ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1524, 21 August 1912, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

$ "SINBAD THE SAILOR." That jovial adventurer, "Sinbad the Sniioi'," jukl his mefry associates) made another excursion to tho scintillating Valley of .Diamonds at the Opera House last evening, and was accompanied by tho laughter aiul plaudits of a very largo niuiienco. All the principals were well up to their work, and tho toilet danced with a verve and spontaneity wholly delightful. ; The matinee ptrloriminco to bo given this afternoon will commenco at 1.15 p.m. sharp. FULLERS' PICTURES. "Darby and Joan," a picture romanco of ttio ilays wlion knighthood was in flower, is the leading film in tho current programme at Fuller's Picture T'hcatro (Skating Sink) in Vivian Street. Other capital items aro: "Broncho Bill and tho Bandits," "Valley of Salyach," "Old Lovo Letters," "Sheepskin Trousers," "Sponge Industry,"-ami "Under a Flag of Truce." Tho various films aro screened to tho accompaniment of music. THE KING'S THEATRE. • At the King's Theatre this week, tho o?lebrated photo actress, Miss Asta Neilspn, is seen in a powerful drama entitled Retribution." This film is artistically one of tho best yet screened at this thoatre and is attracting good business. Among the other pictures included on the current programme are: "Forest Scenes in Australia," "How He Papered the Koom," "The Indian and His Child," and Transformations." Music is supplied by the lung's Orchestra. THE NEW THEATRE. Crowded sessions were tho order at rm. 6 continuous picture show at the New /if yesterday, when the principal attraction was "The Slower of the Mora stirring drama. Tho nature of the theme lias previously been indicated. A capital A.B. drama that was added to the programme yesterday is entitled Vvlien Jungs Wero the Law." Tho story is of a monarch, who was greatly influenced by his favourite. He presents her with a necklace of fabulous worth, and enjoins that she never part with it. About this time an impecunious cousin of tho king calls to beg a loan of money, which is refused. The favourite promises to intercede for him. Tho Cardinal and tho favourito aro bitter enemies. Ho plans a revenge by inciting jealousy in the. king, and devises to have the necklace missing, and found in the cousin's pocket. The plan succeeds so well that the king condemns the seemingly guilty pair to an air-tight chamber, where they would have been suffocated to death had not tho lady-in-waiting, who helped in tho plot, become horrcr-stricken and confessed. "The Robbery at the Old Bnrnside Bank" is a Hepwix drama, in which there is a police chase by motor-car, followed by much revolver shooting, and inferior marksmanship. To-morrow, the management will revive "The Brand of Shame." THE ADELPHI. The selection of films this week at the Adelphi is well varied, and includes several of more than usual interest. ■ A most delightful comedy-drama is that entitled "When Kings Were tho Law," and is the most successful in.the programme. The picture is splendidly dressed and mounted, and tho acting throughout is full of merit. Of the scenic pictures, "Tho Island of St. Honor.its" holds prid.3 of place, whilst "Herring Fishing, an "educational," proved very' interesting. A very fine dramatic story is "For Sale—A Lil'c," a powerful film, pointing a moral. There is a strong muster of comic items, perhaps tho best being "The Farm House," the well-known picture comedian, Max Linder. taking the leading role. On Thursday next, the Nordisk spectacular drama,' "Love and Friendship,' will be shown. This picture, which somo months ago won golden opinions from those who saw it, has been secured by the Adelphi' management, in response to the request of many of their patrons; some having been unable to seo it previously, and somo Who.aro. wishful toxenewanenterlaining acquaintance. Tho film is said to bo strong in plot, excellent in acting and mounting, and the photography is very fine indeed. This picture, can only be shown on. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday....' SHORTT'S THEATRE. Shortt's continuous picture show in Willis Street was crowded at tho sessions last night, the new programme proving very popular. A breezy story of ranch life in Western America is portrayed in ''Pendleton's Round-Up," which is the lending film in the current' series. The scenes include some daring and picturesque feats of horsemanship. "Fighting Dan M'Col" is a Kalem drama, brimful of exciting situations, while another striking study is a Patlie coloured film entitled "The Spahi." An edition of the Path© Gazette supplies the usual topical dash to an interesting programme. Tha theatre will bo. open as usual to-day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and the programme is well worth'seeing. THE DANDIES. An audience, large and enthusiastic, applauded the various items of the programme presented by the Dandies (green) at the Concert- Chamber of tho Town Hall last night. The season of tho company terminates on Saturday next and good houses are sure to be the order during the remaining evenings. Mr. Herbert Walton, tho leading comcdian of the company, is nightly.recalled several times and' the other members of the company supply turns that are appreciated. Hie Dandies (red) are to reapjioar in Wellington in about a fortnight's time. A . COMING CONCERT. Mr. Horace Hunt, whose previous appearances in Wellington aro remembered with pleasure, proposes to give a ooncert in the Town Hall early in September. Mr. Hunt's programmes are known foT their artistic standard, and on this occasion he will have the assistance of excellent vocal and instrumental talent. Further particulars will bo announced later, THE CHORAL SOCIETY. The Royal Wellington Choral Society will perforin Gounod's "Redemption" in the Town Hall on Friday night, with- a chorus orchestra 'of 320, under tho conductorship of Mr. J. Maughnn Baniett. The soloists for this concert will be as follow:—Soprano, Madame Wilaert; contralto, Miss Dall; tenor, Mr. C. H. Stephens; baritones (narrator), Mr. Courtcney V. Mohr; (Jesus), Mr. Jauies A. Dohorty. Tho final rphearsal will .take place tomorrow night in the Town Hall at 8 o'clock.. Tho Looking at tho Dresden 'is said to be heavy. The doors will open on ■ Friday at 7.15. His Excellency the Governor and Lady Islington will lie present at the performance.