ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1215, 25 August 1911, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

niS .MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The change of programme presented at His Majesty's Theatre last o\enius contains pictures well packed with interest of various kinds. In the spectacular section, none was better than the liiblicai study entitled "The Deluge," in which the scenery aud di-ej-ics. the great crowds of panic-stricken people, form matter of moving interest to thuso interested in the application of modern invention (o Biblical history. "lialiles" 's the Italian idea familiar figure in modern fiction, "Raffles," a gentle nan cracksman, arranges with his confederates that they shall attack a wealthy old lady and her (laughter when ho is near, in order that ho may rescue tlipin and so gain their acquaints nec and confidence. The trick works. Jialilps is invited to their homo, and !» iiiads a veritable lion of; but not forgetting business, he lays siege to the heart of the. girl, and takes her for a stroll in the gardens on an evening when she is decked out in all her jowcls. When near the gate his confederates rush in, bind him with ropes, seizo the girl, and motor her away to their don, where they divide the spoil. Kaff , -.'?, when found by the young lady's parents,- pretends to be quite distracted over the event, and is deploring the affair, when a letter arrives demanding 100,000 froics ransom for the girl. The old man rannot make up the amount, but Raffles offers to make up the sum; On receiving the money (ho girl is released, and there is great rejoicing in her home. Wishing then to bieak with the lady, .Raffles designs that a woman confederate should burst in and claim him as har husband, whereupon there is .i scene, but just as Baffles is taking his leave, tho girl sees npon His finger one of tne xinps sho had been robbed of, aud at onco denounces him, and ends his career of crime for the time being. Another good drama is entitle.! "Resignation." It represents a wife, in the power of a man not her husband. As he is demanding money in return for keeping her secret the husband appears, and in the struggle which ensnes kills the blackmailer. Other good pictures are "Two Fathers," "A Daughter of Liberty," "How a- Hungry Man is Fed" (a goad comic), "A Good Cigar," "Farmyard Acquaintances," "Staking an AeropU.T?/ "Walter Winam's Prize Horses," and "Two Good Friends." The usual matineo will be given to-morrow afternoon.

KING'S THEATRE. Every seat in the King's Theatre was filled Inst evening, v»'hen a departure was made from the ordinary picture programme. Tho first half "of the evening's programme ivas supplied by the Australia League Boys, who are passing through Wellington en route to America. Assisted by their very excellent brass band, the boys gave a capital vocal and instrumental programme, including solos, choruses, comic sketches, and band selections, all of which met with tho cordial approval of the audience, who, in a number of cases, insisted on encores. The second half was devoted to pictures. Among these a pictorial representation of Mrs. Henry Wood's novel "East Lynn?" (over 1500 ft. of film) took chief honours. Tlio well-known story was presented by a series of fce.ncs, arranged in clever sequence, tracing with dramatic accuracy and conviction the mnrtlor of tlie keeper by Sir Francis Scvisoii, and the accusation of young Dick Har< , . Tlio boy's sister, Barbara, pleads with Archibald Carlyle to take up tho casi , , and hii secret meeting, with Barbara and her brother, are used by Sir Francis Sevi?on to kindle a flame or jealousy and , hate in Archibald's wife, Lady Isabel, until finally she leaves home and child with tho man, who subsequently closorfs her. Lady Isabel returns to East Lynne labr disguised as Madame Vine, a governess, and tends hor own child until he dies. In her sricf sho discards her disguise, and there is a brief scono of reconciliation before she, too, passes away. In the meantime young Haro finds the perpetrator of the crime in Levison, and denounces him during the election ho is contesting with Carlyle.

"Jim Bridge's Indian Bride" is another Rood dramatic, with a picturosmio netting in tho Wild West of America'. Other pictures shown were: "Whiffle Loses His ilonocle" (comic), "Thres bv Three," and tho' Pathe Gazette.

All Boy Scouts who nro fren this morning are requested to be at the Queen's Wharf at 9 o'clock, in order to meet tho Young Australia Lcnguc Boys, and show them over tho points of interest in the cily during the morning. Tho scouts arc also requested to bo alongside tho s.s. Maifai at 5 o'clock this evening, in order to give tho band a seiul-oif.

This evening a complimentary benefit ■trill be tendered to tlio Wellington Kennel Club, and in that connection a splendid nature study, entitled "But a Dos Life" will be shown. Other pictures to ho included in this evening's programme will b» the investiture of the l'rinco of Wales at Carnarvon, "The Letter With the Red Seals," "The Girl and-the. Ranger," ami "Jean Goos Fishins;. 1 ' A matinee performance will be given to-morrow afternoon.

THE XEW THEATRE. Attendances at the continuous picture entertainments at tho New Theatre were good at yesterday afternoon's sessions, and last evening the auditorium was packed. The usual change of programme today will embrace a fine selection of American, Continental, and English subjects. The Edison Company will bo represented bv a stirring drama, "Through tho Clouds." The Bison exclusive film, "Ttomanv Rob's Revenge," is one of this firm's characteristip equestrian- dramas, with exciting incidents following in rapid succession. A quaint Continental drama, "Raphael and His Model," is a captivating item, artistically enacted. Few countries offer so many opportunities to tho traveller as the Land of the Chrysanthemum, and in "Picturesque Japan" there is much to entertain and instruct. There is a delightfully amusing episode associated with a clever child actor in "Bobbv as Hypnotist." Other numbers which will figure prominently aro "Happy Harold's Holiday" (comedy), "iJufin Disapi.cars" (comic). The new programme will he shown from 11 o'clock, this morning till 11 o'clock to-night. THE PANTOMIME. The- 'Williamson pantomime "Jack and the Beanstalk" continues to attract big audiences to the Opera House. Tho life of Jack and his merry associates is all too short, as far as Wellington is concerned. It concludes to-morrow evening, so that only three more performances can be given. t)ne of these will bo a matinee, which will commence at 1.45 p.m. sharp to-morrow. On this occasion special reductions will be made for children, before whom Jack and Co. delight to frivol. THEATRE ROYAL. Patrons of the Theatre Royal aro this week being treated to an excellent entertainment. The star turns on ths bill aro those of Keldine and Klimo, trick and comedy cyclists, and Starr and Leslie, in their novelty specialty act. The last nights are announced of the. eccentric musicians, Jlarland and Kollison.

AXDEBSOX'S DRAMATIC CO. "Tho Chance of a Lifetime," by Xat Gould, tn be; staged by William Anderson's Dramatic Company on Jlonday evening, will bo found characteristic of the author in its atmosphere. The glamour of the racecourse is over all. and though the >tory of villainous machinations, and ultimately triumphant virtue, is sketched in bold colours, both interest, and attention aro said h> be kept up throughout. Tim piece, it is proumod, will bo well staged, and tho big race scene, wherein six racehorses aro started from a barrier on tho stage, and aro later seen galloping past tho judge's box, is a feature of the play. The box plan for (ho opening performance is rapidly filling at tliu Dresden.

SUXJ)AY COXCERT. 'J'lie concert which is to lie given on Sunday niKlit at the Opera House by the Garrison ilaiul (assklod by Miss Free, contralto, and Mr. (inuilii , , liarilono vocalisls'i promises tu bo a mh/cps?. The band items will iiicHtlo a splendid parnphraso cm Dr. L. Mason's "Xoaior My God to Thro." This is a unique arrangement, and will be played for the first, lime in the l)ninimo;i. A silver coin rollertion will be mnde, in aid of the band fiuid.