ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8365, 27 February 1913, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE RICKARDS TTYOLI COMPANY. To-night; at the Opera House, Mr Hugh D. Mclntosh will present Rickards' new Tivoli Company of high grade vaudeville artists, who in every instance have been brought out from the world’s centres by this enterprising firm. Tlia Rickards’ season here is scheduled for eight nights only, and it behoves thoss intending patrons to reserve their seataat the Dresden without delay. Arnold. De Bier© is an entertainer in magic oa broad lines, his equipment is enormous, and his assisting company numbers upwards of 20. De Biere’s methods are said to be marvellously rapid, scores of tricks follow one another in mpst bewildering fashion, the illusions are all of an original character. : Miss Nelda Webb, an American disease, or talking singer, has recently met with an extraordinary succession of triumphs in Australia. This artist has an unusually striking personality, end is the possessor of a singularly fine voice of rare sweetness and power. As an accompanist Miss Webb has Moritz Lutzon, a Hungarian virtuoso. In Taylor and Am rid much wholesome fun is created by their musical characterisations of a refined order of rag-time. Chinko, a very young petformer, will be seen in a series of dexterous balancing feats. A musical treat should be afforded local singers by the appearance here of Signor Alberto Mar* ini, late principal tenor of the famous Quinlan Opera Co., .who, in addition to his solo numbers, will be heard in conjunction with Miss Nella Webb in the “Miserere” scene from "H Trovatore.” A sensational exhibition of trick bicycle riding will be performed by Miss Minnie Kaufmann. With such excellent features there is no doubt this fine company will be well patronised here. Reserved seats may be booked at the Dresden. Bay sales are) at Christeson’s. .THE EMPRESS THEATRE. "Restitution”—a powerful modern drama—will take pride of place in today’s new programme of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures. The ’ plot concerns the evil actions of a lawyer wlo after taking the fortune of one of his clients is in later years proved guilty by the victim’s son. The incidents are very effective, and the general staging of tht piece is meritorious. A beautifully tint., ed film “Venice” takes the spectators through the charming canals of the ancient city, of islets. The up-to-date news of England and the Continent will be reproduced in "The Warwick Chronicle.’* The Selig Company will be represented by an exclusive drama, "Euchred." An \ A.B. exclusive comedy, “A Day's Outing" 1 and other comic items willjprove entertaining. This evening the Empress full orchestra will contribute selections from ‘‘The Merry Widow" and while "Venice" / is being screened the waltz “Bruno at Blonde" will be givenTHE NEW THEATRE. The change of programme of the New Theatre continuous pictures to-day and to-night will include a nbmber of attractive dramatic studies. They will comprise “Hie Driver of the Dead wood Coach" (Kalem). "Two little Rangers" (Solax), and "The Jewel Thieves Outwitted." Items of an interesting typo will include. "Native Dances," “Rathe Gazette,” and "Trip to East Bosnia." There will be a full complement -at comedies, PEOPLE’S PICTURE PALACE. New films to be screened at the PcA pie's Picture Palace to-night include a fine dramatic study entitled "Lieutenant: Rose in Chinese Seas." This depicts many exciting incidents, and the unravelling of the plot produces one surprise aftec another. "A Honeymoon Trip” is a highly diverting comedy, and "The Touch of a Babe" ,is a pathetic story of strong human, interest. Another picture that should attract much attention is “A Lucky’ Fall," which is concerned with gold claims disputed by innocence and rascality. Thera will be tba usual budget of topical films, and an ex-' oellont programme is forecasted. . HIS MAJESTY’S, This evening there will be another pro* sentation of the. splendid Panama Canal pictures at His Majesty’s Theatre. Thoss who have not seen this film may derive a good idea of what a colossal jwork has been undertaken in making this connection between two oceans. The picture displays the whole route of the canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific side, and possesses high educative value. It will be screened till Saturday night, including an afternoon matinee. There are numerous other pictures of dramatic, comic, topical, and scenic interest, making a high-class programme throughout. THEATRE ROYAL. The Theatre Royal was crowded lasl evening when the Puller-Breanan Company again appeared. Paul Gordon, "the king of the silver wire," met with a groat reception, and he completely astonished the audience with his marvellous performance. La Prance presented a fine musical turn; and subsequently went through some beautiful poses, and her contribution to the programme was heartily appreciated. Hassan, the Indian, fakir,” was exceptionally good- as were Maud Fanning, Ernest Pitcher, Pcdrini,* Art Slavin and Lily Thompson. The samß programme will be repeated this evening. “The Follies” gave a farewell performance at the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall last evening, before a large audience, who thoroughly appreciated the cleverness of this bright troupe.