HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XV, Issue 870, 8 November 1906, Page 16

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE.

WEST’S PICTURES AND THE BRESCIANS. A further change was made in the pictures now being shown at His Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday, and the new series came in for much appreciation from a large audience. The most popular again proved to be the genuine pictures which show scenes and places with which but few who attended would otherwise become acquainted. In this section a very fine film was the one showing life in Holland. This was really excellent, and it is to be hoped the management have a few more of a similar description yet to be shown. The method of procuring ice lor the London market was also a very instructive picture. The scene at the wedding of the King and Queen of Spain, although shown here recently, was well worth repetition. A particularly good set of pictures was those depicting the Sultan of Morocco reviewing his army. Owing to the clear atmosphere in which the pictures were taken they came out splendid ly, and gave a vivid idea of the fine horsemanship of these irregular cavalry. A run with the Foxhounds gave some capital views of hunting, although it would be difficult to gauge the Master’s feelings at the way the hounds were galloped over in one or two instances. The antics of some trained bears proved somewhat amusing, and it appeared evident that the training had been accomplished by kindness and not by cruelty. Jumping feats by Italian cavalry formed the subject of another good set. Among the manufactured pictures the best was one illustrating Dick Turpin’s famous ride to York. “Funny Faces’’ proved very amusing, while the Living Flowers set was also a beautiful one. A large number of others were also shown. The Brescigns orchestra were heard to good advantage in “The Bohemian Girl.” Miss Dominica Martinengo was warmly applauded for her rendering of “Angus Macdonald.” Mr Rudall Hayward earned a well deserved recall for a spirited rendering of “I Fear No Foe.” Mr Fred Mills’ best item was “The Christmas Party,” which provoked much laughter. Miss Antonia Martinengo (Arline), Mr Maurice Chenoweth (Thaddens), and Mr Rudall Hayward (Devilshoof) gave the scene from the “Bohemian Girl,” when the Gipsies plead with Arline to return to .the roving life which she has just left. The singing por ions were given with great spirit, while Mr Haywood’s by play was sufficiently amusing. Good audiences have been the rule during the week. There will be a matinee and further change on Saturday.