ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8189, 2 August 1912, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

RICKARDS' VAUDEVILLE. There was a largo audience at the Opera Hou=e last evening, when the Kickardi Vaudov.He Company repeated us entertainment. Rinaldo, who provides the star attraction, has proved liimself to be a vio.imst of unusual ability, and his playing of nis "Kinaldo Rag ’ caused roars ol laughter, and resulted in repeated and ins stent encores. Will 11. Fox, a bright musical and monologue entertainer, hasalrcadv become popular. He plays the piano cleverly, renders a number of familiar airs in a novel and uniamiliar fashiori. and keens the audience interested and amused all the time he is on tho stage. Miss Mon.e Mine is another whose laugh-ter-provoking contributions are very a- - •eptahlo. Tlie company will appear again to-night. FULLERS’ PICTURES. Tho new programme by Fullers’ Pictures served as a hi? attraction last evening at the Skating Rink, Ingestre street. Lile among the North American Indians in years gone by was full of tragedy both in peace and war. This the SeTig. Company nave contrived to show in a realistic manner in "Dark Feather’s Strategy.". An mtstanding feature of this picture is the delightful snow scenery. “The Smuggler's Daughter of Anglesey is a wellconstructed narrative of adventure on tlie coast of Anglesey. The principals are Richard Powys, ostensibly a gentleman, but in reality the leader of a gang ol smugglers, who is in love with his smuggler captain’s daughter, Cora, Jack Morgan, the lighthouse-keeper is Cora’s sweetheart. Cora overhears plans for a smuggling campaign, but is d soovered by the gang and imprisoned. She escapes, however, in time to save her lover, who has been drugged by the smugglers. The magnificent Alpine scenery with a fine sunset included gained applause for "Along Simplon Road An effective child story of charity and kindness is the theme of "Little Boy Blue.” One of the S. and A. Company’s most laughable comedies is ’’Alkal) Ike’s Boarding House." Another good laughter-proyoker is the Kalem Company’s "Getting the Money.” Other acceptable items aro “His Fate s Rehearsal” and "Won by Waiting. ’ The films will be repeated this evening. THE NEW THEATRE. Good business was recorded at the New Theatre continuous pictures yesterday afternoon and cven.ng, when the current programme was shown for the last time. Tho complete change to-day and to-night will be headed by the A.B. Company’s modem drama. "A Lodging for the Night." It relates the adventurous experience of a young novelist on a visit to Mexico. "German Army Equestrians" exhibits some firstrate military horsemanship. Tho remaining items include "At Scrogginses' Corner” (Vita drama), “An Indian Martyr’’ (Bison drama), ‘‘Marion’’ (Cmes romance), "His Mother-In-Law” (Vita comedy), and "Oh, for a Smoke” (Hepworth comedy). "The Brand ol Suamo. a play of exceptional interest, is advertised for next Monday. THEATRE ROYAL. Tho Theatre Royal wag crowded last evening, when tho current weens programme met with hearty approval. Madame Zomah’s mind-reading” tests will si-aua the scrutiny of any audience, and should not be missed. As c.og-daiieeu, the Brennans stand without compeers. Many other excellent items are included m the programme, which will be repeated to-night. THE ADELPHI. Tho very tuneful Adelplxi Masked Male Qua-uoico Party will again sing to-night. The number chosen tins ween is Duu.c-y nock's doiightlul sotting of "In Absence, which, judgin'- by tho work ot the quartette hate already done, Should suit ti.eiu admirably. Last evening the picture pro gramme was repeated, and was rccei.cd with every mars of approval by a large house. Humorous Aims largely predominate in this week's programme. The star fiim,' "Matrimonial squalls, is a comedy 01 a must laughable, description, Whilst much amusement is caused at the screening ot “'i'.ontoliui as a uamekeeper’’ and "tTiauot'b New Occupation.’ In tne latter picture the unfortunate Fnscot, wti.lsl paying court t. in young .ad-, is mistaken lor a chimney sweep, and bis consequent adventures prove highly diverting. Two "Western Dramas aro supplied by “Tne Trail ot Go.d and "The Old Actor.” For the usual prize matinee the programme win he a special one lor ch.ldren.

THE DANDIES. That excellent anu tunc'u. combination, Tile LuitU.es, dron’ another large aua.ente to tne concert chamber of me Town nail cast evening. Tne show right through is origin aim entertaining, and patrons are assured ol an enjoyable coup e of hours in this cosy little theatre. The programme will be repeated to-n ght, and will lje succeeded by a new sot 01 items on Mommy. ’MRS McSWEENEY’S” FIRST APPEARANCE IN WELLINGTON. "Mrs McSweency" is coming to Wellington on Thursday next with Miss Maggie Moore playing "Bridget McSweency." It is said tnat “Mrs McSweency” is such a rollicking, happy, cheery farcical comedy that it has already made for itself the name of the funniest Australian humorous play ever staged. Tue oox plan will be opened at the Dresden on Monday.