ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2127, 20 April 1914, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

....' ' HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. ExceptionaHy bright and very original are sanj to bo the pre-ominent qualities 01 the now actswlnelr will bo presented by management at His Majesty's 'I'liccitre this cveiiing. The row members of the company a'i'o all imported artists., and will present tho latest dcvcloi)incut« of specialty entertaining in London and New York. The combination includes )V«ston>'s Living Meads, whose p&sos piiistiques are said to bo -beautiful. Harry Gribhen and Company will appear in a diverting skoteh of naval lifo, "Corns Aboard, Sir." Henri Kuhelik. an eccentric vToJini&t, will make his first appearance, and introduce a novelty in instranientallsm, "Wireless Music," which is produced by a contrivance of his own invention, the Kublophonc. To-night's company will also include- Phillips and Merrit, American tango dancers, and the Juggling Normans, whoso act was so popular last wool:, have been retained for a few mere- nights. Woodward and Paw, Biff and ,D 5 Anno, Moran and Ctimll, and William Sumner, a coloured rag-time artist, will complete the company. .. ■.-.. .-■ ■

KING'S THEATRE. There were good audiences, afternoon and evening at the King's Theatre on Saturday. - The big Napokanic picture and "His Majesty tho Baby" were the chief attractions on a capital programme of pictures.

"HONESTY." I To-night at the- King's Theatro wil!t; be. submitted for the first time the lat- j est French film success "Honesty," de-j scribed as the most beautiful and artis-1 tin motion drama m colour over produced by Patlio Freres. "Sonestj'" is "l-UOOft. long, and the whole of the second part of the- programme will be devoted to its unfolding. Tho story, i built around Pope's line "An Wrest! man's the noblest work of God," was written by Chas. Pathe, who also chose! tins artists to act it before tho camera. These are leading members of the famous Comedio Fraticaieo Theatre Com- j pany, and their work is said to bo of that high order reasonably expected from persons so distinguished in their profession. Tho scenes amidst which this story of modern French life is unfolded a-ro spoken of as pictures of extreme beauty. The earlier parts'of tho play take place among the' farms of Brittany, where soroo brilliant and artistic photographic effects are- said to have been obtained. In the later stages the action deserts the jjlacid life of the country for tiro stress and turmoil of the;strects of busy Paris, o.iid there many exciting scones- occur, inolading a realistic depiction, of a great fife scene, and a gallant rescue of tho heroine by the hero. Special music will bo contributed by tho Ifing's orchestra. Other selected films to be screened arc: "Auckland Easter Races," "Tho Lackey" (drama), "Scottish Scenery," "Why I Am Here" (comedy), and' "The Gsunront Graphic." Box plans are at the Dresden.

THE EMPRESS THEATRE. Tlio "star" subject of the ne* prottfaaimo to be introduced to-day at tho Empress Tlieatro continuous pictures will ho the Kalom Company's feature drama, "The County Seat War." This is a present-day story. d an American election, which shows how fierce, tho rivalry of neighbouring township's' bocome, ov-er tho location of the county seat, which always goes to the .piaffe of residence of tho siiccessful candidate for the position of county attorney. When the Elk City candidate is elected tho citizens of Eriyton, spurred ofi by .a Scheming political tout, raid the. offico of tho attorney, and r-emovo tho hooks nnd records te their own-. township. Tito militia, of Elk City are called out, and they proceed to recover tho stolon property.- A fierce engagement ensues, but the Raytpn people are compelled to surrender.- There is a gleasing love theme efltwined in the piot. The play is realistically presented. Supporting :the "fontere" are: ''The Engko drivers Batiglstcr" (Jliehigan drama), "The Eclair Journal" (topical), "Love and Gasolene" (Keystono "feature" oomedy>, and "An Innocent (Lahin co-medy).

ORGAN RECITAL, Mr. Besnard P. Page (City Organist) gave his second Wagner recital in the Hall on Saturday evening. The attendance was above the average. The progaramo bad been wall selected, representing the gems of Wagner's works, and each was rendered in that spirit of interpretation for which Mr. Page is now well-known. Tho "Overture" to Tailnhausor opened the recital, and the organist had no difficulty in capturing the attention of his "audience, and holding it tii! the closing liars of the finalo "Q Star of Eve" (Wolfrani's Song in Act 111 "Tajinhausor"), followed, and this beautiful reeitativo and air ev&lced sustained applauso, ■ The transcription for the or«an of "Tristan ami Isolde," said to be.the greatest love tragedy ever written, is a favourite with- air lovers of. grand organ music, an 4 Mr. Page's exceedingly masterful rendition of the "Prelude" (Act I) on Snturtlnv evening was a treat to listen to, The opera "Lolicnerin," which marks the transition stage in Waßlior's career, has at all times appealed to tho earnest student of the great composer, .and tho "T7reludo" (Act t). which is hased en 'some nf tlin chief thojiiM of tho opera, was not the least brilliant it\ a programme o-f sueh isierit. Other sttbjp«ts wore: "The Entry of the Gods Into Walhalla" ifroni "Da.s Blieingold"), the overture t» "Bin Moistersinger" ann "Waltiier's Prize Sonjt" (the ' "Prioslwd," from Act 111, "Die Meisiersihuer"), 'Next Saturday an "fivpiifng With Tschaikovsky" is to he given.

THE OHBRiMAVSKYS. On April 27 there is promised a return visit froai the famous Cho-rniavskys, who will appear with Maud Allan. These rerea.rka.tile- artists, Lfo, Jais, and MiscW.l CWnmvstiy, were born in Odessa, wtiich they left shortly Wore tho dreadful massacre there, and after bvit a very short period of study under their father, they made s tour of Continental capitals, finally reaching Vienna, where their musical education was continued. Amongst other honours Bbflwered eu these gifted children was a private performance hefore the Tsar and Royal Family of Russia. They arrived in London eight years ago, sineo which time they have been performing in the English musieiil contres, South Africa, Europe, Egypt, India, and the Far East with the most unbounded success; iti fact, probably no similar enthusiasm hns been aroused by any of fcho manr prodigies of recent years. The world's tour upon which tliey tire now engaged with Miss Allan includes Australia, New SOntal, and America. The wiwlo is under the direction of 3-fr. W. Angus MacLeod. .Mr. Howard Edio is the manager.