ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14689, 25 May 1911, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

WEST'S PICTURES.

A new programme of West's Pictures was shown at the Royal Albert Hall last night. Among the most interesting films was a fino sconio picture taken in the Tyrol Mountains, including several fino waterfalls. Poaohgrowing in Canada was an instructive and interesting picture. The Pa the Gazette comprised secoral good items of pictorial news. A specially good section was that showing the Oxford-Cambridge boat raw. The ladies in the audience were much interested in a fine coloured picture of a delightful Paris gown. "Magic Music" was a cleverlymanipulated trick picture, wherein single musical signs performed astonishing ovolu tions. A comedy film entitled "The Experiences of Mr. Inquisitive" caused much amusement. " Robby and the Redskins" was a characteristic Indian dramatic study, with a lively story in it. A comedy film, "Crazy Apples," was found to bo a highly amusing elaboration of an old superstition. " Scroggins as a Census Official" was an extravagant comedy upon tho impossibilities of census-talcing business, but it concluded very lamely with an absurd chase. A powerfully conceived drama with a moral was "What Shall Wo Do With Our Old';" Tho film was interesting, and it was moral; but it was painfully and disagreeably realistic in quite undesirable directions, and the inclusion of the utmost details of a death-bed scene was quite objectionable. Music was provided by tho Royal Albert ladies' orchestra. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. To-night at His Majesty's Theatre Mr. Anderson's company will present a new play by Edward Peplo (author of "The Prince Chap"), entitled "Right is Might," a drama dealing with American cowboys and railroad builders in the Southern States. The story is that of a Southern girl. Alleno Houston, who carries on her dead father's fight, against a wealthy railway company, controlled by Northern interests, and seeking to extend its lino through the Houstons' ranch. The Southern cowboys fight tho road-makers, by breaking bridges, wrecking trains, and scattering horses, while tho railway engineers havo rccourso to the law. Not till tho last scono is the result of . the contest known. Miss Day will appear as Alleno Houston, and Mr. Roberts as John Ashby. The play will bo mounted in accordanco with the best traditions of Mr. Anderson. FULLER'S PICTURES. Anothor new series will be submitted at the King's Theatre to-night, when a programme of an entertaining nature will be presented. There will bo pictures to suit all tastes, and tho subjects are a varied lot, comprising industrial, dramatic, scenic, and humorous pictures. "The Show Girl's Stratagem" is a story of self-sacrifice, whilst "The Girl Spy Before Vicksburg" and "Flag of His Country " are two stirring military dramas. "On Board a French Ironclad," " Motor Boat Racing," and " Arabian Pottery" should prove an interesting series. "Only a Sister" is a natural story of everyday life. The Pathe Gazette contains many topical events, and " Seth's Temptation" 'is an American rural romance. A subject in a lighter vein will be Duped by Dupin.'' The musical part of tho programme will be supplied by Mr. E. J. Burke's orchestra. OPERA HOUSE. The Opera House again contained a largo audience last evening, and tho entertaining vaudeville programme contributed by various artists was greeted with loud applause. Barnold's dogs and monkeys took part in an amusing turn. The entertainment will be rotated this evening, and there will bo a matinee on Saturday. ANTONIA DOLORES. As soon as tho box plan opened at Wildman and Arey's on Wednesday morning a steady rush set in for seats for the concerts to bo given on Friday, Saturday, and Monday next by the above talented and popular artiste. This is typical of her tour throughout Now Zealand, and certainly no singer in tho history of the colonies has toured so often with such genuino success, for the prosent tour—the fifth—has been the most successful, surely ample evidence of the gifted singer's popularity, and a striking tribute of public satisfaction. By the time tho visit concludes Mdllo. Dolores will havo given over 50 concerts, a record never even approached by any first-class artiste. Mdlle. Dolores has always been a great favourite in Auckland, and there is no reason to doubt tiiat the local season will be a record. Indeed, one day's booking has practically made this assured. Wise patrons will book early, and avoid disappointment. WINDSOR RINK. There was a largo attendance at the Windsor Rink last night, when a fancy costume and evening dress carnival took place. Tho rink was tastefully decorated with bunting for tho occasion, and a flashlight photograph of tho skaters, and those present was taken. The programme was a lengthy one, and included fancy skating, Maypolo dance, teams of four ladies driven by a gentleman, teams of four gentlemen driven by a lady, and comical skating. Tho grand march during tho evening was headed by the Windsor Band on skates. Twclvo'prizes are to bo presented for the various events, which will be awarded this evening. BUCKINGHAM'S PICTURES. Attractive films of a varied nature were presented at Buckingham's Picture Palace yesterday, and both afternoon and evening performances were well attended. "Life in New York City" is one of the best films. Tho entertainment will be repeated this evening. LYCEUM: RINK. The skating rink at tho Lyceum Theatre, Onehunga, will bo open this afternoon, and this evening. Two sessions will also be held to-morrow, and prizes will be given for walking races .on skates.

ROYAL RINK. The Royal Rink is extending its popularity, and the attendances at the four daily sessions yesterday wore very largo.

PRINCE'S RINK.

There were exceptionally large attendances at all sessions at the Prince-' Rink on Wednesday. Suitablo musio is provided by a capable orchestra. A morning session, at 10.30, has been introduced, and will, no doubt, prove popular.

ORGAN RECITAL. The third organ recital of the serins arranged by Mr. H. U. Dutton, F.R.C.0., is announced to take place at St. Sopulchre's Church, Khybcr Pass, this evening. Miss Muriel Adams will bo the vocalist. The programme includes Bach's Prelude and Fugue in A minor, Mendelssohn's sth Sonata, the Meistersinger Overture ,of Wagner, and Elgar's "Imperial" March.