ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2313, 21 November 1914, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE JAM OF. OATHAY." "Humpty Dumpty" was again produced last night to an appreciative audience, and there will bo a matinee this afternoon, when children will be charged half-price. . - "Tfle Jam of Cathay," a now musical extravaganza,. the second production of the Stephenson-Linley combination, will be played at 'the Grand Opera House this evening. -"The Jam of Cathay" has proved a great success everywhere, and is so worked; out as to give ample scope for picturesque scenery, bright costumes, and a succession of ballets. The "book" of the play and music is by Mr. Harry Taylor, writer of "Humpty Dumpty," "Old Mother Hubbard," and "Little Bo Peep." The story is written round one Frascatti, who has a restaurant, and is the inventor of a famous pickle; he dies mysteriously, and is impersonated by a stranger, who comes to town and many hilarious situations occur. Mr. Taylor haß, sold the English and American rights of this piece, and no doubt the success made in Australia will be repeated in those countries. It is said to be quite the most' tuneful musical piece turned out by an Austra-lian-born composer. , .HIS'.MAJESTY'S THEATRE. '.'■■ Miss Carrie Moore ib starring in vaudeville'at: His Majesty's.Theatre, Courtenay f Place, and is no doubt responsible ; for the large audiences which have : attended His Majesty's throughout the week. She is supported by. some, excellent "turns," notably' the Three Hpmaz, , Les Bates, Benson and Bell, Gruett and Gniett, and others; 'There .will be a matinee this aftorhoon. •■■•■'.

;■' THE'KING'S THEATRE. That fine drama, "The Inspector's Story," which has been proving such an attraction at' the- King's Theatre throughout the week ; will be screened for the last time to-night. This feature film is supported •by some excellent scenic, comic, and dramatio subjects, also some thrilling war pictures. There will be a matinee this afternoon. EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. ■ To-day the current excellent selection of films will be shown for the last time at Everybody's Pictures, in the old Opera House, Monnere Street. Pride of placo on the programme is given to an Edison drama of particular merit, which is entitled '.'The Shattered Tree. ,1 The supporting subjects include a most amusing Keystone comic, "The Sky Pirate," and some interesting war pictures, etc. The usual change will be made on Monday. ■

MAOMAHON'S NEW THEATRE. s The very fine selection of 'films which was soreened at Macmabon's New Theatre.i Manners Street, yesterday, was beaded by a great drama entitled "The ■Hand that Condemned." The picture ;which is by the famous Milano Com; ;pany, is one that grips. The drama, inthree acts, details a fascinatuig love etory, full of romance and intrigue. The acting is 'well nigh perfect,' while the ;scenery is exquisite.. The picture is .well worth going to see, as a,part from •its entrancing plot, it gives an idea of the perfection. ■which modern photography, has attained. Supporting this great film is "The Real Mother," a story of. maternal devotion and selfr sacrifice; "Universal Times" (topical series);-'"Married, at.Last," and VAlgy and Fosperto" (comedies), and other excellent subjects. The new programme will be repeated until further notice.

PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. ■ '' "The Honour of the Law," an excellent A.B. drama, is featuring on the current programme of pictures at the People's Picture Palace, Manners. Street. The story unravelled in the picture IB one. that appeals, to all, and details a story of a murder case. The supporting pictures—dramatic, scenic, and comic—-aro unusually interesting/ THE EMPRESS THEATRE. "Self Acoused," the Regent Company's stirring feature melodrama, together with the current programme of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures, will be presented for the last time to-day and ,: to-night.. "In 'the Wake of the Huns" comprises .several striking scenes , in connection with the war in ■France and Belgium. Strange fish and inhabitants of the sea are exhibited in "The Marine Aquarium." The S. and A. comedy, "Girl, Cop, arid Burglar" is brimful of immour. Episodes associated with the war are displayed in "The Eclair Journal." There is also a. ludicrous "skit "The Coachman's Itenenge." A complete change is billed for Monday. •

JULIUS KNIGHT'S PAEETVELL , TOUR. Much interest has been .created in Masterton over tne appearance there on Monday night nest of the popular drar matio aotor, Mr. , Juilius Knight, in the famous Napoleonio military dramatio spectacle,- "A Eoyal Divorce," and the booking registered is said to constitute a record for the town. Scenes of great excitement, we are told, took place during -the run of "A Royal Divorce," "Monsieur Beaucaire," and "The Sign of the Cross," in Christchuroh, and the famous battle talbeaux in the Napoleonic drama wMoh so vividly .depicts "The Battle :of Waterloo"; (showing the charge: of the British, troops and.the ultimate rout of Napoleon's army), "The Retreat from Moscow," and "The Rock at St. Helena," were received with remarkable enthusiasm. In a time of war, when the British and French are fighting side by side, i the daring and courage of Booth Tarkington's French hero in "Monsieur Beaucaire" is of special interest, and the sympathy for the gallant Prince is greater, tkan ever. On Tuesday next Mr. Knight will, stage "A Royal Divorce" at Bannevirke, and.on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next he will stage the Napoleonio drama, "Monsiour Beaucaire" and "The Sign of the Cross" at Napier. These two dramas will be presented at Palmerston North on Saturday. November 28, and Monday, November 30; at Wanganui on December 1 and 2; and at New Plymouth on Thursday, December 3 The-Auckland Beaaon begine on December' 6. '■ The J. 0. Williamson, Ltd ; ' management;has surrounded Mr. Knight with a very powerful supporting company, including tho brilliant English actress, Mies Irene Browne, who will appear as the Empress Josephine in. "A Royal Divorce," and as Lady Mary Carlyle in "Monsieur Boaucaire." The company aleo includes Miss Lizotte Parkeß, Miss Emma Temple, Miss Dorothy Cumming, also Messrs. Leslie Victor, Eardley Turner, Martin Lewis, Herbert J. Bentiey, Jamos Hughes, James Harvey,, and Lawrence. Hardings. Mr. Thomas Foster is stage manager. Tho Wellington season bogins on Saturday, December 26 (Boxing Night).