ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2278, 12 October 1914, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. ;The usual weekly change of programmoby the Fuller-Brennan Co. at His Majesty's Theatre will take place to-night, when a number of new artists mil make their Wellington dobut, amongst them being tho Eoudini Bros., who, upon the strength of their success at tho Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco, were especially engaged for Australia and Now Zealand. Their specialty consists of selections on the Italian organ ficcordion, on which they arc said to bo most capable performers. Brown and Gorlie, "two real coons/' will appear for the first time in their uniquo specialty; which comprises a number of Ethiopiaa . oddities, Tho Casselli Sistors, vocalists and ballet dancers from England, will also appear; and Mr. Arthur Troutt wil submit an entirely new feat in the crystal tank. The newcomers will be supported by a strong double company, which includes White and Grey, vocalists and instrumentalists; Mann and Franks, in a new vocal and comedy act; The Mittons, comic sEaters; Great Westin, in his unique impersonations; and Drj'sdale and Fay sketch artists. The programme will be repeated for six nights, and a matinee will bo given on Saturday. "THE LIFE OF GENERAL VILLA." To-night's feature film at tho King's Theatre will be a reproduction in 5800. feet of pictures by the.Majestic Company of "The Life of General Villa'," the one-time notorious outlaw, who ousted Huerta in Mexico. ■ General Villa appears in many of the sections." The battle scenes woven into tho work were photographed wider fire, so that the result is as realistic as possible. The tragedy of Villa's life reads more like fiction, than actual fact. The story is as follows: —Years ago Pancho Villa was a young rancher, living alone with his sister. A. lieutenant of the Mexican Federal Army became smitten with the sister, and with the aid of a companion forcibly abducted and ruined her. The' sister died, and in revenge Villa killed her betrayer.. ■ Ho escaped . to ' the mountains and became leader of a 'great ring of bandits. When the.war broke out,' he and his men sided with tho revolutionaries, blow up train loads of Federals, and mot and defeated every Federal Army that was sent against him. At the last great and decisive battle he met face to face tho officer who had assisted in the abduction of his sister, and killed him with his own hands upon the battlefield. A strong supporting programme includes "Latest War News From Europe," "A Halt in the Jungle" (Pathecolor), and "Hubby's Surprise" (comedy). The Orchestra will accompany all screenings. Box plans are now open at the Dresden. ."EVERYBODY'S PICTURES." At. "Everybody's Pictures," in the Old Opera House, Manners Street, at the noon session, will be shown for tho first time a new star drama from tho famous Vitagraph studies, entitled "Old Reliable," a magnificently-actod human play of immenso power.. The story, briefly put,, is that an eminent b'anker has a scapegrace son, who ; s sent to the, West'to reform. He signalises, his departure by .'thieving a large mim of money from the. bank. Daniel Rsy, known as "Old Reliable," to save his master's honour, accepts tho blame for the crime, and receives ten years' imprisonment. The banker, not knowing, of the : old man's sacrifice, is astounded at his apparent fall .from graco, but .takes-"Old Reliable's" daughter into his employ as stenographer. When the old map comes from prison he becomes waiter at a restaurant. The scapegrace returns from the West, and becoming ?smitten with liis■'•'■fathoii's- stonographerinduces her to take dinnor with him at the restaurant. A violent sebno ensues between '■'©Id ~ Reliable" , and tho banker's soil) when the truth-comes outand is overheard by the ..banker, who arrives ' just in time: .. Othor subjects to be.screened are :'. "Mack at it Again" (Keystone), "The ''Latest War News From Europe," "On the Banks of the Dahl" (scenic), and ■ "Missing Jewels" (a mystery play). Tho orchestra willplay at afternoon sind evening' sessions. '.SERIES OF WAR PICTURES. One of the principal attractions at MacMahon's New; Theatre to-day will bo a striking war picture entitled "Men of the Moment,", a topical subject in • two parts, the. .first, to be shown tonight at the_ sis o'clock. session,- cornprising a series of views of the British and oversea'e troops, and photographs of, the principal leaders—the "Royal Marine Artillory, , ' smokeless powder, the colonial and Indian troops,' the Lancers, Cameron Highlanders, and the Scottish Volunteers, Lord Roberts, and Lord Kitchener, and other notabilities. The second part of the series will consist of a vivid and impressive picture of the capture of Louvain. Commencing at 12 o'clock to-day, a strong programme will be presented, headed by tho striking Nordisk drama, "'Theresa the Adventuress," in three reels. .There will also be a varied supporting programme. