ENTERTAINMENT.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1706, 25 March 1913, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENT.

THEATRE ROYAL. Bletsoe's Crimson, liambiers are appearing at the Theatre Koyaf again, Last nignt tliey contributed a sparkling programme ot music and fun, which was excellent 111i IC i i' o'^V 0 ou cvor Loved Another •i ji '' 6Ul .'6'l>y ss Billie Wilson, is the £011- which caught on most lii a programme bristling witu catchy airs. Ut the other items, tiio humorous finale, llavo Heard John James O'Hara," by the company, was the most successful, I'ho conductor turn of Jlr. .Albert liiotsoe, the chief fun-maker of the band, this item was immense. Among tile principal of tho artists who appeared 111 tlie second portion ot tho programme were the Mursdons, "niodurn Sampsons." I heir performance opened with teveral hue gladiator tableaux and a remarkablo exhibition of highly developed muscle, following this, feats raiuinng great strength were indulged in. fitting a man about and holding Jiim on ono arm above his head was a mere detail to the bigger man of tho troupe. To carry a man.'in one arm and a woman under the other teemed as easy to him as the carrying of two small parcels by an ordinary man. The Dentines, also, were new to the gathering. These artists—a man, a woman, and a girl—exhibited great strength and activity, and did some clever gymnastic work. They held great weights and strains by their teeth. Louis Duggan reappeared and sung two solos exceptionally well. The Lyntons, sketch artists, and tho Esma Duo/child dancers, also appeared.

i HIS MAJESTY'S. "Change niglit" o.t His Mtyiesty's picture, theatre drew capital patromige. The chief picture on the present bill is a .Cities drama entitled '"The Secret of the Safe," which deals at sonic length in a realistic manner with the life ol a wealthy miser, who hoards up his fortune with' great secrecy. The opening scene depicts tho miser placing some of his valuables in an ingeniously contrived hiding place, which is arrived at only alter thq opening of several secret doors. His actions, however, are watched by the miser's only.manservant, who, on being caught spying, accidentally shoots his master dead. Eor this lie go:s to prison, and whilst there lie informs a comrade of the secret treusure trove. Tho comrade, escapes, and in an endeavour to steal the fortune is caught in a. burglar trap, and unable t« e.'cane. dies of starvation. Through good conduct, the )ato\niiser's man-servant is eventually released, and confides his secret to the only heir of his master, who lias never been ablo to find the 'hidden fortune?. Tho following scenes depict the finding of the fortune' and also the finding ot the dead ex-convict in the burglar tiap. The picture is well acted, and is sel in appropriate surroundings. "A Busy Day in the Jungle" is a most amusing farce, nnd "At .the-foot of the Scaffold" furnishes a thrilling dramatic study, Tho musical items form a pleasant adjunct to" tho new programme, which will be repeated until furthc-r notice.

THE NEW THEATRE. 1 /' Seating accommodation at the. Now Theatrs was taxed throughout all sessions yesterday, when a new series of pictures was. screened. The principal film—'"Nursing a Viper"—proved very attractive. I'lio plot deals rather lengthily with the lilo of a married lady who at the outset adopts the daughter of her former governess, and the girl's foster mother becomes jealous of her husband's attentions to the orphan. The_ wife eventually leaves home, and the finding of her clothes on the edge of n pond suggests that she has committed suicide. Later tlio husband marries his ward, and then discovers her duplicity. Ilis new wife shortly afterwards meets death in the hunting field, and the former • wife "eventually returns and a reunion takes place. Another picture is a pseudomilitary drama, by the Lubin Company, entitled "Tlio Mexican Spy." The programme will be repeated to-day. THE KING'S THEATRE. Largs holiday crowds- boro down upon the King's Theatre as scon as the doors opened last Jlight, •' and-half-'tfn hour b& foro tlio picture performance commenced the available seating, accommodation was occupied. Tho uiiinagement had arranged a capital programme for tlio occasion. At the head of the bill was a 'beautifullycoloured drama by Pathe Preres, entitled "For Love is Life." This,is one of those rare pioturo items in which tlio scones are harmonised to perfection, and the plot is admirably worked out. 1 The love story of a sculptor, Jean, forms-the material for itlie film. It is an old story portrayed in a, delightfully up-to-date style. Jean's parents have arranged his carriage Without consulting Jean in the matter, and Jean has likewise made a ohoico without consulting -his parents. Numerous difficulties arise, but these aro eventually smoothed over, and Jean marries tlio girl he loves. Another capital drama was tho Vitagraph Company's "Six' o'Clock," in which tho leading character is Maurice .Costello. The situation is caused by the want of monetary aid, which must bo forthcoming by six o'clock to avert financial ruin. The money is raised just in time to save the situation.. Views of tho memorial service a't St. Paul's in honour of Captain Scott and his comrades were also shown. His Majesty was not seen 111 tho picture owing to tho fact that 110 entered at "'(ho south door, where tlio fog prevented tjho camera men from working to advantage. Topical events were, as usual, portrayed in recent editions of Patho's English' and Australian Gazettes, and tlio programme also contained a richly-coloured spenic 'by Pathe Frercs, entitled "Scenes Around Rouen." Other itemswere "Lady Clare" (drama), "In the Flat Above" (comcdy), and "FoolsliKid, Amateur Poisoner" (comedy). Appropriate musical accompaniments, waro supplied by itlio King's Orchestra. '"This evening tho programme wi]l bo repeated for tho benefit of thoso unablo to gain admission last night.

; ;TIIE EMPRESS THEATRE. The management of the Empress Theatre screened a special holiday programme yesterday. If the attendance bo any indication of merit tho programme is excellent. Tho star- picture is ■ the Selig Company's Most production, "The Smouldering Spark." This item is well worth its place at the head of the programme. It is, taking a line right through it, a fine production; nor does it lack interest from it ho point of view of the sensationalist. I here is a dosnerate fist fight, and an exhilarating fire at sea, It is 'reported by the management that the "Smouldering Spark was a great success in America when it was firslt produced. No doubt the \\ellington picturo patrons will endorse its success. "The Misappropriated liirkev is . a fino stiulv bv the ponulnr A.B; Company, and "The Masher Clop" m> al i°.l ler ~ ' p l n t' lo sasue company, "he latter is the besflt of the comic item* on tho programme. "His Birthdnv Jacki nlll ' "\'»'ost a Hero," pro tvno items that may not b? overlooked." llio Empress Orchestra have selected a happy programme,. which greatly adds i to tho entertainment.

SHORTTS' THEATRE. Messrs. Sliortts', who introduced a new programme at their theatre 111 AVillis street yesterday are announcing as their, special Easter attraction a drama with ml 0 s'P'fiwnt. title of "The Former " Hie him is said to be 2500 feet long. Tlir? colouring throughout the entire piece is ilmf m ™ t- , °/, ito supporting items, J. lie ioyniaker, a Yitagraph drama, is n!° i >) S items arc: "The River Clyde (scenic), "Lessons in- Courtshin" (comic), and . "The Totvillo Eye," an excellent humorous item by the Edison Com. pany.

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