ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 147, 16 March 1908, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

■ ■ T_ ——... J , OPERA HOUSE. ' ' Standing-room, only was the rule in'.certainparts of the Opera House,' when the:'sensational drama, ', A Modern' Adventuress," was repeated on S.itr.rday night. The piece was received with every mark; of approval.- On Wednesday night it .will give place ,to."Tho Jrower- the Cross,'" which is 'announced asa mystic story, of a. nlysterious . being." . HIS MAJESTY'S. . ' ' A matinee of ; the Royal Pictures on Saturday .afternoon"was well 'attended. in the evening- there was nii even better..attendance,arid the sign "Standing Boom Only"- was in evidence. In .addition to'the. change of programiho which takes place' every Saturday Pnight, the management iritrbduced for the first time - the Royal Orchestra' of sis. performers, ■who enlivened the -proceedings .considerably. As usual, the : programme'ljliowelL'' a'list containing films of almost all subjects interesting and entortfuDiug. Both instructive : and amusing in a., high , degree was-.tlie film, 'or rather aeries 6f films, entitled ''Beautiful Erin;" Watching it the spectator;might 'imagine himself travelling. all over tho. Green Isle, transported through the 'streets', of Dublin' on an up-to-date electric-tram, jolting over country ronds, and .crossing the • historic* Eimerick B /,£?, '.a jaunting car, rowing over the- Xakes ■of Aillarney,' and even climbing the Blarney Castles there to. kiss the Blai-nuy Stone.' In addition to this film,, so appropriate to St. Patrick's Day,. .«pmo. special illustrated. Irish songs will be given on-'Tuesday.evcriing. Sidesplitting , comic pictures formed ii largo part of the programme: "A Limerick Competition" depicted tho dilemma of .a gentlonian aiTccted r G microbe of tho limerick epidemie.' A' clover skit- on tho'street musician was 'shown' in ' His first success." " Men- with -the ladder and the hose" was most realistic. It described the Various phases in the life of h. fire•brigadesman. 'In addition to those mentioned, a large number of pathetic'and comic films helped to make up a most" interesting programme. The entertainment .will bo. repeated to r mght, when tho result of the limerick competition will, be. announced. - ' . THEATRE ROYAL. . .. A large .audience thbrouHiiy enjoyed''the vaudeville; entertainment at Fuller's on Saturday night. Mr, Fred Graham and Nollio Dent came forth ,in another bright littW one-act burlesque, and succeeded 'in eliciting laughter loud and long. The' title of the burlesque- was appropriately '.'A- Lucky -Catch'," , and its author'was ; Mr. Fred-Graham. The scene was .the music, room' of "Miss. Gweu Hurley _ (Nellie Dent), and'.during'tho piece ithe pair introduced the latest catches 'in duets,' songs, and quips.' JBoth - perfonriers entered into the fun with merry zest. Another 'star turn' was that of Hugh Lloyd. "a bounding rope artist." While turning-somer-saults ,on a loose rope, ho. plays a violin and otherwise disports himself. "Tho performance is undoubtedly clever and exceptional, and should be seen. Mr. Denis Carney .again occupied the boards,, aud other members who have been appearing- during tho week were seen in fresh items., , . RETURN .OF WEST'S' PICTURES.. ' Since Kis lMt season in-.Wellington Mr. J. Cj. West has been visiting other centres.of tho Dominion with the same successful results as achieved in this city. Prior to his return to Australia, ho has decided to givo a short season in tho Town. - Ilall, commencing on Monday evening nest. ..Mr, West's agents at Home have been sending out many new films, and lie is desirous of* giving his numerous local patrons an opportunity of seeing these, before exhibiting them in Australia. De j Groon's Vice-Regal Orchestra will supplv.the ' music, a large number of new selections'hav- j ing been added to thoir already, estensive i repertoire. Tho bos plans are now open at \ tho Dresden. .' I

. ' WONDERLAND. ' Despite tho pettishness of ■■ the .. weather on Saturday wont, out. to Wonderland, and in tho evening tho poster competition and lantern "fete was highly.'diverting. Jfany were present in fancy < costumes, aiid disported. themselves about the grounds. Tlib public liavo' by - no means tired of Wonderland; A crand march , was . held, mid music wis provided by tho Tramway Brass Band, ovcryono entering into the fum A clover representation of a naval battle on tho lake was another oxcollent. attrnotion. Tho management altogether-were successful iii thoroughly amusing the visitors. ..

A concert-iii aid of the funds for the Citizens' Zoological Gardens, Newtown Park, .'is announced to-be hold in., the . Town Hall on Friday, next, March, 20, at . 8-p.m. Tho proceeds will bo specially devoted to tho purchase .of a mato for tha .lion,' " Kins Dick." * ' > , ; ' /. .. •