ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14947, 21 March 1912, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"A GIRL'S TEMPTATION." The sensational melodrama, "A Girl's Temptation," was again presented at His Majesty's Theatre last night before a large audience. Tho drama will be performed again this evening: THE NORWOODS. Another programme was presented at the Town Hall last night by the Norwoods, a good audience being present. The Norwoods will appear again to-night. ROYAL ALBERT HALL. Another admirable programme was presented for the first time last night at the Royal Albert Hall. The "star" attraction, the exclusive West drama, " The Octoroon," certainly stands out as one of the finest pictures dealing with tho American slave trade ever shown here. One very fine scene is the dagger duel between McClosky and tho Indian. Another very fine item is a " Florentine Drama." Apart from the glorious scenery and tho magni ficent architecture of tho buildings in this picture, the colouring is excellent, and the plot a very thrilling one, the final scene — where the hero, after escaping from a convent with the heroine, is shot dead as he is carrying the heroine across a river—be ing admirably worked out. Another attractive drama is " A Southern Soldier's Sacrifice." The comic element has not been forgotten. " The Man in the Taxi," is one of the best in this section of the programme, while other humorous items are, " Bobby as a Socialist," ' " Bertie's Wooing," and " Max Sets the Fashion," the hist an especially funny picture. "Hunting Brown Bears in the Rockies," is a first-class sporting picture, while in Pathe's Gazette all tho latest news from all parts of tho world, from the suffragette demonstration at Richmond (Surrey) to the latest stylo in ladies' coiffures, is illustrated to the best possible advantage. The programme will be repeated to-night.

A MISSIONARY FAREWELLED. A pleasant social gathering was held in the East-street HaU, Newton, last evening, as a farewell to the Rev. Jas. Wilson, of the Auckland Methodist Mission, who is leaving shortly on an extended tour. The Rev. Geo. Bond (who occupied the chair) and several members of tho mission, made happy speeches in reference to Mr. Wilson's work, to which ho suitably replied. ilr. Wilson was the recipient of some handsome presentations from the Ladies' Guild, members and friends of the mission, and the little tots. A very enjoyable musical programme was submitted, among those contributing being Miss H. Hunt, Mr, W. A. Keay,. Miss C. Hemming, Messrs. A. Ripley, H. Blakeloy, and others. Light refreshments were also provided.

OPERA HOUSE. The excellent vaudeville programme at the Opera Houso entertained a large audience last night, the various items meeting with much applause. PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. Tho usual big crowds continue Jo patronise MacMahon and Lodder's Queen's Theatre. To-day the usual bi-weekly change of programme will be given. It is claimed by the management that every subject is entirely new and exclusive and of more than ordinary excellence. The novelties to be shown to-day include many excellent cinematographic subjects. In addition to the splendid programme now being screened at the King's Theatre thero will be presented to-night a cinematogram of the St. Patrick's Day celebrations held on the Domain last Saturday. This picture was taken by Messrs. John Fuller and Sons' special cinematographer, who was fortunate in securing a remarkably good picture. The great race between Donaldson and Postle is a special feature, while other events will also be depicted. Two new pictures to-night will be " The Calcutta Pageant" and "The Palace of Versailles." " Tho Fools of Society," as well as a number of interesting subjects, is proving a strong attraction at the King George Theatre. " The Freshet," a thrilling dramatic story of a flood, is one of the chief attractions in the interesting programme being presented at the Lyric Theatre. An appreciative audience assembled at the Empire Theatro last night, and the excellent programme met with much favour. Large numbers of people witnessed the fine programme at the Newton Picture Palace yesterday.

PRINCE'S RINK.

With tho advent of cooler weather thero has been a noticeable increase in the attendance of skaters at the Prince's Rink.