ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9823, 13 June 1914, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PRINCE RANJI GANZI AT THE OPERA' HOUSE. A largo audience assembled at the Opera House last night, when Prince .Ranji Ganzi, an Indian exponent of the power of hypnotism, gave a demonstration that closely held the attention of those present. The Prince is a quaint personality who appears to be a master of the mysterious art that teems to be better known and more practised in India than in Western countries. He is not so well acquainted with the English tongue, and therc%e finds it necessary towork through different mediums when producing the condition of hypnosis. A large amount of broad comedy was introduced la<?t night into the programme, which greatly amused the audience, whose interest in hypnotism generally lies in its entertainment -nine rather than the scientific aspect. The programme last night commenced with a short lecture on the subject of hypnotism, de ivcrcd by a medium under lie telepathy control of the operator. Other tests followed, such as the production of the cataleptic condition, the subject supporting the weight of five men upon his rigid body; though transference, articles taken from the audience by one assistant being returned at the mental direction of the Prince to their owners by another who had remained blindfolded in the meantime; and the interference with the blood circulation of a subject. In the second half of the evening a big class of volunteers from tho audience submitted themselves for hypnotism, and their antics while under the influence were most amusing. Most of them proved to be easily amenable to hypnoticsuggestion, and they were soon engaged in marble playing;, selling a table by auction, under the belief that it was at different times a house, a piano, and a cow: dancing tiie tango: singing music-hali dities, and taking part in amusing sketches. The audi euce enjoyed the performance immensely. and laughed heartily at the humorous actions of the subject. Another demonetratioi' will be given at the Opera House this evening, when, no doubt, there will again be a large attendance.

EXCELLENT SERIES AT FULLERS. •'Bo-night will bo the hist opportunity pic-lure-goers will liavo of swing the powerful story "Count Zarka" at Fullers. It is an entrancing drama of foreign intrigue, romance ami adventure, and ha* all the s.i>ecial attributes of the famous Nordisk Company's best work. So far as .photography and acting is concerned, it leaves little to be desired. Ir is a worthy centae-piece for the excellent series now being shown at His Majesty's. Amongst the other films a fine number of Ihe Warwick Chronicle keeps sj>octators in touch with the outside world. Tito Reliance comedy, "The Interrupted Seance," is a humorous burlesque, on occult seances. Gaumont's glorious scenic. "Picturesque Brittany." is another film well worth seeing. The Heps great vaudeville novelty. "Tho Tjngo Dai.ce.'' gives one of the best exhibitions ever given of this world's naze, and the Lubin Company's "The Catch of the Season'" is claimed to be tiie most humorous fish story ever tokl. Finally there is a comic incident, "P-ioomcr Loses his Hat." by the Cines Company. With the excellent music of the Symphony orchestra now piayinir very well, indeed. His Majesty's is a popular and entertaining week-end resort, and there shoidd I*- ihe iisir large Saturday night audience t resens this evening.

LAST NIGHT OF PROGRAMME AT HAYWARDS. The hall-hour occupied in screening the •porting special, "The Filly," at Hayward.'s passes very rapidly. It is a typically Irish production. All the characters are characteristic thereof, and the heroine has a very fine stage presence. The methods adopted to thwart a Squire, who disapproves of his daughter's choice of a life partner, are cleverly and very amusingly carried out. The Donnybrook Fair and principal event thereat, the steeplechase, are pictured to the !:fe. The film is a most exhilarating one. There is a capital scenic film of Auckland, and subjects showing the wonderful development there. Both "Innocent" and "The Two Slaves'' are striking and appealing dramatics. John Bunny's eccentricities causes much glee in "The Flaming Heart," as also does a faked burglary in "An Unintentional Hero." The latest Gaumont Graphic is very interesting, and there is a •plepdid study of marine shell fish. This capital programme will be shown for the la»t lime to-night.

BENEFIT CONCERT. The public are reminded of the benefit concert which is to be given at His MaTheatre to morrow night, in aid of tlu widow of th« late Mr Chridge. A firstclass programme of vocal and pictorial items has been arranged, and as the concert is for a worthy object there should be a record attendance. The doors will open at 7.45 p.m. and the concert will commence at. 8.30 p.m. FULLER-BRENNANS VAUDEVILLE SPECIALTY ACTS. The Fuller-Brennan Company of vaudeville artists, all of whom are new to Palmerston audiences, will commence a six night's season at the Opera House on Monday next. The names prominently featured are those of artists holding leading positions on the vaudeville stage of England and America,, and who have appeared with signal success in Australia and other towns of the Dominion. A better all-round company, it is stated, has sever crossed the Tasman sea under the auspices of this wellknown management, and the artists make up a iralaxy of talent brighter than anvthing seen this way for a long time. "The appearance of Bailey's posing dogs will be awaited with interest, for they are said to possess a mystifying fund oi intelligence These animals appear in a scric* of statuelike poses, and present a novel and highly artistic series of intensely human interest. A number of well known studies, such as "For*aken Pals." "The Wounded Paw," and "Off to the Hunt" are given, and th? eanined are said to show a kc<i;lv intelligent interest in their various pores. The creatures are all fine specimens of the English setter, and the performance gives another illustration of the wonderful intelligence to be., found in the canine creation. The act nex* in importance is Le Witte. in his Pjoteai act and character impersonations. This is reputed to be an extremely clever turn and comes straight from New. York. This artist occupies the stage for twenty minutes, and a feature of his performance is the ' many lightning change of'cosiumes, which sometimes leads the aiidience to imagine lhat more than one person is taking part. Another- star act recently engaged by the firm's representative in San Francisco, is' Sigr.or Rellemi. This artist is described as Italy's greatest master of the accordion, and is said to give an interesting exhibition en his favourite instrument. The accordion Sighar Rellemi plays upon is one specially made for him. and is said to i>ossess a verypowerful tone. The combination also includes La France, who will present a numIxr ot art nos«s, and the lighting effects, in tuts act are reported to be very beautiful. Lf France ais !; gives a number of character impersonations, and an interesting feature will bn an exhibition of a number of shop w; m collectr by Jklme. La France during iie • recent \<m,v of Japan. The comedy elem- ;.t will be supplied bv Roy Rene, who is reputed to be a firstdass Hebrew, entertaiini. oi. the lines made so popular bv Julian Rene. Sharrat and Lane, a dub of comedy entertainers, will pre&nt their Australasian success, "Professor 7SpobfereiL u Ja i ines ° l)ic - a talent ed baritone, who has lately been appearing with the yuinian Opera tympany, will sing a number of high-class ballads. Kingsley and Graham, two musical comedy artiste (iate of Gporgo Edwards English Company) will'present some sparkling comedy sketches. Miss Lavuutf Tyson, a cultured contralto, and the Misses Knowles and Lee. very dainty and pleasinrr comediennes, will complete the ■plendid bill for Show Week. 7 h^!?? x - plans for tll(? J* 2 * 0 " •><> now open at Millars. Despite /he costliness of so many star performers popular prices wUI bo charged, with an fee of Is for booking.