ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2260, 21 September 1914, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The Fuller-Bremian management will to-night present at Hi 3 Majesty's Theatre some new star attractions in addition to several acts which were included in last week's programme. Among the now turns will bo that of Miss Rosa Loader,' who'is described as ''the Slavey at the Piano," Miss Loader is 6aid to be a most accomplished musician, and to be the possessor of a welltrained voice- which is heard to advantage, in a number of catchy refrains, while she is said to Ireep the audience in a continual state of merriment by the excellence of her humorous monoMiss Maud ' Failing, an o; ,■ favourite- with Wellington audiences, will reappear in an entirely new coon acena in which she will be assisted by her clever children. Mr. Arthur Elliot, a character comedian, will appear in -r. number of the latest comic ditties; The Dumetresque Troupo of horizontal-bar experts, have been re-engaged for six nights longer. Violet Carmen and her pianist-composer, Alf. J. Lawrence, will submit an entirely new offering. The well-known comedians, the Quealeys, will appear in a new farcical sketch in which burlesque wrestling plays a prominent part. The programme will bo completed by the inclusion of the Mullaneys, Gio Angelo, Hay Devere, and Sam Gernosi. The box plan my be seen at tho Dresden.

"THE HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN." - To-night's big feature at the King's Theatre will be of particular interest to admirers of the works of Sir Walter Scott, for the principal attraction is a filmic representation in 4500 ft. of kiuematography by the Famous Players Company of tho great novelist's grand book, "The Heart of Midlothian," presented under the title of "A Woman's Triumph." No work of Scott's has had a greater number of readers or possesses stronger powers of appeal than the.ai sorbing narrative of Jeannie Deans, the lassie of Midlothian, who walked barefoot from Scotland to London and back, and secured from her Queen a free pardon for her unhappy sister lying under sentence of death at Edinburgh. History is undoubtedly a fine one, and tho acting, dressing, mounting, • and photography of the screen production are described as clothing it with additional..interest. As is generally known, "The Heart of Midlothian" was founded on fact, being based oil incidents in the life of-a girl'who died at Edinburgh, and for whose tomb the novelist hat been asked to supply an epitaph. Scott was so' impressed with her story that ho.,not only composed the epitaph, but paid for the stone on which it was en -graved, and later gavo'to the world th wonderful story of a woman's devotion and -truth which has since been rep and revered by millions. Other pictures listed for exhibition are: "Life in lb Philippine Islands"' (scenic-),'-'.'An Eastern Lily" (Vitagraph comedy),-"Parire Dog" (Nature study), "A Modern Samson" (Edison comedy,), 'and the latest "Gaiimont Graphic" Box plans an., now available at the Dresden.

"EVERYBODY'S ■•PICTURES." The popularity, of'"Everybody's Pictures" ■at the Old Opora House was sustained on Saturday ' by,'crowded houses at all,sessions. .An ail-now selection of cinemas will,bo screened to-day at noon. Chief amongst' the fresh coterie is, a big. patriotic picture, ii: ■ 1200 ft. of film,, entitled "Europe in Peace and War;" which is described as a ,very fine motion panorama of countries, armies, and navies now/engaged in the strife on the Continent. Amongst' its interestin" sections are: Scenes' on tho French I'rontier;.: Paris; Vienna; Britain's Tommy Atkins; British -Army Manoeuvres; Guards, Life Guards, Bonnie Highlanders;' British Guardians of tho Air; Hon. Asquith,.Secretory for War; Lord Roborts ■ presenting the colours to the grand old Gordons; General' French in France; Lord Kitchener, the man of the hour; the launch of' the latest Frenoh Dreadnought; artillery of France; Terrible Turcos, now fighting' in tho French lines; Russia's advancing army; French President's visit to the Tsar of Russia; heroes of; Heligoland Bight—H.M.S. Arethusa, H.M.S. Queen Mary, and. H.M.S. New Zealand; Germany's "bottled up hi the Baltic", fleet; shelling a battleship, showing 12 guns in action; Indian troops; and many others. The startling title, "A Deal With the Devil," will introduce the latest .Nordisk drama j. referred., to as "the -greatest dream play ever screened," many of tho episodes being startling, vivid, and bewildering. Other pictures are: "Tho Silver Snuff Box" (Vitagraph drama), "Among the Adirondack.. Mountains" (scenic),'"Three of a Kind''/ (comedy), and the latest copy of-the "Pathe Gazef/te." - , - :

