ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1970, 29 January 1914, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOl/SK. "Autumn Manoeuvres" was uilites.sed by a crowded theatre hist »'!"•» the second pcrloiHuirre was given at the Opera 1 Iritis*-. "Autumn Alanoeuvies" is n musical military piny, and is excellently presented. Miss f'lorciii'o Voting still retains her elmiiniiig liwnnor, and is well suited to tim pint sho has to play, while her xinging is one of Ibo features of the piece. Miss Bnrothy Ilrunlnu, us Jnm>. I'onieioy, gives an exceedingly sweet interpretation. Tho part is one which allows her full sropo for Iter girlish oluirm, uiiil she makes the most of her ojiportunities. Mr. Phil Smith enhances his reputation us a. comedian in his rol« of Captain Withers, tho grocer who becomes a. Territorial to plraso his grandmother. His absurd remarks and unties keep tho house in continual hmgbter. "Autumn Mauoouvres" will bo repeated this evening. KING'S THEATRE. "A Student of Prnguo," a weird pic-tui'o-drnmii, is tho great attraction this week at tho King's Theatre. It deals with tho sale or' a soul to the devil, and tho mystical sotting makes the story doubly interesting. "The RoseCarnival at Cliristchurch" is a drlij|'iit< ful picture,- showing tho recent festival in tho Cathedral City. '*A Doll for Baby" is a touching drama, while "Beauty in a Scnsholl" is highly amusing. Tho progfatni.no will bo repeated this evening. The full programme will be shown at n matinee performance on Saturday afternoon at 2.80. HIS MAJEST?s"THEATRE, At His Majesty's Theatre, tho current programme is proving an excellent attraction, Tito skater, Lo Brun, and the Carpos Bros., "star" equilibrist!), do turns of great merit, while tho extravaganza, "Rovongo is Sweet," in which Cromor and Arnold appear, causes much merriment. Leonard Nelson still dolichts with his comic songs, and Miss Edith Mote does good work. Tho Franco Midgets, Ilyman and Alton, Vernon and Slack, and others contribute oxcellent turns. TTIE EMPRESS THEATRE. Tho now programme at tho Empress Theatre Continuous Pictures to-day will; comprise two "features," Tho first | will be tho A.B. Company's sensational foreign spy drama, "For Her Govern- 1 mont." It is represented in the plot that a notorious burglar who has been residing in Paris is commissioned to obtain possession of a valuable' rccipo for a new and powerful explosive, tho secret of which is kept by tho inventor in America. Tho burglar, now a spy for France, marries a young Parisian and takes her to New York to assist him in his plan. Tho true character of her husband is wot known by the young wife, but sho is eager to help him to secure tho lecipo for her Govorumont. Tho plot is frustrated under exciting circumstances at the last moment. Mr. Harry Corey takes the leading role, and is assisted by Miss Claire M'Dowell. The other '.'feature" is an Edison "roasterwork" entitled "A. Royal Romance," which embodies a delightful love story set amidst beautiful. surroundings. Among 'tho supporting items are: "Two Men and a Mnl-o" (second series), a hilarious play bv the Reliance Company, and ''Marsala's Wine Industry." BRITANNIA THEATRE. Today's new programme at the Britannia includes as a star atiraetkm _"Thc Stepbrothers," a powerful drama in n Western setting. Two brothers; Fred Kerr and Joe,-are-hi love with the ;'samo Rirl."-iToe, r^tr<£ 'st : m"fj3it'one of the two. proves his motile when Fred go-tis into_ ecrious trouble.\ Joe takes a, big risk','and. helps Fred'out of'the country, eventually winning tlie-hand of Jane Saunders. A Yitagrapli comedy, "His Lordship Billy Smote," is said to provide plenty of merriment., The latest New Zealand hapneninss, per medium of "New Zealand Animated News," "Old.Silver AV.itch," a Costello'drama, "The Light Woman." a Rex drama, "Bellagio," a splendid scenic, and "Tim Snail." nat.irc study, arc included 'in tho big budget i f novelties to he screened. MITCHELLTOWN SCHOOL CONCERT. An enjoyable concert- was given in tho Mitchelltown School last evening in aid of tho school picnic funds. The programme was a varied and interesting ono, and included instrumental,' vocal, and elocutionary • items, interspersed with comic numbers. During an interval tho chairman of tho Mitcholltowu School Committee (Mr. "W. H. Hampton) addressed tho audience on matters relating to tho school. His .ehiarks arc reported under another heading. Those who contributed to the programme were as follow:—Mrs. Archer, Misses Lcnzjni, Easson, and Lindsay, and Messrs. P. D. Barchani, Richards, Culvcrwcll, H. DM'Carthy, Robins, Peek, and Richards, vidal items-(comic and serious); Mrs. Baroham, pianoforte solo; Mr. 11. G. Shakes, humorous sketches; Mr. Jones, 'cello solo; Mr. O'Donncl!, recitation ; and Mr. F.. Major, conjuring.. The accompanists woro Mrs. Barchani arid Miss Easson.