ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1382, 7 March 1912, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HLASCIII-X'K. Entertainers of Hip calibre of Mr. .Joseph Ulascheck arc fsw and far between. Iniu liis refined and aimiMiig "Society Snaij-Sliots" entertainment he introduces a diverting array of character studies, comic, humorous, pathetic, romnnt:?, and ihaMcteri.-tie. As mi elocutionist alone he is well worth hearing, which fact lovers of Shakespeare should note. He is ably assisted by Miss Mildred Wrightoii, pianist and inonologujst. Mr. Biascheck can only appear, for two nights longer. THEATRE ROYAL. The romantic story of Margaret Catchpoll? is being told on the picture screen lit tho Theatre Royal this week. The picture tale is exceedingly well done, and tho story itself is, cf course, thrilling ' and delightlul. The devotion of the heroine to her sweetheart, Ih<! smuggler, is a pretty theme, and many other incidents which cross their pnth provide ample sensationalism. "Modern Koine," "The Soldiers' Pet," and ''Egypt and Its Pyramids" are among the other pictures which tho programme includes. FASOLA, THE MAGICIAN. The majority of the general public of this city will "be gladl to blow that permanent vaudeville, under the management of Messrs. John Fuller ami Sons, will again take place at the Theatre lioyal next Saturday evening. The chief attraction will be the first appearance in New Zealand of Fasola (the Indian Fakir), whu.-e act has been highly commented upon by critics. lie introduces several amazing illusions which are new to New Zealand audiences. He works swiftly ami silently from one turn to another, and keeps his audience in a state of wonder from the time he steps on the stage until tho curtain is lowered over his act. Many other good artists will also figure on the programme. The Windsor Choristers should appeal strongly to the musical section.' They arc said to possess remarkable voices. The box plan is now open at the Dresden. ' KING'S THEATRE. ' "Anld Lnnsf Sync," an idyll of the Highland hills, n simple, pretty love story, was one of the line pictures shown at 'the King's Theatre last night. It is ono of those charming little Scotch things which are (juite captivating, and tremendously interesting. In addition there were other good pictures shown that held the interest -of the "house." THE XEW THEATRE. The success of the Xordisk Company'.? Latest dramatic hit "Love and Friendship" was confirmed by crowded audiences at yesterday's afternoon and evening sessions of tlie continuous picture show at MacMahon and Donnelly s Xew Theatre, Manners Street. There is a charm 'about the plot which has ensured the popularity of this dramagraph. ■The play is also acted well and constructed on admirable linos. The supporting subjects include: "A. Daughter of Italy 1, (a story of a kidnapped little girl), and "Across the Rockies" (the aeroplane , flight over the liocky Mountains), and are splendid examples'of the highest grade of motion picture photography. "Love and Friendship" will be repeated at all sessions today and to-night for tho last time. Tomorrow there will be a complete change of programme when tho very latest European and American successes will be introduced. SHORTT'S THEATRE. A splendid example of the kinematographer's art is "Twelfth Night," a pictorial dramatisation of Shakespeare's play, now being shown at Shortt's Theatre. Another very fine biograph story is "The New Superintendent," a talo of an American oil field, and a new manager who, by muscular and straightforward methods compels and holds respect and-goodwill. Tho next change of programme will include an exclusive Selig drama, "Tho Tramster." THE STAR PICTURES. Messrs. Hayivard's Picture Enterprises, Ltd., have taken over the Star Theatre, Neivtowii, and have arranged a combination with Messrs. West's Pictures, of the St. Thomas's Hall. This combination will prove a beiiplit to the patrons of picture entertainments, as it enables the management to place before the public a. great array of-pictures. IJn Monday next the entertainments at the Star Theatre and St. Thomas's Hall will be amalgamated and given in the Star Theatre, Xewtown, when • a .varied, uighlv-interPoting, and novel series of films will be exhibited toy tin , medium of the most up-to-date plant and ncci'ssnries. The programme, is changed bi-weekly, au:l the opening selection will include the powerful dramatic item entitled "A Father's Forgiveness"— a life tragedy culminating in happiness obtained throiich Hie quality of mercy. Another star film will be presented adapted from "The Octoroon.' These items will be supplemented by numerous edifying and amusing films. ETHEL IRVING. Miss Ethel Irving, with her complete 1/ondoii comedy company, will play a short season at the Opera House commencing on Saturday ovening next. Miss Irving who, by the way, is no relation of "H. 8.," is looked upon ns undeniably one of the finest artists in her line on the English stage. Her (orte is high-class comedy, and she will have a .splendid vehicle for the display of her abilities in Mr. Somerset Maughan's comedy "Lady Frederick," with which the season opens. This play has proved a great success throughout the Australian tour, the crowded audiences expressing delight with what is described as one of the best modern comedies extant, whilst lavish praise was bestowed upon the portrayal of tho name part by Miss Irving. Vnfortunntely, through stress of time, the season is limited to eight nights, but with the two pieces to be presented, "Lady Frederick" and "The Witness for the Defence," the public may confidently look forward to a quite exceptional treat. Tho plans for the lull season, which includes five presentations of "Lady Frederick" -nnd tliree of "The Witness for tho Defence" aro now on view at the Dresden, nnd that residents of Day's Bay may have an opportunity of seeing this distinguished actress in "Lady Frederick" tho usual Saturday night steamer will be detained till 11 p.m.