ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7355, 6 February 1911, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

,r WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES." Tho Opera House hold another largo andumco on Saturday evening. when tho aranfflng play, "What Happened to Janes," again provided capital entertainment for over two hours. Trio piece gives Mr Willoughby's company good opportunity for genuine mirth-provoking, and the hearty laughter which prevailed showed that everyone had been put in a merry mood. "What Happened to Jones” is a comedy that certainly drives away dull care, and no one need bo otherwise than gay during the time ho is witnessing this company in tho amusing situations which are presented with such clover effect. "What Happened to Jones" will be repeated this evening. Theatre-goers will bo interested to learn that It. 0. Carton’s latest comedy, "Mr Prcedy and tho Oonntoss,” iff to bo played Sa r tho ia«t nighte of the season, THEATHE BOYAL. Tho largo audience which filled the Theatre Iloyal on Saturday evening testified to tho popularity of the performers Who assisted to maTse up tho vaudeville programme which hs\s boon, running dur / ing tho week. Miss Nellie Dent and Mr Fred Graliam repeated their comedy sketch, “The 100 to 1 Clxanco.” with their usual roccoss. Tho Anderson trio received woiltnorited appUi-aso for their acrobatic and contortion act. The full twist of the body, done whilst in a most difficult position on a chair, by tho male performer of the troupe is a brilliant piece of work. Messrs Farrell and Gaffney were aga/n muoh in evidence in clever buck-dances. Mr Gaffney also distinguished himself in tho first port off an "end man.” A complete change will be given to-night, when Mr Walter Dawson (comedian) will make his first appearance. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATEE. TTffl Majesty's Theatre was packed to the doors on Saturday evening, when tho current programme was received for the last time. To-night Messrs Fuller submit m entirely new series of pictures/ consisting of all the latest moffterpicces by tho world’s standard film manufacturers. Tho star film in to-night’s set is entitled the “Sunday Edition/' showing the adventures of a newspaper reporter amongst a gang of pirates. The ".Little Station Agent" is a powerful western,, drama by tho /Edison Company. The hew programme is also particularly strong in scenic and travel eubjecte. The rivers and valleys of Norway are beautifully illustrated. "Amongst ' the Parsces of Bombay" is a fine travel subject by Patho Frorcs. Other pictures of equal merit are "The Foreman," "Love in a Quarantine Station,” "Animal Hospital." "Home Melody," and ‘Tweedledum Takes ' Tragical Parts." Tho programme will bo repeated to-morrow and Wednesday, when it will have to bo put aside. for another now set on Thursday. Seats may bo booked at Christeson’s. OEGAN EEOITAL. After a lapse of some weeks, owing to fho holidays intervening, Mr Manghan Bamcrtt resumed hi® organ recitals in the Town Hall on evening. It must have been vary cheering to tho municipal organ hit, - on the opening of his series of rooitaJs for the new year, to find himself greeted by such a largo audience, among tho largest which has yet attended on a Saturday night. It was a compliment which the organist well merited, and it showed that his efforts in the direction of cultivating a taste for good music have not b»en in. vain. Tho programme submitted was a "special request” one, which enabled Mr Barnett to group the gems that had most appealed to hia patrons at previous recitals. These included tho grand "Marche Triomphile” (T/Ommeny). the massive "Storm Fantasia; (Wely), and the impressive "Allegro Cantahilo Toccata.*’ from Widorts Organ Symphony No. 5 By way of refined contrast were tho Schubert “Serenade." Lo-rn-are's' “Pastorale," and the "Idyll" of Bheinbergcr. ’ There were several encore pieces, which added to the great enjoyment of the recital. The programme for next Saturday's recital will include Handel's "Cuckoo end Nightingale” concerto (first movement). —Hamoreske’' (I>vDrak), and Sohubert's "To Bo Sung on the Waters." Mr Barnett hope* to give tho next concert by tho municipal orchestra in about three week?' •time. "A MESSAGE FUOM MAES." On Saturday next the Plimmor-Deimiston •dramatic organisation, including Miss Lizetto Parke®, will open a five nights' season at tho Opera House- For tho first two nights "A Message From Mara" will be staged. It is a romantic and spectacular play ‘intermixed with brilliant dialogue and beautiful scenery. It is whimsied. charming, and altogether delightful, ami tho interest in the plot continues unabated to the end. As produced by the PlimmerDeuniston Company, it is said to b©‘ a revelation in stagecraft, the effects introduced being numerous * and varied. On Tuesday and Wednesday, February 14th and 15th. tho second play of tho season, •"Lovers’ Lane.” will be produced, . ‘The Passing of tho Third Floor Back” will be ; presented on tho lost night of tho season. Box plan.*’ for all the performances will open at the Dresden on Wednesday morning “BABY BLISS." "Baby Bliss,” tho biggest, jolliest, and lattest boy in tho world, displayed hia ample proportions at hi® reception rooms, Wiliia street, opposite tho Hotel Windsor to a largo and appreciative number'* of sightseers on Saturday night. He is only eighteen years of age. and weigh® 42st 3lb. Although he is so extraordinary in size, smd of great bulk, ho is by no means lielpless. Ho is a small eater, but ffle©ps»well; he is indeed, constitutionally, a phenomenon. "Baby Blisff” has a very good disposition. and one can spend gome interesting and happy moments chatting with this intelligent youth, who comes from tho centre of tho amusement world, which ia Coney Island, New- York. U.S.A. , Ho is now touring tho world, and wall be hero for a short season only, "CASEY,” THE CHIMPANZEE, "Casey" is an interesting character, and has’ had crowds of visitors since his arrival here. On caumu-y .nignt mruiv people were turned away "Casey” is an extraordinary animal, and has established himself us a general favourite. He is very interesting to watch. Ho shakes hands quite cordially, and his hand® are much like the human hand. On a piece of paper he scribbles his autograph with tho celerity of a bookmaker, and plays a mouth-organ just as any small child would. On the' piano he plays creditably. It is money well spent- to. have an interview with the chimpanzee at his VUllts street abode.