ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1317, 21 December 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

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"The Sr.eckied Hand" Dramatic _ Conipanv. which iia< to have opened in Hie (l|icra House last, night, the nianageiuenl decided t.ial in view of (lie. magnitude of the production and Ihe iiupnrlaiice of its adeiiuaie presentation, il would be advi-able in the jnleres's of themselves and their pal runs to postpone the npeniug night, until to-night. This was accordingly done. The management ijuile realise ilie disappointed feelings ol (lie many people who had either booked tlieii seal- 1 or made up their minds to -re Che initial production in New Zealand of I his lauiatis play, and they took all the available means'of notifying them of Ihe unavoidable postponement by having notices di.-played throughout the city. However. patrons to-night will see the production of this latest Sherlock. Holmes' adventure by Sir Couau Doyle, under no adverse circumstances: The company includes .Mr. William .Desmond 11lie talented young American actor). Slis-* Dorolhy Dix (tii'e accomplished- leading lady from the Lyric. Theatre/London, who is making her first appearance in New Zealand!. and the -brilliant, dramatic, arlist. Sir.-Gaston Sle.rvale (who has been speci- • 111 y engaged for this tour), and many oliier notable English. American, and Australasian artists. Patrons who hold reserved scats for last night may transfer them to any oiher night during the season which may suit their convenience, and those who lind it impossible to do this' may have their payfnents refujnled on application'ut Hie box office, which is at the Dresden. This also applies to day sale tickets purchased at Ciiri-teson's. The production, is timed to commence tonight at (j o'clock sharp,-and everything now auguri well for a successful opening night. . TREAT!!E IiOYAL. The. large "house" which assembled al the Theulro.ftnyal last night lo see the kiuPinacolor ' pictures was disappointed when it was announced Unit llui performance could not be proceeded with, owing to the Corporation Department's, tuse blowing oiit. The management called ill one of the'department's men, 'who fixed up the fuse temporarily. Three pictures were screened; but the fuse gave out again. The. manager, .Mr.' Perry, apologised for the unfortunate mishap, and announced that'the show, could not be proceeded . with. .As (ho assemblage departed, they w'ere. given check passes, which will admit (hem on any future occasion. ' The management announce that the pictures will be screened as usual this-evening. THE JUNK. Good pictures were presented .to a crowded "house" at the Jtink last, evening. A strikingly effective picture represented the', splendours- of. Ihe.. Alpine glacial regions. "Duke do Kibbon" was the title of a film which provoked much merriment. Au intensely interesting picture,' entitled the "Diamond Gang," was also much appreciated, but by far the most interesting item of the programme was a magnificent representation of Nat Gould's sensational drama, "The .Double Event." This is full of absorbiug situations, and it commanded interest. Another admirable film was "Queer Folk." There will bo a change of programme to-night. 4 THE NEW THEATRE. Thronged attendances were the rule at the .New Theatre continuous picture entertainment yesterday. Such items as "Canoeing in Canada," "A Southern Girl's Heroism," and "Turkish SYav Scenes" apparently appeal'to many. The current programme will be show'if'for tlid last time to-dov and to-night, and a complete change will lie introduced to-mor-row. The management announce that, on Saturday, au elaborate picture pantomime, "J'uss in Boots," will be presented for the first lime in New Zealand. THE KING'S THEATRE. Patrons of (he King's Theatre last evening were treated to an excellent programme. The pictures of scenes in Holland and Bulgaria were of an educational nature, and (he sentimental side was shown in such pictures as "Forgiven" and "A Western Girl's Sacrifice." The comic element found expression in "A Sporting Offer" and "Tweedledum at His Tricks." Those fond of -scientific subjects were doubtless much interested in the pictures descriptive of the wonders of electricity. The Patlie Gazette contained some very fine views, and the picture of a huge German Dreadnought, seemed to capture the. close attention rif the audience. CHRISTMAS CONCERTS. - Mr. Philip Newluiry will sing at his Christmas Night concert at the • Opera House "In Native Worth" ("Creation"), "The Jlessage" (Blunienthal), "Noell" (Adam), and "The Star of Bethlehem" (Adams). The. box plan opens to-mor-row morning at the- Dresden. Sir. Sraughan Barnett litis arranged for a popular Christmas Night concert in the Town Hall. The vocalist is Sir. .John Prousc, who sing "Nazareth" and "Now Heaven in Fullest Glory Shone" (The Creation). The. organ selections to be given by Mr. Barnett are the Fantaisie on Hymn Tune "Slen&dssolin" (Barnett), Tannhaiiser Act 1. Scene .1 (Wagner), the Pastoral Symphony from the "Slessinh" (Handel). Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (Bach), and works-by Shelley, Leni ir.e, and Dubois. The prices are the lowest possibleDAY'S HAT; The usual, attractio'ns at. Day's Bay will be in full swing during the Christmas holidays. The Garrison Baud have been engaged by the l'erry Company to play on Sunday afternoon - ainl also on lioxing Day. The numerous side shows, including the waler-shute. have been thoroughly brought up to date, and those availing themselves of the opportunity afforded by th-3 l'erry Company will be ensured an enjoyable outiug. Special sailings are advertised elsewhere. i A CHRISTMAS FAIR. A fair and Chrislmas tree was organised for tho benefit of St. Thomas's Church, at Newtown, yesterday afterneon, the proceeds of which are to be devoted towards (he "porch fund"—tho porch being a late addition to the churcli. The Sfothers' Union had been busy for some time getting ready for the Christinas tree, which occupied the place of honour in the centre of the schoolroom.. A number of slalls had been ranged round the walls, and the following stallholders were ill charge of them:—Swwt stall. Sirs. Cohen and Miss Sewell; (lower stall. Sirs. Crnll, Sirs. Smith. Sliss Hind, and Miss Bobbin.-; plain stall. Sirs. Twist and Sirs. Sl;iyo; tearoom, Sirs. Bland, Miss ,1. Bland. Sliss Alexander. Sliss ft. Bland, and- Sliss Collins; .Christmas tree, Sirs. French and-Slrs. Tinney; fancy stall, (ha Sfisses Allan and Huiro; brim tubs, Mrs. Chisholm and Mrs. Lea.