ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2292, 28 October 1914, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

« —— "BUNTY PULLS THE STRINGS." That bright Scotch comedy "Bunty Pulls tho Strings" was again produced at the Grand Opera Houso last evening. It was a capital performance. From start to finish there wae not a dull moment and the various characters acquitted themselves capably. A special word of praise is due to Mr. Graham Moffat, who took the part of Tamma* Bigger; Mrs.. Moffat, as Eelen Dunlop; Miss Ma Young, as Bunty; and Mr. Abie Barker, as Eab Biggar. The comedy will be produced again this evening and to-inorrow evening. A matineo performance is to be given this afternoon. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Williams and Warner, billed as the "Tivo Crazy Frenchmen," in their great musical comody act,' is the leading attraction at His Majesty's Theatre this week. Tin's clever pair of entertainers introduce the slapaphone for the first time in Wellington. Mr. I.eslio Holmes and his Pierettes and courtiers are having a good run here, and this talented company have to respond to many encores nightly. Mr. Les Batos, Mr. Neil Cant, the two Foys, tho Storeys, and Brown and Corlie are also snowing this week. THE KING'S THEATRE. Bronsoii Howard's dramatic success, "One of Our Girls," is a powerful picture which is being shown,'at the King's Thoatro this week. It is a touching story of American, and Francli life. The supporting pictures are also good. They include a funny Vitagraph comedy, "Tangled Tangoists," and an Edison high-class mirth-raiser entitled 'The Ever Gallant Marquis." Latest pictures from the war also form part of the programme. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Everybody's Theatre was well filled at all sessions yesterday when programmes of exceptional merit were produced. One of the chief attractions was the "War Graphic," a. picture , dealing'with the latest scenes from the front. An extremely funny Keystone comedy, entitled "The Knockout," was much appreciated by the spectators. Other good pictures were: "Battle of the Weak" and a. beautiful scenic "On tlhe Maritime Alps." ; MAOMAHON'S NEW THEATRE. "Shot Gun Jones" is the title of the leading feature in tho ohange of programme at MacMahon's New Theatre in Manner's Street yesterday. Briefly told the story is as.follows:—A ranchman decided to buy cattle. Two renegades seeing him with a large sum of money decide to rob him, and they atA tack him in a bush. Hβ places his money in his boot and throws it among tho bushes just before ho is shot. Subsequontly a man who is called "ShotGun Jones" by the "boys" finds the boot containing the money. The renegades, seeing Jones with tlhe money attack him, but he escapes to Canada, where ho purchases a big. ranch. The ate ranchman's sou and daughter, who have been left penniless, decide to go to Canada and the son is employed by "Shot-Gun Jones." The renegades endeavour to steal some of "Shot-Gun's" cattle, and ho shoots them. Going through their, pockets he cornea across a document giving particulars of the ranchman's death and how ho saved bis money.. Jones gives the farm over to the dead man's children, but the girl calls him baok and all ends happily. Other pictures were: "What the Firelight Showed," "An Arroliead Romance;" and scenes depicting the German entry ijito Brussels and the ruins of Tormonde. ' _ THE EMPRESS THEATRE. • Those who have not already witnessed tho stirring feature drama, "Called to tho Front," arid current supporting programme of.the Empress Theatre continuous pictures will have a final opportunity of doing so to-day and ,'touight. The star subject deals with the present .European upheaval, and. introduces views of the British forces on the way to the front. A complete change of programme will be introduced tomorrow. STANLEY RANKIN CONCERT. The complimentary concert being tendered this evening to Mr. Stanley Rankin in tho Concert Chamber promises to be most successful. An entertaining' has been arranged, and there is eaid to bo ovory prospect of a liboral patronage boing bestowed by tho public. Dr. Norman Hales will render Shakespeare's stirring speech, "Henry V before Harfleur," and will also contribute "It's a Long Way to Tipperary." Mr. C. Clarkson's fine baritone voice will be heard in "The Sea Road" ; Mr. Ernest Luks will render some of his most attractive items. Other solos will be supplied by Messrs. 0. Hickmott, R. S. Allwright, H. Phipps, S. L. Eston, and W. A. Spencer. A comedy sketch will also be produced by Mr. J. Culfb-rd Bell and .Miss /Betty Purdom. Misses Cara Denhard and Gladys Watkins'will also sing several numbers. A humorous duologue, entitled "Writing a Play," will be performed by Mr. H. G. Shakes and Miss M'lnernoy. The bos plan is now open at the Dresden, whore seats can be booked free of charge. SUNDAY CONCERT. Tsclialkowsky's. famous "1812" Overture is to bo heard again in Wellington. In response to numerous requests, the Professional Orchestra has included it in the programme to bo submitted at the Town' Hall on Sunday evening next in aid of the Mayor's Patriotic Relief Fund. In this item the orchestra will have associated with it the Wellington Tramways Band, • which has generously offered its services. Mr. Hamilton Hodges.will contribute Handel's "Why Do tho Nations," from "The Messiah," with full orchestral accompaniment. The full programme will appear on Saturday. _ No charge is to be made for admission, but the public is reminded of> the charitable nature of the object, and to contribute as liberally as possible.