ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1954, 10 January 1914, Page 15

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Tlio remarkable foats of Henri French, "the extraordinary genius on one j wheel." are creating great enthusiasm at His Majesty's Theatre. Jewell and Jonlon, "tho mocking-birds," also are very popular. There are many other good turns. There will be a matinee at this theatre this afternoon. KING'S THEATRE. There will bo a matinee at the King's Theatre this afternoon, commencing at 2.30. "Tho Battle of Gcttysberg" is tho chief picture ou tho bill, for afternoon and evening. "A MESSAGE FROM MARS." On Mqnday night tho King's .Theatre will present what should prove a particularly strong drawing-card, "A Messago from Mars," in 4500 feet of motion pictures. The film,, claims the distinction of being unique in its way, as it .is -a reproduction of. a performance given by tlio English company headed uy tho eminent London actor Mr. Charles Hawtroy, which first nia'dc the fino old play famous, and which has remained in their repertoiro" for years. The reproduction is described as an admirable one in every w'ay. As most playgoers, through familiarity with the pieco as presented hore on various occasions, aro aware, "A Mossago from Mars" teaches a great lesson oil tho evils of selfishness, and points a strong moral. Tho somewhat weird appearance of tlio "Messenger," who, driven out of the planet Mars for selfishness, is said to bo vividly produced in tho iilm, as also aro tho vision effects representing Horace Parker's dream. Other pictures includc: "When Dreams Como True" (a Keystone comedy), "The Flirt" (Vitagraph drama), second series of "Strike Scenes in Wellington," "Whon the Mousoon Blows" (Patho scenic), "Patho Gazette," and "New Zealand Animated News." All screenings will bo accompanied by the King's Orchestra. Bos plans are at the Dresden.

THE EJ[PRESS THEATRE. Patrons of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures will bo offered a last opportunity, to-day and to-night of witnessing the present programme, as there will bo a complete change on Monday next. ' Tlio most important subject of the present series is the A.B. Company's impressive • dramatic "feature," entitled "No Pln.cs For Father." Tho storv concerns a young man who leaves his couutry village to seek a wider sphere. His old father g'ives him a recommendation to a friend, which .is instrumental in getting the young man a good position. On the son's success ho marries a wealthy society belle, and when the .father goes to see his son's new wife he finds that there is a ball being held at tlica young man's ' mansion. Tho son is rather ashamed of the parent's shabby appearance, and lias nim turned away from tho (loor. Later, tho young man, having embezzled a considerable sum, tho father comes to his aid arid saves the defaulter from gaol. The play is rfieetivoly portrayed. Other items include "The Moonshiner's Wife" (Western drama), "Tho Pointsman's Daughter" (Gaumont drama), "A Cure for Suffra- • gottos" (A.B. farce-comedy), and others. ■

BRITANNIA THEATRE. At the Britannia Theatre the chief picture is "Tho Way to Happiness," an attractive drama. The programme contains a number of other entertaining films. WILLIAMSON'S COMIC OPERA COMPANY. gr Great interest is being centred in tho ''provincial towns in the appearance of J. C. Williamson's New Comic Opera Company. On Mond y next, at Npw, Plymouth,. . . tho ■. " company .which numbers over 150 artists, arid which includes Miss Florence Young, will stage Franz Lehar's successful comic opera "Tho Count of Luxembourg," which is famous for its fascinating' melodies and tho waltz en the staircase. On; Tuesday "The (.cunt of Luxembourg" will be presented to playgoers of AVanganui, and on Weduesday tho company will stage in the samo town "The Autumn Manoeuvres." On Thursday and Friday next these two productions will bo presented, at Palmerston North, fjid "on Saturday next arid Monday, January 19, "The' Count of. Luxembourg" and "Tlfo Autrimn Manoeuvres" will be performed at Napier. On Tuesday, January 20, playgoers of Masterton will have an opportunity of witnessing "The Count of Luxembourg," and on- AYediiesday, January 21, tho New . Comic Opera Company will begin a season of sixteen nights in 'AVellington. Tho opening opera will be "The Count of Luxembourg" and during the season will also bo staged "The Balkan Princess," '"Tlio Autumn Manoeuvres," "Tho Arcadians," and "Tho Chocolate Soldier." The demand for seats in the provincial towns has, it is said, been phenomenal, and the company is likely to enjoy a record tour. Tlio plans for tho Wellington season will be opened at the Dresden on Monday, January 19.

THE "SMART SET." Those who missed the opportunity of attending a performance of the clever and very versatile company tho ''Smart Set" Entertainers during their previous season, will have a chance of doing so next week, when this talented combination will give a short farewell season at the Opera House commencing on Monday next, on which occasion new and original items aro promised by tho various members of the company, and a special feature will bo a revised edition of Edward Elliott's "Kia Ora." the New Zealand Revue, which will be remembered as the first production of this now very popular class of entertainment, and a new era in the amusement world. Mr. Edward Elliott, assisted by his comical pariner "Sunshine James,", will introui.ee social and political skits,' satirc-s on current happenings, and a complete budget of new items and humorous sketches. Scats for tho season may be reserved at the Dresden.

COMPLIMEXTARY CONCERT. _ It has been decided by a number of citizens of AVellington, headed by His AYorship the Mayor, Mr. J. P. Luke, to give a complimentary benefit in the Town Hal] ou January 21, to the widow and daughter of .Mr. 11. N. Fletcher, in recognition of the valuable services rendered by him in social and musical circles in. Wellington during the past ten years. Tho Citizens Committee respectfully desire tho help of the public in furthering tho object, and Mr. Dykes, ono of the lion, secretaries, will be pleased to forward a book of tickets to anyone desirous of helping in tiio direction of disposing of same. The arrangements for tho concert are now practically complete, and many leading artists in AVellington have signified their intention of assisting at the eoncert. It is Imped that the result of the concert will enable tho committee to hand to Mrs. Fletcher a handsome sum. A uniform charge of 2s. has been made for all over the hall, and tickets may be obtained at the Dresden and seats reserved without extra charge.

SAVED HUNDREDS OF C!IIXDT?EN. "My sons, Chnrles and Joliu. :n-e subject to folds," sivh Mrs. Guler. .'!3 J!iirl:ct. Sired. South M-elltourne. Vir. "Romo time hack I would have loif l-olh of llicni uitli croup but for tlio timely fldvico of II!•=:. Snowdeu, vrlio rtconiniend--5(1 1110 to iiivo them Chamberlain's Coiijrh Komcdy. T tried it, and saw (lie change for tho belter in tlicni richt away, and they were both c onn v.-e.U n,-ain. T linvo poen the live; of hundreds of children wived by Chaiuborlain'fl Cough Hciuody." —Advt.