ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2121, 13 April 1914, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Tlio now l>lll for His Majesty's Theatre to-night promises something very attractive- in the way of vaudevillo for the forthcoming' week. For to-night tlio management announce an entirely new and diversified programme, including the special antl exclusive engagement, direct from Amorica, of tlio "Juggling Normans," fivo in number. These artists specialise in club-juggling, and many of their feats arc said to be of a sensational nature. Another feature will bo the first appearance of Woodward and Pago, who. will introduce a novel bicyelo act, which is billed as ono of the greatest that has ever appeared in New Zealand. The Dupro Brothers, American vocalists and dancers, will also appear for the first time. Another important engagement is that of Biff and De Armo, who will appear in a now acrobatic feature act. Mantell's marionettes will repeat their amusing entertainment,, and will bo supported by Winifred Stewart, the Lee Chandlers, Kmgsley and Graham, Sharrat'and Lang, Moran and Cahill,' will also appear. A special holiday matinee, will bo given to-day at 2.30. ,'■' ."NAPOLEON." ••.. For to-night at the King's Theatre a strong holiday attraction is promised. This takes the shape of the first pro-, sentation in.-this-city of Patho's torical star feature film "Aapoleon. It is'stated that the-photography disclosed in the picture is excellent, and tnat many places famous in history are faithfully reproduced. Persons who

have not- had the privilege of visiting Waterloo, the Kremlin, Moscow, -the Plateau of Pratzeu, tho Tuilerios, the Chateau of Fontainbleau, may view tbem in motion picturings. The film is 4000 ft. long, and tho whole of the second part of the programme is reserved for its unfolding. The production commences with a scene showing the coronation of Napoleon as Emperor of France, and then-pass in review many brilliant episodes in the meteoric career of.the remarkable man who, born at Corsica in 1779, closed his life in exile at St. Helena at tho age of 52. His last moments are shown, as is also -Uie removal of tho body 18 years later to the Church of St. Invalidea, Paris, where his tomb Is one of the roost eagerly-sought-after sights of the French capital. Mr. Alfred Boothman will act as lecturer. Tho supporting pictures have been specially chosen. Wings at Wellington/' described as an excellent yachting pictorial, should possess that strong appeal which local interest gives. Other subjects to be shown are: "Mis Majesty the Baby" (child study), "Some Golden Flowers" (coloured), "The Message of the Sundial" (Edison drama), "Pathe Gazette," "Medicine Show at Stone Gulch" (comedy), and "Tho Elusive Kiss" (comedy). Seats may bo reserved' throughout to-day at the Mieatre. _ A matinee programme of special subjects will be exhibited at 2.30 this afternoon.

..THE.EMPRESS THEATRE. ' An entirely new programme, will be presented to-day and to-night at the .Empress Theatre continuous pictures, which will embrace special holiday attractions, of whicli tho A.B. Company's, drama "The Wedding Gown," will bo tho most important. In this lilm is embodied an appealing story of a young girl who loaves her Home in tho country to live- with a rich aunt in tho city. There, amid all the gaiety and glamour of society, the a;irl forgets her devoted lover in the country; She is impressed with her aunt's desiro that she should wed a leading society man, and , she accepts a wealthy, wastrel's, proposal. The girl notifies Her mother, and the old lady forwards ..her. ; daughter,thq,w.ed-, ding ; gowii • that, ihe Aerself'. had; made fur Tier in anticipation of her marriage with, her country lover. The sight of the'"gown .brings., back, to tho .girl, a realisation of her position, and. the stop Bho decides. upon brings about a , surprise for her friends and a happy climax. The Vitagraph Company will bo represented by an exciting tale- of tho sea, introducing a most animated fight on a sailing vessel caused "by a heroic expugilist, who. saves a shipwrecked young couple from an unenviable predicament. Prominent among tho remaining films will be "Stone Quarrying at Portland" (scenic), "Tho Call of tne Footlights" (Edison comedy), "A Florida Romance" (Lubin drama), and "Bloomer Loses His Hat" (Cines comedy).

MAUD ALLAN. SEASON. A message from Dunedin states that Miss Maud Allan and tho Cherniavskys opened their Australasian tour to a packed ■ houso. Miss Allan's classical dancing-was greatly admired, and the playing of the Cherniavskys, both in solo and combined numbers, was brilliant. •

.■■The story of Miss Maud Allan's appearance boforo King Edward at Marienbad, in May, 1907, is told by her in her autobiography. But her greatest triumph was reserved for London.. "How plainly it all comes back to mo I How clearly I seem to hear Her Majesty's voice as taking. hold of my. hand, sho said:. "How beautiful your dancing is. It has given, me real de-r light!' It all happened ono night after my usual appearance at the theatre. It was after a. dinner given in honour of their Majesties by the- Earl and Countess of Dudley. The beautiful ballroom, in its white and gold splendour, was radiant with beautiful women, and sparkling gems'. I looked with quivering heart and tears in. iny eyes at all the wondrous beauty of my surroundings, and calling upon the- fairies to support and guide me —danced as I have never dauced before! When I had linished I saw the Xing and Queen applauding—! grew dizzy with joy, and I could havo kissed the hem of her garment. When Lady Dudley came to mo with a message that the Queen would roceiyo me, .London held at that moment no happier girl—England's Queen, ever young, ever charitable, had recognised my efforts to . give something boaUtiful to the world, and I was now to hear it from her own dear lips. I have heard it and rejoice!" The box plan for Miss Allan's Wellington season opens nest Tuesday at the Dresden.

GALA AT LYALL BAY. A three days' gala in aid of tho funds of tho Maranui Surf and Life-saving Club was commenced at Lyall Bay on Saturday, afternoon, when a salo of work was opened in the Lyall Bay Public Hall. The interior of the hall was decorated, and presented a gay appearance, and numerous stalls, well stocked with goods, were provided. The official opening'was performed by the. Mayoress .or AVeilington (Mrs. J. P.. Luke), who wished tho promoters every success in their venture. Tho committee is running a continuous picture show in the hall, and an "ocean wave" on the beach Tho gala will bo continued today. •