ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1535, 3 September 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

/ i'UJiTJJKS , I'ICTUKKS. An entirely fresh programme --was screened lal-t evening at the Vivian Skating Rink. "Two Brothers and the Spy," of the best pictures, and lias the extra charm of being very well photographed. There are two brothers—one an officer in the army, the other a young man about town, who drinks Coming homo intoxicated ho is expelled from the house by 'im angry father, and descends to gambling. ' The officer is engaged to his colonel"s daughter, and is, in all respect.', what an army officer should, be. His colonel sends him for some important papers, which, when received, the colonel locks up in his sale. In the meantime, the brother has lost his last sovereign at. the gaming table, and in despair is about to shoot himself, when a Foreign spy stops him, and, tempting him with ready money, persuades him to steal the paper? from-'the colonel's safe. Just as he has opened the safe .and is handling the papers, the brother enter", and the two lace each other. The officer denounces his brother, takes the papers from him, and tells him to" go. He is about to replace the papers when the colonel enters and sees the safe 'jp?n and tin- papers in his hand. The unfortunate officer, too loyal to tell the truth, is arrested. His brother luckily sees o notice of his brother's court-martial in the gazelle, nnd arrives just in time to save, him by confessing his part in the affair. "Tweedledum Hercules" is an amusing farce, as aTe most of Tweedledum'*- -eccentricities. Other items are "The Bos.? of Lumber Camp No. A," 'jßevcngv;" "What an Ass," "Husband , * Awakening," besides several scenic and educiilioiinl film?. This programme will be repeated to-night.

THE SEW THEATRE. "Capacity"- business was recorded at the Xew Theatre'cohliu.uoiis pictures throughout yesterday afternoon and evening, when MacMahon and Donnelly introduced a. high-class picture version'of Dn Mnuriers romance, i'Trilby." The extraordinary career of the young Parisian artist's model lends itself to motion.-nicture dramatisation. The story is. one which will ever be popular owing to the unique character of. the' theme. -The. parts of ..Little Billie, Trilby, Gecko, and Svengali are interpreted with life-like effect, and the sympathies 'are' immediately evoked ou behalf of poor Trilby, who sings her way into fame While under the sinister hypnotic control of Sven?ali. "Trilby" will, be repeated for, two more days and nights. >>ew supporting subjects will be introduced today > T ext Thursday the detective spectacular drama, "Zigonuir" will be shown for the first time at this theatre. There are stated to be a number of rather splendid effects in this play, theso including the Will-o'-tlie-Wisp dance and a brilliant ballet procession.

THE KING'S THEATRE. - "\ Woman's Martyrdom," the star attraction on the new programme screened for tht. first'time-last tSveiiing \t the King's Theatre/should appeal• to womenfolk, more fhaii to men-alt hough the male portion of the house seemed to appreciate it too. The story deals with a mistaken affection, and graphically depicts what the thoughtlessness of a wife may lead,to, especially when a jealous husband is goaded into extreme action. , It shows how some women are susceptible to external glamour, forgetting that "its the man and not the tunic" that really counts. The story is full of shifting scenes, and one obtains-a glimpse of. mnny sidss of human'nature under varying, and 111 some 'places, extenuating circum.sta.Kes. The ruin of the gambler and the nre struggle to retrieve his loss, .even: to the point of dishonour, furnishes, a dramatic, though not particularly edifying scene.- The .climax concluding th'e story is very'well woi'kfd out, and brings the spectator back to earth again well couisntKl. "Kutchem luile" is an annum farce comedy. Kate was a laundry girl, and gr;w very tired of the ironing board and aspired to higher things. She sees an advertisement relating to a school at which one might become a famous detective in a few short and .inexpensive lessons, with a guarantee of being provided with, mysteries and criminals enough to keep one busy. This is Kate's chance, ami the way i'u which she proceeds fcrins a really laughable comic. "An Eventful Elopement" is another good comedy, and the now well-known "Bunny" plays an excellent part. "The Triumph of liigU" teaches a good lesson to a man who went wiong. A lucky accident and the loving appeal of his cliild save him..Other items are: "The Picture Idol," "Life in Country Ponds," anil "Life on a Swedish Cruiser." This programme will be repeated to-night.

TINY TOWN ,, .' The box plan for the Tiny Town, entertainments, which commence at the Town Hall on Monday next, will be opened at the Dresden this morning. . The Brisbane "Courier," referring to Tiny Town, said: —"The strange community of 30-inch men and women is visited by a great cr.nconrse of giants from the big world. The 30-inch Major Hayti Hasid holds the dual position of Mayor and editor of 'Tiny Tonii Times,' and seven times has he.been elected chief magistrate , . Never was there anything quite so novel, quite so : dainfy, anil quite so unexpectedly charming and clever as that given in the vast Exhibition by comedians you could put in your pocket'; a contortionist yoii could hide under your hat; a wire-walker you could stand on the mantelshelf, and dancers whose avoirdupois might be detected by a paper weight; indeed one of these dancers, and she is not the shortest, weighs 311b., and yet is mns,t delightfully proportionate. There is a ringmaster 3i inches high, and 24 years of age; a midget strong ivan, who is as great a humorist as Eugene Sandow and as finished a showman as the inventor of early morning exercise. The huge success.' of Tiny Town in Australia is easily understood by all who have already visited it."

MR. HORACE HUNT'S CONCERT. Much interest is being .taken ■in Mr. Horace Hunt's concert at the Town Hall on Thursday evening next, and the management state that there are indications that, there will be a large attendpnee. Full particulars will be published to-mor-row, and tho various items will be'found to make up a programme calculated to pkasn musfe-lovers. The box plan is open at the Dresden, and students or family parties may obtain a concession for reserved seats.