ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 15167, 5 December 1912, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ROYAL ALBERT HALL.

The new programme of West's pictures at the Royal Albert Hall, under the- direction of Hayward's Enterprises. Ltd.. more than maintained .the fine reputation that lias been earned by this popular picture theatre. As usual the. management have procured a. very sensational drama to head the bill. This drama, entitled "A Cruel Fate," is presented in three scenes and four acts, being admirably staged and acted throughout. The play opens with the picture of a captivating maid in the happy home circle. Love, and jealousy lead to a quarrel. There is a charge of murder, an arrest, and a, lire in prison. There follows a thrilling scano of the turnout of the fire brigade, and of the blazing cells in which the heroine is incarcerated. .How everything is subsequently righted, and the real murderer discovered, is all very graphically shown. This magnificent film is supported by several other good dramas, including "The Light of St. Bernard," depicting a night of terror in a lighthouse. "The Wonders of the Magnet" is a scientific film of more' than usual interest. The Paths Gazette and several good scenic and comic subjects, complete a first-rate programme. West's Premier Ladies' Orchestra, as usual, played appropriate, music during the screening of the pictures.

OPERA HOUSE. The fine vaudeville programme now being presented. at the Opera House attracted another largo audience last evening. Phillips and Merritt again proved firm favourites, while the turn by the Do Re Mi trio was much appreciated. Other popular artists were Guillaume, Baby, and Co., and Thornton, who performed some excellent juggling feats. All the otW items were well received. GRAND IRISH CONCERT. A grand Irish concert, in aid of the Sis* tera of St, Joseph, was held in St. Benedict's Hall last evening. The result of the concert was very gratifying, an audience of over 700 persons being present. Solos were rendered during the evening by Messrs. F. Bourke, Taylor, H. Hill, Madame Antonio Martinengo, Mrs. J. P. Hanson, and Mrs. Barry, and a duet by Miss L. Pickering, and Mr. E. Dennis. A violin solo was contributed by Herr Peehotsch, a harp solo by Miss J. Hutchinson, and a xylophone solo by Mr. C. Over, Mr. H. Witty and Miss R. Mclnerney danced an Irish hornpipe, and a threehanded Irish reel. Items were also contributed by the pupils of St. Benedict's School. "PRINCESS OF POPPYLAND." To-night and to-morrow night an operetta, "The Princess of Poppyland," will be given in the* Foresters' Theatre, Onehunga, the proceeds to be devoted to the convent funds. The piece has been' in preparation for some considerable time, and should provide an excellent entertainment. ;■'; • FORESTERS' THEATRE: _. The Foresters' Theatre, Onehunga, continues to maintain its popularity. The programme screened last evening was witnessed by a large gathering, and the various pictures were well ■ received.. , Easily the most popular film was "The Ranchman's Daughter," a stirring story of. ranch life in the Western . States of America. The story is brimful of incident from beginning to end, and at no period does the interest of the spectators flag in the least degree. . ADELPHI , THEATRE. ' The fine new programme screened at the Adelphi Theatre, • Newmarket, last evening, attracted a large number of appreciative patrons. Most interest centred in "Pals," a drama of a high standard of merit. The two other dramas included in the programme, "'Only a Squaw," and '* f< W were also much appreciated. Other !^'pOp^>o^\ «» "Roman Ruins." and " Woniiui?rV*<4llP Case." . . PICTURE THEATRES. Some splendid pictures are included in . the fine new programme to be ; presented at the King's Theatre this evening. The dramas are all of a high standard of merit, and the supporting scenic and humorous films are said to bo well worth witnessing. ; Another large nudience attended the Queen's Theatre slast evening. . All the pictures were well received, particular interest being displayed in A Pueblo Legend." and " Roiy O'More." To-day, a . change of programme will be made, the star attraction being a fine drama, entitled '"The Indian Massacre." v .''''': The Lyric Theatre is attended ; nightly, by large numbers of appreciative patrons.' ; Some excellent dramas are included in the current programme, while more than ordinary interest centres in the Auckland Animated News. ; Perhaps the most popular drama of, the r series is "The Retired Army Colonel." ; Large numbers of patrons witnessed the splendid programme, at the Newton picture Palace last livening. To-day, the usual change of programme will be made. A feature of the fine new series of pictures to bo presented at the King George Theatre to-day, will be ihe drama entitled "The Aviator, and the Journalist's "Wife." Some fine humorous and \scenic 'films :will also be screened. \ - ./-.'■ v.,'