ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1509, 3 August 1912, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HARRY" UICKARDS COMPANY. Tlio popularity of the Harry Richards vaudeville C(mil»ii:ilioii at present ;>pj)o:ning at the Opera Mouse Mill stand- <is high as ever. Will H. Fox, tlie clever musical monologuist, and Rdiialdo, the eccentric AVaiiileriiig Violinist, present performances which are uniquo in vaudeville entertainment, while .Monio Mine, the vivacious suubrolto. who tells musical stories, tliu "Tossin? Teslnis" (comedy jugglers), Marshall Crosby (baritone), (he liriaht Si-lers (diuscuse), and other members of (ho company, ably support the principal?. The programme "ill ho repeated .this evening.

FULLERS* PICTURES. Among tho pictures which are to be shown at tho Skating Kink to-night is a North American drama entitled "Dark feather's Strategy." Unlike most dramas of the class, this ono is set in winter lime, and the result is .a beautiful array of snow scenes. Anion}? the other pictures* is "The Smuggler's Daughter."

KING'S THEATRE. On Monday there will be a fresh set of pictures shown at tho King's Theatre. Among tho items will bo ''Tho Snakn Dancer," which is a continuation of "Tho Pride of tho Circus." It is a story of love, hatred, and revenge. Tho current programme includes "The Women's Way," and "At Scroggins's Corner."

THE NEW THEATRE. Messrs. MacMahon and Donnelly's New Theatre, Manners Street, was well 'patronised yesterday, when a complete change of programme was presented. The premier picture is a capital A.U. study, entitled "A Lodging for the Night." The picture opens depirting tho arrival at a Western saloon of a, young writer, who is in search of "new colour." Ho takes a room in the saloon, and from hero onward his actions aro closely watched by two villainous-looking individuals. The scene changes, and n pretty girl is seen playing a musical instrument. Soon after tho girl meets tho young writer, and immediately they fall in lovo with each other. During the night tho villains attempt to enter tho room of tho young writer, but he hears thorn coming, and makes off to tho dwelling of tho girl, who resides with her uncle. Ho asks for lodgings and refuge, and tho girl's uncle shows him to a room. The old man, however (so runs the film), is tempted to rob the young writer, but tho girl, who is upstairs, notices his movements, and, escaping from a window, makes off for tho sheriff. Meanwhile (so fast do nefarious deeds. follow on the screen) the villains are entering tho young man's window, and tho old man is entering by the door. The writer hides behind tho door, and watches the movements of the thieves. In the dark tho two villains conio in contact with the old man, and, thinking ho is tho writer, they attack him, but the smart arrival of the sheriff and a posse prevents any serious damage being done. "The German Army Equestrians" is the title of a splendid picture, depicting tho smart horsemanship of the German soldiers. A Cines drama, entitled "Marion," tells a story in an excellent manner' of love and jealousy. "His Mother-in-Law" is a Vitagraph comedy, in which John.Bunny takes the title role. A number of other pictures aro included in tho programme. "The Brand of Shame," selected by Mr. Charles MacMahon during his late visit to Sydney, will bo screened for the first time at tlio New Theatre on Monday. It is described by the management as "an absolutely remarkable play, abounding with most impressivo • situations and displaying costly and gorgeous costumes."

THE A DELPHI. The Male Quartette last evening delighted a large audience at this theatre with their rendition of "In Absence," and had to respond to an insistent encore, the repeat number being "The Volksleid." This afternoon a special prize matinee is b?ing given when several films not at present in the evening's programme will he shown for tho children's benefit. Tho last opportunity of witnessing the present programme will be to-night, as a complete change is announced for Monday night. Tho feature of next week's programme will be a long star dramatic film entitled "Tho Bread Carrier of Paris," which is said to bo a really magnificent picture, and full of sensation. The management consider they have been most fortunate in securing this film, as it is at present taking Sydney by storm. Papular prices aro being charged, booking fee being sixpence extra. "MRS M'SWEENEY." "Mrs. Bridget M'Sweeney," tho new Irish-Australian farcical comedy, will commence a six nights' season at the Opera House on Thursday next, August 8. It is n play that is funny without being vulgar, and full of amusing dialogue. Miss Maggie Mooro has made the title rolo peculiarly her own, and sho revels in it. As the large-hearted, happy, joke-making Irishwoman, she is right in her element, and those who have already seen her in comedy or farco will readily appreciate what this means. Tho plan will be opened at the Dresden on Monday morning, at 10 o'clock.

■ "TUB DADDIES." Tho now "Dandies," who have been appearing with success at tho Concert Chamber of tho Towii Hall for tho past two weeks, will present their current programme- for the last timo to-night. Last evening there was a largo audience, and all the members of tho company capably rendered llioir respective items. A complete change of progrummo will bo presented on Monday evening. "THE SNAKE DANCER." "Tho Snako Dancer," to bo produced by West's Pictures management on Monday evening is a continuation of their late success "The I'rido of the Circus." It is under the same management and is acted by the same artists. "Tho .Snako Dancer" is a big gripping drama unquestionably one of the finest productions of exclusive pictures which ■ 'West's, Ltd., have yet placed before its patrons. A special feature of tho production- is tho magnificent acting of Madame Lili Beck as the snake dancer. A special selection of the latest film importations will support the star item.

"SIXBAD. THE SAILOR." On August 15 tho annual pantomime season of J. C. Williamson, Ltd., will bo inaugurated at the Opera House, and will no doubt prove a welcome event to lovers of that popular form of entertainment. "Sinbad tho- Sailor" is credited with being one of the most brilliant of tho long list of gorgeous extravaganzas presented by this enterprising management, and its presentation necessitates the employment of a very large company, which includes several now English and Continental artists, notably Mr. Pip Powell, Miss Florence Jameson, Miss Xell Finnis, Drew, and Alders, 0. E. Lenuon, Tho Sloedes. Thoo. Winn, and many leading Australian favourites. Tho novel effects are as usual very strong features, and include the "Flying Ballet," in which, the Sprites soar into the air, and fly right out into the auditorium, throwing roses and poseys to all around them.

SONG EECITAL. Mr. C. H. Stephens will give a. song recital in Sydney Street Hall on Wednesday, August 7, assisted by Mr. I\ R. Johnstone, who will play 'cello solos. An interesting feature, of the recital will bo the novel arrangement of the programme, which is intended to illustrate the varying manner in which different composers set the samo words, several settings of each song being givoii. Mr. Stephens wil} also sing Sullivan's song-cycle, '"TheWrens." Tickets may bo obtained at all music stores, and tlio box plan is at the Dresden.

MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA. Tho Municipal Orchestra gives its next concert on Tuesday next; The principal work of the programme will be Beethoven's great '"symphony in 0 Minor." Lighter compositions will include the intermezzo from "Cavalleria Rusticana," Rubinstein's Wedding March from "Ferraraors," and three movements of Massenet's oopular "Le Cid" ballet music. Mr. Sidney Williamson, a Christclutreb. baritone, who has had much success with hi<s song recitals in that city, will be the voealist.. His number* will include nil nir from Verdi's "Hallo in Mayhem." and <ongs by I.amlon Konald nml lihimenlhul. Mr. Muuglum Barnett will conduct.