ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2338, 21 December 1914, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A' number of attractions that are new to Wellington will bo included in tlio now programme to bo presented at His Majesty's Theatre this evening by the Fuller-Brennan Vadeville Company. The outstanding feature in tonight's bill will bo tlio first appearance of the Helen, Leach, Wallin Trio, who have recently arrived from America, and who aro described as the three dainty misses on the wife. Feats of strength and acrobatics play a prominent part in their performance, and their act concludes with two of the performers mounting a platform at either end of the stage and suspending a wire botween their teeth. The third then goes through a number of difficult feats on tho wire. .Another performer new to Wellington is Mr. George Melrose, who has recently concluded a successful season at the Bijou Theatre, Melbourne, and who will appear in imitations of Australian actors, past and present. Mr. George Hall, the reconteur and entertainer, will present an entire-change of programme. Mr. Neil Cant, the Scottish entertainer, has been re-engaged for a season of five nights only. Mr. Chas. Bartholomew, the Dublin Dandy, will submit a new repertoire of songs and impersonations, and the programme will be completed by the inclusion of the Magpies. This combination will present a programme in which fun isthe predominant note, with a leavening of songs of a more serious nature. The programme will run for six nights, and a matinee will be given on Saturday afternoon. THE KING' STHEATRE. ' This evening' 8 feature in the change of programme at the King's will be "The Adventures of Miss Tomboy," a star comedy by the Vitagraph Company. It features Lillian Walker, Wallie Vau, and the inimitable John Bunny. Lillian Walker and Wallio Vau are capital confederates for Bunny when laughter is the object aimed at. Miss Walker takes the part of Bunny's daughter—an irrepressible ■ tomboy, whose pranks are encouraged by Wal- - lio Vau, a dealthy young man who wants to be her husband Bunny dislikes his daughter's choice, and wishes her to marry Van Alstein, for whom she has the strongest dislike. Bunny, is the owner of a fine sailing yacht, and the captain becomes indisposed on tho eve of a race he had hoped to win. Cutey conceives the idea that if he and Miss Tomboy win the race it will reconoile them to father. Miss Tomhoy accordingly appoints herself captaifi, and handles tile craft so well that Bunny is surprised and delighted to see his boat come in first. Sofar from being pleased when he finds liis daughter in male attire, he dismisses Cutey once more. As tho affairs develops there is a runaway by yacht, chase by aeroplane, further escape by waterplane, and, finally, victory for the lovers. Among the supporting pictures are some interesting war films.

"KRONSTADT" AT EVERYBODY'S. Since tlie outbreak' of the present war the world has been astounded by. tho revelations that have been made concerning the ramifications of the German spy system. '''Kronstadt," Max Pemberton's novel of military life, which 'will head the new programme at Everybody's to-day, was'produced under the personal supervision of the author, is a three-part military drama, which gives elaborate details of tho methods of foreign spies. The book is very sensational reading, and the most exciting scenes' have been depicted. The whole forty-five minutes of the drama is packed with incidents, and the love story introduced is very romantic. Kings and foreign notables cross the screen m quick succession, and the climax is exceptionally dramatic. A Keystone comedy, "Mabel's Latest Prank," with Mabel Normand, the comedy queen, in the title role, supplies the comedy element. A. special picture of interest. "Canadians Rally Round the Flag, gives glimpses of Canada's army embarking at Quebec, life on board ship, camp life, and views of the 85,000 men who proceeded to England. "Wireless From the War' 1 is another series of excellent war cartoons, and "The Gaumont Graphic" supplies tho latest picture news from the seat of war. This programme will be screened at Everybody's at noon to-day. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. "Changing the Map of Europe," billed as a striking series of actual incidents and scenes in connection with the war, will be the feature of the new programme to bo submitted at the 'Empress Theatre continuous pictures to-dav and to-night. The screening of the film occupies nearly three-quarters of an hour, and it is said /to be brimful of interest. Among scores of episodes and developments depicted are: tne Tsar reviewing his troops before they leave for tho front, Gorman warships in the Kiel Canal, Gorman artillery off to the .front, the battle of Louvain, the King of Bavaria inspecting his troops, a view of a new Bavarian airship, mobilisation scenes in France and Germany, French artillery near the German frontier, a demonstration at Nantes on, the occasion of the French troops departing for the front, Austrian battleships and sailors at Pola, British marines guarding Ostend,' British artillery hastening into action, troops in action, the commander ' inspecting the German forces at Strasburg before they proceed to Luxemburg, French war balloons, refugees at Ostend, the Irish Guards leaving -AVellington Barracks for tho front, Queen Alexandra'receiving the officers of the Second Grenadier Guards before embarking for France, and others. There will also be an up-to-date "Topical War Budget," which embraces views of fche recent developments in England and on the Continent. The supporting items will include: "A Chapter of Life" (Majestic drama), "A Village Hero" (A-B. comedy), "Tho Handbag 1 ' (Vitagraph comedy), and "Nora tho Cook" (Lubin farce-comedy). N

