, the new comedy sketch artists, will make merry. Pedrini and his popular baboon are next week to do their most sensational acts, entirely different to this week’s feats. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. "The Shuttle of Fate,” a graphic dramatic portrayal by the Selig Company, figures prominently in the programme at the Empress Theatre continuous pictures. Another striking picture-drama is A Fatal Flirtation,” a sumptuously stages aud convincing study. “The Warwick Chronicle” depicts many notable events in far off lands, including a brilliant military parade of German troops before the Kaiser, “The Dance at Silver Gulch is a cowboy narrative of exceptional merit. The pictures will be screened for the last time this evening. An elaborate and lengthy dramagraph “The Oath ot otephen Huller," is announced for Monday. The name of the winner of the Christopher Columbus” essay competition will be shown on the screen at all sessions on Monday. THE NEW THEATRE. The popularity of the current programme of the New Theatre continuous pictures is well sustained. ih© chiet ‘'feature" is tli© spectacular military drama “The Torch of War.” This afternoon’ special additions will be made to the programme for the entertainment ot children. The programme will be repeated for the last time this evening. On Monday a Nordisk ladies’ drama A Man Without Conscience will head the new series. PEOPLE’S PICTURE PALACE. The programme being shown at the People’s Picture Palace is attracting large and enthusiastic houses. It comprises an excellent series of dramatic, scenic, educational and humorous hlms. Some of the items are ''Winter un Engadine," "King Kobert of Sicily» ludel* iblo Stain,” “Apache Renegade." “Hawkeye Showman," and “Greek Types. loday there will be a fine selection of films for the children's delectation. ORGAN RECITAL. The usual organ recital will be given to-night in the Town Hall. Mr Maughau Barnett will play works by Vierne, Bach, Weber, and Hollins, the “Faust’ Fantaisie ' and Bendel’s “Dornroschen. Miss Muriel Bennett will be the vocalist. HARBOUR FERRIES, LTD. The usual week-end excursions to Day’s and Rona Bays will be made by the Wellington Harbour Femes, Ltd s, ferry steamers to-day and to-morrow. To-day the boats will make trips to the bays between 7.10 a.m. and 10.15 p.m., the last boat leaving Rona Bay at 7 p.m., and Day’s Bay at 7.10 p.m. To-morrow tbe service will be mn between 10.15 a.m. and 9 p.m. from Wellington, the return trips being made from Day’s Bay at 8.10 p.m. and from Rona Bay at 8.20 p.m. Full details are advertised in today’s “New Zealand Times." RICKARDS’ TIVOLI COMPANY. Many striking elements are noticeable in the big vaudeville programme alieady announced by the Rickards Tivoli Com-

pany, which opens a season here next. Thursday evening at the Opera House. On© of the most brilliant features is th» illusionist turn of Arnold do Biere. Do Biere is one the world’s greatest jugglers. He is a young man. with a fine stage presence, aud he has a repertoire of illusions which few magicians possess. He puts his stuff on with splendid finish, and is able to give a really fine show. In an hour of do Biere there is not & dull moment. Of equal interest is the visit of Nella Webb, whoso quaint songs, accompanied by Merit* Lntzen, a Viennese pianist of note, are said to be highly entertaining. Taylor and Arnold present a diverting programme of ragtime monologues. Signor Alberto Marini, of Quinlan Grand Opera fame, sings excerpts from grand opera, together with a series of modem lyric*. Chinka, a juggler of rare ability, and Mies Minnie ITn liftman, a trick cyclist, are other foa lures of Rickards’ new company, Tht, box plans for the season of eight nights open at the Dresden next Monday morning. .