ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 1786, 11 December 1912, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

FULLER'S PICTURES. To-night will be the last opportunity offered to patrons of His Majesty's Theatre to see the excellent. current programme. The Balkans military pictures are well appreciated, the characteristic photographs of the various rulers engaged in the recent strugle being particularly interesting. Several of the dramas have been voted very popular, particularly that of "The Darling of the C. S. A. " " Cheese Making in Taranaki" maintains its interest. The "Ranger's Reward" and the "Little Artist of the Market" are well liked and possess an excellent vein throughout. The comics are exceedingly laughable and the whole programme will well repay a visit before to-morrrow's change.

MR GUNTEIVS CONCERT. To-morrow night Mr H. E. Gunter's concert will be held and should prove a great musical treat. Large numbers of tickets have been sold and the booking is excellent. The Wellington professional quartette should prove a great attraction. The pupils' selections will be far above the ordinary. Miss Eileen Gordon, the only lady vocal soloist, comes with a very high reputation. JANE.—TO-NIGHT. To-night "Jane," that extremely funny comedy-farce, will be produced in the Opera House by a strong company of amateurs. The proceeds are to be in aid of All Saints' new church. A very successful dress rehearsal was held last evening and all points to a most enjoyable production.

THE MYSTERIOUS JANSEN.

Supported by an entirely new company the great Jansen wiil appear in the Opera House on Friday next, Dec. 13. Included in the company are Leslie A. Bates, Miss Addie Montague and Madame Leona During Jansen's tour of the world he has appeared before 14 rulers. He was requested to call at the palace of the Queen of Spain in Madrid, and give a performance. That day a valuable piece of jewellery was stolen from the palace, and the Queen was greatly annoyed. For one trick he invited someone from the audience to assist him, and an attendant of the Queen volunteered. In taking a live dove from her pocket, a diamond ring fell to the floor and was recognised as the property of the Queen, who was amazed at the unexpected recovery of the article. Mr Jansen has deluded, at one time or another Europe, as well as Asiatic, Kings and Emperors. He had an interesting experience with the Sultan of Turkey. In Pekin Mr Jansen also performed before the Imperial family. From a packing case supplied by Millar and Giorgi, and now on view at their store, Miss Edna Herr will on the stage undertake to escape after being securely nailed, inside of it. The box plan is at Millar's and day sales at Ross's. Patrons are requested to book their seats early on account of their being a keen demand for seats.

£5 5s FOB NOTHING. Between 5.30 and 6.30 p.m. on Friday evening the mysterious Jansen will be in front of the Post Office in disguise, in a series of disguises, or in ordinary clothes, mingling freely with the crowd. The first person having 111 his or her possession a copy of the "Manawatu Daily Times" of that day's issue, tapping him on the shoulder and saying "You are the mysterious Mr Jansen" will receive £5 ss, which will be presented from the stage that evening.