ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXV, Issue 108, 8 May 1913, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. Large attendances continue nightly at the Opera House, where the sensational melodrama, "The Monk and the Woman," is the centre of attraction. Only two more nights are available for witnessing the many fine spectacles which the producers of the play have provided, as on Saturday night the company will present "Queen of the Redskins." This play is said to bo full of Indian mysticism, and depicts the Redskin in the days when he was a power in the land. The story of tho "Queen of the Redskins" deals with the life of a white man known as Broncho Bill, who, when a child, was captured by the Indians. The box plan for this production is now open at the^Dresden. THEATRE ROYAL. De Lea and Orma provide one of the most attractive comedy turns in the programme current at the Theatre Royal. The lady is particularly diverting. The work of Farrell and Verreil, the Harmonious Huxhams, and the are prominent features of a bill whose strong point is variety. It will be repeated this evening. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "Zigomar," a sensational spectactalpr detective drama, is the feature film at His Majesty's Theatre, and finds favour with the audiences that fill the house nightly. The supporting items are well up to standard, and include "A Motorboat Party" (comic), "A Desperate Chance" (an exciting drama), and "A Queer Elopement." KING'S THEATRE. The principal film in this week's programme at The King's Theatre is "The Escape of the White Glove Gang," which is decidedly popular with the audiences. Other items are "Two Women and Two Men," "Jim Goes Fencing Mad,' "Buck's Romance," and the Gaumont Graphic. THE NEW THEATRE. Set amidst natural scenery in England and Jamestown, Virginia, there is an atmosphere of realism about the Kalem dramagraph, "The Wives of Jamestown," the "star" item of the change to-day at Tho New Theatre continuous pictures. The story relates that Bryan O'sullivan, an Irish lad, rescues Lady Geraldine from drowning, and falls in love with her. She playfully encouragea his suit until one day The O'Ronrke arrives with his retinue, to pay court to My Lady Geraldine. Bryan becomes angered, a "scene" ensues, and he departs for America. A few yeara later Lady Geraldine's castle is besieged by Crornvvellians, and she suffers many vicissitudes until sent with others to be sold as wives to the Jamestown colonists. By » strange whim of Fate Bryan purchases Lady Geraldine, who is about to endjier life, when she recognises in Bryan her lover of long ago. There are also other interesting films. SHORTT'S PICTURES, Ouida's favourite romance, "Under Two Flags," more than most romances lends itself to kinematographic adaptation. The scenes are laid in the most picturesque parts of Northern Africa, the Ouida people are of the "grand heroic" type, and the story itself contains much dramatic incident and a large heart interest. The Thanhauser photo-drama, based on the doings of the Chasseurs d'Afrique, of Strathmore and Castlemaine, of the tragic and too fond Cigarette, Ls the Ending item on the programme which arrived at Shortt's Picture Theatre. The story is picturesquely mounted and capably played. A Kalent drama, "Prosecuting Attorney," is up to the, standard of this company, and another such is "Miss Sfmpton's Jewels (Lux). Scenes round the west coast of Jutland (a Nordisk film) give glimpses of a little-known part of Europe. ' f ' THE EMPRESS THEATRE. The Outstanding subject of to day's new programme of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures is the photo-drama, "From the Depths of the Sea." The production occupies half an hour in the eoreening. The play represents that f itzalan, the secretary to a Government contractor, is dismissed for paying tmwelcome attention to Helen, tho , contractor's daughter. Shortly afterwards the contractor finds that Fitzalan has stolen some important/ papers. Helen's fiance then Sets out in pursuit of the late employee. The chase is hot, and many stirring incidents are, enacted. The supporting 1 selection embraces a first-rate S. and A. Western drama, "Broncho Billy's Mexican Wife," the comedies J "The Spring of Life" and "The Power i of the Camera," . "Zara" (scenes in j Austria), "Ow Children's Zoo," and i "A. Dream of Glory" (Pathe comedy). STAR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. What is described as one of the most interesting animal pictures yet screened, entitled "The. Kings of the Forest," is the attraction of the. new programme at the Star Theatre to-night. The film j is said to contain many wonderful animal acts A Western story of the •popular kind is "The Girl at Sunset Pass. ' A really good Western comedy is "Calamity Ann's Vanity." Plenty of other comedy is provided in the programme, and the latest topical events are shown in the Australian Gazette. ST. THOMAS'S HALL, NEWTOWN. "Zigomar" has proved a good attraction at St. Thomas's and last night there Was again a large attendance. To-night there will be a change, headed by "Rival Adventurers," a new Cines production. The principals are members of a secret ! gang, who prey upon society. One of the gang becomes infatuated with a I young lady and determines to marry her, j and his rival is equally determined to thwart his plans. This forms the | groundwork of a plot containing some i thrilling and exciting scenes. The proi gramme will be supported by the usual varied subjects. KILBIRNIE SKATING RINK. Last night the Kilbunie Rink was re- ' opened, a large number being in attend- | ance. The new floor proved all that could be desired, and everything in the way of comfort has been studied by the management. The band added largely to the _ enjoyment of the evening. Four sessions are now being held daily with a special session for learners from 6 to 7. OLYMPIA SKATING RINK. The rinking space at the Olympia Rink was fairly well taxed last evening. The u&ual sessions are being held. Private lessons are given by arrangement. THE CATHOLIC "SOCIAL." The first portion of the Catholic "social," held in the Town Hall last night, was taken up with the screening of some pictures. Dancing was afterwards indulged in to a late hour, the incidental music being supplied by Mr. W. M'Laughiin's Orchestra, The chaperones were : Mesdames Ellis, R. Lawlor, L. T. Reichel, Innis, O'Leary, and Chamnes. The'M.CVs were Messrs. D. M'Phee, C. j M'Kenzie, and M. O'Kane. Among those present during the course of the evening wore: The Rev. Fathers O'Shea, S.M., V.G., Barra, Hurley, J. Herring, and W. Schaefer, S.M. Portions of the hall were tastefully decorated with blue and white, and supper was provided by the ladies' branch of the St. Vincent de Paul . Society*

PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. An attractive list of pictures was screened at the People's Picture Palace to-day, when the usual change of programme was presented. "In the Hour of Need" was billed as the top liner. This is a Nordisk production embodying a love story. "The Engagement of Miss Elsie" is another striking love story, which is really well pictured by the Eclair Conipany. Of course there is a third party, but the chief actors in the piece, John and Elsie, after some exciting experiencss in a motor-car, are relieved of the attentions of the third ! party, and sweet happiness is the final j result. "Private Smith" and "Ragtime Mad" (a laughable comedy) are also outstanding pictures iii a very good programme, which will be repeated at all sessions to-nighl and to-morrow. SUNDAY CONCERT. The Wellington City Band has prepared an excellent programme for its concert to be given at Hie Majesty's Theatre on Sunday next. Mt. James Calvert (tenor of the English concerts) and Mr. R. S. Allwright (baritone) will assist. Included in the band's items is Suppe's brilliant overture, "The Poet and Peasant." With the object of reducing the band's liabilities, a silver coin, collection will be made. * . Mr. J. Gees of West's Picture Proprietary, arrived in Wellington from Sydney yesterday on business connected with the firm. The Wellington Technical College Day students held their annual "social" in the New Century Hall last evening. There was an excellent attendance and a varied programme of song, dance, and games was provided. The whole of the* arrangements were made by the students themselves, and were successfully carried out. Supper was the final item in an enjoyable evening's | programme.