ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 14292, 11 February 1910, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE SILVER KING."

"The Silver Kino," having undergone the test of popular criticism for 30 years and more, stands '. out among melodramatic works as a victorious survival of the fittest, and the enthusiasm which greeted its re: vival by the J. C. Williamson Company at His ; Majesty's Theatre . last night was an emphatic proclamation of the fact that Jones and Herman's famous play is still far from having outstayed its welcome. The large house followed with the closest interest the intensely human story, reflecting as it does a wealth of noble-minded optimism which at times of severest trial strives to realise that right will ultimately triumph over wrong, and projecting the softened glimpses of affectionate domestic life, which have been an ever-compelling force of attraction to home-loving English folk. It was an extremely pleasing feature of last night's performance that the leading rolo should bo filled by Mr. Geo. Titheradge, who, apart from his local popularity was the creator of the part in Australasia 28 years ago.. That the hand of time should have wrought certain changes in the first Wilfred Denver is only natural, but notwithstanding the mellowing influences of time, the veteran actor imparted praiseworthy vitality into his broadened representation of the idolised stage hero. It was in the latter portion of tho play, however, that Mr. Titneradgo excelled even his artistic performance of tho opening acts, and the delicately emotional episodes were portrayed with striking naturalness. Misa Ethel Warwick added to the good impressions previously created by her sympathetic representation of Nellie Denver, and Mr. Harry Plimmer gave a vivid representation of Captain Skinner, that detestable stage personage known as "the Spider." Mr. Eardley Turner acted to the life the difficult part of Daniel Jaikes, the ever-faithful servant, and Mr. Fred Cambourno cleverlj enacted Elijah Coombe, ; the chary, easygoing personage whose services were in such constant demand by "tho Spider." Other members of the cast whose - acting, contributed to the success of the production were: Mr. Cyril Macky (Geoffrey Wane), Rege Carey ("the Dook of New York"), Misses Emma Temple (a breezy comedienne), Lily Aldridgo (Cissy Denver), Messrs. Gregan, McMahon, Boyd Irwin, and Miss Nellie Calvin. The scenic effects are complete in every detail, and altogether tho' plaj • is 'a" finished production. It will be repeated tonight and again on Saturday night, when the Williamson season will close. ,

TIVOLI THEATRE.'" "

. Tho picture : programme was much appreciated by a good audience last night at. the Tivoji Theatre. The fire in oil warehouses (Paris) is a fine picture and well photographed. The comic subjects created more than an average amount of merriment. Tonight there will bo a comic singing competition. Quite a large number of comedy' vocalists havo entered. ROYAL ALBERT HALL. A very large number of patrons filled lh« Royal Albert Hall last night, when the second presentation of this -week's programme was givon. Undoubtedly this series is very fine, and in scenic pictures particularly strong. Tho Twin Fall Country, Idaho, described as the . wonders of Nature, is quite one of the finest of its class seen in Auckland. This picture shows the largest snow stream in the world and some of the grandest waterfalls. "The Stampede" is a good picture of exciting cowboy class. "For Her Sake" is well-thought-out nautical pictorial drama. . ■" Carmen" 13 well presented by bioscope. On the whole the programme is one of tho best yet shown at the Royal Albert Hall. There will be a. matinee to-morrow afternoon at 2.30. ALL PATHE SEASON. . The above season, which was originally advertised to commence on Monday night next, will ' not commence * until Tuesday evening. In order to accommodate the Knyvett indignation meeting committee, this alteration has been made. On Monday night, from 7.30 to eight, two or three pictures will be shown, and Mr. Sin ton's orchestra has kindly consented to discourse music for. the same -period. On Tuesday evening the full programme will bo submitted, and, judging by reports, it is to bo an exceptionally strong one. The pictures will all be of Messrs. Path© Freres' manufacture, and are said to bo all new. A particular feature of the programme is that coloured pictures will be in th© majority. It is not necessary to dilate on the excellence of Pathe's films, their dramatic and art studies, scenics and comedy subjects are always good. .