ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1219, 30 August 1911, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE CIIAXCE OF A LIFETIME." Tho name of Mr. William Anderson is guarantee that anything prodiiml imwr his direction is .■.tnifcd we!!. '•The Chance of a Lifetime,'' at present drawins audience* to the Opera Ilou.-o, is no exception. "Lavish" hardly divcribos iJic mounting of this piece—the first to come from tho pen of Nat Gould. The ploy also serves lo introduce to theatre patrons in this city Mr. Anderson's latest importation, Miss Lillian Lloyd. Wearing handsome gowns, she looked charming, and her acting was even more so. She is well supported by a decidedly strong company, of which Messrs. Brampton, Dalgltish, and Leigh, and Misses Richter and Bashford fle>i-rvo mention. The season is necessarily a short one, and, doubtless, the crowded houses which have fio far greeted each performance of the racing drama at tho Opera House will continue. THEATRE ROYAL. A good rollicking programme of diversified vaudeville fills the bill at the Theatre Royal this week. Harry Sadler, on the boards once more, is a host in himself. Keldine and Klimo, trick cyclists, Miss Marcclla Gray (soprano), Miss May Dahlberg (a clever dancer), assisted by the other members of tho company, make, the pace a lively one, and there is not a dull moment in tho whole evening. To-mor-row evening patrons of the theatre will witness the first appearance in Xew Zealand of tho Piqnays, wonderfully dexterous hand-balanccrf, who have p'lnycd in the leading music halls in England, America, and Australia. Mr. Piquay is said to bo the only artist in the world performing a buck and wing dance on his hands. Professor Karle's trained animals (including tho buckin-.' pony Fritz) will also reappear. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The very fine programme of pictures being screened at His Majesty's Theatre lliis week attracted another crowded flouso last evoniiiK. Prominent features ot the selection include a. remarkably well arranged and realistic South African drama, entitled "Back to the Primiii C ' i a F(!llsa t' ona l incident, being an attack by live lions and a thrilling rescue u :: '% h ™ tiD K Party. "The Wooing of Winifred (.a diverting Vitaeraph comedy), scenes on the Coast of Xew Zealand (shov;iug a really fine picture of Moras Jack in French Pass), "The Carner Pigeon (an American "Wild \\esi romance), Pathe's Gazette, scenes from tho obsequies of the late Cardinal Moran, and others. The programme will be repeated this eveuins. THE KING'S THEATRE. The reception accorded tho new programme at tho King's Theatre on Monday evening was well earned, and the Royal Pictures should have a very popular vogue this week. Tho most conspicnous features of the programme are the American war drama, "Hearts and Flags," the Yita.sro.nli comedy, "The Wooing of Winifred"—a first-class entertainment in itself—The J'atlie Gazette —a good budget of newsy kineto-snap-shots, "The Roedham Festival," "East Lynno," and other topics of varied interest. Tho programme- will be repeated this evening. TnE NEW THEATRE.

A complete change programme- iras commenced at the New Theatre, Manners Street, yesterday. The fresh collection of pictures is an exceptionally fine one— anions the best tho maDagemcnt have put on. The thentro wns packed to I lie doors dnrin? the day ami the night hours. The first, picture was called, "i[akin» a Man of Him." It is a Lubin drama, and ono of tho very best of its kind. "An Indian's Ambition" (a Bison exclusive drama) is a film of considerable length, and a great deal of dramatic power. It is the lovo tragedy of an Indian boy. His father dies, and commits him' to the earn of a priest. Father Francis. During frontier hostilities Father Francis, who hod previously had him trained to ths uso of arms ar<l drilled, offers him for service as a scout. The Indian boy meets the colonel's daughter, and subsequently rescues her from nn embarassing and dangerous (situation. However, she forgets her Indian boy. and accepts lieutenant: Evan.". At a dinner one m'sht Evans taunts iiiin, and ho retaliates physical!;.'. He is placed under arrest, but escapes, and enters Evans's quarters at nijrht to tight it out with him. Evans draws his~sword, but onco the Indian disposes of that, he quickly downs tho white man. and finally n.«ails him with a knife. Then, weing o?car,o impossible, he commits suicide. "Foolshead Jealous" is as funny as Fonbhend pictures always are. "Mount Cassino" is a very nice scenic item, and then follow "Calino, Foreman of 'Works." "A Romany Tragedy" is a first-rate American Biograph picture. An Edison masterpiece is presented in "The. Key of Life." The picture deals with Buddhism, and is ono of the most wonderful of its kind. Scenic beauty and rusged grandeur are depicted in the serisi, showing a trip through tho Rocky Mountains.

TIIE ENGLISH PIERROTS. Tlio farewell season of the- Pierrots commences in the Town Hall Concert ChambsT to-morrow night, in the presence of their Excellencies Lnrd and Lady Islington and suite. The delightful entertainments presented by this talented combination are not forgotten, and their reappearance is arousing considerable interest. Full of variety and charm, the programmes submitted by the Pierrots .cannot fail to please, as there is not a dull moment in tho entertainment, which goes with a swing , from beginning to end. Many new itc-ms will be introduced, ami there will be- changes in the programmo nightly. Patrons should take an early opportunity of roservinir stnls, which may be booked at tho Dresden without extra charge.

A Shakespeare night will be held by the Arts Club on Thursday next, to which all members of tho Shakespeare Club are invited. Miss Tlielma Petersen's concert takes place on Monday, September 11, in tho Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, and from the amount of support already received, promises to be a great success. Tickets are selling freely, and a good audience is already assured. Soino of Wellinston's best artists will contribute to tho programme. Particulars of tho various items to be performed will bo announced early next week.