ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2265, 26 September 1914, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

e HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A most novol turn is being supplied by Miss ltosa Loader at His Majesty's Theatre this week. Miss Loader is an accomplished musician, but she chooses to rather hide her skill by emphasising the comic side of her sketch entitled "The Happy Slavey at the Piano." The bill presented this week is a good one, and includes such well-known" artiste as Violet Carmen and A. J. Lawrence, Miss Maude Fanning and tlio Elliott Sisters, Arthur Elliott, Sam La Mort, .the Quealeys, and many others. A matinee will be given this afternoon, and a change of programme is announced for Monday evening. THE KINg¥"tHEATRE. The very excellent filmed version by the Famous Players Company of "A Woman's Triumph," adapted from Sir Walter Scott's noble story, "The Heart of Midlothian," is a great favourite with patrons at the King's Theatre, where it attracts big attendances. The patriotic motion picture, "Europe in Peace and War," is enthusiastically received. The remaining subjects are all films of quality. The programme will be shown at a matinee this afternoon, and for the last time to-night. For Monday evening the management (while disclaiming any sympathy with bullfighting) will screen as an educational series illustrating the national sport of the Spanish race, "The Genuine Mexican Bull-fight," by permission of the Government of Mexico, taken in the actual arena, and many of its sections are- said to be exciting and sensational in the extreme. A film of more than passing interest is promised in "Off to the Front," which shows the splendid response made by New Zealanders and illustrates the farowell at Newtowu Park, march through AVellington, etc. Other pictures will be: '"Francine" (Vita, drama), "Airios's Performing Dogs" (star vaudeville) , "An Easy Victory" (comedy), "The War Budget." "Wire Chief's Reward" (drama), "An Eavesdropper" (Keystone), and the latest "Gfaumont Graphic," showing French President's Triumph, Bombdropping, War Crisis in London, Cabinet Meeting, Demonstration in Trafalgar Square, Naval Reservists at AVaterToo, Stranded American Tourists, etc. Seats may be reserved at the Dresden. 'EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. At the favourite old Opera House, where the current programme is of exceptional quality, the star patriotic film, "Europe in Peace and Wai;," is full of interesting matter, and hits the popular taste, as also ,does "The First Authentic War News." This programme will be withdrawn after tonight. For Monday's change a special feature is announced in the London Film ■ Company's most recent dramatic release, "England's Menace/' a picture drama which tells a story 1 very much to . tho point at. present, and introduces scenes that are amazingly realistic. The glimpses -of a big fleet., in full fighting trim,, steaming at ' full speed through a heavy sea, is one only. of the many remarkable happenings incidental to the story. The film gains considerably from the fact that, although a "star," it is only about 2000 feet in length. . "The \Wonder War Graphic," just received by tho latest mail, is said to bristle with pictured items of importance relative to war doings in- London and Franco. Other pictures to bo shown are:—'"Fraid Cat" (Vita, drama), "Bridgo Building by the French Army,"'and "Andy Goes a-Pirating" (comedy). MACMAHON'S NEW THEATRE. "In the Hands of London Crooks," a moving picture which is being shown at Macmahon's New Theatre, in Manners Street, at all seosions, is a remarkable drama. Tho supporting pictures are- of excellent quality, and are many and varied. For Wednesday, September 30/ the management announce that the dramatic film "The Lights of London" will be shown for the first time in Wellington. ' ' .. THE EMPRESS THEATRE "New Zealanders for the Front," a motion picture of the official farewell to our troops, is proving a considerable attraction at the Empress Theatre continuous The film depicts Lord Liverpool and staff inspecting' the troops, and the men marching through the streets. The photography is crisp and the views 'are. well selected. At the head of the current programme is the Film d'Art Company's "feature" 'drama 'Married for Money." There are various other entertaining itcniiv '•'ho present bill will be screened for tho last time to-day and to-night. A complete change, will be presented on Monday. "THE ' ■ Part two of the Biblical production, "The Creation," will be shown; for tho last time this afternoon and evening at the Town Hall. Part two begins with Abraham, and goes down through Israel's experiences to the Babylonian captivity. The other parts of the lengthy, picture will follow in due course. .Admission to the Town Hall, where the-production is being'shown, is entirely free. WALTER KIRBY. In response to numerous requests, Mr. Walter Kirby, the famous tenor singer, has decided .to postpone his return to Australia in order to give a song recital in Wellington oh Monday, October 12, at the Grand Opera House, when Mr. Kirby will present.a programme that should appeal to all tastes.The concert is expected to" be one of exceptional interest, for the artist has a full command of four or five languages, and possesses a particularly extensive repertoire of popular and classic items. Mr. Kirby was with Madame Melba in her- first tour of Now Zealand, and afterwards spent three or four years studying in Italy, receiving high praise from the Italian Press on tho occasion of public appearances. A London critic has said of him that: "He has a voice tliat many 'starred' singers in grand opera would ■ give some seasons' earnings to ■ possess. His tenor voice is full and particularly sweet in quality,' and ho has wonderful control of it." Fuller details of the concert will be announced later. In the meantime music lovers are asked to make' a note of the date. PALAIS DE DANSE. All the latest dancing crazes, the ballroom tango, , one-etep, hesitation waltz, two-step, etc., may-bo witnessed or indulged in at Wellington's new dancing hall, the "Palais de';Darise," in the old Skating Rink', ': Vivian . Street, where dancing is in- progress every evening from 8 till 11 o'clock, Mr. -F. Fitzmaurice, tango expert from the Salon tie Luxe, Sydney, is giving free tuition in the latest dances on the afternoons of Saturday,' September 26, ' Wednesday,: September 30, and Saturday, October 3.-