ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 105, 3 May 1912, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. "A Girl's Temptation" was repeated by the Marlow Company at the Opera House last night, and the drama aroused a lively interest- among those present. The same piece will be presented to-night. To-morrow evening will be produced a dramatisation of Bret Harte's well-known story, "The Luck of Roaring Camp." This drama, it is claimed, is full of action, and is told in good dialogue, and contains many in-, teresting incidents and situations. Thescenery, if; is stated, has been painted from photographs of the actual and identical localities, so as to' conlplete in every particular the actual details of the life in those mining towns of the' early days in California. The box plan is open at the Dresden. MISS CAERIE -MOORE. Miss Carrie Moore, who is to appear at the "Theatre Royal on Monday next, 6th _ May, has had a successful career — varied and diversified have been tho different parts she has created. It is hard to imagine one artist creating successfully such different parts as Laroy in "The Blue Moon," Josephina in "Pinafore," Sonia in "The Merfy Widow," and Mary Gibbs in "Our Miss Gibbs," yet these parts she has made remarkable. Miss Moore was one of the first artifits in England from the legitimate stage to embark on a career of vaudeville, but since then many have followed suit. The box plan for Miw Moore's season is now open at the Dresden. THEATRE ROYAL. The principal attractions at the Theatre Royal this week are Miss Stella Ranger, Marshall Palmer, J. Gilbert, the Driscoll Boys, patter comedians, and ' Athos, the master rinker. Several artiste are to make farewell appearances to-morrow evening. .FULLER'S PICTURES. American backwoods life was drawn upon for the "star" picture at the Ingestre-street Skating Rink la6t evening. The story, which told how a girl declared to her two lovers that he who should first bring her the skin of a 1 silver fox should win her hand, ie vividly told. The picture ie full of romantic incident, and is responsible for some really fine views of American forest life. Another good picture wag entitled "What Fate Ordained." It was amusingly told, and the various dreams of the lovers parted by poverty provoked niuch 'merriment. The finale was a consistent one, and evidently approved of by th'e audience.. "Prosecuting "Counsel" was a 1 powerful stery, giving an opportunity for capital acting, which was taken advantage of by a clever company of actors. The programme contained many other films ,that were interesting. The "National Hunt: Steeplechase," at Cheltenham, was clearly depicted, ' and the Pathe Australian Jazette pictured, the usual budget of current events. "Daisy and the Cowboys," "A Cure for Jealousy," and "The Loafer," were also included in the programme. NEW THEATRE. It is an indication of the remarkable' development of the picture theatre that, Such a subtle play as Ibsen's famous " A Doll's House" should be convincingly represented on the screen 'by aid of the kinematograph. It has been done, ' and the representation may be seen at tho New Theatre now. Technically, tho piece is about .the best of the many good things -in the drama'graphic line that Mosbm MacMahon and Donnelly hav*yet put before the public. " A DollVi House " is one of the most powerful plays ever written, and the possibilities in the play have'feeen adequately realised by the actors. . " A Doll's House " has never been produced by living actors yet on. a Wellington stage, so the opportunity of seeing it in picture form should not be missed by lovers of the drama. The rest of the programme is of sus-' tamed merit, including many and varied items from Nature study, to extrava-,' ganza. • The show is, of course, • continuous through the day. SHORTT'S PICTURES. In the new programme presented at 1 Shortl's "Pheatre last' evening perhaps, the finest picture was a coloured scenic "In the Tyrol," by the Pathe Com-, pany. This is really a very fine specimen of kinematographic art, "Te&ting his Courage" is the title of a Western drama tliat is full of interest and stir- ; ring situations. "The Outlaw Deputy" and "Papa's Sweetheart," two dramatic films, evidently met with unanimous approval. The comic pictures, three in