ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1027, 17 January 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. Fullers' Vaudeville Company retain the interest of patrons, and.large audiences are still the rule. Several new artists figured in last night's bill, and a-number of old favourites re-appeared, and were very well received. Tho feature of the entertainment was the re-appearance of the eccentric comedians Guillauine, Baby and Co., in their amusing sketch, "Tho Toreadors." Ths pitce introduced the famous dogs, in the disguise of bulls, which go through the most extraordinary antics in imitation of a Spanish bullfight. Miss Lolita takes part in tho turn, and she was warmly applauded for her Spanish dance. Jules and Marzon, who have something new to show in the art of balancing, wero again very successful. In addition to being strong men, these two artists aro very skilful acrobats, and an interesting feature of tho "turn" is tho difference in tho development of the' men, tho larger suggesting the ancient Goliath and tho smaller reminding one more of the modern Saudow. Miss Jollie Coloman's .thrilling act on tho trapeze is still very popular, and the young lady was the recipient of warm applause last evening.' The Gibson Girls are song and dance artists whoso "turns" are always welcome. They were seen to advantage last night in "Honey, Everybody's Favourite," and "The 'Sunbonnet, Lady." Mr. Albert Mather, local baritone, re-appeared, and sang "Tho Trumpeter" with such good effect that he had to'respond" to an enCOI'D. . Jliss Cecilo Stepnano, contralto, rendered. "As High as the Stars, and as Deep as the Sea" in good style, aud as an encore number gave the "Kiss of Spring." Miss Jessie Lee is a charming serio and dancer. Mr. Will Robey had to respond to several recalls for his comic songs. His re-appearanco. was popular. . Other comedians,.who met with receptions, were G'us Dono, George Walton, and Tim Howard. , Biograph pictures form a feature of the entertainment; \ and the films are well screened and Very distinct. The programme will, be repeated this evening and during the week. HIS MAJESTY'S. : At His Majesty's Theatre last evening seating accommodation was at a premium, and after eight o'clock even standing room was not available. The budget of pictures screened were varied and admirably selected —especially the dramatic studies, and the large "house" showed their appreciation of the, entertainment ,in no uncertain manner. ."Canoe Trip, oil the French River, Ontario, Canada," is , a beautiful scenic film, showing - canoeing parties traversing the many narrow waterchannels and turbulent rapids of tho French River, and concludes with- a striking and picturesque view of the famous "Five-Mile Rapids," in_which some' very pretty water eifects are'introduced. "How She Won Him" is a dramatic story with a rather unusual theme, and shows how true lovo surmounts all obstacles, and tribulation but cements the tics that bind a real man to. a good woman. Ono of the finest dramatic studies cf the' whole programme is a creation of the famed Patho Freres', entitled "Vengeance of-the Dead." This is an extremely powerful story, well staged and splendidly acted. Tho plot is well conceived, and "was followed through with intense interest, until, the. climax is reached. The enthusiasm with whicTi this picture was received is its best recommendation. "The Dickson 'Trio" is . a kinematographic reproduction of a performance of these clever acrobats, who do seemingly almost impossible feats with a surprising facility. Max Linder, a comedian who lias sprung into favour of lato with lovers of comicstudies, is seen to. advantage in a very, charmiug , comedy, "Makes Well," in .which his favourite flute plays'a prominent part. A splendid example of nrtistic photography is a film entitled '.'Dawn to Sunset," tho sunrise and sunset effects obtained illustrating i'u a rcmarkablo manner what can be achieved by the camera when, in the hands of an artist.- A thrilling story of Russian despotism and police, methods is revealed in "Waiter Number Five." The humorous element is not neglected, tho programme containing such pictures as "Daddy's Little Didurns Did It," in which a small boy causes his father and. stepmother no small inconvenience; "Foolshead, Victim of Honesty," in which this: inimitable artist makes a decided hit; and "Calino Cures tho Crowd." ■ Other pictures worthy of mention ■ • included "Silk Moth," industrial; "Subterranean Plotters," dramatic; aud "A Day in tho'Life of-a Coalman," industrial. KING'S THEATRE. Notwithstanding the numerous counter ''attractions tho usual "first-night house" assembled ,at tho King's Theatre last ovening to witness the .cnahgo of programme which is being submitted this week. Taken all round tho pictures screened are of excellent quality and are calculated to satisfy all tastes, for thero are dramatic, comic, and scenic films in abundance. Tho orchestra too deserves mention. . At the piosent time the proprietors can boast of having a very efficient .band of musicians. Tho first picture to attract attention . is one dealing with scenes in Colombo, and an excellent impression can be gained of the beauty and grandeur of this enchanting city in tho-island of Ceylon. This week's Pathe Gazette is full of the latest important happenings in all parts of tho wcrld and oue can visit tho King's Theatre and thus sec the actual events as they happened. Tho enthusiasm of the "house" was raised when the principal events connected with the Cup Day at Palmerston North wero thrown.upon tho sheet. ' First 0110 is given a general impression of the inland town and the various sigh.ts are visited. Then, in a flash, the-audience is conveyed to the racecourse and there a general view of tho spectators on tho grandstand, lawn, and enclosuro is obtained. Tho various Cup riders are shown and the field is seen filing out from thosaddling paddock to the course. Next a splendid view of tho race is given and one is enabled to see the horses passing the stand the first time round. Then comes the great finish which shows Merrivonia winning a well-fought race. After the event the crowd once more is seen, and here hundreds of upturned faces are noticed studying the totalisator,. A clever dramatic study entitled "Winona" is, a film depicting the life of a white girl, Who lias been captured' when, a.littlo girl, in an Indian camp. Sho is being wooed by Black Bear when she happens to meet a white hunter. They make up their minds to escape and aro nearly clear away when they aro captured by -the tribe.' The girl pleads. for tho life of her lover and. it is spared.' Subsequently they, escape again. Six months later, while they are both out in the fields Black Bear steals up to tho hunter and attacks him, a fight ensues and tho Chief is overcome. He is about to bo knifed when the girl intercedes with her husband and the Indian Chief is allowed to go.' There are other pictures too numerous to mention, all good ones. The same programme will be. submitted - tonight and following evenings. STAR PICTURES. There was a-large attendance at the Star Pictures, St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, last evening on the occasion of a change of programme. Tho entertainment submitted was. in uniformity with th? high standard. maintained by the management of this popular South Wellington picture house. ' "American Trick Cavalry" is a descriptive military 'picture illustrating the various evolutions and manoeuvres practised by this arm of the United Stales Army. "West's Animated Australian Gazette" is a fins topical film, giving, views of recent happenings iu Australia, prominent among them being the shipping of tho Siberian ponies and dogs by tho s.s. Moaiia for Captain Scottls Polar expedition. The best dramatic study of the even hit: was one entitled, "Trailed to the Hills." "Glimpses of an Indian Village" is a rather interesting scenic study of tho present day- Red Indian and his modo of life. "Tho Inventor" is a dramatic study of moro than usual interest. Other films worthy of mention include:—"Three Friends',"'a pathetic study in which the best animal friends - of man, his-horse and his dog, play prominent parts; "The Bridal Dress" (dramatic); "Unexpected Help" (dramatic). The comic studies include such "star" films as "The Bowling Craze," "Wifi'les's First Duel," and "The Short-sighted Errand Boy."

Judge Bishop, at tho Cardigan County Court, condemned extravaganco in burial. In a case before him tho funeral expenses camo to £28, which ho described as monstrous, especially as it was a ease of a poor man. Ho hoped when he died more than a £5 note would not be spent on his burial.