ORGAN RECITAL'. Loverß of organ musio were delighted with the programmo submitted by Mr. Bernard F. Page (the City Organist) on Saturday evening. Tho programmo included'.Handel's "Tenth Concerto," . a very beautiful Bach "Pastorale," rich in atmospheric effects, and a richly-orches-trated "Intormezzo" (from an orchestral suite) by Tschaikovsky. Once more patrons wero privileged to hear the fine "Prelude and Fugue" of Glazoounov, and "Pastel" (No. 3) showed once moro the power of Karg-Elert to paint glowing tone-pictures to the least imaginative. A "Toccata" by Widor, from bis Fifth Symphony, and Claufjmann's "Elegio" comploted a wellpiled programme. CHORAL CLUB AND TRAMWAY BAND. An enjoyable Sunday concert was given in His Majesty's. Theatre last evening by the Wellington Choral Club, assisted by the Tramway Band. There was a good attendance of the public, and tho proceeds were given to tho British and Belgian Christmas Fund. Tho programme, which was as follows, was thoroughly appreciated, and tho items wore loudly applauded:—Overture, "Zampa," Tramways Band; solo and chorus from "The Prince of Peace," Wellington Choral Club; song, "Tho Coming of the King," Mr. W. Downes; song, "Hold Thou My Hand," Miss D. Halliburton ; chorus, "Strike tho Lyre,"Wellington Choral Club; song, "When the Quiet Moon is Beaming," Miss V. Mueller,L.A.B.; overture "Rienzi," Tramways Band; song, "Still as tlie Night," Misa M. WiJaoß | quai-tnt suit! ohorua, -''iUveninc and Mows*"- .Wei-

lington Choral Club; song, Mr. L. Travers; humoresquo, "Singing Birds," Tramways Band; song, "Let There Bo Peace," Madame Mueller. The accompanist was Miss Hardie. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. The star picture in to-day's change programme at the People's Picture Palace is' "The War and the Woman." Somo sensational scenes in this subject depict tlie sufferings of a Red Cross nurse at the front. Actual scenes of conHict aro shown, and it is stated that the whole will make ono of the finest productions the management have ever screened. Tho last chapter of "Lucille Love" is also being screened, showing how Lucillo and her lover, Lieut. Gibson, aro at last united. The "Eclair Journal" lias just arrived, and shows amongst other items the new French 75 mm. gun, and the havoc wrought by one of its shells in the midst of the enemy. MACMAHON'S NEW THEATRE. The children's festival at MacMahon's New Theatre will start to-day, and continue for tho rest of the week. A special programme,' which will appeal to the little ones and their elders alike will be put on daily from 11 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., and every child will be presented with a handsome Christmas toy. The programme .wil lincludo: "A Trip to the Sun." an interesting semi-scientific picture of absorbing deight; the old and popular story of "Puss in Boots," and tho dramatic narrative, dear to the heart of childhood, of "Ali Baba and Forty Thieves." In addition to these there will be a number of comic, scenic, and other pictures, all forming an unparalleled programme of delight for both youngsters and elders. At night the regular programmo will bo shown, and this evening it will include that well-known story "The Life of a Jackeroo," supported by an Irish drama "Maggie Malono's Heart," a Nostor comedy, "When Hubby Entertained," "Ike's Battle of Tin Horse Gulch," and a long series of scenic, comic, and dramatic subjects. There will be a complete chango of programme to-morrow, headed by the.drama "The Spider and His Web." Later in the weeh a series of magnificent views of ("Weird RotoI rua" will be shown.

MR. PETER DAWSON. In response to the request of the various musical centres, Mr. Peter Dawson, the famous baritone, has deoided to make a thorough tour of New Zealand. Every town with a hall accommodation large enough to offer sufficient inducement will be visited by tho renowned singer and his colleagues, the latter comprising as it- were an "allstar" English concert party. Mr. Peter Dawson's London and provincial successes have extended over a period of eight years, during which time he has accomplished that which few others have done. His name is now a household word, and his gramaphone records have made him famous throughout the English-speak-ing world. It is but a few years since ho first sang before, and, inoidentally, captivated, a London audience, and today he is a*principal figure at the Royal Albert Hall Sunday afternoon concerts, tho Royal Opera Covont, Garden,' the Chappell ballad concerts, tho Queen's Hall promenade concerts, etc., and he enjoys such a wide popularity that he is frequently styled a "London Idol." Through wide experience Mr. Dawson knows just how to cater for his public. The programmes will he drawn from both tho old and ,new schools of music. Mr. Daw6on and his company will open their season in the Town -Hall on Boxing Night. Tho box plan is now open at the Dresden Piano Company, and full particulars will bo found elsewhere.