ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2287, 22 October 1914, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

Mr. Leslie Holmes and his EngHsh company of Pierrettes and Courtiers scored another big sucoess at His Majesty's Theatre last night. This talented combination is supported by Messrs. FuUor-Brennan's new vaudeville company and the entertainment provided is varied and of high quality. Good business should be" recorded while the present programme lasts. THE KING'S THEATRE.' The latest war pictures at the King's Theatre include Belgian refugees fleeing to England, the return of British troops, wounded Tommies at Brighton getting fit again, and Ulstermen and Nationalists rallying to the front. The Vitagraph Company's "Goodness Gracious," a burlesque on tho melodrama of the day, is causing roars of laughter nightly. EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. Everybody's Pictures are keeping up the record of crowded sessions and seating accommodation was at a premium again last night. The topical war pictures at this theatre are very popular and tho star film "The Nightriders of Petersham," is proving a good drawing . card also. The scenic and comic numbers are well selected and altogether the current programme is well worth seeing. MACMAHON'S NEW THEATRE. In the excellent series of pictures showing at MacMahon's New Theatre, Manners Street, the star attraction is a Nilano drama entitled "The Trial of a Heart," in which a. sensational mo-tor-car smash takes place. "In the Sultan's Power" is another good film, while "Howling Jones" is a laughable oomedy. To-morrow night "The Winner," a big sporting' drama, which should appeal particularly to followers of the Turf, will be screened; also "Jane Eyre," Charlotte Bronte's wellknown character. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. Tho new .programme at the Empress Theatre Continuous Pictures to-day and to-night will introduce a remarkable travel "feature" film entitled "Togoland," which is a vivid reproduction of life among the natives of the West African colony recently taken by the British from the Germans. The film was taken shortly after the British occupation a few weeks ago. Tho picture, which occupies nearly 'half an hour, in the screening, is said to be exceptionally fine photographic quality. There will be a special selection of supporting subjects.. , ■ "BUNTY PULLS THE STRINGS." It is claimed that "Bunty Pulls the Strings," the Scotch comedy which begins a five-night season at the Grand Opera House on Saturday evening, tho author, 'Mr. Graliam Moffat, being assisted_ by his wife and a company of Scottish players, is capable of raising more laughs during an evening than any known comedy. An. Australian critic writes: "There wds laughter all the evening. It bogan with Rah—rebellious Rab —trying in rain'to learn bis Cafccliism-; it grew in intensity as the eccentricities of thesßiggar family unfolded themselves. It burst out anew outside the kirk, with Weelum ..perspiring under the nervous strain of 'taking the collection' from as droll a procession of rustics as the Btago lias given -us, till Bunty took charge, while Weelum limbered off to find what had 'become- of the preacher. It revived 'again in , the - Biggar parlour, when Bunty was sounding Eolen as to her domestic qualifications to -preside over the household. The performance was on a level with the comedy, which is higji praise. Every character was a. finished study, a portrait; never a caricature. The homely spirit of tho play was never transgressed; it was humour straight from life." A matineo will be given on Wednesday. The box , plans are at the Dresden. ELOCUTIONARY RECITAL. Mr. J. Oulford Ball and' Miss Betty Purdom are repeating their successful recital to-night in the. Town Hall Concert Chamber, when the whnle proceeds will again be handed to the Hiintly Relief Ihind. The public are asked to be in their seats punctually at 8 o'clock, as the programme is a, long one, Soats may bo booked at tho Dresden.