ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 86, 11 April 1912, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE NORWOODS. Professor Norwood, the exponent <jf hypnotism, now at the Opera House, had an excellent "class" to- work on laet night; out of oi^htcen volunteers he was successful in his testa with eixteen. The "claes" included a minister of religion, who haß now twice volunteered. The antics of some subjects un- j der the direction of the professor kept the audience in merry mood, whilst the tests with Miss Winifr«d Norwood were most perplexing. To-morrow, at noon, in the window of The Talkeries, in Willis-street, Professor Norwood will hypnotise Miss Ford, the company's pianisto, .who will be stationed in the- window, and, whilst in the hypnotic state, will, play the j piano continuously until 7.30, when slits will be removed to the Opera House, and there awakened by the professor at :8: 8 o'clock in view of the audience. Tonight Professor Norwood will repeat, by request, his A.B.C. test, besides in-, troducing his circus and living statuary.' Last night Yon Ari was successful in his sleight of hand vand illusions, and George Murphy's comedy juggling wae very amusing. There ia to be an after•nooa performance on Saturday. THE AT RE ROYAL. There was a. large attendance- afc th« ■Theatre Royal last evening, when the attractive programme of vaudeville presented by the management was evidently appreciated. There were many interesting items; including an illustration of th© art of self defence by means of jujitsu by two Japanese, Shima and Jiameda, and " turns " by Cha,rie» Moody, Arthur Tauchert, the Rangers, and others. FULLERS' PICTURES. A large audience assembled at the Skating Rink last night, when the cur- 1 rent programme was submitted for the last time. Messrs. Fuller announce a complete change thie evening. THE KING'S. THEATRE. Thackeray's " Vanity Fail'," 'in pictorial form, is attracting packed houses nightly at The King's Thea.tre. "With a Kodak" and "The Chameleon" were ako good films. The New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association's "benefit" takes place to-night. THE NEW THEATRE. A picture entitled "The ' Babes in the Wood " was included last evening in the continuous picture programme screened at the New Theatre, and v/ill ■be shown for the rest of the week at the day session only. Anothei^ good picture was entitled "Locked in the Vaults,"' an interesting drama of a pretty domestic character, and showed how the love of a little child overcamo au ancient family feud. The film, which is weli acted, ia alone well worth a visit. Tho programme, which includes many other good items, 'will bo repeated during the day and this evening. STAR PICTURES. A change of programme will take place this evening at the' Star Picture Theatre, Nowtown, and •overal interesting pictures of a diversified character will be introduced. An exciting dramatic study of American ranch life, entitled "A Romance of the llio Grande,'* is full of incident, and "A Gipsy Girl's Honour" is another good picture. Owing to its popularity the Vitagraph drama, "Vanity Fair," will be repeated for the remainder of this week. To- ■ morrow evening a special performance will be given', the proceeds' 6t . will go towards the Berhampote School children's picnic. ' PICTURES. "The 'Atigfcl,"- & 'Very fina -dramatic production, is 'staged at the Paris Prize Pictures Theffcre'; and "Faith,".* drama of considerable power. iTben there are sensational and mirth-provok-ing dramas, such as "Mutt and Jeff,*" and "The_ Stolen- Horse." The management 'notifies that ' the seven-guinea prize for the best "Limerick"- on the Paris Prize Pictures will close on Monday next. ST. THOMAS'S, HALL. . Th« capital programme of moving pictures presented at St. Thomae's Hall, Newtown, last evening, attracted a large number of people. To-night there will be an entire change of programme. In•cluded in tne new set of picture* will ibe a strong dramatic study, under the •title of "The Red Cross Martyr," which. is full, of thrilling incident, and convincingly acted. SHORTT'S PICTURES. An Arabian drama., "Tlhe Sheik's Jealousy," i 6i 6 one of iseveral attractive features at Shortt's New Picture Theatre in Willis-street. Bu-Hamed, the Sheik, falls in love with a beautiful Greek girl named Miriam; he does not ask for her father's consent in Persia j Western fashion, Dut after the •good old Eastern- style, sends- out a band of his men to effect Miriam's capture and convey her to his harem.' It is a case of unrequited love., and in revenge Miriam is treated' as a slave, till by lucky chance a European who u» made prisoner effects his escape, but not before he has fallen in love with the Greek girl, and determines upon her freedom also. There can be only one ending •to such a knightly crusader, and, of course, Miriam is wedded to her gallant deliverer. MISSIONS TO SEAMEN. A concert wae given' at the Missions, to Seamen -Institute last night by Mr. H.-E. Kicholis, secretary of'the Harbour Board, musical items being given by Misses ' Kennedy, Newton (2), Mrs. Renme, and Messrs. Nicholls, Parsons, and J- Newton. Tho performers were heartily thanked. KTLBIRNIE SKATING RINK. Tho Kilbirnie Rink continues to be a favourite rendezvous for rolled 1 ekaiors. A waltzing competition for couples was held last night, eight couples entering. The judges found it difficult to decide as to the winners, Miss Phipps and Mr.' Stevens, Miss Jacka and Mr. Guise, and Miss M'Leod and Mr. Mummery being singled out. Miss Phippe and Mi 1 . Stevens eventually were successful. The usual sessions will be held this evening. LECTURE BY REV. C. WARD. Last evening, at the Webb-street Church, the Bey. C. E. Ward, of Christ-chui-ch, gave an interesting lecture on the Blacks of Australia. Mr. Ward said the Australian native was, perhaps, the most primitive and backward race that existed^ at the present time on the earth. Ho was as much a relic of early humanity as many of the Australian animals and trees 'are relics of the early forms of animal and vegetable life. Though on«? of the lowest rungs of the human ladder the Australian native stood somewliat higher than did the Taumaaiian—was better armed, with the formidable reed epear and tho uniquo and wonderful boomerang, the most scientific wooden weapon the world can show. Tho Blacks were also bkilled track-cis, their powers of 'observation being remarkable-. Tho race knew nothing of p-griculture. Iv Central and Xorth Western Australia there were large tribes still living under primitive conditions, but in spite of tho most stiingonl laws for their pi election they aiuuidily decrease. A hearty vote of thanks was subsequently pasted to Mr. Ward for his int«i eating lettuie.

ST. ANNE'S FAIR. Yesterday there was a large attendance at St. Anne's fancy fair, Newtown. In the interesting programme presented in the afternoon, two dances by chUdren —a cuckoo dance. by Mk-e Ursula Carter and a butterfly dance by Miss Muriel Morgan— were specially pleasing. In the evening tho hall was packed, and good business was done. Tho orchestra under Mr. F. L. Dean pla-yed selections and Mr. Garnet Sini6 gave a physical culture exhibition. To-night Mr. Liardet is giving a legerdemain performance.