ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1294, 24 November 1911, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

• —6 OPERATIC VHOTO PLAT COMPANY. To-night trill he the Ja.st eliance nf sr<> in£ one of the finest programmes of pictures ever put before tlie Wellington publie. Included in the programme at tho Opera House there are four hiirh-elass dramas, three "comics" one of New Zealand scenery, one scientific film, and one industrial picture. Chief among tho dramas i? "Tho Masked 13all." Tlii.s scone is bid in Sweden, ami it has a very pood plot, while for scenery, colouring, and ftrohitectum it is unsurpassed. It is one of Pathe iVeros' best. There aro also two of tho Wnstern wilds—"For a Woman's Sake" and "The Trapper*"— and another of the "Nick Carter, Detective"' series- The comics include "01i, you Kids," "Annual Craze," and "Tilly hnd the Engine." Scats can be booked at tho Dresdeu.

TnEATRJi ROYAL. Tho last two nights of vaudeville until Christmas aro announced nt the Thentre Royal. The farewell programme nclmles ]\ldllo. Itaydee's marionettes, the National Duo, the Delafioros, Nniln Morel, and Mnrfinetti and flro?.;i. After to-morrow night the Theatre Hoyal will be closed to make arrangements for the production of tho now kiucinneolour pictures. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The change of programme submitted at His Majesty's Theatre last, evening was one of special interest, chiefly on account of the fact that it contained the, first, of a number of pictures of the Turco-ltalian "War. Tho picture opened with a view of tho transport ships being escorted, by Italian warships, just before the invasion of Tripoli. Tho picture then changes, and shows the Italian army landing at Tripoli unopposed, and under cover o) their own guns. Tho Italians can then be seen in camp on the beach, and later in camp in the desert behind Tripoli. This film was taken bv a London firm just before tho bombardment. Another excellent film is one entitled 'The Rattle of Trafalgar." This film is a very striking one. The picture depicts tho movements of Nelson, the day before the battle, and then shows Nelson and his officers sighting'the combined fleets of France and Spain. Tho picture changes and the "Victory" is seen in the midst of tho great fiprht, - the fight-ing-top of the enemies' ship "Redoubtable/' where tho fatal shot which killed •Nelson was fired from being shown. The closing scenes of the picture show the death of Nelson. "Sports in America" is a very good film, which depicts the proceedings of a big sports meeting held at . L'ittsburg. A collision between two large and powerful engines figures prominently in this picture. A Vitagraph film entitled "One Hundred Dollar Bill" unfolds a talo of a young man's career when down in luck, "and how he gains headway in the world by being accidentally knocked down by a . rich man.' 'A film which always creates a good deal of interest is the 'Pathe Gazette, which gives in detail events which happen in various countries in the world. Tho launch of the battleship "King George"' isi included in the Gazette, and a very tine view of the'.vessel is obtained. Other pictures screened were: "Fire on: Clifton Terrace," "Italian' Army." "The, Secret," "Story of Pose's Rose," "Tripoli," "Last Words," "Two Wolves and a Lamb." The programme will be repeated this evening. ' 'The pictures will be shown at His Majesty's for the last timo to-morrow night. On "Monday night the pictures will bo shown at tho Skating Rink, in Vivian Street, until the new theatre is completed.

THE.KING'S THEATRE. ' The new series of pictures presented at the King's' Theatre last- evening were, judging by. : evident signs of "approval, so ■welt"selected as to appeal to very wide, taites.- ln'-the light of current events, by far - the most interesting picture is one showing- Scenes' 'in "and -around'-the present theatre of operations in Tripoli; _In his search' for sensationalism, tho kincmato'graphic artist shows, though at some distance, the bombardment of Tripoli by Iho Italian fleet. Troops leaving Italy for the war, as welt as a review of the Turkish troops, are other items featured. Another monument to the. enterprise, of the camera man is a film giving views of Mount Etna in eruption. By seeing this picture ono is enabled to form some idea of tho magnificent and, at the same time, fearful sight of a--first-class volcano in eruption. Tho ashes,' steam, and smoko issuing from-the crater, tho lava streaming down the mountain side, the hopeless desolation of tho whole scene, all combine to give an idea of an inferno more awful than that conceived by Dante. "Tho Clown's Best Performance" is a dramatic study,-with a rather unusual plot. A littlo .boy, the darling of his parents, after' witnessing a ' circus, and having thoroughly enjoyed the antics" of tho clown, falls- ill. The doctor looks grave, and tells the anxious parents that it is a "matter of life and death." One night in delirium the boy asks to again see the clown, and, as it might perhaps save his life, the clown is . brought. Then, throughout the night, tho clown plays as he never played before, and, when dawn breaks, the doctor announces that tho little sufferer's life has been saved. A delightful series of scenes in the south of France aro also screened. The picturesque old town, of Aries, with its quaint old buildings 'and streets, and the costumo of its inhabitants, convey ideas of what France must have been before the Revolution. Another popular item was a photoplay, entitled "Kory O'More." Tho story has for its background the troublous times ■in Ireland during the 'OS rebellion. Tho story of how' Rory. was saved from the gallows, and his subsequent escape to America, is too 'well known to need much description. Suffice it to say that the whole drama' is splendidly acted and mounted. Other pictures screened were "Pathe Gazette," "Rob Roy," "Tontolini," "Tho Melbourne. Cup" ''Revenge of. a Thief," and "The Indiscretions of Betty."

