ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18, 23 January 1911, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HIUSE. The Opera House was packed on Saturday evening, when another performance of "The Lion and the Mouse" was given by the Williamson Dramatic Company. Only one more opportunity will theatregoers have of witnessing this most interesting play, as to-morrow evening it is to be withdrawn in favour of "The Third Degree." "THE THIRD DEGREE." Special interest centres in the production of "The Third Degree," partly bpuau&e of its strengih and vigour, but more particularly because Miss Catherine Grey's impersonation .of the leading character is said to be a remarkably fane effort, showing the clever young actress at her very best. The character is that of a grief-stricken but earnest and purposeful wife, determined to rescue her husband, who, under the influence of the atrocious "third degree," as practised by the United States police tor the purpose of forcing confessions, has admitted the perpetration of a crime of which he is not guilty. The play is based on this incident, which in itself xs vividly portrayed in the first act, snowing the prisoner undergoing this repugnant form of cross-examination— m reality a breaking down through, absolute mental torture. As the lawyer, Richard Brewster, who presents a convmcing picture in the evolution of the drama, Mr. William Desmond has further opportunities of displaying Ms powerful histrionic ability. THEATRE ROYAL. The Theatre Royal was packed on Saturday evening, when the M'Cormick bisters made a re-appearance, and Guillaume, Baby and Co. and the rest of the company kept the audience interested. To-night the weekly change takes place, and the management announces an entirely new bill. Miss Ruby Wallace, comedienne, will appear for the iirst time, the Do Re "Mi Trio will present their eccentric musical comedy act, and Jack Knowles, coon baritone, is due to re-appear, in company with Tim Howard, Jessie Lee, and Miss Jolly Coleman, whose trapeze act includes some daring and clever work. THE KING^TtHEATRE. To-night there will be a complete change of programme at The King's Theatre, pnd the usual high standard of excellence attained at The King's will doubtless be fully maintained. A matinee is in progress this afternoon. Two crowded houses— in the afternoon and evening — witnessed Saturday's pictures, when several notable specimens were shown for the last time. As usual, there is a varied bill of fare for tonight. HIS MAJESTY'S PICTURES. Patrons of His Majesty's Theatre are promised an excellent programme of living pictures to-night, when an entirely new series will be displayed. They include the latest films by British, Continental, and American manufacturers. At both the matinee and the evening performances on Saturday there were large houses. This afternoon a splendid matinee programme is being given for the benefit of the children. The "star" film_ to-night will be a stirring drama, having for its subject matter an exciting series of events at the time of the Indian Mutiny of 1857. STAR PICTURES. Saturday evening saw a large audience at St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, when last week's programme of pictures was shown for the last time. To-night the usual change will be presented, and the new films, it is announced, are as interesting as ever. • 'TOWN HALL TO-NIGHT. An excellent programme of the latest moving pictures will be shown at the Town Hall to-night by Messrs. John Fuller and Sons. The films oniy arrived in Wellington to-day, and tho' subjects to be presented constitute some very fine specimens indeed. The selection 'is of great variety, and calculated to suit all tastes. A lull symphony orchestra will supply incidental music. Popular prices will be charged. Mr. Leo D. Chateau, representing Clarke and JWeynell's George Willoughby ] Company, is in Wellington "arranging for i the company's season here. j On Saturday evening last Wirth's Circus completed its Wellington season with a successful performance. Early yesterday morning the organisation emmarked on the Pateena, bound for Kelson.