ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8364, 26 February 1913, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

RICKARDS’ TTVOI/I COMPANY. After a conspicuously sucoesstul season in tho norxnern cap i Lui, the Richards’ 'iivoli Company inaugurates their season at tiie Opera House to-morrow evening, under the direction- oi Mr plugn u. Mclntosh. Unusual interest has been aroused m tlie approach ot the Richards Company by the lacl ot it being an absolutely new series ot star acts headed 1 by Oe Biere, a notable entertainer, whose appearances before royalty on several occasions indicates the high position he occupies in his profession. De Biere’s skill as a finished exponent of the “ black art” is described as being of a very remarkable order. His illusion, “ The Sculptor’s Dream,” is possibly the cleverest thing yet accomplished in the mystio world. Nella 'Webb, the possessor ot a cultivated voice, will unquestionably meet with the great success achieved last week in Auckland. Miss Webb, whoso repertoire is charmingly arranged, is accompanied by Moritz Lutzen, a Hungarian pianist of rare brilliance. Taylor and Arnold, rag-time monologuists from America, are prominent musical entertainers of' a refined order. Signor Alberto Marini, in addition to contributing several lyrics, -will be heard with Miss Webb in the “Miserere” scene from “Trovatore.” Chinko, the famous juggler, and Miss Minnie Kaufmann, a trick cyclist, furnish very original entertainments in the respective arts. The box plans are at the Dresden. THEATRE ROYAL. Anybody desirous of seeing a good vaudeville programme should visit the Theatre Royal this week, and they will assuredly be pleased. Paul Gordon performs some very sensational feats on ihe wire. The majority of these are rather astounding, for the wire is slack and the man sways himself about, dances, and does all kinds of things on the one wire. A number of beautiful, artistic poses are done by La B’rance, and she alone provides an entertainment. Though the ascendancy of a supernatural agency over man is doubted by thousands, one’s mind is set thinking deep and hard when the wonders of Hassan are witnessed. There are a number of others appearing this week. Amongst these are Pedrini, the “chameleon-footed man,” who, with the assistance of Toby, a sagacious baboon, executes several clover feats. Pednni balances a guncarriage, artilleryman, and cannon on his feet, and fires the cannon. The programme will be repeated to-night. HIS MAJESTY’S. The current programme at His Majesty* is an exceedingly attractive one. The “Sweet Nell of Old Drury” play, as performed by Miss Nellie Stewart, possesses more than ordinary interest, and forms, a feature of the programme. During the progress of this picture Mrs Walter Fuller tastefully sings the Neh Gwyn song. To-morrow night, ‘ the Malang of the Panama Canal,” which was such a great attraction a feu weeks ago, will bo reproduced by special request. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. Crowded sessions prevailed at the Empress Theatre continuous pictures last evening, when the leading attraction was tno dramagraph “ The Oath of Stephen Duller." The story, which is a sequel to “The Unwritten Law,” depicts .the experiences of Stephen Hidler after breaking the oath which he had taken, that he would never marry. A n exciting adventure is shown in the A.B. exclusive drama, “ A Cry for Help.” It represents the terrifying experiences of a young doctor, who is attacked by a maniac. “The Gaumont Graphic ” and “ The Bite of a Snake ” (A. B. comedy) are among the minor subjects. The regular change is announced for to-morrow, when the principal feature will be the romantic sensational drama “ Restitution*” THE “FOLLIES.” The “Follies” continue to please large numbers of patrons in the municipaj concert chamber. Last night’s audience was again provided with excellent entertainment, tho items being so much enjoyed that the programme was nearly doubled. The “Follies” will appear for the last time to-night. ALL-NATIONS’ CARNIVAL. The All-Nations’ Carnival and Fancy Fair, in aid of the debt extinction fund of the Convent of the Sisters of Mercy, Newtown, will open in St. Anne’s Hall, Wellington South, on Easter Saturday. An energetic committee have been working for some time. There will be several special attractions in the entertainment line, and an art union will also bo held, to be drawn on the last night pi the carnival.

THE NEW THEATRE. The current programme of the New Theatre continuous pictures attracted satisfactory atendances yesterday afternoon and evening. The chief item ia the Nordisk ladies’ drama, “ A Man Without Conscience.” The supporting items include “Lieutenant Daring and the Photographing Pigeon,” “Through Greece,” “Polidor, Member of a Suicide Club.” The last appearance of the present bill is announced for tonight. To-morrow’s change will b* headed by “The Driver of tho Deadwood Coach” (Kalem drama), and “Ths. Jewel Thieves Outwitted.”