ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8183, 26 July 1912, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. “BEN HUE.” The performance of “Ben Hur” at the Opera House last night was given in the presence of his Excellency the Governor and Lady Islington and party from Government House. There was a large audience, , "Ben Hur” will be played until Tuesday evening next. FULLERS’ PICTURES. The change of programme by Fullers Pictures provided a most enjoyable entertainment last evening at the Skating Ring, Ingestre street. There have been various motion-picture versions of “Shatmis O'Brien." but the Imp Company’s lilm is equal to anything h.therto attempted in connection with this celebrated story of an Irish patriot. 'The Aim "Crocodile Farming” artords a thorough insight into one ot the most unique industries in California The Sclig Company have scored a veritable triumpli with "The Ones Who Suiter." It is a pathetic narrative of an escaped convict wlio Has retormed and prospered. The convict is recognised by a Heartless villain who informs tne authorities. ’The lelon is taken back to gaol; the shock kills his wife, and Her lut.e child soon loilows her. When set Ireo again the convict is about to shoot his betrayer, but when tbo (attcr’s wife and cmid appear ins heart is touched. Tlie wouid-be murderer stays his hand and departs. The remaining suojeets include " Tne Spring Round-up' iMelies cowboy drama), "Bobby tne Gay Old Spark” (comedy;, "He Wisncd to have a Son' i.VordiSK comedy). "The Road Agent’s Love ' (Western romance). and "unpin Goes Mountaineering. " Tue new series will oe snown again this evening “THE DANDIES.” “The Dandies" (Green) are likely to become just us great lavoumcs as tneir suceessuu predecessors. Tne wet weatuer last evening did not prevent tue presence oi a targe audience at tne company’s second concert. Tue programme tuey present is oi a uigh-ciass ana reilned nature. An me performers were recalled several times, and tneir ettons met wuu the greatest appreciation. ijur.ug tneir mourns season m me municipal concert cnamoer, "■'me Laudies” will give irequeut euanges ol programme. Tneir repertoire is a very extensile one. THEATRE ROYAL. A very fine programme is being submitted at uio Tncatro ttuyai mis wer.K, and is drawing largo attendances nigutly. The numac-r ot infilling ’Turns ’ wuieu are provided in tne various aeuj lend additional interest to tne entertainment, which will be repeated to-night. THE NEW THEATRE. An entire change of programme will figure at me couuuuous picture entertainmoat at the New Tncatro to-day and ’ tomgut. The cmef attractions will include "Tne Wandering Minstrel” (Cines drama), ’Chinese (smugglers' (sensational Bison drama), "The aviator’s Success” (Champion exclusive drama), "The Tarn of the Nancy Beil’’ (Edison comedy skit), "The Midnight Gnost" Lunbrosio romance), and "Duplo Seeks" a Situation” (comedy). Mac Manon and Donnelly advertise tuat next Monday they will present a gorgeous and itnprcw sive play "Love in the Tropics.” The oast Includes a young English manager of a tea plantation. I'rofula, a beautiful Indian girl, and Violet Barry, a young English woman.

SHORTT'S CONTINUOUS PICTURES, Shortt’s continous pictures received excellent patronage yesterday afternoon and eveniug, wiien the customary bi-weekly change of programme, took place. The ‘ star" picture is "Arson at Sea." The shipowner conspires with the captain to burn the ship. Then follows tho impressive spectacle of-the ship burning at sea. The captain escapes from the doomed vessel, leaving the crew to their fate. He reaches the snore to claim his reward for the evis deed. The captain is seized with remorse and his ill-gotten gains prove his undoing. Tho Kalem drama "The Secret of the Miser’s Cave” is a sensational love romance of ranch life. A Japanese industrial film, "Gaumont Graphic,” and "Excursion to Kabylia” axe interesting subjects. The comic section is represented by "Jim ak Magistrate,” and " Marriage of Billy.” The pictures will be screened again to-day and to-night. THE ADELPHI. To-night tho Adclnhi Masked Mate Quartette are announced to again appear. The number chosen this week is that old favorite, “Oh, Who Will O’er the Downs So Free.” The pictures being screened this week are of the usual high standard. "Charlie Colms and the Knave of Spades.” although a'long film (running to over ZSOO feet), does not allow interest to flag. There are forty-four scenes, and each appears to bo more exciting than its predecessor. Other subjects of interests arc "Wild Birds at Home” (a nature -study) beautifully coloured. "A Western Kimono" (a cow Doy story full of comedy), and the "Bathe Gazette." A special prize matinee is advertised to take place on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 o’clock.

BORNEO GARDINER CONCERT. A great deal of interest is being shown in this concert to be given in the Town Hall next Monday night as a complimcni to Mr Borneo Gardiner. Mr Gardiner is one of the most popular performers in Wellington. and it is recognised that for the laudable work done in the past some appreciation should be shown the young New Zealander prior to his departure for London to join the professional stage. His many friends, therefore, have organised this entertainment, and have secured the services of many leading vocalists and performers. The Professional Orchestra, too, have given their assistance, and the items to he contributed to the programme by this fine orchestra will certainly be worth listening to. in addition to' the solos of many of our finest vocalists and humorous and dramatic reciters. The committee have indeed well catered for all classes.

RICKARDS TIVOLI COMPANY.

The box plans will open at the Dresden to-morrow for the season of vaudeville which will commence at the Opera. House next Wednesday night. The Rickards Tivoli Company comprises sixteen members, all said to he expert artists in their particular spheres. Chief among them is Binaldo. whose performances on the violin are described as remarkable in every way. Jfr W. H. Fox. a monologue entertainer, Sianist, and mimic; Miss Monie Mine, anclng souhrette; Walker and Sturm racquet spinners, and the Tossing Testros are also conspicuous members of the company.