ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1194, 1 August 1911, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

TIIEATUK ROYAL. Jl was a bright little scene thnl was disclosed when the curtain rose lor the, lir-t part at the Theatre itoyal lasl night, instead of the usual minstrel show, the stage, had bren prettily arranged as a. drawing-room, wher? .\li\. Clias. Jlcalh was entertaining his friends, tho members of Fullers' Vaudeville Campaiiv. At tin- call of Mr. Heath, the various arti-ts delivered their contributions to a programme in which the. fun was deftly mixed to .-uit (ho palate nf the large and enthusiastic audience. Meanwhile .Mr. Ward ljcar, dressed as. a (.'liincs? waiter, meandered in and out, adding excellent comedy to the show. The most successful performer in tlio first part was Hub .Harper, who sang "We Are, All Waiting lor si Girl," mid. in respons? to a recall, repealed "My |, ns t l-'arewell," in whihe ho was assisted by .Miss Nellie Scarle. l"or this number he was vociferously npplaudecl. Jim (laffney, acrolwlic coni'cdian, and Ward Lear, with a new budget of comic songs, were also favourably received. Preeminent among the- ' other artists on the first part of the bill were: -Miss Hrightie Carlisle, who made a decided hit with her singing of "She's a Girl of Worth"; Miss Freda Wrick, a dainty dancer; Miss Ruby Rubira, motto vocalist; and Miss Marcella Gray, a singer of serio comic songs. The second part served to introduce the Alton Trio, clever acrobats, who appear in Chinese garb, lheir turn includes new styles of "round and lofty tumbling, and the whole of n 1 r . *; ork Wils distinctly gcofid. The liossbnds, a charming song and dance duo, after contributing a popular item to the first half of the bill, reappeared iu tho second half with great =uccr*s Dressed in picturesque costumes, tho two delighted the audience with a concerted dance, floating about in the limelight: with grace and ease one minute and changing to whirling, bewildering gyrations on tiptoe the next. With patrons of this theatre the appearance nf Harry Sadler is a certain recipe, for laughter', and last night ho was again called on for all Iho most popular of his comic songs. Joe Watts and Miss Madge Lucius introduced nn eccentric boxing and burlesque net. and Miss Essie Jennings, who is now an established favourite, janj "Koses Bring Dreams nf You" with feeling. Not the, least interesting feature of the diversified entertainment was tho biograph picture of scenes at tho Coronation of lung Gcorgo V. The film, which arrived by the latest English mail, should assist materially in drawing patrouago to tho house during the remainder of the .week.

THE KING'S THEATRE.' The new programme at the King's Theatro drew a largo audience last evening, great interest being manifested in the pictures of the King's Coronation in London on June 22 last. "With a happy facility for estimating the most favourable points of vantage, the kinematographers have succeeded in obtaining a most attractive and instructive series of views at various parts of tho route of the Coronation procession. There is first of all the procession of clergy to Westminster .Abbey, bearing the regalia, then the audience is taken out into the streets of London, where the royal procession, ft magnificent pageant, is wituesse dby immense crowds. Tho Royal Horse Guards, superbly mounted, the Yeomen of the Guard (the "Beef-eaters"), the European monarch?, Indian princes, and illustrious personages make an imposing prelude- to the advent of the quaint old-fasbioned State coach, drawn by eight horse?, iu which is seated the King and Queen. An impressive incident is the enthusiasm of th-3 people all along tho route, the passing of the State coach being the occasion of a great fluttering of handkerchiefs. .As part of the Coronation series "was" sliown a church parade of the oversea contingents, en route to Ht. Paul's Cathedral. The, remainder of the programme is full of interest and variety. "On the Bengal Coast" is an animated picture of the busy lifo of a grcnt Hindustan community, the principal incident being a. great camel caravan on tho march. "The Bad Jlau's First Prayer" is a touching episode of the "Wild West, full of incident, including a moil robbery, and a sensational arrest. "Misplaced Jealousy" is nn amusing "manicurist ic" comedy. Other good pictures includo a thrilling drama, entitled "Tho House of Trevor," Pathe's ever-welcome . "Weekly Gazette," an interesting animal study, "The Playful Wairus," "Wild-Cat Well," "He Went for a Rest," and "Tontolini, Inspector." Tho programme will be repeated this evening.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Tlio announcement, that scenes from the Coronation of King George V would be included in the new programme nt ■ His Majesty's Thcalro drew a big audience last evening, and frequent outbursts of applause testified to the merits of the results of the London kine-niatographer's work at various points of vantage during that groat occasion. Altogether three different varies of incidents are shown, that by the well-known TLhanora firm being unquestionably the best from every point of new. A very common objection to pageant pictures—scenes from processions, carnivals, and the like—is that in nearly every case the movements of people rind of animals are. considerably

