ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1393, 20 March 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE IiOYAL. j A largo audienco attended the Theatro Royal last evening to witness the vaudevillo show. Fasula, tho Indian juggler and illusionist, was watched with the closest attention, and his performances were heartily applauded. A most pleasing item on a long and varied programme was tho singing of "Tho Windsor Choristers," who had to respond to several encores. .Mr. Hoy liene, described as the "Yiddislier Hoy," is also a popular entertainer. The samo programme will be presented this and tho following evenings. FULLERS' PICTURES. I An American thanksgiving day study, entitled "Home," holds the premier position ou tho list of items at present being screened at the Skating Rink. The story is simple and attractive —especially to English people, who aro fonder of their homes than most foreigners aro supposed to be. A fond mother advertises for lier son to como home for "Thanksgiving." The advertisement, in courso of circulation, is read by all sorts and conditions of men in town and country. Just as a stono gains velocity when once started rolling down a hill, so tho advertisement circulating gives the impnkc to many who seo it, and decide to go to thoir respective homes. The prodigal immediately concerned also, sees it, and, answering the maternal call, starts for home. Other items include "A Frontier Doctor," "A Timely Lesson," and "Wistaria." The _£ceiiic pictures include a series of the Northern Italian Lakes. The "Patlie Gazotto" is particularly, interesting this week. Changes are announced for to-morrow's programme. THE NEW THEATRE. Tho usual bi-weekly change of programme was screened at the New Theatre, Manners Street, yesterday. Tho theatre was well patronised at all. f he sessions, and the pictures received tho approval of those present. That excellent dramatic study, "A Victim of the Mormons," was again screened, aud will be shown until further notice. IJesidcs this picture, a number of new subjects were screened, tho principal being "A Foreman's Courage." This film deals with the methods of a young ranchman named Dick, who assists his sweetheart's father, who is wanted by tlio sheriff, to escape from justice. The father, upon getting free, vows that lie will lead a new life, and eommcnces work on Dick's ranch. On tho day of Dick's marriage, the father, who is present, is recognised by the sheriff. Instead of arresting him, tho sheriff give.-, him .1 chance to carry out his resolution to reform. A very line scenic picture, entitled "Artistic Beauties of Brescia," is included in tho programme. This picture depicts clearly all the fine public buildings of this picturesque old city, including the Cathedral Square, Town Hall, and tho Church of the Miracles. "Harold Prevents a Crime" and "Mischievous Minx" are the titles of two comic studies. The programme will be repeated to-day. KING'S THEATRE. West's and tho Royal Pictures at the King's Theatre are attracting crowded houses this week. The pictorial representation of tho famous piny, "Madamo Sans Gene," is the star attraction on the prolamine. Nearly everybody admires Napoleon Bonaparte, cither as an emperor or as a general. In this picture' wo see him first as a bankrupt captain of artillery, and later as tho most powerful of Emperors. When convstructing the play, Victorien Sardou must have thoroughly studied the historical character of Napoleon, no has produced a Napoleon who is intensely human, aud not too well mannered nt that. It is more tLan likely that in reality he was a mm of this type, and not, as some would have him, always grim and imposing. Madame Sans Geno was a fine sample of a t/pe of woman of obscure birth, who resa to position either by themselves or. with tho aid of men like Le Fobore. Some of them aped the manners of the nobility they bad but lately executed, but a few with rare good sense, liko Madame Sans Gene, remained as they wero before fortune smiled 011 them. _ Altogether, the picture is an excellent historical study, and gives one a finsr insight into tho stirring times of the French revolution than do many books. "An Unexpected Surprise" is an amusing comedy, while "Sea Life," a.n interesting study of queer fish. A bonelit performance will be given in aid of tho funds of tho Miramar Volunteer Firo Brigade to-morrow: evening, when a largo contingent of Mi'ramar nntt Seatonn people will visit the theatre. Special cars will leave Courtcnay Place for Miramar and Seatoun at 10.30 p.lll.

STAR THEATRE. "Madame San 3 Gene" was screened again last night at the Slur Theatre, Nuwtown. The part of Napoleon is acted brilliantly by M. Duquesne, who appeal's to bo much of tho same build and height as the famous Corsican. Frequently admirers of Napoleon refrain from going to seo him represented on tho stage or in moving-pictures for fear that they should be disillusioned, and have their ideal shattered. In this picture, however, there seems to bo but little fear of that, as the. character study is very fine. Tho under-plot between tho Empress and tho Austrian count is well worked out, and adds the necessary suspicion of court intrigue so prevalent in the .French court of tliat period. There are r any other items of interest on the programme. "Madame Sans Gene" will be :-crecuMl again to=night.

JANSEN. On Wednesday, March 27 next, Jansen, illusionist, transformationist, coniurcr, and dealer in magic and tho art of wizardry, will commence his season, under the management of tho new theatrical firm of Messrs. Fortus and Talbot, and will exhibit quite a number of new tricks. Jansen brings to Wellington tho largest company ever seen here. 'The box plan opens to-day at the Dresden. PARIS PICTURES. The Paris Prize Picture Company have Becured a long lease of tho above theatre (late Bijou) in Ingestro Street, and will present a programme of (lie latest subjects in motion photography on Saturday evening ,next. Elaborate alterations aro being carried out in the building, ah interesting assortment of films from tho very best Continental makers and new to Wellington will be screened. The' management will present two changes of programme weekly, each and every item being entirely now to the public. An efficient orchestra hits been engaged to supply the incidental music, whilst realistic mechanical effects will be a feature of the entertainment. As a special attraction, a handsome prize, tho valuo of threo guiifeas, will bo presented to ono member of the audience at each performance. A special prize will be given on the opening night (Saturday)—a lady's gold watch and chain, value £110s. Popular prices will bo charged. Matinees will bo given every Saturday and on holidays, when Each child will receive a present. Seats mav be reserved at an extra erst of Gd. *1 lie programme for tho opening night will bo advertised later. SHORTT-'S THEATRE. "Leaves _ from tho Hooks of Charles Dickens'' is tho title of the star picture of a capital series now being screened at Shortt's Continuous Picture Theatre in .Willis Stret. The picture is a very realistic one, and such a study of tho gre-at novelist's work should not fail to interest all 'readers of his immortal boots. Tho dramatic subjects are headed by a line picture by the Knlem Company, entitled "A Flash in the Night." Numerous other pictures are shown, and all are of excellent quality. The theatre is open continually from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. SONG RECITAL. On Wednesday, March 27, Mr. Hamilton nodges will, give one of his delightful evenings of songs a.nd pong cycles- On this occasion Mr. Hodges has selected from his extensive repertoire some of the gems thnt have gained for him tho plaudits of tho critical. Among Hie songs selected, special mention inay be made of the song cycle "Maud." This cycle was first introduced by Plunket Greene, a.nd tho composer (Arthur Somervell) has been most happy in setting to music Tennyson's beautiful verses, "She Came to the Village Church," "I Have Ijed Her Home," and "0, That 'twere Possible." Theso aro written to be sung in the light voice, and are suited to Mr. Hodges's style, of singin2.