ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1195, 2 August 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. A very attractive programme is being presented at tho Tlicatre Royal. Mr. Ward Lear, whoso Chinese comicalities arc extremely amusing, was a much-applaud-ed contributor, and so also was Mr. Bob Harper. Miss Brightio Carlisle, Miss Freda Newriek, Miss Eubv Rubria, and Miss Marcclla Gray, Mr. Harry Sadler, and others, were all warm favourites. The programme-will be submitted again to-night, HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Tho Coronation pictures at ltis Majesty's Theatre last evening drew a largo audience, and one likely, to continue a source of attraction. Three different series of incidents are shown, and a remarkably truo idea, is conveyed of tho actual grandeur of the pageantry. In addition to this fine series there "ore other excellent pictures, notably "How Bella Won," and interesting representation of an incident in "Our Mutual Friend"; scenic views of Innisbruck, and "Experiments in Dynamite." The programme will be repeated this evening. THE KING'S THEATRE. At the King's Theatre the Coronation pictures are now running, showing many of tho interesting sights of the greatest spectacular event of modern times. The details of the series wera closely followed last evening by a largo audience, and the popularity of tho films is likely to bo very great. Other pictures now being shown are "Misplaced Jealousy," "Pathe s Weekly Gazette," "The Playful Witness," and "Wild Cat Well." The programtno will be repeated this evening. THE NEW THEATRE. As is usually the case when a chango of programme is submitted, tho New Theatre was well patronised all day yesterday, and also in the evening. The series of pictures screened include dramatic studios, interesting scenic films, and a particularly interesting picture, giving several glimpses of the Coronation Procession through . the streets of London on Juno 2'l. The procession is headed by the Horse Guards and their band, and'then follow several conches containing Royal personages. A iino view is obtained of tho .King mid Queen in the state coach as well as of a number of the eminent personages who immediately follow tho Koyal coach. The remainder of the procession, is composed of British, Indian, and Colonial troops, and a number of the foreign representatives. "The Wild Cat Well" unfolds a talc of adventure in the petroleum district of the United States, and also describes how a young man wins a fortune and a wife, despite the machinations of a particularly "bad man." A number of interesting and picturesque views are given of scenes and life in Palestine, including several glimpes of the ancient city of Jerusalem and its immediate surroundings. "Tho Two Sides" is a dramatic study of more than ordinary merit. A Mexican labourer is discharged from a ranch simply to reduro expenses and though his little child is seriously ill, the owner turns a deaf ear to his pleading for some kind of employment. Shortly alter the ranchman's little daughter wanders away from home and takes refuge in a barn. Through the careless dropping, of a cigarette the barn takes fire and, at tho risk of his own life, the Mexican rescues the little one, and places her safely in her father's arms. Other pictures screened include A Squaw's Bravery," a fascinating storv of Indian life, and the doings of a baud of outlaws; and two good comics entitled "The Ranchman's 'Personal'," and "Getting His Own JJack." NICOLA, THE MAGICIAN. A northern contemporary, speaking of Nicolas performance, says:-"Some of the illusions cause people to stare at their neighbours and gasp. Others awaken an lrrt-iistible desire iu staid business men and matter-of-fact matrousto pinch themselves, to prove they do not dream. Of such kind is tho trick entitled, The Ap.pojntinent!.,', After :-x>nie preliminaries, Nicola enters a cabinet,.benrath which a clear view is obtainable. One of his ■young lady assistants makes her exit at the wings-. Another young ladv and u male assistant commence to turn the cabinet around. At the end of a single revolution the male assistant has disappeared, and Nicola stands in his place. Inside the cabinet sits the young lady who had left the stage a few moments' "arlier. Another astonishing illusion is called 'The Sailor and the Girl.' Both characters, impersonated by assistants, stand on a raised platform on top of a large trunk. A few feet above their heads a swinging cabinet is suspended. A sail is drawn up, and hides the twain. In a few seconds it falls, disclosing empty space. Tho truuk beneath where they stood is opened to reveal the sailor. The swinging cabinet is lowered, and inside it is'the giri." Nicola opens at the Opera House on Saturday night, and tho Box Plan opens this morning at 10 o'clock at the Dresden.

THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS. The Scarlet Troubadours, at the Opera House, drew a large audience again last evening. Their .bright and original contributions wero popularly received right through. It scarcely need be repeated that the entertainment is well worthy of liberal patronage. SKATING. The Kilbirnie Skating Rink will bo open each day this week for all sessions as usual, with the exception of Thursday afternoon, when it will be closed from 2.30 till 5 p.m. This evening n hockey match on skates will be played, and promises to be a very exciting event. In St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, tonight, a vocal and- instrumental concert will bo given in aid of the St. Anne's Cadets and drum and fifo band. Tho band will make its first. appearance at the concert. An excellent programme has been arranged, and a number of local artists, will take part.