ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2275, 8 October 1914, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The Milton Brothers give an interesting exhibition of skating—conventional and the curront programme of vaudeville at His Majesty's Theatre. This turn is supported by some interesting .and clever turns, notably "The Great "Westin" (in life portrayals), "The Two Storeys," "The Lessos," Rosa Loader, and others. The act by Rosa Loader is particularly worth seeing. THE KING'S THEATRE. The Keystone Company has excelled itself in its latest comedy, "Mabel at the Wheel," now featuring at the King's Theatre. Besides being a genuinely humorous production, the picture is simply teeming with incident. The picture can be adequately described as one wild whirl of humour and escitement. Supporting it is "Gaumont's Special War News" (a resume of the exciting happenings in Europe and England), and some excellent dramas and comedies. The usual matinee will be given on Saturday. EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. A film of particular interest at the present moment heads the current programme at Everybody's Pictures in Manners Street. It is entitled "Orders Under Seal," and unfolds a story iof international intrigue and foreign spies. The plot is a fascinating one, -while ilia staging and acting are excellent. The supporting subjects include "Gaumont's Special War News," and "The DepartuTe of the Auckland Forces." MAOMAHON'S NEW THEATRE. Crowds had to be turned away from Ma'cMahon's New Theatre in Manners Street yesterday where the principal picture attraction is a film entitled "In the Clutches of the Ku Klux Klan." An idea of the lawlessness which even now occasionally, breaks out in the United States, may be gained from the Tricture. In the form of a most thrilling story is exposed the terror tliat this lawless secret society exercised over peaceful citizens. For venturing to Support a candidate whom the "Klan" opposed, an editor is flogged with a rawhide, and : is imprisoned in a tower,' tvhich is subsequently set on fire. All this is enacted for spectators to see. The secret rites and ceremonies ■ of the "Klan.!' are exposed, and it is no exaggeration to 6ay that tliero is a sensation'in evoty picture; also some fino roughriding which will appeal to aii lovers of horseflesh. The costumes are ocrrect as to time, and the scenes are actually taken in the Southern States where the lawless band operated. In addition to this highly-exciting picture, there is also shown "The Rosary," which makes a powerful appeal to the emotions, imd which is as forceful in its way as "East Lyune." "The Rosary" is especially popular with tlie-ladies, as it goes straight to the heart, and whilstthe film is being shown, the beautifulsong is Hung'with capital effect.- As supporting items' to the two feature films, there is a sweet little drama, "Hello Central Give He Heaven," also aa amusing comedy "Do It Now."

. . THE EMPRESS THEATRE. ■ "The Mystery of Pine Creek Camp," described as a powerful dramatic "fear ture". .drama by the Warner Company, irill.. be. the outstanding attraction ■of the new programme to be introduced at the 'Empress ..Theatre Continuous Pictures to-day and! to-night. The story deals with'life in a. Western. , mining oamp. The characters are taken from real-life- and the. plot is stated- to be thorqnglily"'.rea,Ustip~?sind • interesting.' The-episodes 'are said' to be striking, whilo not overwrought; This .will be j the first appearance of, this picture in 'New- Zealand./ There, will be a Me supporting series which';frill : include "Scenes in the Rhino Valley,": a, subject of special interest at tlio present .time. New selections will" be.' contributed by the Empress orchestra. • ».- .WALTER KIRBY.RECITAL. In another part of this issue the attention of the public is called to the ■attractive items .to be contributed by' Mr. Walter Kirby at his song-recital in the .Grand Opera Hbuso on Monday evening next. The. programme will Rive .full opportunity, for the' display ofMr. Kirby's beautiful' tenor" voice, and shoiiid appeal to all music lovers. A ' hading English critic lias said of Mr; Kirby: "There is no denying the talent of the singer. ■ Mr.' Kirby has a voice that many starred singers in grand opera would give some seasons' earnings to possess. His tenov'is full and particularly sweet in quality, and lie lias wonderful control.. of it." An. I Italian critic also gives him the following tribute: "Although his voice has the richness of tone of one of the great singers, it . does not lose, in the. most - vehement passages that due moderation which is so often lacking in exponents of 80l Canto." The plan is now opon at the Dresden. • . .