ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14924, 23 February 1912, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

BRENNAN'S VAUDEVILLE COMPANY

The performance of Brennan's Vaudeville Players was witnessed by another large audience at His Majesty's Theatre last night. The intelligence of the educated chimpanzee again delighted thoso present, his bicycle riding being particularly clever. The other ''turns" were also: particularly entertaining. The last two nights of the' company's appearance are announced. THE QUEEN'S THEATRE. Aucldanders rarely soe themselves as others see them, but MacMahon and Lodder insists on presenting them personally to their patrons. The race for the Auckland Cup, presented at the Queen's Theatre, depicts thousands of Northerners who saw Santo Rosa win the Cup on Boxing Day, and tho 800 ft of moving pic- , hire excels anything yet taken in the Dominion. Cottage "and Castles" is a drama of high merit. "The Spy" is an exclusive Champion, and tells the story of a girl who, with, pluck and energy, saves the Confederate army from what looks like immediate defeat. The picture was cheered again and again. The Selig comedy, "His First Long Trousers," met with immediate appreciation, and tho worries of the schoolboys concerned were highly enjoyed. " Lake Iseo " is a scenic by tho Cines Company, who naturally present their native Italy in the best light. From the point of artistic merit the light and shade is excellent, and the moonlight scenes were deservedly applauded. "Tho Rod Man's Gratitude" shows how Indian braves are deluded and finally attacked by a cowardly renegade crew, who pillage the homes of their fellow whites; the last attack is repulsed and happiness reigns supremo, though the renegades are discomfited. A number of good comedy subjects fill up the bill. The programme will be repeated till Saturday evening. OPERA HOUSE. A large audience assembled at the Opera House last night to witness tho performance of Fasola and his company." The clever feats of Fasola were heartily applauded, and the fine singing of the Windsor choristers was much appreciated. . PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. The Lyric Theatre was well patronised, last evening, and the programme pre-'" sented was a particularly fine one. "The Great Redemption" and " The Mercer Regatta, 1912," are proving exceedingly popular subjects. Few cinematograph displays can equal the latest programmo presented by West's at tho Royal Albert Hall. "'Tropical River Fish" is a most novel and interesting study, whilst "Road Hogs in Toyland," enacted entirely by mechanical toys, is clover and amusing. "Norwegian Scenery," ' Pathe's Gazette," and an excellent selection of comedy films, provide capital amusement. The King George Theatre has established itself as a popular house of amusement, and the large audience that assembled thero last night heartily enjoyed the entertainment provided. The current programme at the King's Theatre provides a first-class entertainment, the subjects being of a varied and interesting nature. The largo audienco present last evening were most appreciative. PRINCE'S RINK. j There was a large attendance of skaters ) it the Prince's Rink last night, when a < 'white night" was held. It proved a ; jreat success. ] Mr. Victor Beck has arrived in Auckland o make arrangements for the opening lea- ( ion of "Allen Doonej" under Mr. George ! Jarlow's management. ! , i 1