ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2317, 26 November 1914, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

' "HUMPTY DUMFTY." The pantomime "Humpty Dumpty" was revived by the Royal Pantomime Company at the Grand Opera Houso last evening before au, audience which thoroughly appreciated the fun providedt The second edition of "Humpty Dumpty" contains a number of new, bright, catchy songs, which give all the principals an opportunity to prove their versatility. Miss Olivo Robinson was back in her element as principal boy, and once more gave lively pleasure by the gusto with which she sings the patriotic sopg in the final score. The pantomime will be produced for the last time this evening. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Kelly and Pollock, musical comedy artists, are making a great "hit" at His Majesty's Theatre, Courtenay Place, this week. . Their item "Ginger Snaps" is most amusing. Another "turn" of interest is giyeu by "Ywaxy," a perJ son who is noi satisfied with playing the violin, in the conventional fashion, but must dance alsoj and his dancing is good. The Three Newmans '(trick cyclists), Matilde and Elvira (Spanish entertainers), Gruett and Gruett (negro comedians), and others, also contribute enjoyably to the programme. THE KING'S THEATRE. .Of more than usuo.l interest is the great Australian picture at present showing at tlie King'e Theatre, Courtenay Place. , The film, which'is entitled "The Shepherd of the Southern Cross," unfolds a most fascinating and compelling story of life in the wilds of Australia. A most interesting war subject depicte captured German guns in London, Termonde during tho battle of October. 27, and other scenes in and about the seat of war. Other war subjects are "Antwerp Under Shot and Shell," and "Indian Troops at Marseilles." The supporting' .films, dramatic, scenic, and comic, are excellent. EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. Laughter rings out loud and long at every session at Everybody's Pictures, Manners Street, when the ludicrous Keystone picture' "The Property Man" is being screened. Charles Chaplin, in the name part, ie of course the chief laughter-maker.. The-supporting films include "Antwerp Under "Shot and HJiell," "Abide With Me" (drama) "Mount Dore" (beautifully scenic), and -ethers. THE EMPEESS" THEATRE. "Saving the Colours," billed as the latest English society dramatic feature, will be introduced at the head of the new programme of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures to-day. . The subject was produced under the direction of Mr. Charles Weston, who superintended the production .of the famous "Battle of Waterloo" picture. _ Some .interesting views of tho British troops leaving' England for the front are introduced, also battle scenes, field hospitals at work, and similar incidents-. It is stated that the film will make a big ar>peal to the patriotic spirit. Acqording to the plot, the, wifo of a society Bunger leaves him in scorn, and goes to the front ae a Red Cross nurse. Realising his baseness, the husband enlists, and amidst the fighting in France and Belgium proves himself a hero by'winning back his good name, and saves the regiment's colours. The play is reported to be splendidly istaged. There will be a special series of supporting items.

; PEOPLE'SJPIOTUEE, PALACE. "Finger Prints," a most exciting and sensational type of drama, ia w> ke shown for the first time at the People's Pioture Palace, .Manners Street, to-day. The story centres round the attempted r obbery of a valuable scarab, and how a band of crooks are thwarted in the attempt , by a detective. .. The drama is said to be a particularjy powerful one. Supporting the star picture are some interesting. war pictures and fine dramatic, scenic, and comio successes. Large; crowds visited the theatre yesterday to witness the final scrwrnngs of "La Ballerina." LECTURE AND CONCERT. The lecture and concert in aid of the Belgian Fund to lie given this evening under the auspices of the Moral arid Physical Health Society promises to be a big success. Dr. von Danneville, of the Lahmann Health Home, lectures on her thrilling experiences in the RussoJapanese War. As the lecture is a short one, the rest of the evening is to be devoted to a musical programme. Amongst the artists will be Misses Cara Denhard, Rose Segrief, Irene and Evelyn Marsh, and Ruby . Scott, .Messrs. Exton, Logan, M'Donald, Norman Aitken, and Rev. A. E. Hunt. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT; A concert in aid of the Ladies' GujkL and London Missionary Societies was given in the Courtcnay Place Congregational Hall last evening by tho juvenile members. The evening opened with a pianoforte duet given by Misses Connie Remington and Myra. Clegg.. Other contributors to the programme were: Rita Clegg (song) arid Linda Rowntree (recitation); A cantata entitled "White Garlands" was given by the girk, while a dialogue entitled "Railway Waiting Room" was also given by the boys. The concluding item on the programme' was a tableaux representing the Allies. The Rev. A. E. Hunt congratulated the young people on the success of. their efforts, and added that the teachers should be thanked for having trained the children. ■,