ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20, 24 January 1912, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

BRENNON'S ENTERTAINERS. Brennon'n Vaudeville Company entertained another large audience at the Opera House last evening. AU the artists were seen at their best, and Prince Charles, the ourang outang, went through his performance with almost human-like precision. One part of the act, however, might well be eliminated from the programme. The company's last two night 6 are now announced. NEWBORY-SPADA POPS. Mr. Philip Newbury and Madame Spada will commence their series of popular Wednesday shilling concerts' at the Town Hall to-night. The full programme appears in our amusement columns to-day. Mr. Philip Newbury will sing "On with the Motley" ("I Pagliacci"), "Annie Lauri/' "Salve Diruora" ("Faust"), with Mr. Hanu'l* ton Hodgos "The Invocation Scene from Faust," and, with Madame Spada, "The Miserere Scene" ("II Trovatore"). Madame Spada, the American prima donna, will Bring "Angels Ever Bright and Fair R (Handel), "Poi Song" (Alfred Hill), and a new ballad, "The Eyes That Come From Ireland." Mr. Hamilton Hodges will sing the popular "Toreador' Song" ("Carmen"), and other ballads. Miss Peggy Bain, violinist, will play "Aye Maria" (Schubert- Wilhelmj), "Gipsy Dance" (Sarasate), «nd "Legeude" (Bohm), accompanied by Miss Madeleno Webb. Bfrs. .Ernest H. Queree V?ill act ac accompanist. The plan of reserved 6eat« is now open at the Dresden, and day sales may be obtained at Christeson's, Manners-street. THE ROYAL HUDDERSFIELD BELLRINGERS. A farewell concert < will be given by the above combination of Caihponologians on Friday night next at the Town ' Hall Concert Chamber. The music given by "theso entertainers has a peculiar charm of its own. On the company's last visit the members demonstrated the excellent pitch to which they have brought this art. Miss Ella Airlie, the young lady who made herself such a. favourite, is still with the company, and will contribute fresh items; and a new soprano, Mies Lilian Bennett, will make her first appearance here. Special .prices ,are announced, and seats may be reserved, at the Dresden. ■ THEATRE ROYAL. Some splendid Kinemacolor subjects are included in the current programme at the Theatre Royal, notably " A Trip Up the Thames," "Varieties of Sweet Peas," and a series of 'magnificent Egyptian views. The black and white section is also well up to standard. FULLERS' PICTURES. There are, many good pictures included in the new programme shown at the Olympia Skating Rink by Messrs. Fuller. "The Last of the Mohicans," a dramatisation of Fenimora Cooper's wellknown novel, met with warm approval. The story of the noble Indian who gave his life for his English friends, was convincingly told, and was responsible also for many picturesque gliintmes of American prairie and forest. The Trail of the Books/ a laughable comedy drama," was another popular series, as was also "The Wisdom of Father Ambrose." "The Durbar Review of Troops" was an interesting topical subject, and the Pathe Gazette pictured many current happenings in Great Britain, and on the Continent. Other pictures were : "Cain's Retribution," "A Smoked Husband," and "Duck Farming." . THE KING'S THEATRE. The chief attraction, of the current programme at The King's Theatre' is undoubtedly the powerful sociological dramatic' study, "I'he Sins of" the Fathers." If it belongs to the- class of "plays unpleasant" in it* realism, it, conveys a very impressive lesson on the evils of drink in the trauimieaipn of hereditary alcoholism. Another pic- { ture of conspicuous merit ia the romantic souvenir' of the great American Civil War in "The Battle," a film reminiscent of Stephen Crane's "Red Badge of Courage in its graphic illustration of war. The rest of the programme . gives good support to the' major items. , THE NEW THEATRE. .Memories of the American Civil^Wtrt' are revived in a fine picture which is being shown this week at, Messrs. MacMahon and Donnelly's New Theatre in Manners-street. The film, which is an unusually long one, is ' entitled "The 1 Battle," and it, naturally enough, embodies a. story with a sprinkling of both love and war. Commencing with a dance on the -eve of hostilities, a young soldier is seen taking an affectionate farewell of the lady he loves. Next the opposing armies are seen in action, and the soldier in question, though not a coward »t heart, is compelled to run away. # The odium heaped upon him, however, is suffiiently strong to compel him to again enter into the fight, and he succeeds in gaining his regiment without his absence being detected. During the progress of the fight he performs a deed of valour, and obtains fresh supplies of ammunition for his regiment after making a perilous passage through the enemies lines. The day us won, the" young soldier is known as the hero of his regiment, 'his sweetheart readily forgives him, and— -there is the customary happy ending. . "The ■ Mobilisation of the American Fleet in the' Hudson" is also a fine film. "Lon«star's Return," an Indian study of » somewhat familiar type now, pleased ■ the audience,- as did "To the Brave, the Fair," and "The Reclamation, of Snwkos." The programme runs continuously from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ' STAR PICTURES. The current programme screened at the St«r Theatre, Nowtown, Include* pictures to 6uit all tastes. The star film is a dramatisation of Fenimora Coopers novel, "The Last of, the Mohicans." Tliie story is picturesquely told, and i« well worth » visit. Other good pictures i are: "Cain's Retribution," "The Trail of the Books," "Wisdom of Father Am. brose," "Duck Farming," and "Tonto. lini Reporter." SHORTT'S THEATRE. An excellent series of pictures is being I shown at Shortt's Theatre this week. j The star item, "An Indian Vestal," embodies a romantic story of the capture of "a pale face" by "rod skins,' »nd the subsequent influence which the captive gained amongst the tribe. "Speedy, the Telegraph Boy," is calculated to make even the most morose laugh. Other good pictures are "Over tho Ohalmg Dish," "Amongst, the Roses" (a coloured film), and "From Quebec to Niagara. The theatre is open ali day. BIJOU PICTURES. . The new programme to be presented by the Bijou Picture management at j the Bijou Theatre, Ingestxe-ctroet, to- ! night, contains , Borne freehlv-impc-rtcd films of unusual excellence, 'lhe Alpine scenes aa'e specially beautiful, and wm well repay a visit by those desiring instruction ' and entertainment. Throe fine dramatic pieces will also be presented—viz., ."Raphael and His Model. "The Test of Love," and "It's an 111 Wind." In addition to these a stirring military drama, entitled "A Colonial

pictures help to brighten up tho programme, tha uew pieens being "The Infant of Snakevillq," "Tho Regiment is Passing," "Poor Sick Man," and "The Tramp and the Bomb." ST. THOMAS'S HALL. Crowded houses^ are the feature at St. Thomas's HalUNewtown, this week with so powerful an attraction in the picture programme ait "The Sins of the Fathers. ' Th« scenic, comic, and dramatic selections of the vest of the programme are well calculated to give an excellent evening's entertainment.