ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1221, 1 September 1911, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. ' ' "The Chance of a Lifetime," with its horses, its races for the. Ascot Gold 'Cup, and its pretty lovo interest", continues in favour at .the Opera House. Tho acting of Miss Lillian Lloyd and Mr. Kenneth Brampton in the leading roles is excellent in quality, and with few exceptions tile cast is a .strong one all round. '. "The Chance of a. Lifetime" will bo repeated .for the rest of the current week. THEATRE ROYAL. Ivarle's trained animals made their reappearance at the Theatre Royal last night and the bucking pony Fritz caused endless amusement. The various other turns in .the lengthy programme all went with a swing. A special star act is announced for to-morrow night, when Tho Piqua.vs, hand balancers and <laneers, will appear. Mr. Piquay is said to be the only artist in the world that performs a buck and wing dance oa his hands. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Tho new. programme of pictures at His Majesty's Theatre was screened last evening before a very large and appreciative audience. By special request were repeated the topical. series of incidents at the obsequies of tho late Cardinal Moran, the thrilling South African drama, "Back to tho Primitive," with its sensational incident, showing an attack on a camp by live lions in their natural environment, and thebeautifully-coloured scenic views of tho New Zealand Fiordland, which includes a splendid picture of the famous pilot-fish "Polorus Jack." In the new pictures the,re is variety and interest 'enough and- to spare..-, A capital seriocomic picture by the celebrated.-Vita-graph Company is that entitled "Hungry Hearts," which is the story of-juvenilo precocity, and the stratagem-resorted to by two "young limbs" who were starving for the society and' affections of a father and' mother whose social engagements made them comparative strangers to their children. The scenes are well staged awl acted, and altogether .it it a diverting little comedy, with .-in'.undercurrent' of pathos, "The Angel of the Slums" is a study of a different type, but absorbing..as ~it is interesting. Marvellous feats by the celebrated Harrison Troupe .'form the subject of another excellent series, while.a beautiful science .study also deserves mention for-the wonderful effects the transformations witnessed under, the lens of the microscope during an experiment in chemical action. "A Hero—Almost," ■ "The Welcome' of the Unwelcome," . and '.'Calirib, Foreman of .Works," are; excel-lent-comedies. The whole programme rallies with the best recently presented to ;pat.r6ns of Fullers' Pictures. The scries will bo repeated this evening. : ... THE. NEW THEATRE. .■; .The, final screening of;. tho, current programme of the continuous'piclnrfrentertainment drew crowded . aiudiene.es throughout yesterday,., Tho . ne\v ,',programme to-day will, comprise, the verv latest European and American '"releases,' headed by the Kalem Company's drama, "Tho Way of Life," a stirring story of human nature. An exciting picture is "Tho Rustlers." In the Western ranch country the "rustler" is the nick-name for a cattle or horsc-stealer, who operates at night time principally, and generally in gangs. The descent of the. rustler is quick and silent, and many' desperate encounters have taken place between ranch-owners, cowboys, and "rustlers." A pathetic story of parental devotion is related in "Father's Love." , Among tho beauty stops around the British Isles, the land of Manxmen takes a. " prominent place, and its scenic charms are displayed to advantage in a "Trip, to the Isle of Man." Other productions will include "A Big Joke," "The Baby Show," and "Scliult:; has. Smallpox." The new pictures, will be shown from 11 o'clock this morning till 11 o'clock to-night. ■'..,.' THE KING'S THEATRE. . : West's and the Royal Pictures at the King's Thcatro .:drew> ,a) fiiH 'hoi\se L -last evening, when several now pictures, just received by tho English mail, were thrown on. the screen, A Powelkian subject, entitied.."Sweet Liberty," . .suggested, to the audience that the man to whom tho locks, bolts, and bars of a New Zealand prison • are moro or less of a joke. In .the "Sweot Liberty" story, high -jomcdy plays a conspicuous part, and - tho Escapee s strategy in evading the clutches of Nemesis aro diverting. Pathe's ,ever-wolcomcd Gazette of topical events at Homo is a bright budget this week,' the interest in the series being : streigthencd-by some, excellent "Strike" pictures. ■;' Drama is represented by several powerful studies, including "The State Line," a typical wild West romance,..enlivened. b,y a.series of sensational ■ situations; ."Fouehetto of Narbonne," a French study '-..'■ of exceptional interest, with a strong plot,'. admirably staged, and well played Roman picture play. Jomedy finds expression in "Tho Farmers, in Love," .."Mystical LoveMaking," and "Constable Smith's Dream of Promotion,"while a number of beau-tiful-scenes of-"Mount Cassino" and its environs amply satisfy lovers'of tho'picturesque. Other good films aro "The Funeral of Cardinal Moran," "Tho Reedham Boys', Summer Festival." The programme will bo repeated this evening. A special announcement by tho management states that on.Monday next will be shown a magnificent s.ries of pictures of tho British Royal" Navy. FIGHT PICTURES!' " The pictures "to bo exhibited - at' tho Opera House, commencing' on Monday evening next, of the Langford-Lang ami Langfo'rd-M'Vea boxing contests are arousing considerable interest. The principals in the two contests aro weU known to tho sporting fraternity, "Sam" ! Langford, the Bostoniau, - and "Bill' Lang particularly so. "Sam" M'Vea- also an American negro, and a boxer of repute, has '.been a resident of Paris for some time 'past. Langford and M'Yea Were matched by Mr. H. D.' M'lritosh, the well-known ■ Australian promoter,. to box twenty rounds at the Cirque; du Paris on April'l of this year, for a purse of two thousand pounds. The match, which reL sUlted in a draw, drew considerable attention. Tho display of tho fistic art by each contestant was greatly commended and won general approbation. In tho pictures depicting tho meeting between Lang,. tho Australian champion, and Langford, every incident, is said to bo clearly marked, and gives an admirable view of tho action, which brought about the disqualification of Lang on a foul in the sixth' round. The season, will ho for a fqw nights only. BARTON BROTHERS' CIRCUS. Wellington is to have a visit of Barfon Brothers' exhibition, which : includes some of the best English, American, and Australian artists, and a circus conducted on a large scale. Barton Brothers aro favourably known to tho Australian and New Zealand public. Their performances have been liberally patronised, their show being one of the largest and best travelling Australia and New Zealand. Tho management has gathered together a combination of performers who are stars in their own particular line of business, and new acts are nightly introduced. Special attention is paid to the illumination of tho large circus marquee. LEONARD BORWICK, Messrs. J. and N. Tait announce the dates for the recitals to be given by Mr. Leonard Borwick in the Town Ilall.,They are Thursday and Saturday, September H and 10. "Mr. Borwick is one of tho greatest pianists of the day, n.nd_ the preliminary announcements of his fo.!hcoming season were heartily welcomed by musicians and music-lovers throughout tji? Dominion. He has just completed a successful season in Adelaide, Melbourne,' anil Sydney. Mr. Shaw Stanley, the Messrs. Taits' manager, has arrived, from Sydney to make arrangements. for the forthcoming recitals. The box plan..will be at the Dresden Piano Company, where full particulars may be obtained.