number, evoked continual laughter, while the Pathe Gazette contained interesting tit-bits of the world's latest happenings of note. < To-morrow there will be a special matinee for children, when six extra pictures wjll be added to the programme. STAR PICTURES. Last night's change of programme at the Star Theatre, Newtown, drew a crowded attendance of expectant picture lovers, who, judging by their evidence of appreciation, were not disappointed. As usual, the Australian and ' Pathe Gazettes were brimful of topical happenings, and the Wild West was represented by "The Heart of an Indian Maid' 1 and "The Tenderfoot Foreman." Other films included : — "Poacher's Romance," "The Benefits of , Physical Culture," "The Fisherman's Nightmate," "Prosecuting Counsel," "Royal Park at Caserta, and "The Swimming Party." ST. THOMAS'S PICTURES. St. Thomas's Pictures 'wero well attended last evening, and the interesting programme was ' greeted with appreciative applause. "The Double Event," a dramatisation of Nat Gould's sensational story, was the principal film. The story is laid in Australia, and .tells how Caloola won, against heavy odds, .tho Mel' bourne Cup. Another exciting film was entitled "The National Hunt Steeplechase," in which was shown with great clearness of detail the great* English sporting event. The programme included many other good pictures, such as "The Loafer," "The Yarn of a. Baby's Shirt," "Daisy and Cowboys," and "What Fate, Ordained." BROOKLYN SCHOOL CONCERT. A successful concert was given, by tho children of the Brooklyn School, in Fullford's Hall last evening. A large number of people .were present, many being unable to obtain admission. The chairman of the School Committee (Dr. Couzens) presided. The first part of the entertainment was provided by the junior boys and girls, and included songs and recitations, which wore very well given. Scenes from "The Mikado"' were subsequently staged by the senior girls and boys,. and proved a. very creditable* performance,, the children . giving evidence of careful training. The" various songs were tunefully sung, about fifty children t,aking part. Tho following took tho principal roles :— Arthur Dalton (Mikado), Kenneth Hopkirk (Nanki Poo), Frank ClifL (Pooh Bah), Horace Gregory (Pish Tush), Clarence Stockbridgo (Ko Ko), Ivy Stewart (Yum Yum), Vera Robinson (Peep Bb), Dorothy Mo6ro (Pilti Sing), Mag_gie Rhynd (Katisha). At tho conclusion of the programme the chairman called for three cheers for* teachers and I'lrildren, which were heartily * given. Tho perfonuaiKo will b© repcatuu evening. ,

THE KINGtS THEATRE. Last night saw a crowded house at The King's Theatre, and the funds of the Wednesday Cricket .Association will benefit considerably by the performance given in its aid. "A Victim of the Mormons" is a capable series of films, which takes up most of the second part of the programme. "The Manchester Ship Canal" made a most realistic picture, and gave a very fine impression of what Manchester's famous waterway is like. "The Royal Park at Caserta," with all its beauties — including wonderful statuary around and amidst the waterfalls, was much enjoyed. The dramatic picture, "Tenderfoot Foreman," showed! life after the Wild West style— it was an exciting and most interesting film. The' "Prosecuting Counsel" had a pathetic' touch," but right was might, and true love triumphed after a stormy passage. The comics were .particularly amusing, especially the "Swimming Party.'' It is a, capital programme, which should continue to fill The King's for the rest of the week. HARDWARE REUNION. Mr. C. A. Briggs presided over the Wellington Hardware firms' annual' re-, union last evening. During the evening' the Hardware Cup. for shooting was presented to this year's winners, Messrs.' C. and A. Odlin's representatives. In congratulating the recipients, the chair-ir-ui announced that if the same team \ Te successful next year another cup would be presented for competition. A toast list was proceeded with, and Messrs. J. Allen, Cummins, G. Smith, J.. Wilson, C. Young, Bishop, J. Herron, Northcote, A. Williams, Harper, Morley, and Jennings contributed to the harmony of the evening. The Garrison Band will give a concert m the Day's Bay grounds on -Sunday next. A special programme has been arranged by Lieut. T. Herd. ' i