accelerated in Iho process of fran?fprrinp the scene In the Jan torn screen. Troops, march al what .wms In be an unusually fast. |)iii:f—jill moving nbjct'ls, in fart, .seem to evince an earnest desire to yet nut of Hip range nf the eamcra-lens, and their liKsle is not infrequently attended with loss nf dignity, in Hie Ilrbanorn film, jusr luentioni'd, Ilie public is given a moving representation in exact marching lime, nf t lip rit.-iI Coronation procession. The. marching of Iho troops, mounted and (lismounled. is perfectly natural. Various scenes are shown, including. Hie proeesMou of clergy to the. Abbey, bearing the Imperial reqnlia. Hip procession in Rill Mall, in Piccadilly, the arrival at the Abl'.ey, pictures of tho V :,<( crowds, mid last but mest iinpnrtalil: the eV.-iashionci! Hoynl State coach, of (|Uiiiut design, with an excellent view of the King and Queen, bowing tlioir acknowledgments tii the cheering multitude packed along the route nf the procession. The scenes "nre nio.-l. impressive, and Die great fluttering of handkerchiefs as t.he Royal coach conies into view found an eclio in Hie applnu.-e of the audience in Ilie theatre la>t evening. In addition lo t.lio Coronation pictures, the now programme includes a variety of other films, of which mention may be made of "HowBella Was Won." a most interesting representation of nn incident in tho life of John Ilnrnian, Diekcns's hern in the novel, "Our Mutual Friend"; "Innsbruck," a charming scenic study from picturesque Europe; "The Coaching Mnrntlion," a fine display of horseflesh; "Red Eagle," a typical Wild West romance of the best class; "Misplaced Jealousy," "His Best Girl's Little Brother," diverting comedies; and "Experiments in Dynamite," showing the. wonderful power nf high explosives. The programme will b<? repeated this evening. NEW THE.VTKE. The continuous pirtnre fhov: in Manners Street i≤ attracting groat patronage. Last evening it was frequently a case of "standing room only." Among tho pictures that were screened, pride of place was taken by a capital delineation of tho Coronation procession. The supporting attractions were excellent. This evening there will be a complete change of programme, rave that the Coronation picture will be shown in its entirety. Thn new subjects include "The Wild-Cat AVell," which unfolds a tale of adventures iu tho oil-well district of the United States, "A Squaw's Bravery," described as an Indian drama of' exceptional merit, and "Two Sides," an American Biograph drama, in which tho seamy side of Hlo is shown in contrast with its plcasnntor features. "In Palestine"-is a very fine scenic panorama, and "Tontolini and His Inspector," and "Getting His Own Back ave subjects of a lighter kind guaranteed to provoke ready laughter. The pictures will b:> shown continuously from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. to-day. NICOLA THE MAGICIAN. The box plan for what is promised to be an exceptionally good "magic" show opens at tho Dresden to-morrow morning, aiid intending patrons should secure their seats, or (hey ,may be left lamenting if the business is to be. anything like it was in Auckland, where the audiences were very large. Nicola is assisted by Mr. (ieorgo Nadolny, who is said to be a host in himself as a comedian andcomedy juggler, acting as a foil to Nicola. One <if Nicola's clevernesses is transporting himself from one place to another. He may bo locked in a casket in front of the audience, and in a second it is opened again, and Nicola is not there. In Tokio, it is stated, Nicola was sealed up in a cement coffin by the Japanese military authorities. The coffin was then placed in tho miltary vault, after which tho officers rode to the "Tokio Press" Oftice. where they were astounded tu find Nicola comfortably seated in a chair reading a newspaper. THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS. Thoso popular and capable entertainers the Scarlet Troubadours again attracted a good audience to tho Opera House last evening, and their bright and lively programme of songs and vocal sketches was received with evident approval. As in their previous appearance tko jests of Mr. Edgar Warwick and tho comedy work of Mr. l r ord Waltham pleasantly lightened a programme which touched a high standard of niusical quality. The Troubadours will repeat their entertainment to-night and on following evenings. MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA. The final rehearsal of tho Municipal Orchestra was held last evening, und everything promises for a most successful performance this evening. It only rests with the public to attend at tho Town Hall and show their appreciation of the orchestra's efforts to encourage, them to even greater things. Mr. Maughan Bnrnetf and his band of'instrumentalists deserve all the support possible. SCOTTISH SOCIETY. "Scottish Song and Story" was the title of a pleasant entertainment given by the Wellington Scottish Society at tho New Century Hnll last evening. The programme was characteristic of tho Land o' Cakes, and included bagpipe selections, Scotch song?, recitations, and Highland dunces.