ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7915, 26 September 1911, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

THEATRE ROYAL. A new departure was Inaugurated at the Theatre Royal last evening on the occasion of the change of programme, the usual first part being dispensed with and the olio system being followed. This innovation was a complete success. There are three new “turns” this week, and each is well above the average. Mounier and Franz, two athletes of quite unusual ability and strength, appear in an act which is both clever and sensational. They employ weights varying from 561 b to > 2601 d. Briefly, tlieir chief feats are:—Juggling a 561 b weight, snatch lift of 1501 b weight with a clean sweep, teeth pyramid by Franz (body lift), lifting of Mounier by Franz, Franz hanging from Mounier by hie teeth, juggling a 1121 b bar ball, human Roman column (Mounier bridging and supporting a 1121 b weight together with Franz and a 1661 b weight, the whole strain failing .on Alounier’s neck), body lift. Franz lilting Mounier from a lying position on tue noor to arm’s length (lilting also a 561 u weight with his little huger), and the human trust, in which one supports the other and a 66ib weight - over bayonets. Vernon aud Mack go through a number of hand balancing acts and tumbling leats oi more than usual merit. Everything is cleanly aud cleverly aone, without visible efiort and without any hesitancy or hitch oi any kind. It is a really good act, well worth seeing. Sam La Alert, sifileur and mimic, though suhering from a severe cold, contributed with maraed success, li© gave a medley of popular choruses and a recitation from •‘The Bohemian Girl.” besides a number of good imitations. Tho remainder of the performers contributed with success. The programme will be repeated to-night. OPERA HOUSE. CLARKE-MEYNELL ATTRACTIONS. One more night and “The Gay Gordons” 'will have ceased to provide good entertainment at the Opera House, where they have 'been doing so excellently well for a week ,or more past. Last evening's presentation was as successful as ever, out to-night is positively the last opportunity ox witnessing the pleasant performance, as to-morrow boards. “Sergeant Brue” is described as boards. “Sergeant Breo” is described ae a clover and catchy musical comedy. It will be produced with the following cast: Sergeant Brue, Beroy Clifton; Michael Brue (his son), Frank Lincoln: Aurora (his daughter), Nell Finnic; Daisy (servant), Neine Cozens; Mabel Widgett, Mabel Dark; Vivioimo Russell, Vi Scott; Lipuiso Claire, Bertha Goldberg; Gerald Treiierne, Frank C/Aca-Brooks; Mathew Habishom, AY. J. Montgomery; Inspector Gormge (of tho O Division). Carlcton Stuart; Ertkino Murray, David JOilertJon; Captain Bay, Robert Jackson; Mr Crank (magistrate), Frank Compton; Crooklo Scruubs (a criminal), Tom Graves; Lady Bickenhall, Florence lineson. HIS MAJESTY’S. Among tho series of films at His Majesty's in the new programme presented, last night are some very beautiful ones depicting marine life. The kinenuwograph reproduces too wonders of tho sea with j just as great fidelity as it does scenes on land, and its educational aspect in this direction is of more than ordiiiaay value. ‘The recent labour riots in London and Liverpool were thrown on to the screen, giving the audience an excellent idea of the movements of the people aud the military during those stirring times. Aviation contests, oi which the cables daily inform us, find a prominent place in the present programme, and some very exciting flights over land and sea are shown. “Tree felling in Norway” is not without its interest to city dwellers who like to see how these (things are done in other countries. “Cap(taring Crocodiles” adds to the excellent •variety of the pictures. On tho dramatic 'side, “Changing of Silas Warner,” the ifitoiy of a woman’s kindly influence in winning over a stern business man who had cut hi-s heir off witiiout a shilling, kept the feminine portion of tho large audience particularly interested. Then there -were “A Comedy of Misunderstanding,” “Forgiven in Death,” “Her Hacrifioe,” “Tne Primal Call,” and “Troublesome Secretaries,” pictures which all went to make up on attractive programme. THE NEW THEATRE. The Now Theatre was filled throughout yesterday when the current programme of the continuous picture entertainment was •shown for tho lost time. The new pro •grame today will bo .headed by an Edison :photoplay, “Tho Test of Lovo,” which was ia recent success in America and England. Other items are: "Tho Primal Cause” (A.B.C. drama), “The Desert's Luxe” exclusive drama), “In tho Dauphinc Country” (scenic), “From Brindisi, to Gallipoli” (travel), “Pansies” (tinted nature study), and tho comic numbers “Bill Wishes to make Butter” and “Their Wedding Gifts.” STAR PICTURES. Quito the best of a good series of pictures was tho “Path© Gazette” shown at the Star Theatre last night. “Strike scenes in London and Liverpool'- occupied an Im.portant position, and froip them tho audi'enco were enabled to glean some idea of 'the disorder that reigned in Britain’s principal ports when tho transport service was for a time paralysed. Clerks and “bosses” undertaking earners’ work under police protection looked most uncomfortable. ‘‘Hampton Regatta,” “A Railway Disaster at Bridgeport,” and two aviation items gave variety to the series. Of a different class, but also good, of its Lind, was “Her Sacrifice.” This film told the story of an Italian maid of lowly •estate who loved above her station; but loved so well that, rather than ruin her lover by marrying him, she deceived him. “Forgiven in Death” was another exciting production of the tragic muse, the scene being laid in the familiar Wild West. A nature study pictures of absorbing interest described sea anemones, and “Capturing Crocodiles” was a Bathe production realistically coloured. The comic element was strong in the change programme, the best of the class being “Neighbours,” “The. Troublesome Secretaries,” “An Absorbing Game,” and “Comedy of Understanding.”