ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 6433, 3 February 1908, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. The managerial aimouuo&'uiGiit of a complete change of programme whs sufficient to attract a large audience to the Theatre Koval on Saturday evening. Thu.ro aho went anticipating something new and novel were not disappointed, as t.lm ptogvamme submitted was a capital one in every respect ami quite deserved the- hearty applause meioil out to it by a well-sal islied audience. Allan Sliaw, who is appearing lor the last lime this, wt-ok, delighted and mystified the onlookers Will! his clover turn. Tire comedy double of Joe Walts and .Madge Emms created roars of laughter. Tod Calloway sang a budget or comic songs in nhs most amusing style, and ha-1 lo respond to the imperative demand tor more. Madame rilaaeiie Carelii was in capital voice, and her vocal etiorts wcie as pleasing ns, they customarily are. Nellie Tower proved her popularity witu the audience 'in no uucerlain maimer, while Rob Lloyd I had patrons convulsed «'Uo laughter dur- ; lug the whole time he teas before tno tootiignts with his comicalities delivered in his best style. Mr A. -JU. Cropp gave vigorous renderings of a couple of capital songs, his line voice being heard to advantage. The Lucas twin sisters had a •hearty reception, their turn being one of the best of the evening, while the daring act of the tokens, the sharpshootmg wire walkers, was a fitting finale to a programme which could noc fail to interest and amuse. ROYAL PICTURES. His Majesty’s Theatre was well-filled on Saturday evening, w'iieu the Royal Picture Proprietary submitted a change of programme. The new pictures suown were a very line series, particularly two which have j last arrived from England—- " The Clockiaaker’s Secret” and ■ Little Jules Verne." In addition to bioscope pictures a number of excellent snapshots of finishes in the championship sports meeting and the Y.M.L.A. swimming carnival on Saturday afternoon were thrown on the screen. The entertainment is certainly a splendid one for the low admission lees charged. This evening the management will institute a Limerick competition for substantial murrey prizes. PERRY BIORAMA. The season by Perry’s Biorama opens at the U|pera Blouse to-night. A capable vaudeville company will appear. Popular prices of admission will be charged. A matinee is announced for Wednesday. ''BREWSTER’S MILLIONS.’’ This morning at 9 o’clock the plan of reserved -seats for .the season of Mr J. C. \\ illiamson’s newest comedy, ‘'Brewster’s Millions,” will open at the Eresdeu piano rooms. The inaugural per'iermanee will bo given at the Opera House on Thursday evening, and for the first time Mr Tiros. Kingston, who has hitherto been seen here omyiu what may bo termed ‘heavier parts,” will make his appearance in light comedy. He is favourably known ?n that capacity in London, where he was wont to share important engagements with Mr Gerald du Maurier. Here, however, associated with Miss Nance O’Neill and Miss Titteil Brune, his parts have lain more in tno direction of serious drama and even tragedy. Another interesting event will be the reappearance of Mrs Robert Brough, who is sure to receive an enthusiastic and sympathetic welcome. The famous yacht scene, with its realistic picture of a storm at sea, is said to bo enough in itself to make the fortune ol any piece, WONDERLAND. Wonderland was well patronised on Saturday .evening, and its popularity glows more assured with each succeeding clay. Uproarious mirth was occasioned by Driscoll and Luella, who gave a “gerard and chair” act, while excellent business was done by the side-ehows. The Pollard Opera Company brought a successful season in Wellington to- n a close on Saturday evening, when the company staged ‘‘The isle of Bong Bong.” The company leaves for a tour of the North Island to-morrow morning. At the Working Men’s Club last evening Perry's Biorama Company gave a performance which was heartily enjoyed by a large crowd of members and friends of the club. The programme consisted of a variety of new and splendid animated pictures, illustrated songs, ballads, etc. The pictures were of Large proportion, and there was an absence of dicker. Miss Eva Brady's singing of the illustrated songs was much appreciated, repeated encores being demanded. Little ixah, a smart performer of six years, sang and acted her songs with style and finish. Mr S. Chester also contributed. The Ferry Company will run another excursion to and concert at Day s Bay next Wednesday evening, when a firstclassp programme will be presented by leading vocalists and musicians. The Duchess will leave the Ferry Wharf at 8 p.m., returning from the Bay at 10 o’clock. The full programme will appear in to-morrow's issue.