ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7419, 22 April 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE NEW THEATRE. An entirely new programme of moving pictures was presented yesterday at the New Theatre ,Manors street, ommencing at 11 a.zn. and continuing till U p.m. A steady stream of ladies and children passed through the theatre all day. Last evening for a considerable time numbers were unable to find seating acco. medation. The new series comprise subjects which havo not been preciously seei in New Zealand. The “gem" items in:’uded “Logging on Italian Rivers,” a splendid picture of the timber industry in sunny Italy. The swiftrflowing river sweeps huge logs along at great speed till they are temporarily stranded. Then they are mad© into rafts, which are navigated under bridges and over waterfalls at a startling pace. At times the camera is cn the raft, and the sensation produced is inde“The Engineer’s Sweetheart” is a pleasing American story f i-Mlroacl life. The charming daughter of an old engine-driver is engaged to a young engine-driver, who presents his sweetheart with a telescope to watch his engine from afar A desperate gang attempt to stick up his train by piling an * bstrnction on the line. The girl discovers their nefarious operations while using her telescope. She mounts a horse and gallops to intercept tho train. The train is stepped in time, and tho gang run to earth after a hard chase amid a- fusillade of billets. “The Seminole’s Trust” is a drama of the .Southern States ol America. Tve plot is laid during the days of slavery, and the scenes and incidents are akin to these of “The Octoroon” and “Uncle Tom's Cabin.” A ruffianly slave-driving planter oj « rfesses an old couple who are indebted to him, in the hope that they will compel their pretty daughter to marry him. Tho girl’s lover comes to tho rescue with due mcney, but the villain murderously attacks tho girl's little brother to steal valuable documents, A Seminole Indian, who is the boy’s guardian, tracks the brutal planter, and after a long chase avenges all. “The Up-to-date Pickpockets” is a comic film which displays a unique and laughable method by which two astute icgucs contrive to earn a dishonest living till tho police put an end to their capers. “Her Winning Way” is an irresistibly funny story of tho captivilng manner of a young woman who ensnares a rich old gentleman, his son and his two clerks. Their consternation is unlimited when her hi rband arrives with her four well-grown children. There arc other equally entertaining subjects. To-day the New Theatre will be open continuously from 11 a.m. to 11 nm.. and another novelty, “Humpty Dumpty’s Circus,” ,will be shown for tho first time. It is a series of views of a modem American circus calculated to prove a veritable treat for children.

OPERA HOUSE. "THE BAD GIRL OF THE FAMILY." The melodrama boom at the Opera House continues, and last night “The Bad Girl of tho. Family” was presented by George Marlow’s company before a big house. Notwithstanding )tn great success, the management has decided to withdraw it after three more performances. “THE ANUS3L OF HIS DREAMS.” On Wednesct*;! the first production hero of another re*«’nt London success, “The Angel of His will be given. This romantic has had seventeen months' continuous run in London at the Lyric Theatre. Referring to the production; the London “Daily matic situations are wonderfully consistent, and the author, apart from the moral he so strongly preaches, provides a drama of thrilling proportions.” The box plan for tho remaining three nights of “The Bad Girl of tho Family” and for the four productions of “The Angel of His Dreams” are now open at the Dresden. Day sale tickets may be secured at Christeson’s. - THE WANDERERS. A matinee, and this evening’s . performance will bo Wellington’s two final opportunities of hearing this pleasing concert company. They go on tour next week, carrying music and gaiety into tho country, where they should meet with ■ a cordial reception, because their programme thoroughly satisfied critical city audiences. Miss Hopwood Foldi's new monologue selections last night demonstrated a wide range of .ability. "Devil-nay-care,” a tragic story, was told with fine power of expression, and as a pleasing change came a pretty little modern parable with jqst the touch of a sting in its humour, this being Miss Foldi's special brand. Fun of the rollicking sort was again provided in large measure by Mr Leslie Holmes, while the vocalists— Miss Madeleno Feme. Miss Everil Higgle, Mr J., Leith Harvey, Mr ,J. D. Keenan, and Mr, George Winstanley—gave many pleasing selections. Miss Ruby Guest played the banjo and mandolin with success, and the whole company combiilcd in several enjoyable , choruses. THEATRE ROYAL. Tho vaudeville company now’ showing at the Theatre Royal comprises a selection of artists of such varied talents as to make tho entertainment a thoroughly enjoyable one. There was a large audience last night, and the programme was received with demonstrative approval HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. There was again a full house at His Majesty’s laSe evening to sc© the fine series of moving pictures. There will be afternoon and evening performances to-dav. SKATING SINK. Every time the Olympia Rink was open yesterday there were crowds of enthusiasts enjoying their favourite pastime of roller skating. Tho rink will be open ax iu o'clock this morning as usual.