ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1118, 4 May 1911, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. Two more performances of "Xick Cartor, Detective," will t>o given at the Opera Houso, so that lovers of uiekdrania who have not yet seen this sensational piece will have further opportunity of doins: so. Last night a large audienct followed the progress of tho detective through the many exciting; incidents with which the play abounds. Tho piece is well staged, and among these wDo figure prominently in the cast arc Messrs. Bentley, Curran, and Scully, and Misses Ada Guildford, Ade'.e Kelly, Lillian Wiseman, and Addio Jenkers. EAST LY.NWE. For tho conclusion of their season here Miv George Marlow's company will produce the well-known drama "East Lynne" on Saturday night. A powerful'cast, consisting of all members of the popular Marlon- combination, will appear in the various characters portrayed by Mrs. Henry Wood. A special' feature is an apotheosis—the final scene and after. THEATBE ROYAL. This week's programme at the Theatre Uoyal contains ample varisty, and a capital audience witnessed last night's performance. Jules Garrison and his two Roman Maids provide one of tho best items, while Miss Maud Fanning and tho fclliott Sisters enjoy increasing popularity. Other artists who receive flattering applause are Miss Mabel Lynne, comedienne, Miss Jessio Lcc, balladist, and Tim Howard, Arthur Elliott. Bob Lloyd, and the Rliodesburys. THE STAR ANIMAL ACT. Barnold's unique troupe of animals arc due to arrive in mis city from the south to-day. Judging from the heavy booking for to-night s performance, tho management of the Theatre Royal anticipate a big audience this evening and, consequently, the.troupe should receive a great reception when the curtain goes up and discloses the "City of Dogville"with its almost human inhabitants. This turn is said to ha a very remarkable one indeed.

KING'S THEATRE. "The Sirens of the Surf" is to be named as ono of the best films of the selection screened at. the King's Theatrelast evening. A "Tintype Romance" pictures ihe story of two.lovers and an intelligent • dog. Other ■ good, pictures included in the programme are:—"Playing at Divorce" and "Bobby as a Social Reformer." Comic.films of merit screened at intervals were a welcome relief to tho mow ssrious features of (ho programme. As a whole, the pictures were well up to the high standard established by the- proprietors of the King's Theatre.

•HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. ' His Majesty's Theatro was again well patronised last evening. To-night a complete change of programme will be submitted. Interest is always taken in anything that pertaiv! to those' hunters of the law, the detectives. There seems to be somfe fascination about■ them that holds the attention .01 young and old. Messrs. Fuller and Sons present as tho star .item in the new programnio to bo screened this evening an interestiii. and fascinating detective story by- tho Edison Company, entitled "The Black-Boarded Letter." The scenic portion of : tho. programmo consists of an interesting series of. views. Among tho.items are A Tour Through China," and views of tho famous Austrian town of Trent. A portion of tlie film depicts tho. public gardens of the place. A statue of' Dante is shown in the opening scene, -and is followed by views of .tbo ancient cathedral. Market day sees the town a very busy place. Among other features none is of so much importance as tho old castle, whore the famous Council of Trent '.vas held. Other items equally interesting nro: "A Redeemed Criminal," "\ Brother's Redemption," "Adventures of Bill the Plumber," "A Widow's Choice," "The Statue Dog," and "Charley Becomes a Warrior." Altogether an unusually strong programme and an enjoyable two and a half hours' amusement. ■ ■■ .

THE NEW THEATRE. The new programme of pictures shown at th« continuous exhibition at the New Theatre, Manners Street, yesterday, has proved deservedly popular, for, to quote the happy phrase of the management, every item for the programme is a "star. To-day, but not in the evening session, will be thrown on the serpen a remarkably fine pictorial representation of the celebrated drama "The Royal Divorce," in which arc set forth, wi'th fastidious attention to detail, the principal events in flic life of the great Napoleon, the mod. -..iriurcsinc figure in the world's history. The story of his marriage and subsequent I'ivorce from the Empress •Tospphias fiirni?!i-v tho basis of a groat drama. In a'picture drama, tho. movin" incidents of the story should make a strong appeal. Thoso who attend the day sessions'may confidently ■'anticipate a unique entertainment.

"WHY ME.X LOVE .WOMEN." "Why Men Love Women." by the Allan Hamilton Company, is'due at the Opera House next Monday. Notwithstanding the reign of melodrama .o>. present. Mr. Walter Howard's will (so, tho management state) hold their-own. Mi>.a Francos Ross and' Mr. Conway Winjrfield head the company, nnd it is stated . fh::t the whole atmosphere of this 'Anglo-Indian nlay is different from , '.be stereotyped l.oucjon and American life mcloc'rania'of to-day. "Why Me'n Love Women". gains a ecod deal from its settirisr.' which , tho - author has placed in the Himalaya, luountains ami India. lie has. thus been able to iinnart inio it some of "the mysticism of the Easl. i'lie restoration of the apparently drad seems less .'improbable'in the occult Orient than in the colder Occident, and the audience are lured into a sustained interest' in the miracle. The box plan is at Holhdays, where seats may be reserved.

SKATING'RINK. _ Judging by the large attendances at Fullers Skating Rink since the opening, tho pleasant pastime of skating still retains its charms .for tho patrons, who are to be found at tho various sessions daily. The illuminations and decorations are a brightening feature, arid the music discoursed by the band adds to the enjoyment of tho skaters. A special session is arranged from G to 7 each evenin" for tho benefit of. novices, and a staff of instructors is in attendance to give every assistance .to the learners. •

ARTS CLUB LECTURE. At the. Arts Cliib to-night, Mr. A. Hamilton, Director of-the Dominion Museum will deliver a lecture entitled "Au Evening, with a Collector." .