ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1847, 5 September 1913, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. Good turns aro showing foi' tho closing nights of vaudeville at tho Theatro Royal. Items of interest aro provided by the Lyrical Four, Fred Branscombe, Glofia Jlayne, George Dean, and Iluby Wallace. Tho theatro will close down nftcr the performance to-morrow night, and on and after then tho liouse of vaudeville will he Ilis Majesty's Theatre. "THE SMART SET." The continued popularity of "Tho Smart- Sot" speaks for their efficiency as a troupe of entertainers. "Kia Ora, ' or "More Along, Please," is attracting much attention. Mr. Ed. Elliot wrote this "rcvuo"—a very clever piece of work, which introduces somo forty well-known celebrities. The current programme will be repeated this evening. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Tho star item on tho present programmo at His Majesty's Theatro is a powerful drama entitled "The Heritage." Another interesting picture is that which shows tho liner Devon lying on the iccks at Pencarrow Heads. The management announce that the picture season at His Majesty's will close on September 13, and on September 15 tho exhibitions will- bo transferred to the King's Theatre. "EAST LYNNE." His Majesty's Theatre on Monday night will sco this popular drama presented to a Wellington audienco for the first timo in its new guise of a 7000 ft. screen-play. Tho success of "East Lynno" in England in its present massive picture form is said to bo enormous. Its great popularity is accounted for by those ill tho best position to judge on tlio grounds that the acting is really well'done, the costuming of tho characters is of tho old-fashioned mode, and correct to tho proper period of Mrs. Henry Woods's famous book, whilo the dramatisation being made in five acts of 117 scenes, enables the picture'to go further than was possible m stage versions, and to present what is stated to bo a faithful illustration of almost every incident of note in tho original novel. The massive kincgram is the work of Barkers, Ltd., a reputable firm of English makers, who claim that tho film is tho biggest and most costly yot made in England. Tho acting by all British artists is stated to bo of *a high standard, while the portraiture is said to reach tho highest standard. Box plans for tho season aro now open at tho Dresden, and seats may be reserved for any evening without extra fee. THE KING'S THEATRE. The last two nights of the present season at the King's Tlioatro aro announced. Tho current programme will be repeated to-night and to-morrow night, and the theatre will then close down for tho purpose of having altora--tions and repairs carried out. It yvill remain closed for about a week. EMPRESS THEATRE. A characteristic Western story entitled "During tho Round-up (A.B. Co.) forms the subject of the principal picture of tho now programme screened at the New Tlieatro yesterday. A ranch-owners' daughter is involved with the cowboy foreman. A Mexican cowboy ill-treats a horse and is dismissed. A stranger and tho Mexican plan to rob the ranch-owner's house.They carry out the robbery, and escape in a wagon in which tho ranchowner's daughter has secreted herself. Tho foreman and his brother give chase, and eventualy succeed in shooting tho Mexican. The stranger jumps, and leaves the girl at tho morcy of the bolting horses. Tho hero urges his

mount to its utmost and draws up alongside tho runaway wagon. With a magnificent effort ho lifts tho girl from tho wagon on his horse whilo at full gallop. This feat is intensely realistic and is manifestly the act of a daring horseman. Tho supporting itoms include: "A Woman of Impulse" (Patho drama), and "Fino Feathers Mako l'ino Birds" (comedy). SHORTTS' PICTURES. "Redskins of Yestordny and To-day" is tho title of a particularly interesting film now showing at Shortts' Theatro. It is with tho passing of tho _ North American. Indian that tho film is concerned. Onco the lord of tho prairio and the forest, his sway has diminished with tho advent of tho white man and his race has gradually dwindled in numbers. Tho march of civilisation naturally accounts for much, but tho Redskin of our schoolday books —that tall picturesque figure of the caglo nose, high cheekbones and straight black hair, is still to bo seen in his native environment. 'A CHURCH CONCERT. In commemoration of tho reopening of tho Trinity Methodist Church Choir gallery, a concert was given in tho church hall last evening. There was a large gathering, and judging by the frequent outbursts of applause, those present fully appreciated the items contributed. Mr. Hamilton Hodges (baritone) sang "Mine Enemy" and "Hero is Rest," and had to respond to calls for encores. Mr. Frank Johnstono ('cellist) played "Meditation" (Bach-Goun-od), (a) "Lo Ovgne" and (b) "Gavotte," and "Cantabile" (Cui) and "Rhapsodic Ungarische" (Popper). The choir had to respond to encores. Tlio choir was in good voice, and, sang "Send Out Thy Light" (Gounod), and several othor pieces. Misses Ward and Messrs. Dawson and Lunt also contributed to the programme. Mrs. F. R. Johnstono waß accompanist.