ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 14566, 31 December 1910, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

To-night wilt bo the last opportunity the Auckland public will have of witnessing that popular play. "A Message From Mars." In a letter to the management thanking them for their offer to admit *.11 boy scouts, who present themselves in uniform to-night, at half-price to stalls and dress circle, Mr. Stebbing, the chicf inspector of the Boy Scouts says:—"The Message From Mars" should, in my opinion, bo witnessed by every boy scout, as apart from the military aspect of the movement in the Dominion we are endeavouring at the same time to inculcate a thoughtful consideration of many of the principles which are so admirably represented in the plav referred to, as well as others in the repertoire of your company." On Monday afternoon next (New Year's Day), the management will stage "Lovers' Lane" for a brief revival of two nights and a matinee. This charming play, by Clyde Fitch, on its first production in Auckland about three months ago, ran for 10 performances, and sinco then lias been an enormous success throughout the whole Dominion. A feature of this play is the big school scene in the second act, when Miss Lizetto Parke?, sing's " The Old Red School," and it is especially acceptable to children, BARTON BROTHERS' CIRCUS. Another crowded audience witnessed the circus programme last night, which continues up to the high standard set by Barton Brothers on their opening night. A splendid exhibition of rough-riding was given by Cole, tho local buck jump rider, who, after being thrown, was permitted to remount, but was no more successful at the second attempt, being unseated and thrown clear of the ropes in nine seconds. Another local rider will appear to-night, and " Black Albert," the Australian aboriginal, will give an exhibition on Sandfly, There will be a matinee to-day at 2.30, and the final matinee will be given on Monday, for. both of which there will be a special holiday programme arranged, including a skipping contest for girls, and jumping for boys, for which the trophies will be a gold brooch and a silver watch. Heme Bay trams will convey circutigoers from the foot of Custom-street every few minutes. WESTS Pictures. A large and enthusiastic audience attended the Royal Albert Hall last evening, to witness tho excellent series of pictures forming West's Christmas programme. Living New Zealand, with its wealth of _ thermal and scenic beauties, 'is received with ntarked favour. Tho coloured pantomime, "The Masco tie," and the other dramatic and humorous subjects, are all splendidly projected and much appreciated. A matinee will be given this afternoon at 2.30. Holiday matinees are announced for Monday and Tuesday next.

OPERA HOUSE. Last night vaudeville again attracted a large audience to the Opera House, and the applause showed appreciation of a bright, and at times intensely humorous, programme. Another fine programme is set down for to-night. KING'S THEATRE. There was again a crowded and enthusiastic audience at King's Theatre last night, when a splendid programme was presented. A matinee will ho given at 2.30 to-day. For the convenience of patrons it has been arranged that in future trams will leave the nearest point on the conclusion of the performances for Epsom, Dominion Road, and other parts of the city. On Monday and Tuesday special matinees will bo held. AUCKLAND'S "WONDERLAND." To-night " Wonderland " will celebrate in true Scotch style the passing of the Old Year and birth of the New. . Extensive prepa tions have been made in order that the occasion may be specially emphasised, and among other attractive .items the full Drum and Pipe Band of the St. Andrew's Society will parade and render specially suitable items. Highland dancing will also be indulged in, while the skating; rink will be available for skaters until midnight. Altogether an enjoyable commemoration of the season is promised, and no extra charge for admission will be made. Special late trams will run on the conclusion of the entertainment to all parts of the city. JEN PARK PICTURES. There will be an entire change of programme at Eden Park this evening, and a number of excellent films will be screened. The military band will again be in attendance to enliven proceedings. ROYAXi RINK. The Royal Rink is rapidly, gaining increased popularity with lovers of roller-skat-ing, and the attendances yesterday were exceptionally large. The usual morning and afternoon sessions will be held to-day, but to-night the rink will remain open until midnight, to enable those present to see the New Year in in. a novel and pleasing manner. The excellent orchestra will be in attendance as usual.