ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14929, 29 February 1912, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"WHY MEN LOVE WOMEN.

Last night His Majesty's Theatre was well filled, when the- last presentation of the comedy "Beauty and the Barge "■ was given by Allan Hamilton's Company., This evening the sensational romanticdrama, " Why Men Love Women," will be staged. It will bo remembered that this work was played by Allan Hamilton's Company in Auckland during the early part of last year, but the brevity of the season .necessitated tho run of the- drama being withdrawn earlier than the success warranted. In reviewing "Why Men Love Women" at the Palace Theatre, Sydney, last month, the Sydney Morning Herald wrote : " The artistic tone with which tho entire production is infused struck homo forcibly upon the- crowded and interested audience last night, and the unfolding of tho story was watched with a closeiness of attention which betokened an utter absorption in tho play." The management- claim that down to the smallest detail " Why Men Love Women " will bo presented this evening in a manner that will compare with the best ever witnessed on the Auckland stage. In consequence of the season terminating on, Saturday next, "Why Men Love Women" can bo played for two nights only— and to-morrow evening, On Saturday "A Message from Mars "is announced. Elsewhere full particulars are announced of the Allan Hamilton Company's visit next week to Cambridge,, Waihi, and Hamilton, in which towns " Why Men Love Women " and "A Message from Mr.:;'' will form the attractions at each tow a named. WEST'S PICTURES. The weekly change of programme at tho Itoyal Albert Hall yesterday, proved, as iy usual on such occasions, a very strong attraction to the picture-loving public, and the spacious ball was crowded at both the matinoo and evening exhibitions. The new programme is remark- • able on account of its variety. There are aeries of pictures which, of necessity, appeal to all classes of the community. There is quite a number of living pictures shown, tho object of which is entirely educational but these views are so cleverly sandwiched in between dramatic scenes and pure comedy that the entertainment, taken as a whole, is an exceedingly good pictorial representation of life as it humanity in the exercise of most of its faculties, in its gloomier moments, and also in its ioyoiiß moods. "The Outlaw Deputy" is a fine description of the lifo some of the pioneers ot the " Wild and Woolly West" of the' western and southern portions of the United States liavo actually experienced. The "Valley of tho Chalvagne" is a coloured picture of portions of the ■ Lower Alps, which is quite unique in ita repre-; sentation of physical actualities. '•■ The naturalness of these picture-photographs ; . surprised the audience and, of necessity* the applause was continuous. " These are only two or three of the many films that. were presented. There were many others ■ equally interesting, although different in character and, perhaps, appealing to different sections of' the audience. The music supplied by Miss Marsden's - little band of instrumentalists was a very fitting accompaniment to the picture display. JUDAS MACCABEUS. , . On Monday evening next, in the large; Town Hall, the combined Methodist choirs, some 250 voices, will render the well-known oratorio, Judas Maccabeus." The performance, is in honour of the sitting of the Methodist Conference this year in Auckland, and visitors and dele-" gates from, all parts of the Dominion will be present. A heavy desnand has set jit for the tickets, and the performance promises to be a big success.; ;'

' NEWBURY-SPADA CONCERTS. At next Saturday's concert, at the Town Hall,, Mr. Philip Newbury will sing the famous martial aria, " Sound an ; Alarm," from Handel's "Judas Maceabseus," accompanied on the grand organ by Mr. Gregson. The exquisite love duet. "Wo are Alone," / from "The Golden Legend," will be sung by Madame Spada and Mr. Philip Newbury. Much interest is aroused in the debut of Miss - Letitia Gardner, whose Buccess in the recent musical competitions was so con- ■■? spicious. Mr. Gregson will play the ' " giant" , fugue in D (Bach), Herr> Pechotsch will play the andante and finale f from Mendelssohn's violin concerto and v aria in G (Bach). The successful young A; contralto, Miss Mabel Seccombe, : and the v popular basso, Mr. Oliver s Farrow, re- :. appear, and Mr. Leo Whittaker has 'been . engaged as accompanist. The box plan j is open at Wiidm&ri and Arey'H, and day ; sales, at Hancock's, ' stationer, '„ Queen- ! street. '.".. , ~ >~->, ,:

OPERA HOUSE. The success tof Fafiola and his company at the Opera House continues, and the entertainment of magic and music/ pleased a large audience last night. The ■■, last nights of the company, are announced. ; : Messrs! John Fuller and Sons announce that on Monday evening the Opera House will reopen with a company of vaudeville artists, headed by Frank Yorke, with a budget of the latest international comic songs. : The Driseoll Boys (eccentric comedians and patter artists), Hugo and Olga (equilibrists and jugglers), Stella Ranger (balladist), besides a number of other artists will appear in an up-to-date programme. . -

PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS.

At the Queen's Theatre to-day, one of the most beautiful photo spectacles ever . presented in Auckland will be screened by the management. "The Discovery of America' is the title of this magnificent historical production. Judging from press comments from other parts of the world, patrons of this theatre are promised a treat. In addition to this splendid film, which lias been specially imported by Messrs. MaciMahon and Lodder, the following will also be shown for the first time to-day :—"Over the Rockies'* (scenic), "The Sheriff Got His Man" (dramatic), ''Fall of a Knight" (dramatic), and "White Masters Dance." The excellent programme of pictures at! the King George Theatre continues to !. draw large houses nightly. "The Sins of - the Father" is a picture that is attracting considerable favourable comment. The popular Lyric Theatre was extremely well patronised last night. "Th© New Superintendent" is a really*,'■ fine ftfilm, the remarkable fire effects being especially good. The , remainder of : tWK* programme is well up to Messrs. Hayward's usual high standard. The programme now' being submitted at the King's Theatre is a particularly ' choice one, and the audience each night; is very appreciative. "The Fisherman's Daughter" and "Thrown to the J Lions'": are two noteworthy items in a programme ":& of exceptional merit. '..,".'• An excellent programme is being-* shown daily at ' the - Newton ; ; Picture Palace. The theatre was' very well patronised throughout yesterday. The Empire Theatre, at Dominion Road, continues to draw big houses'; nightly, and last night was no exception i .to the rule. Residents of Mount Eden and , the surrounding district find this ! theatre a delightful pi ice for an evening's'; \ amusement, especially as they do nob have the trouble about catching a car home. . ■ •

Prince's Rink was well patronised la si night. There will be an "nil white ' night I'll .'«■!■■ ■..■.'' .x-.i ' 'V.i' I .', ..'■:; to-night. _..