THE NEW THEATRE.

The final screening of the current programing at the New Theatre yesterday afternoon and evening was responsible for well-patronised sessions. The usual biweekly cliaugn to-day and this evening will bo headed by a magnificent drama of the Wild West, "The End of the Trail." Two friends woo the same girl. She accepts tho less worthy of tlic two, and the rejected suitor goes ranching in the West. Tho latter prospers, while his friend proves, to bo u ne'er-do-well. The husband deserts his wife and joins his friend, tho ranch-owner. He states that Ilia wife dead, but on being mortally wounded in. a conflict with Indians confesses his neglect. The rancher returns East just in time to prevent the deserted wife from being evicted from her home. Other meritorious subjects include "A Mexican Love Affair," "How Chairs are Made," "Two Valentines," "Nancy." "Not to be Hoodwinked," and "Poor Pa Pays Again." The new items will bo shown from 11 o'clock this morning till 11 o'clock to-night.

HUDDERSFIELD BELLRINGEKS BAND. A uniquo combination is the above band, who open their season at the Opera House to-morrow night, under tho direction of J. and N. Tnit. They are composed almost exclusively of working men, who devoted their leisure timo to the cultivation of this intricate, art. The band has achieved remarkable success. During their season here the band's programme will include the following items:—"Les Pantings," "Champion," "Grenadiers," "Friendship" "Caliph-di-Bagdnd," "Hallelujah Chorus." "K.yrie and Gloria," "Lead Kindly Light," "Nearer My Ged, to Thee," "Sailor's Life," "William Tell," "In My Cottage," "Yip-I-Addy," "Harrigaii," and selections from well-known operas. Tho band control 22n bells, ranging from 2oz. to 251b. Several well-known English artists assist the band. Popular prices aro to be charged, and seats may he reserved at tho Dresden, and day sales at Christeson's. KINEXfACOLOUR PICTURES. ; Urban's famous kineinacolour naturaltone pictures will he shown by .Messrs. John Puller and Sons at the Theatre Koyal on Wednesday next. The box plan for tho first performances will open tomorrow. "THE. MESSIAH." The Wellington. Koyal Choral Society has been fortunate enough to secure tho services of Mr. Phillip Newbury, the eminent tenor, for its coming performance of "The Messiah." Mr. Newbury is perhaps the finest tenor vccaliit eter produced in this part of the world, and

if he i." in as good form as Ivr- wits when ho loured Xtw Zealand len years ax". he should be 'well worth hearing. I lie <, 111 r r principals engaged lor the. p«rfiinnauee lire .Madame Weilfan. ot in• k 1 :itiil (y>]UHno). Mrs. I'"irth. i>l ('lirirlrhuri-li (eonlr.illo), iiml Mr. -lidm 'I'rouse, nf Wellington There will ho a picked chorus of J'ill vein."-, who have been in I raining I'm' hiiiiii time piisl. As w;is the ease last vein' there will lie mi di'dieslra. Mr. Miniglinn Harnett will preside al. 1 lie big orgnil and Mr. Horace Hunt will wield the baton. M I'StC.Uj I'Nl' IN. The Musical I'liiou will give a performance of "I'misl" cm Tuesday, Deeeiuber 12. as Ihc third subscription c.tuieerl. of the sea.-on, al Ihc ref|uc.->t of a number of Mib-eribers. The snln purls have liecil arranged as follriwi-Mephislupholes Mr. Hamilton Hodges; .\l;ir(|ii"rile, Miss Hit a Lyons: .Sieliel. Mrs. F. I'. Wilson; Valentine, .Mr. Hugh Wright; Wagner, Mr. I'. W. Layeoek. Negotiations with Mr. 3'hillip Newbury, tho well-known lonor, aro still in prognvs, and it is probable thai lie will also lie engaged. Orchestra and chorus are pulling in excellent work, and a very fine performance should result. The box plan opens at Iho Dresden on December I. OHI'IfANS' HOSPITAL CONCERT. Thorn is no doubt that tho Orphans' Club anil Ihe Indies' Committee are working very hard in the interests of tho Wellington Hospital, and their concert to-night, in the Town Hull deserves tho warm support of the citi&ens. They aro somewhat handicapped, however, in following tho competitions, but this is ono reason-why the Wellington public should recogniso tho work of these enthusiasts and freely patronise tho concert. The. programme is certainly an attractive and varied one, and should be well received by.tlio audience.