ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2433, 12 April 1915, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. An attractive programme of vaudeville will be presented by tho EullerBrennan management at His Majesty's Theatre this evening. Among the now turns is that of Vaude and Verne, who arc- described as the "patter kings." These artists have recently concluded lengthy, engagements in England and Australia. They are said to be tho originators of all they say and do, and their topical songs and witty "ga"s" are spoken of as being highly diverting. Mr. George Hall, who appeared hero recently, has been re-engaged for a shore farewell season, and will present a number of new songs and monologues. Fred Dyer, the singing boxer, will appear for a few nights, and will submit several now athletic features. Tho Four Aerial Lesters will once more demonstrate their skill in playing brass instruments whilst walking upside down on a row of loops. Other acts retained for this week are Matilde and Elvira, the favourite Spanish entertainers, wlio will provide a new dancing scena. Wghehan and Preston will appear in a new farce-comedy, and the bill will be further strengthened Ijy the inclusion of Walkor and Bunting, Scotch comedians, Ella Airlie, in new songs at the piano, Eleanor and Bertie, wire-walkers, and William Sumner, coon comedian.. Carlton Max, tho popular ventriloquist, has also been engaged for a short season. THE KING'S THEATRE. For tho new programme being presented at the King's to-night and throughout the week, picture-lovers will welcome the well-known favourite and greatest motion picture star, Mary Pickford, "who will make her reappearance in a thrilling and romantic drama, entitled J'The Eagle's Mate.". Mary Pickford in this 6000 ft. production of the Famous Players' Company- scores a triumph, it is said, even greater than the successes attained in her previous appearances. The plot is a simple and masterful story of life and love in the West Virginia Mountains. Tho actress portrays the delightful and fascinating character of little Anemone, a dainty slip of beauty, adorably girlish., tantalisingly wilful, gloriously feminine. From her peaceful little valley home Anemone rises to great heights, and in the stress of that mounting realises the sternest' selfsacrifice for Jovq, that later results in the full accomplishment of her womanhood. The supporting features include a John Bunny oomedy—"Bunny Buys a Hat for his Bride"—and the latest "European Gazette," which makes an exceptionally fine programme for this popular picture house.

"LONDON, DAY AND NIGHT." Everybody's, to-day at noon, will screen what is best described as a onvhour tourist'trip through tho greatest city of the British Empire, the title'of which is "London, Day and Night." London has a fascination of its own, and it is the magnet.that draws, millions of visjtors to England every year to see the historic buildings, with their priceless associations. Castles, bridges, art galleries', railway stations, all have a history, and it is quite the thing to do tho grand tour of London. To those who cannot afford to travel, this interesting picture gives a magnificent idea of the new Babylon, which is now the pivot of Kitchener's wonderful army; It is hard to realise that, London,, in spite of the war, is in such a normal state, unless you except its darkness. Where previously brilliancy of lighting was the rule, now intense darkness and gloom provail. It will therefore be of interest to see things as they were when life was peaceful and untroubled. Tho picture shows.the official quarters of Whitehall, St. Stephens, Downing Street, with the War Office, Admiralty House, Pall. Mall, clubland, tho Exchange, the Bank, St. Paul's, on to the East End, Whitechapel and Petticoat Lane. . Numerous ' scenes that make up the daily life of the Londoner arc also illustrated. A series of views of tho Thames by moonlight, Houses of Parliament, scenes at Ascot, and the Dominion's own quarters make up a subject that will both amuse and educate. Supporting subjects _ include "Fatty's Wine Party," a Keystone comedy, featuring Syd. Chaplain and Fatty Arbuckle; "Bella's Elopement," a Vitagraph drama; "Gaumont Graphic," and "War Topicais."

PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE The two features of the new programme at the People's Picture Palace to-day are "Living London by Day and Night" aiid "The Master Spy." For the London film it is claimed that it is the greatest and most stirring travel picture of the time. • All the famous buildings and busy thoroughfares of the world's metropolis are shown, and the picture shows as else can so thoroughly how great is the metropolis of the greatest nation the world has ever known. ''The Master Spy" is' a good story, with a theme very popular nowadays. It concerns a German spy in England, who nad committed a very cold-blooded murder of a young man,_ whom he had tricked into acting as his accomplice. Then comes into the story a smart detective who very cleverly gets to know tie whole espionage organisation of the gang, and calls jn his waiting supports in time to make a good capture. Among tho other pictures are :"The Topical War Pudgot," "The Sanatorium" (comic), "Tho Hobo Club" (comic).

THE EMPRESS THEATRE. In response to numerous requests, the management of the- Empress Theatre continuous pictures announces that Charles Chaplin's hilarious Keystone farce-comedy "Caught in a, Cabaret" will make its reappearance with the new programme at that theatre to-day and to-night. The' subject presents both Chaplin and Miss Mabel Norman in tho leading roles. Chaplin, according to the story, obtains employment at a sixth-rate cafe, but during his leisure hours lie passes himself off as, "the Prime Minister of Iceland." ' The climax is reached when some of his new society friends, whilst "slumming," discover Chaplin in his usual occupation as waiter. Supporting tho "star" comedy will bo the Kaiem Company's "feature" drama "The Price of Silence," "The Topical Budget" (with latest war uows), and other items. JAN CHERNIAVSKY IN A NEW ROLE. One could hardly imagine the mildtempered Jan Cherniavsky writing a war book, bub such is_ his intention. Ho is at present devoting' his leisure hours, which are not many, to preparing this work. It may be remembered •at the commencement of the war Jan made many prophecies. Several of them have come- true already, and those who have observed his enthusiastic interest in the international eruption and his keen insight into European affairs look forward optimistically to an interesting contribution to the war literature. Jan knows most of the towns whero the Allies and their opponents are operating; in fact he has visited practically every town in the war arena. He has also discussed international affairs with many of the great European thinkers. Great enthusiasm has been roused by the Cherniavskys on their present tour, and there is every indication that the Wellington season is going to be a huge success. The plan for the first two concerts opens to-morrow at the Bristol Piano Company, and as the preliminary booking by letter has been heavy, patrons are advised not to delay in tho booking of their seats.