AMUSEMENTS

Evening Star, Issue 15140, 24 March 1913, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS

NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE. menu presented to patrons of the Queen's Theatre this morning was one to tickle the palate of the meet indurated picture patron. The most savory of the offerings -was a highly-seasoned melodnma depicting the astonishing adventures of detective Nick Winter with the hand ol thieves known as "The Ace of Clubs." Nick's previous encounters with this gang of ruffians have stirred their enmity, and the story begins with their invasion'of his rooms. He is tied, and inoculated with the. virus of hydrophobia, but recovering tracks them to their den. The police are to surround the tavern at 7 p.m., and in the meantime the intrepid Nick enters disguised to con the situation. His disguise is penetrated, and the thieves throw him into a cellar, which they proceed to flood with water. In this precarious predicament the detective retains his presence of mind, and commences to smoke, his pipe in the faint hope that when the police raid the place they will see the smoke ascending through the cracks in the floor. The luck favors him. At 7 the police break in, and after securing the miscreants commence their search for Nick. Suddenly a thin stream of smoke is seen, the floor is torn up. and there is Nick, his face alone above water, smoking furiously. He collapses as they lift him out, but soon- recovers to enjoy the greatest coup of his lifo. 'The Tell-tale Umbrella' is a fantastic, trifle of the comedy 6pecies. Mr Jones is shown leaving his office and turning las face homewards, as dutiful husbands should. A pretty girl drops her parcel. Jones picks it up. A pah' of levely eyes thank him. Jones becomes a mere man instead of a husband, and presently the pair arc taking tea like old friends. Next morning, when Mrs Jones is saying her matutinal good-byo to her spouse, and handing him hat and umbrella "Whatdoes this mean? A lady's umbrella, sir!" Jones's explanation is as weak as such generally are. And then the debacle. Amongst the other subjects comprising the new series are ' A True Fish Story,' 'The Model for St. John.' and the always interesting 'Gaumont Graphic.' The programme will be shown tills, evening', and every morning, afternoon, and evening until Thiu'sday. HAYW ARDS' PICTURES. The attendances at The Octagon on Saturday iverc very large, and record business was done. 'Hie matinee this afternoon was attended by a large number of children and adult pations. The 6tar dramatic subjects received an ovation, and the supporting films gave pleasure. Tonight the full new programme will be presented. It includes a comedy, n which Miss Flora Finch is a feature, and the latest Fathe Gazette, which has a line budget" of illustrated news from abroad. The plan is open at the theatre to-day. . THE KING'S THEATRE, A house of such huge dimensions as to mako glad the heart of Mr Barrington Waters witnessed the notable incursion of new artists at the King's Theatre on Saturday night. Paul Pedrini, a remarkable foot-balancer, was the mainspring of the. show, and revealed an act which, merits (and will receive) some description in tomorrow's issue. The Fontenoys (duettists of merit) and Victor were the other newcomers. For to-night two new attractions are announced in La France (a new version of the La Milo act) and Hassan. BARTONS' CIRCUS. A large number visited Barton Bros.' Circus at the Oval on Saturday evening, and thoroughly enjoyed the performance. Har.ley, Marguerite, and Hanley (gymnasts) and Miss Kathleen Baker (wirewalker) supply items that were received with hearty applause. Mr Harry Jackles makes a good clown, his jokes being wholesome and original. Another performance will be given to-night. FULLERS' PICTURES. This evening a new programme will bo presented at the Princess Theatre. The star film will give the life history of ' Fra Diavolo,'""""the notorious brigand. It is crowded with exciting and sensational incidents. A, feature is the stage coach hcld-up and i struggle.on a precipice. A number of other up-to-date iihr.s will be included in the programme. RICIvARD'S TIVOLI COMPANY. Following on a successful season of vaudeville recently in the main cities of the Dominion, the Packard's Tivoli Company will begin a season at His Majesty's Theatre to-morrow evening, under the direction of Mr Hugh D. MTntosh. The Auckland newspapers have passed flattering commendations on the new entertainers, describing De Biere, the famous magician, as one of the greatest exponents of magic ever seen in that city. One illusion, ' The Sculptor's Dream,' is regarded as a most wonderful feat. Equally successful is Miss Nella. Webb, who comes with a reputation as the singer of clever talking songs, which latter are said to have the merit of possessing musical qualities far above the average.' Taylor and Arnold will, no doubt, be popular in their musical melange of ragtime specialities, also Chinko (a juggler of renown), Miss Minnie Kaufmann (a trick cyclist), and Alberto Marini (the Quinlan Opera tenor), who will be heard in conjunction with Miss Webb, in the Miserere scene from 'II Trovatore.' The plans are at the Dresden. Day sales at Jacobs'.