ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2248, 7 September 1914, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. At His Majesty's Tlicatro to-night there will be a comploto change of programme by the members of (ho FullerBrennau Company. A mimbor of new artists will " appear for tlio first time ;n Wellington, and a nlimber of interesting features will bo submitted. Amongst tlio nowcomore tlio most notable are Marcel and Ml, wlio aro cioscnbed as novelty dancers and equilibristic marvels, and judging from contemporary- reports, their turn should bu a jpopular one with vaudeville lovers. Sterling and Lovo will submit' an entirely new sketch as played by them nt the principal theatres in England, entitled "Discord and Harmony." Mr. Phil Pcrcival, the versatile -English comedian, will contribute new items, amongst them being a. new burlesquo melodrama, in which lie- is assisted by the Bright Sisters. Mdme. Bonita, in her thrilling sharp-shootmg act, will ttsay several new and daring feats of marksmanship Mr. AV. Lee will repeat his interesting exhibition of stockwhip cracking. Miss Ray De'vere, the cultured ballad vocalist, will reappear for a short season prior to her departure for England. Mα , . Sam Lamert, who has been re-engaged for a few nights, will feature whistling and imitations. Others to contribute to tlio bill will be Phillips and Mcrrit. Tilly Dunbar and the. Fuller-Brennan stock company will produce a new and laughable comedy. The programme will run for six nights, ajid a matinee will be given on Saturday.

DAVID COPPERFIELD. "David Copperfield," considered by many to be Charles Dickens's greatest work, will be shown at the King's Theatre to-night in 7000 feet of motion •photography, done in England by, the Hepworth Co., and judging by the favourable reports accompanying the picture, patrons should be able to look forward to a treat of no mean order. Everyone is 'familiar with Copporfield and the film follows the tale in natural sequence right from David's earliest days. He is seen in his unhappy life with his step-father and hie still more wretched experience at school. Ho is seen in Canterbury, haunted by the villainous machinations of Uriah Heep and accompanied by his faithful admirer Micawber. Then is seen the elopement of Little Emily.with Steerforth—Peggotty's vain search—Little Emily's rescue from the anger of Rosa Davtle, and .SteerJortVs unhappy end. The story follows on showing the delightful scenes with tho child wife and then the subsequent calmer and happier days with .David's devoted and faithful help-mate, Agnes. The final scone- depicts an old-tinio Yuletide gathering. The picture will be shown to special music by the King's orchestra. EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. ,

''Paris, the Queen City of France," will be featured in tho new programme to be presented at Everybody's Pictures at tho Old Opera House in Manners Street to-day. In view of the German, advance on. the French, capital at tlits present time, tlie scones m and round this magnificent city—said to he the strongest fortress in the worldwill be looked for with keen interest. The new edition of PatWs English Gazette promises to bo full of European news and war notes. A notable departure in the motion picture world will be supplied by the Selig Company in an amazing production entitled "Tho Unwolcoruo Tlirono, or the First Adventure of Kathlyn Hare." The- adventured of the. heroine are told .in thirteen parts, and this is the first of the series—the others to follow in rapid succession. ' To-day's story will introduce Tennvvlsa\>le episodes, in wliicVv . wild animals appear, and will also include a wonderful Indian spectacle, comparable with the- famed Dfirbar. The supporting items will include: "Max's Persuasive Suicide" (featuring tho Path© Company's well-known comedian Max Linder), and au uproarious Keystone comedy, "Our Country Cousins." The theatre will be. open continuously from noon onwards.

MACMAHON'S NEW THEATRE. Although it has only been open for a week in its rejuvenated form, the New Theatre already stands very high, in the public estimation. On Saturday it was again all too small to provide immediate accommodation for tho'hundreds who sought to visit it, and it was simply a question of "wait your turn." This the public did in a manner that inusfc have been immensely gratifying to the manager, and his gratitude was displayed in a practical manner by tho presentation of a really excellent programme. The head liner of the entertainment was a graphic picture entitled "Absinthe," a picture dramatisation of a story very reminiscent of Marie Co.relli's "Wormwood." In brief, this striking tragedy unfolds the story of a youns man -who is tempted to drink \>j 'α-beautiful but abandoned girl, his subsequent degradation as the absinthe habit grips him,-and his filial redemption when his country calls for his services in time of war: The scene is laid in Paris—of which there are a number of excellent views—and the cast employed in the enactment of what is really a remarkable picture, includes threo of the most popular and clever picturo artists in • tho world—Leah Baird, Madame Moa, and King Baggot. There is a strong supporting programme, with a, highly judicious leavening of a lighter mature, and the whole entertainment tully'justifies t\\a pre-heralding tuat it has. received. The next "star" attraction will bo a vivid drama entitled "Strongheart," which comes exclusively to this theatre through the Fraser Film Company, as one of the latest Klaw ■and Erlanger releases. . The supporting programme will bo changed regularly throughout the week.-

