ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1243, 27 September 1911, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

> OPERA HOUSE. Last evening (he curtain was rung down on -'The Gay Gordons" at the. Opera Ifouse, and 10-niglit "Sergeant Brue' will )):■ jmt cm for the first time. The romance of a London policeman is the subject of this I'.ow musical comely play, in which t:ho Clarke and Meynell Comic Opera Company commence iU farewell appearance* in' Wellington, .'i'ho music is liy (ho famous composer Liza. Lchmnnn—a snflie.iont guarantee of its lunel'ulne??. The book is by Owen Hull, one of the best known librettists, and the lyrics have been written by Mr. Hickory Wood, Sergeant link', a'Loiiflon (radio policeman, becomes enamoured of a certain aristocratic, beauty, Lady Hiclcenliall, but liruo hardly darns to voice his hopes until the news arrives that a brother in Australia has died and lett him .CIO.OOO a year. Then Urun kgins to (eel alive. But there are conditions attached to the legacy. Ho has, for instance, to become an inspector. How Brno secures his promotion by the co-operation of a criminal, ono "Crookio Scrnbbs," and how his matrimonial ambitions aro attained are incident l ! of the play. It is said to be full of brightness, humour, and originality. There are no fewer than twenty catchy songs in "Sergeant Brue." THEATRE ROYAL. Franz and Mounier, heavy-weight lifters and jugglers, are the leading attraction at the Theatre Eoyal nightly. The spectacle afforded by tho giants tossing weights (ranging from 5G to 1501b.) about is an extremely interesting one. Both men aro of course, of splendid physique. Sam La Mort is already an established favourite as a silllcur,' and .Wruon and Mack showed in hand-to-hand balancing feats. Other members of the company contributed efliciently towards providing: a pleasant evening's amusoment. KING'S THEATRE. "The Circus Girl," as shown at the King's Theatre this week, is attracting good houses, the stoi-y of love and sacrifice being ono of power and interest. Another good film is that entitled "The Primal 1 Call," which is intended to depict a contrast between tho artificiality of modern life and tiie primal ruggcdiiess of a man, bravo and honest, but without, polish. Other pictures are "The Troubles of a Bailiff, "An Absorbing Game," "Lean Wolf's End," and "Tree-felling in Norway." HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. In addition to tho programme of moving pictures which were presented at His Majesty's Theatre for the first time on Holiday evening, some special local films were screened. These showed the review of cadets at Xewtown Park on Dominion Day, an-J Sir Joseph Ward addressing the scholars at the Terrnco School. "Her Sacrifice," a melodramatic film, tells a story of Mexico, and is full of unexpected developments. ' A numbsr of other pictures make up an excellent and varied programme. It will be repeated this evening.

THE NEW THEATBE. AlL.dny yesterday the continuous picture show at the New Theatre was well attended, and during the evening tlio house was packed to its fullest capacity. It was chango day, and an excellent programme was shown, the subjects being well chosca, and evidently' much appreciated. The principal attraction was entitled "The Test of Love," a . pathetic drama, which deals with the story of a pretty girl who has been blind since childhood. Her guardian is very fond of her, and by good fortune is the means of restoring her sight. He reads of an eminent eye specialist, and to pay for the necessary operation gives up all his money. His only fear is that when the girl's sight is restored she might not have tho eanio regard for him when she sees him. Tho operation proves successful, and, the girl's love remaining firm, all ends happily. "The Desert's Lure" is a film in which cowboys figuro prominently, a love story being tho principal theme. "Their"Wedding Gifts" is a comedy picture. A ■ young married couple discover that all their friends have given them clocks or lamps, and. not knowing what to do with tho ■ accumulation of wddding.' presents, they decide to take them to a pawnshop. The clerk thinks he roeosnises in tho couple noted thieves, and Straightway informs the police. Matters become greatly railed, and it is not until the father of the new bride appears on tho scene that things are put straight. There aro somo splendid scenic pictures in the now programme. "In the Dauphine Country" is a choice travel subject diopictiiis scenes in France. "From Brindisi to Gallipoli" is another scenic film showing tho beautiful country in and around the South of Italy. A Rood comedy picture, "Bill Wishes to Mako Butter," and others complete an exceptionally long and varied programme. Tho New Theatre will be open as usual from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. to-day.

ST. THOMAS'S lIAII,. To-night (Wednesday) Trill witness the opening performance of West's Pictures, Limited, at St. Thomas's Hall. A special programme of the latest attractions will be shown, and a large permanent orchestra has also been engaged. Taken all round it may ba said that expense has not been spared in making the opening night a success. Xcw seating accommodation has boon provided, and the up-to-date machinery necessary for Iho efficient production of' the firm's attractions has been installed. The management state that a snow worthy of a metropolitan theatre it'll] l>o presented, and will bo continued nightly.

MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA. The Municipal Orchestra's concert at the Town Hall this evening closes its first twelve' months with a very fine programme, including works from Gillet's dainty "Loin dn Bal," and the magnificent Jovo poem "Finlandia," by Jenn Sibelius. This latter, which is prohibited over the whole of Uus-sia, is a magnificent work, strongly national, and very attractive. There are al>-o the weird "Peer Gynt" music of Greig, the march "Song of Empire," aud four organ soli by Jlr. Maughan liarnett.