MACMAHON'S NEW THEATRE. Crowded houses greoted.tho entertain, raeiit at New Theatre,' Manners Street, at all sessions oii Saturday. To-day, by special request, wjll be revived a powerful Nordisk drama, entitled "Love in the' Tropics." It has proved one of the most successful .-photo-plays ever turned out. by the -famous Nordisk players, and tells a .prejity. and-delightful love story of tho soft Pacific. It abounds in unique situations, which are exceptionally tolling and convincing, and the beautiful colouring of the film is said to be a revelation in colour photography. In addition there will be a strong supporting programme, including a very diverting comedy entitled "In Satin's Eyes." On Thursday next another startling drama will'be presented, "In the Hands of London Crooks," a recent release of the 1 London firm, Barker and Company. It is described as a novel, unique story, and contains amongst its many realistic scenes a race -meeting at Ascot, a stirring battle on the Afghan frontier, tho drugging of, a jockey before a big race, a sensational raid on a fashionable gambling den, and many o'ther thrill-, ing incident's. At an early date Mr. MacMahon will present G. R. Sim's extraordinary successful play "The Lights of London" for the first time,in New Zealand. ,

THE EMPRESS. THEATRE. "A Stolen Inheritance." described as a magnificently-staged 'dramatic Gloria Company "feature," will bead the new programme at the Empress Theatre continuous pictures to-day. The "star" subject deals 'with the daring villainy of a beautiful adventuress. Helen Rembert visits the house of her friend John Watson just after the latter has committed suicide through financial difficulties. Helen takes away a letter which has been left by Watson addressed to his wealthy brother in New York, asking him to take care of his only child Nora. On tho other hand Nora is quite una-waro of the existence of the letter, and she is left penniless. Tho adventuress journeys to New York, and on presenting the dead man's letter is royally received by the American millionaire, who believes he is the adventuress's uncle. Helen plays a difficult role with the utmost daring, and confi dence, so that sho completely deceivc-3 her new frends. Her experiences are said to provide much interest, but in the end justice is done, and her villain) is exposed. Specially, selected auxiliary subjects will supplement the main attraction.

ORGAN RECITAL. One of the most interesting and enjoyable organ recitals yet given by Mr. Bernard Page, the City Organist, t<ok place in the Town Hall on Saturday evening. The main attraction of tho recital was the repetition (in response to many requests) of a portion of Tchaikovsky's Sixth- Symphony. As the wholo of the famous symphony

would practically monopolise the programme, Mr. Page has arranged to p : ay certain movements until the whole of the work has been finished. On Saturday night he played the first movement, which is perhaps- the most impressive of the entire .work. Mr. Page . then rendered for the first time a now group of MacDowell's pianoforte pieces arranged for the organ by himself. The number was "In Passing Moods," and was mado up of tlio following movements "Prologue," "An Old Lovo Story," "A Deserted Farm," "From a Log Cabin," and "Epilogue." Two of the great Cesar Franck's compositions wero also included in the programme— "Postorale," which was rendered the previous Saturday, and the "Finalo in B Flat." Both received almost masterly interpretations from Mr. Page. "Clair de Lime" ("Light of' the Moon"), a charming piece by Ifarg Jilprt, was given a characteristic rendition by the organist. It was a most enjoyablo number. Bach's Tocata and Dorian Fugue in D Minor, one of the finest of Bach's compositions, completed tiic evening's'programme, and was a striking example of Mr. Page's wonderful technique-.

' L'G PALAIS DB DANSE. One of, the forms of amusement will be introduced to the city this evening. . This is the public dancinghall, where all, the latest dances w3l be catered for. Mr. M. J. Donnelly, tho- owner of the hall, has generously offered the proceeds of the opening night to the War Fund. The old Vivian Street Skating Kink has been so transformed, as to bo' hardly recognisable. No expenso has been spared in' the decorations, fittings; and' floor, so /that patrons should bo assured of an enjoyable time. The admission fee. of 2s. will give those attending tho privilege of dancing. ' A good orchestra will play, the latest music, and during the evening exhibitions of tho tango, .the •one-stop, and "the hesitation waltz will be given by Sydney experts. His Worship the Mayor has, consented to perform the opening ceremony.' .■

....."THE CREATION." This evening will usher in at the, Town Hall the screening 'of tho great photo-play-drama, "The Creation." The pn ■ duction:may bo witnessed by the public freo of charge, while it is : being exhibited by the International Bible Stwl cuts' Association;.ito which asocialion-it' hr Association, to which association it be-t-lio most-stupendous .thing ever attempt ed in the moving picture world, being produced at great expense and' after many year's of effort.' The picture is ']2,0()0ft. in length, while in addition 41)0 lantern slides' will be projected on the screen.' Tho seven epochs in the evolution of the earth are shown in the filzn, the gradual development of the surface of the earth from the 'molten state, the creation'of the first man ai)_ woman, while the whole Biblical story is enacted oh tho screen. The picture if said to be unsectarian and interdenominational.. The object of the association in showing this picture is "the promotion of peace and righteousness-, .by _ increasing intelligent faith in the Bible and in God its author." There is to li neither charge for admission nor collection. "The Creation"will be screened in the Town Hall for the next fortnight.