ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXVII, Issue 111, 12 May 1909, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HO'JSE. "A Miner's Twst" was presented last evening for the second time by Messrs. Meyneli and Gun a, at the Opera House. A very manly hero is the Alen Trengrove of Mr. Herbert Bentley, and he carries with him the hearty interest of the audience. Miss Beatrice Holloway, as the blind girl fiancee of the hero's dead friend, has a part that suits her well, and that she filled very sweetly. The character of Ida Medway, her sister, is convincingly portrayed by Miss Lilian Meyers. Miss Florrle Medway, a young lady with a very absorbing love affair of her own, is brightly impersonated by Miss Mabel Bussell. Miss Alice Deorwyn's Aunt Hypatia is a decidedly amusing character. Mr. J. B. Atholwood, as Gaspard le Rouge, gives a fine sketch of a New Caledonia convict. He plays with much vim. The dialogue is good, tbioughout ; bright and witty. "A Miner's Trust" is one of tbe best things of its sort. Mr. Jo Smith, the author, has 4 certainly done his work thoroughly. The piece will be repeated to-night and 10-morrow night. On Friday and Saturday "The Little Breadwinner" will be staged, when the child actresses, Queenie Williams and Maggie Dickinson, will play the juvenile parts of Meg (the Little Breadwinner) and Bobby Trbtt. THEATRE ROYAL. The Theatre Royal was again largely attended last evening when Fuller's new programme was produced for the third time. The films were instructive, as well as interesting, and the audience showed its appreciation of this class of entertainment. A picture depicting life in Centra] Africa is well worthy of special praise, as is "Naples and its Industries." Some good records on the Cinephone, by leading singers, were also much appreciated. The programme will be repeated to-night. THE ROYAL PICTURES. To-night, at His Majesty's Theatre, the Royal Picture Syndicate will present another change of programme. This will include a film of the English Grand National of this year, a picture which is described by the London Sportsman as "a singularly fine achievement, and in racing, at all events, nothing better has been seen." A)n interesting dramatic picture, entitled "The Fear," specially acted for Pathe by M. Desfonlaines and Company, of the Odeou Theatre, Paris. will also be shown, and included amongst the others will be "Pompeii: the Dead! City," '"Launching of the French Warship Voltaire," "Mirelle," "Cupid's Four Darts," '•Shampagne," "Mr. and Mrs. Brown go Motoring," and "Mr. Absentminded." The pictures are all new to New Zealand, having arrived by Eng--lish mail last night. OLYMPIA RINK. Last night the Rink was patronised by skater and non-skater alike. For an evening's amusement it is not absolutely necessary to don the skates — almost as much amusement can be got out of watching the others. To-morrow night a polo match, starting at 8.45 p.m., will be played between two teams from H.M.S. Challenger. The rink is open for beginners every evening from 6 to 7.15 o'clock. RICKABDS'S VAUDEVILLE COMPANY. Ifc is announced in our advertising columns to-day that on Wednesday evening, the IPth May, Mr. Harry Rickards will inaugurate a season of vaudeville at the Opera House. The names prominently featured are those of performers holding leading positions on the vaudeville stage, and nearly all of them are new to New Zealand audiences. Paul Cinquevalli, assessed by many as the greatest of jugglers, will make his second appearance in Now Zealand. His performance is said to be better than ever. His feats border upon the marvellous, aud his name is almost a household word throughout the world. It is stated that since he last visited New Zealand some seven years ago his feats of skill and strength have remained as clean and deft as ever. Cinquevalli is assisted in his turn by an unnamed assistant, who is full of drollery. FranK and Jen Latona, American musical specialty artists, are said to be ' excellent performers. They submit a humorous act, interspersed with musical items. Miss Jen Latona la reported to have created quite a sensation with her artistic rendition of the latest songs, which she gives with great abandon and chic. She possesses a personality which places her en rapport with the audience immediately she appears on the stage. Lawson and Namon have an original comedy ac£, which includes trick cycling by ]\fr. Lawson and ball-punching by Miss Namon. Tho lady's- physique is said to admirably illustrate the advantages gained by the use of the punching-ball. Mackinnon's Scottish Meisters consist of a quartet of Scottish vocalists, whose singing of Scottish glees is said to be a musical Lreat. Guest and Newlyn will submit excellent dancing. The comedian of the company is Air. Tom Dawson, whose comicalities have made him popular on foimer visits. Amongst other members of the company are Miss Fanny Powers (comedienne), Miss Nellie Maunsell (contralto), and Mr. Arthur Harris (baritoney. ~\Jv. M. Marcus, manager for Mr. Rickards, arrived last night from Auckland, and reports that the company is playing to enormous audiences in that city. The box plan opens on Friday morning at the Dresden Piano Company's warehouse.