ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1394, 21 March 1912, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. "Beauty and tho Barge" was repealed at tho Opera House last evening. Tlio amusing farce delighted the audience. The characters of Captain Barley and Dibbs, the Gardener, were entertaining ill tho extreme, and the effort 3 of the. actors in these two roles were tho lilo of the piece. For Saturday and Monday tho management announces two performances of tho drama "Why Men I.ove Women," which Sir. Hamilton has nre.-ented throughout Australia and New Zealand. The work deals with lifo in India, and contains many interesting situations. "Why Men Love Women" lends itself to conspicuous scenic display, of which Hho management promise to take full advantage. On Tuesday tho season will closo with a performance of that delightful comedy drama "A Message from Mars."

THEATRE ROYAL. The vaudeville show at the Theatre Royal pleased a large audience last evening. Tho repertoire includes Fasola, tho Indian magician, whoso mystery feats were loudly applauded; tho Windsor Choristers; Roy Rene, the Yiddisher Boy; and the other artists of tho company maintained their popularity. On Saturday next King and Millard will appear in their comedy act, "A* Pair of Liars." FULLERS' PICTURES. Among the various items on the programme at the Skating Rink, The Vitagraph Company's picture "Home" appears to bo the most popular. Those fond of scenic pictures aro favoured this week by beautiful views of "Yarmland" and the "Italian Lakes." "Granton Interviewing a Doctor" is a good comic item, while the "Frontier Doctor" is both interesting from the scenic-lover's point of view, as-well as from the pointof view of those who prefer exciting stories. Tonight there will be a change of programme, and some attractive items are announced. / KING'S THEATRE. "Madame Sans Gene," as screened at the King's Theatre, continues to be the chief attraction of the current programme. To some people a character study- of Napoleon attracts more in moving pictures than on the stage, for although pictures and paintings have made us familiar with his appearance ho lived in an ago before gramaphones were invented, and we have no exact idea of what his voice was like. Some of the scenic items of Holland and the Netherlands aro very pretty and instructive. "An Unexpected Surprise' tells an amusing story of a man who proposes to the father of the wrong girl for the hand of his daughter. When introduced to the girl, who is particularly ugly, the astounded suitor does a quick "getaway" via the window. "Who Got the Reward" and an "Innocent Burglar" are also popular items.

THE NEW THEATRE. Tho sensational picturo drama, "A Victim of the Mormons," was shown' for the last time at the New Theatre last evening. Among the new pictures to be shown to-day the management will introduce a powerful dramatic story, "The Trapper's Daughter," which deals with an interesting story of love and devotion. Tho acting is above criticism, and the plot sustains interest throughout. Another diumatic work, "The Saving of Dan," displays tho ennobling influence of a good woman and the gratitude of the man shn helps. The remaining items include "The Foreman's Courage" (a Western drama;, "Brescia" (scenic study), "Harold Prevents a Crime," and "Mischievous Minx." These photo-plays will be shown at all sessions to-day and to-night. SHORTT'S THEATRE. The star item in the programme of pictures at Shortt's Theatre last evening was "Leaves from the Books of Charles Dickens." The item consists of a beautiful series of tableaux appropriate to tho Dickens centenary. The Kalera drama, "A Flash in the Night," was among tho, best of the other pictures, which include scenic and comic studies of high merit. STAR. THEATRE. ' N A complete change of programme will bo given to-night at tho Star Theatre. Chief among the films (o bo shown are "The Tlalf-IJreed's Daughter" and "The Yaqui Girl," both dealing with Wild Western life. Other dramatic studies are "The Visitor" and /Tho Snaro of Wealth." There is also Pat-he's Gazette and the comedy portion of the entertainment is represented by "The Innocent Burglar," "Bewaro of Magic," and "Tho- Conscientious Musician." Another picture is entitled "Tho 23rd French Army Dragoons," spoken of as being of excaptional interest to all lovers of well-trained horses. A special prize matinee is announced for Saturday. PARIS THEATRE. The renovating and various alterations are well in hand at the above theatre (late tho Bijon), and tho building is undergoing a thorough overhaul. The new management is sparing no expense in making the building attractive and comfortable for tho public. It has secured the very latest supply of film subjects. Suitable music accompanying tho pictures will bo one of the features, while mechanical effects will introduce effective realism into the various subjects. The projection of the pictures will be in tho hands of a skilled operator, and with perfect projection and clearness of light should leave nothing to bo desired. Prizes will ho given at every performance, of the value of three guinens, and on the opening night (Saturday) a special prize of a gold watch and chain, valued at £7 10s. Matinees will be given every Saturday and on holidays, at 2.30, when any child attending will receive a prize. The full programme of pictures and particulars as to prizes will be advertised on Saturday next.

JANSEN. Janson, tho illusionist, will commence a 6eason at tho Opera House on Wednesday, March 27. Janson is also a transformist. His illusions, being the creation of his own brain, are exclusive and startling. Through India, China, Japan, and Java, tho clever American was known to tho natives as "the magic man.'" "Tho Phantom Princess," is one of his illusions. Jansen's entertainment is interlaced with a variety of turns by comedians and jugglers, all specialists in their respective lines. The box plan is now open at the Dresden.