THE EMPRESS THEATRE. At the Empress Theatre contiguous [.ictures to-day and to-night will bo presented a powerful /melodramatic "ieature," entitled "Man's Enemy," produced by Kia-w and EiAanger. This is the first of Klaw and Erlanger's "masterpiece" films yet seen in New Zealand. According to the plot, John Warrinor, a country squire, and his neighbour, Sir Arthur Stantou, are bitter enemies. While out shooting, Warriner meets with a fatal accident, but bis son is of tho opinion that his father has beon killed by Sir Arthur. Sir Arthur's son Harry, on growing to manhood, is warned by his father against drink, as it has been the curse of .their family. In spite of this warning Harry mixes with a fast set in London, and comes into the power of Warrinex's son, who under the alias of Drake runs a gambling den. The after events show how Warrincr's son contrives to ruin Sir Arthur's son, but after many vicissitudes the latter is rescued by his friends. The play is said to be moso realistically enacted. Special suppoiting subjects are to ,bo shown.

, PATRIOTIC CARNIVAL. The Patriotic Carnival which is to take \Aaoo at tile Basin Ueserve on Wednesday afternoon next promises to be a great success. -The principal items of attraction will be a cricket match, an old-timer football match, arid a gift auction. The cricket match -will he played under "old English" conditions by a Parliamentary team captained by Sir Joseph Ward, and a team of Mayors and Ex-Mayors, led by his Worship the Mayor of Wellington. Several oxrepresentative New Zealand and provincial footballers will -take- part in tho old-timers^ 'match. Quite a laTge number of. articles havo been received tor ti\e gift auction." These include a gold watch , , a violin* a cliemidal l)alance, antiqiio brass candlesticks, kodaks, stamps, South African .. badges; stanjtJs. table centres, a collie doc, etc.,

etc. ■ Afternoon tea will be provided, and bands will be in attendance. A general half-holiday is to be proclaimed. BUCKLER-PAGET COMPANY. "His House in Order," by Sir A. W. Pinoro, will bo the first of their repertoire offered tho Wellington public by Hugh Buckler, Violet Paget, and the company from the Little Theatre, Sydney. Although one of their most recent productions, it has proved one of their most successful, Australia, and only the other day, Auckland, too, en-' dorsing the popular verdict in England and America. The season thus to be inaugurated on Saturday next at the Grand Opera House will be distinguished by, other plays well known on the other side of the world, but new to New Zealand. There will also be several popular revivals of plays, which Ijhe management believe from their experience in Australia would also bo welcomed here. The box plans open- at the Dresden on • Wednesday morning. HARRY LAUDER PATRIOTIC MATINEE. Messrs/ J. and N. Tait announce that Mr. Harry Lauder and the 'assisting artists of the company, will give a special programme at the patriotic matinee which they are arranging at the Grand Opera House on Friday afternoon next, when the entire proceeds will be given to the Patriotic Fund. Messrs. Tait are OTeseuUng Mteen. Vvmikei Hatrs Lauder souvenirs, containing photographs. and biographical sketch of the famous entertainer, together with tho words of hie moet popular songs, to be sold at the matinee, the proceeds to be added to the fund. The box plans will .be available this morning at the Dresden.

"THE DANDIES." On Saturday evening "The Dandies" concluded their Wellington season. It, has been quite a successful run,, and augurs well for' their country tour, which, tney commence to-day. ROTORUA MAORI CHOIR, j Arrangements, have been completed j for the appearance of this famous or- , ganisation at the Town Hall on Wedi nesday and Thursday evenings next. . There are four distinct sections in tie company, viz., the famous choir,' the orchestra, the champion haka and poi ■ dancers, and the tableaux selection. . The programme will consist of quartettes, part songs, haka and poi dances, and taßloaux depictiug Maori scenes, lives and legends. His Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Liverpool have signified tlieir intention of being , -present on AVedJiesday evening. TUe choir will appear at tho Town Hall, Featherston, ■on Tuesday evening.