ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2316, 25 November 1914, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE JAM OF CATHAV." The Stophenson-Linley Company 10peatcd thoir musical comody success "The Jam of Cat-hajr" for tho last time last night before a crowded house. Tonight and to-morrow night thero will be revivals of "Humpty Dumpty," with new songs and new ballets. Tlia revival is by special requßij. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Ivelly and Pollock, American sketch artists, are the chief attraction at His Majesty's Theatre, Courtenay Place. Their sketch "Ginger Snaps" is intensely amusing. .The Three Newmans, new artists, do most extraordinary tilings.'on' bicycles and parts of bicycles; "Ywaxy," a dancing fiddler; Matilde and Elvira, Spanish singers and dancers ; : and" others all contribute to one of the' Best programmes presented at His Majesty's for some time past. " THE KING'S THEATRE. . A fine Australian drama, "The Shepherd of the Southern Cross," heads the excellent selection of films at the King' 6 Theatre this .week. 'lhe picture unfolds a most interesting aod thrilling, story. The supporting fi'ms are ,of a high, standard, .and include .war pictures, including the 'anding of the Indian troops in France, scones in Antwerp, Moscow, France, and Belgium. ." " '■ /'/: PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. Stories, of the stage .always appeal, and this is very evident from the large crowd's 1, flocking to the; People's Picture Palace to see "La Ballerina," a powerful drama ;.of strong human mtorcst. Part-eleven/of the. eciting adventures of; "tucille - Love" -is particularly interesting, while, the supporting funis, indueling war piotures, are worth aicf°S-" ■ .' ' '. : ' . EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. Never has,-there been suoh a riot of rollicking fun than in the Keystone comedy "The Property Man" now showing at Everybody's Pictures, Manners Street, with Charles Chaplin in the name part. The inimitable "Charlie" pursues bis awkward way through the scenes, leaving a trail of distraught vaudeville artists and disordered properties. The supporting' pictures are exceptionally good, and include some excellent war . subjects.. . • ■ THE EMPRESS THEATRE

The concluding sessions of the K. and E.' Company's masterpiece comedy "The Billionaire," together with the current supporting programme of th© Empress Theatre continuous pictures are announced for to-day and to-night. "Sentinels of -the .Deep" displays several of great warships, also the cruiser Hogue, which .was torpedoed, and the Good Hope, which was sunk by the' Germans, off South America. Other, films include: "Eclair Journal" (topical); and VSergept White's Peril." A complete change is to be presented to-morrow.,

MACMAHON'S NEW, THEATRE. Macmalion's Now Theatro waa crowded at all sossions yesterday, when a selection of new films was: screened.. The chief item in the|programme, which, will be repeated . to-day., , is, "The Magis Skin-," in three acts, founded on Balzac's famons, novel.,'' It deals with , the tragic- life . story of : a;. literary,.genius, ;.ana tells how-lie praotically. .-;Commits isuicide by taking- feom4n , 'aiitiquei ? i3ealer a skin which, gives him whatever-he desires', but with ■ each. : . wish gratified years'are cut off the-'owner's life. The - .acting, .is ~very powerful ','and i realistio, and',the photographic work is excellent. ;The supporting 'films are all' Very good,and .include "The- of Balance Hock" (drama),"Prelude to the Present War" ' (scenio),'-"lmpressions ■ of Japan" (scenic),. "Sammy, Enjoys Himself" '(comedy)y "Cupid's ' Bad Aim" (comedy), .and "Slim' and the Boys at Breezy Beach" (comedy), HUMOROUS BECITAIi. To-night, at the Town Hall Concert Chamber, - Mr. Frank Wright, humorist and entertainer, will make his first appearance, and patrons, it is stated, oan with every confidence, look forward to a refined, humorous: entertainment. Mr. Wright s performances have been spoken of very highly by the Australian Press; and to-night he will,' no doubt, uphold hib reputation as ah entertainer. His amusing sketch, "Hats and Faces," is a feature of the • programme, and he will select monologues, songs, sketches, and stories from ,an extensive repertoire. Mr. Wright, will be assisted bv Miss Mina Caldow, Mr. Sydney.AUHght, and Miss Gladys Watkins. The plan is at the Dresden. Tickets (25.. and Is.) may bo obtained at ChristeSon's. SUNDAY CONCERT.. L In response to numerous requests it has, been decided by the committee of the Wellington Professional Orchestra to give an extra concert on Sunday next at His Majesty's Theatre. The programme will contain items which havo proved : the most popular during tho past season, 'including Schubert's beautiful "Unfinished" Symphony. Admission will' be free, but a silver coin collection'will be' taken up at tho doors to defray expenses, which during the year have been somewhat heavy. The orchestra will be under the conductorship of Mr. Herb>rt;Bloy. ,