ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143784, 7 May 1912, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

SIGNOR MARTINENGO.

Tlie second screening of tho current programme was witnessed by a very largo nudionco at the Theatre Royal last evening. Signor Georgio Martinengo made his first appearance, and completely took tho audience by storm. Several musical items wore contributed, and that tho Signor is master of the ’cello and a fine vocalist, was unmistakeably demonstrated. , His items, both instrumental and vocal, were all well received, in fact every selection was followed by deafening applause, which was only checked by an encore being conceded. The Signor’s interpretation of "Homo, Sweet Horae,” was masterful, and “The Unemployed Musician” (a fine vocal effort) will long remain as a pleasant memory to all who heard it. The same programme will bo repeated to-night, and those desirous of hearing this talented musician should take the first opportunity of doing so. To-morrow a complete change of pictures will be presented including the greatest dramatic play ever produced enitlod “A Father’s Forgiveness” or ‘‘The Quality of Mercy,” a life’s tragedy crowned by mercy. EMPIRE PICTURE PALACE. Another good house greeted tho second presentation of tho Empire current programme Inst night. This series, which will bo repeated for the last time to-night, is a particularly pleasing one, and embraces items suitable for every taste. “Saving the Special” and “The Freshet” are very sensational stories, and “Peril of tho Plains,” a Kalcm film, deals with thrilling adventures with Indians. “Air. Peck Goes vtellmg,” an A.B. comedy, and “Their Burglar,” a Thanhauser comedy, supply the humorous section, and “Burgess Swimming the English Channel,” Bailment Graphic, and “Tho Frontier of the Tibet,” impart topical events in an interesting manner. For to-morrow night a big attraction is promised in the film adaptation (by permission of the Sir Rupert Clarke Meyncli and Gunn Company) of “Tho Fatal Wedding.” The film, running well over 4000 ft, includes all the principal scones, notable among which will be tho “Tin Can Band,” for which several children are now in active rehearsal. SKATING. Last night was purely a beginners’ night at the Glidc-away Rink, by far the greatest-portion of skaters being learners. It is evident that the popularity of ranking has spread into tho country, ns several travelled a considerable distance to got their amusement—and to give it to others. Both tho early morning sessions for beginners and tho special classes for fancy skating are being well patronised and much improvement is manifest. Encouraged by tho success already attained, tho proprietors have decided to open the rink on Saturday mornings from 10 to 12 for children attending school These will include High School pupils, and the admission charges have been fixed very low as a special inducement to the children. The prices will bo 3d admission and 3d for skates.