ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2200, 13 July 1914, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS.

' — «- — 1 — .: •' HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A change of programme will bo presented by the lAillor-Brennau management at His Majesty's Theatre to-night, when a number of special attractions will appear for the first time. Heading the'bill is Mr: Edward Blondell, assisted by Miss Katherine'Caiuo and their American Comedy Company, who will appear in what is claimed to be a very humorous one-act play, "The Lost Boy.' - Mr. Blondell is spoken of as being 0110 of America's greatest comedians, and has appeared in all tho leading vaudeville theatres in England and America. Owing to an existing contract in England, the Blondell season i 8 limited to six nights and one matinee;' Another turn of outstanding merit is said to be that of tlio Hughes Musical Trio. These artists perform on a variety of musical instruments with equal ability. Miss Ray Defers, who \yill appear for the first time, is spoken of as being an exceptionally ■ tajleiited Australian :soubrette. Miss Muriel Andrews and, Miss ltuby Dent, who are billed as Two Girls, a violin and a piano, will introduce a novel and artistic' musical offering. Miss Andrews' is, judging by contemporary criticism, a clever -violinist. Irve Hayman ajnd Co. will appear irtia new dramatic pljiylet, which is said to contain a startling denouement. Other artists who will contribute to tlio bill are Los and Sol Bern, in their motoring burlesque; Crotto'n and Krcmka, in their striking performance of the Roman rings and trapeze, aiid the Eary Trio in tlioir remarkable exposition of barrel jumping. '(ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA." To-night's production at the King's Theatre of Cines' famed picture' adaptation :of Shakespeare's classic, "Antony and Cleopatra," m combination "" with special music'by a, largo orchestra, of 14 instruments under, Siguori Martinelli and Truda, is undoubtedly an important happening in local picture circles, and such' a . strong double' attraction should prove, a worthy, entertainment and draw large audiences. Prominent among tho general 'excellences of the film is.tho.; lino acting. The. east of actors' and actresses is 'very lengthy and conspicuous, as Marc Antony is Signor Novelli, who will be remembered as the Vinitius of "Quo : YadisP_" Perhaps .'tho'finest piece: of dramatic ■'work! in the play is contributed by the young lady entrusted with the part of the 6lavo Hagar, / a character welded into ! the drama from the version of the story by the Italian •writer, Signor Cossa. ' Tne death of Hagar when thrown into tho waters to the waiting . alligators by Cleopatra's orders isspoken or. as one of the most striking sections .of the piece. Its realism is said to be remarkable.' "Antony and Cleopatra"- closed .a particularly .Ruccessful season at Auckland on Satur- ! day night,- and the. management states that the. occasion. was marked by unusual enthusiasm, many being unable to gain admission, • Box plans for the , six I nights' season are' available at the Dresden, and seats may be reserved in advanco for any evening. ' "EVERYBODY'S PICTURES." The. popularity of "Everybody's Pictures" at the . Opera House continues unabated. ;0n Saturday tho building •was crowded throughout the day and The principal' film of to-night's all-new programme will be "Black Roderick, the Poacher," a powerful drama of the Scottish Highlands, which ivas played before a background of natural.scenery ,of'a picturesque and interesting character. The story. - is, a Highland romance, in which the characters are young Lord!, Dane'; pretty Mary, the (laughter of Donald, a gamekeeper; and Black Roddy, a poacher. The plot is a powerful one, and the development .is full of sensational incidents. A "variety- of, other subjects : include:—: "Gaiilnont Graphic," "A Romance of the North Wost" (drama), 'vßtco Culture in Java" (industrial), "His Favour-ite'-Pastime"': (Keystone.comedy),', and another ' laugh-raiser entitled "Polidor and the Lions." 1 The orchestra will be heard at afternoon and night sessions. ■■ THE EMPRESS-THEATRE. The change of programme to-day and to-riight of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures will introduce the Continental ■' "feature" drama, "Black Heart' and White,'V in which Miss 5 . Ida Nielsen figures'in a heroic role. It is "a story of a governess, a ;ne'er-do-well,' false, promises and innocent suffering, faithful friendship and tho 'ultimate' vindication: of truth and lionesty and full retribution for the despoiler of innocent happiness: -The' auxiliary films embrace : "Williamson's Weekly" (topical), "Oxy-" gen" (scientific study), "The Solomon Islands" (travel sfibject), "Faithful" (A.B. "feature" - comedy), and other cpmic items. •'/• . ' FREE LIBRARY LECTURE. . In liis • lecturo on "Sun Spots and Solar Physics," Mr. Joseph Taylor extho most recent results of astronomical . research with the world's most improved instruments. He also expounds his own original discoieries concerning, the structure of the sun, and the causo of gravitation, demonstrating each 'point.'by .practical.experimentsiaiia, diagrams, as well as by numerous striking and,orginal lantern slides. Tho lectures have proved very popular in Auckland, Palmerston North, and other centres, and- represent the latest conclusions of physical science relating to tele-, scopes • and solar physics observations. Tho Cawthroh, Solar' Physics Obseryatory comes in for. most interesting'treat-' menfc - Both scientists and the general public will doubtless be deeply interestedill Mr: Taylor's lecture at-tho Town Hall this evening. ' SUNDAY. . Tlio New Zealand' Natives' Association gave .a very enjoyable concert in tho Grand Opera House last'night, and every-seat.iii'the theatre was occupied. Mr. i W< conducted the, orchestra. The numbers given- by tlie Now Zealand Natives' Association were very well received, and encores were demanded. The items were "Credo" (Gounod); "I Know : That My Redeemer Liveth"' (Handel)saored item, '(There is a Green Hill"; and the "Gloria," from Mozart's 12th Mass. Other con 1 tributes, to the excellent programme were Mrs. T, Costello, who sang- the soprano solo, "All Ye Who Travel"; Mr. Milson, tenor solo, "Thou Shalt Rest, With Mo in Paradise"; Mr. Charles Clarkson, baritone solo, "Lord, My. God"; and Mr. F. Davey, cornet | solo,! "Calvary," ' with orchestral accompaniment. A collection was taken up in aid of the Association funds.