ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8187, 31 July 1912, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

RICKARDS’ TIVOLI COMPANY. The star. Binaldo. of the Harry Richards* Company, whose season is to open this evening at the Opera House for a seven nights’ season, is no ordinary violinist. Ho is said to go through tho whole gamut of melodies, a masterly touch being evident from first to last. In Mr Will H.- Fox, musical monologue artist, tho company has a fine drawing qard. His imitations of life and every phase or it are dashed with comedy, and Mr Fox makes tho piano talk. One specimen of his mimicry is a step dance and a girl playing tho piano to her sweetheart. Storv. song, and dance are tho features of Miss Monlo Mine's repertoire. She is an English music hail soubrette. youthful Srctty, and a smart dresser. Walker and turm appear in a racquet-spinning eccentric act. Konald George submits a musical special act, and tho Bright sisters and Melrose and Menzics complete one of the best combinations tho Rickards management has sent to New Zealand. Intending natrons are advised to book seats at the Dresden as tho demand for scats Indicates a big audience. Day sales can be secured at Christeson’s, after 1 p.m. to-day at tho Oocra House. FULLERS* PICTURES.

Thorp is much to interest lovers of thekinomatograph in the programme now being presented at Fullers’ Pictures, Skating Rink. “Love in the Tropics." the star film, reproduces a series of romantic pictures that please everyone. It is admirably acted. But this is only one of numerous

very entertaining films. Included in the new programme is .an educative scene, "Trip on Lake Constance.” while ‘The Price of Big Bob’s Silence" is dramatically told. "Hatred at the Jlusio Hall” and "Father's Forty AYinks” are not tho least interesting pictures of an attractive programme. "THE DANDIES.” "The Dandies” again entertained numerous patrons in the Municipal Concert Chamber last night. The current programme is full of very enjoyable items. The "Greens" are well maintaining the reputation established by the "Red” Dandles. THEATRE ROYAL. The Theatre Royal was filled to the doors last evening, when the new programme met with tho same success as marked its sub mission on the opening night. At the bead of a long, varied and excellent hill, stands Madame Zomab, whose ‘mind read ing" achievements thoroughly mystified those present. Hers is a really good exhibition. and should certainly not be missod. The Brennans, clog dancers extraordinary, are among others who give turns of more than usual quality. The programme will be repeated to-night. THE NEW THEATRE. Despite inclement weather "capacity;’ business prevailed at the New Tneatro. Manners street, yesterday afternoon and evening, when the "feature” play "Love in the Tropics" was again enthusiastically received. The story is of a kind which evokes tho sympathies of the ladies, and the dressing and staging aro really mag' nificent. A bright incident in the drama is the beach scene, in which a party of holiday-makers enjoy swimming in the rollers. New supporting subjects were added yesterday, headed by the Vitagraph drama "The Price of Big Bob’s Silence.” In this story the only son of an old lady goes West to seek his fortune, but takes the crooked road. He conceals the fact that he is a highwayman from his mother. She goes out to see him. and when he. gives himself np to the sheriff he persuades the latter to hide tho truth from his mother. The scenic beauties of “Lake Constance” are exquisitely depicted in a film of that name. The comedy "Father’s Forty AVinks” and tho Eclair drama “Hatred at the Music Halls” are meritorious numbers. “Love in the Tropics” will ho shown for the last time to-day and to-morrow. On Friday there will be an entire change of programme A new sensational drama. "The Brand of S.ljame,” is advertised for next Monday. THE ADELPHI. The motion-picture entertainment at tho Adelphi Theatre was well attended last evening, when new subjects were added to the current programme. The American Biograph Company's drama "The Old Actor" is an effective episode in the life of an elderly theatrical who is rejected owing to age. and is compelled to solicit alms for the support of his wife and daughter. The cloud of misfortune is soon dispelled, for no one else is able to portray his old parts on the stage as well as he did and be is therefore re-engaged. "Summer Pictures” is a group of pleasing evening scenes and includes an attempt by a skilful horseman to ride a buokjumper. An interesting nature study is "How to Prepare a Collection of Caterpillars.” Uproarious merriment is created by "Friscot’s New Occupation." The Kalem drama ' The Tr-i! o' Gold" relates how a stolen bag of gold-dust through bursting and leaving a thin trail leads to tho arrest of the thief. Another excellent addition to the list is “Pathe Gazette No. 171," which gives some close glimpse- of King George at various Important functions. The Royal Ascot Is a capita! item in this gazette. The pictures will be shown again this evening. CONCERT AND ORGAN RECITAL.

A sacred concert and organ recital was given in the Kent terrace Presbyterian hurch last night in aid of tho choir and organ funds, but tho financial results did not come up to expectations owing to the bad weather. Those who stayed away missed a varied and enjoyable programme, one which was it credit to the chnrch choir and to Mr IV. H. Godier, the organist and choirmaster. Two anthems. "Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem’* and “In Humble Faith and Holy Love.” were given by the choir. Songs were sung by Mrs Watt (“A Dream of Paradise”), Messrs H. Phipps (“The Light of the World"). J. L. Hunt ("Land of Eternal Light'*), and A. Smith (“The Coming of the King”). The organ soli included works by Sodermann. St. Clair. Shand. Bach. Kaiser. Scotson-Clark, Wolstenhalme. Saint-Sacns and Lcmmens.

Tho liighly-sncccsstul season of .“Ben Hur’’ was brought to a close at the Opera House last night, before a large audience.