ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXI, Issue 22, 27 January 1911, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. The third presentation in "Wellington of "The Third Degree," by Mr. J. C- Williamson's talented company, was witnessed in the Opera House last night by an audience which filled every part of the theatre. The programme was a great success. The artistic acting of Miss Katherir.e Grey and. the other principals was much admired. The final E reduction of "The Third Degree" will c given to-night. "PAID IN FULL." To-morrow evening the company will stage Eugene Walter's drama "Paid in Full," with Miss Katherine Grey in the leading character of Emma Brooks. This drama, which has been one of the most successful of recent years in the United States, is said to be in some respects in marked contrast to the two which have already been presented this season, though akin to them in the characteristic of intensity. The dramatist, who deals with life by drawing a good moral, is freely eulogised, provided he does his work with artistic skillj and in this case the author of "Paid in Full" is said tj .have produced a clever drama. The play is said to be characterised by the emotional intensity of its situations. LAWRENCE CAMPBELL'S RECITAL. Owing to the indisposition of Mr j Lawrence Campbell, the -well-known elocutionist, the entertainment to have been given by him in the Concert Chamber last evening was unavoidably postponed. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, a- Targe number of people assembled at the Town Hall, but had to bo sent disappointed away. An interesting programme, however, will be presented this evening, and will include the' scene between Cromwell and Cardinal Wolsey, Act I, Seen© IL, from Henry VIII. , Browning's " The I Pied Piper of Hamelfn," "Yawcob Strauss" (Adams), Kipling's "Recesl siortal Hjrmn," and "The- Charge of the Light Brigade" (Tennyson). The proframme will also include pianoforte solos y Miss Ina Gow, and M. Eugene Ossipoff, the Russian vocalist, will contribute Two Grenadiers" (Schumann), aria from ~"Un' Ballo in Maschera" (Verdi), and "Will-o'-the-Wisp" (Cherry). THEATRE ROYAL. Their many friends will be glad to learn that Mies Nellie Dent and Mr. Fred Graham are opening at the Theatre Royal this evening in the sporting comedy "The 100 to 1 Chance." The Fuller Proprietary also announce an entire change of programme for this evening including the re-appearance of FarreH and Gaffney. The other artists include Ruby Wallace! tho serio-comic:, Charles Heath, tba singing collier, and Scot Gibson, the comedian from beyond the Tweed. HIS MAJESTY'S PICTURES. The second change this week was screened at His Majesty's Theatro last evening, arid congratulations are due to Messrs. Fuller for the excellent fare provided. For variety and the treatment of the subjects the programme could not be eurpassed — scenic studies, dramatic episodes, and the indispensable "comics' 1 are all insluded, and each appeared to be at the top of its class. The pro- , gramme opeuijd with a charming scenic picture entitled "Adriatic Riyiera." The beautiful effects of a suns«t were a special feature, and the whole 'subject was one that interested. It was followed by "The Cigarette Maker of Seville," one of .Edison's grand opera- series. The story .was exciting from beginning to end. "A Romance of the Rockies" dealt in lively stjie, with the- adventures in thi6 remot* part of a .prospector, a girl, a dozen or 60 cowboys, an. Indian, and three villains. A rather pathetic drama dealing with the experiences of two little waifs with a gang of coiners, is contained in "A Bad Half -sovereign. " "Chinese Amusements" illustrated the many quaint games indulged in in the Flowery Land, .not forgetting the ancient pastime of Diabolo, at v which the Chinese proved themselves experts. The exhibition of "dummy wrestling" was surprisingly clever. "The Strongest Tie" was a good drania, "The Houss of Seven Gables" from the book of Nathaniel Hawthorne, was a meritorious- Edison production, while "Views on the River Motekwa" was a splendid travel film. Other subjects were : "How Baptisto Lost his Place," "Kelly Visits the Country," and "Jones Tests -j-Tits Wife's Courage" (and •.its the worst .of hie little joke). The programme will be replaced to-night. THE KINQIS THEATRE. The King's Theatre wes again crowd ed last evening, the present programme proving a powerful attraction. To-mor row the-re will be a prize matinee for children. The programme to be presented will contain subjects of an ainue•ing, instructive, and dramatic character, and is arranged to suit all tastes and temperaments. i STAR PICTURES. v Tho Star Pictures now showing at St. Thomas's Hall, Newtov/n, continue to draw crowded houses nightly. The programme is both comprehensive and well arranged, containing iteros that appeal to all. •