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. ■ Another Warner . "feature" drama will occupy the top of the new bill to be presented fit tho Empress Theatre 'Continuous Pictures to-day and to-night. "When Men Hate," described as a thrilling portrayal of a deadly family foud in the Southern States of U.S.A., will be the "star" attraction. The subject shows how an inter-family antagonism is started, and how it culminates in a pitched battle with rifles. Miss Gene Gauntier, a .young picture-player, who occupies a prominent place in the moving ' picture world, will appear in the leading role. The supporting films will "Manila Public Schools" (an interesting study of life in-the East), ".His Last Burglary'.' (A.B. drama),' "The 'Double Wedding" (Keystone comedy), and "The Capture" (S. and A. comedy). SIR DOUGLAS MAWSON. •„ The lectures to bo given by Sir Douglas Mawsou, the famous Antarctic explorer, aTO attracting a deal of, attention, and thero promises to be largo audiences at tho Grand Opera House next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, when the explorer will narrate his thrilling experiences in the frozen South, of the wind-swept ice regions of Antarctica, illustrated so graphically by scenes photographed on the spot, which enables everyone to vividly comprehend the hardships endured by the members of the party. Tho lectures will be illustrated by' about 3000 feet of film, tinted by a new process, and also upwards of 100 coloured slides. Plans are now open at the Dresden. His Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Liverpool will attend Tuesday evening's lecture. ORGAN RECITAL. Musical refinement and high kleals characterised tho programme submitted, by, the' City Organist (Mr. Bernard Page) at the organ recital given in the Town Hall on Saturday ovening. It was with rare pleasure that one noted in the selection of programme items tho high ideals of the organist, and ono only had to l'stoii attentively and intelligently . to the beautiful treatment accorded to th/ 'second and third movements of Tschaikowsky's "Pathotic Symphony" to fall under the spoil of Mr. Page's interpretation of tho best in music. Once more thoso present had the opportunity of hearing, too, that exquisite tone poem descriptive of tho entry of the gods into Wajhsilla, from "Das Rcingold" (Wagner). Tho mysticism and majesty of Wagner's music is very beautifully illustrated in this excerpt, which is curiously uplifting to tho listener. Tho programme also included the graphic splondour of Kojg-

Elert's "Sonatiuo in A Minor," with its brilliant contrasts and rare emotional molodies. Cesar Fraaick was represented by his "Prelude, Fugue, and Variation" (Opus 18), and Saint-Saeus by his graceful "Fantaisio" (Op. 101). In lighter mood were the three Arcadian sketches of Edwin Lemaro, "Serenade," "Musette," and "Solitude," each of ■which breathed an- air of dainty refinement. WALTER KIRBY RECITAL. A final reminder is given of Mr. WalteT Kirby's song recital in tho Grand Opera House to-night. Visiting artists ot Mr. Kirby's standing will probably be a rarity for. some time to come. The attractive programmo provided should draw a full house. The recital is under the patronage of Their Excellencies the Earl and Countess of Liverpool, who will hhro r present. SUNDAY CONCERT. There was a crowded audience at the Tramway Band's concert in His Majesty's Theatre last night. The band played an attractive programme: of music, including a new item, "Overture 1914" (Ord Hume), based on tho camous "1812 Overture." It is compact of martial music and patriotic airs more or less well known, the national songs of all -the peoples of the Empire, and the tonal effects were good throughout. The vocalists were Madam Careva and Mr. Herbert V.-Wood, both of whom sang acceptably.