ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2448, 29 April 1915, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The Randell-Jackson Concert Party aro again appearing at His Majesty's Theatre, and are repeating the success thoy gained during their last visit. Mr. Randell-Jackson contributes stirring ballads, while Mr. Herbert inter proves himself a very popular comedian. Tho individual efforts of tho other members aro all of a high standaid, while tho amusing sketch "The Broach of Promiso Case" is greatly appreciated. Mr. Fred. Swift, "the Musical Nut," adds largely to the value of tho programme, while Vaude and Verne and Sterling and Love are other entertaining artists.

KING'S THEATRE. A programme of general excellence is being shown at the King's Theatre this week, one of the principal films being a dramatic subject entitled "His Son's Accuser." The scene is laid in 1 ranee, and shows how a father tracks down a murderer, only to find that his own son was the guilty one. "Helen Intervenes" is a dainty little story, while "Australia's Sons" shows the review of the Australian and New Zealand troops at Cairo. Comedy ia provided in Hogan's Annual Spree."

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The Mystery of the Diamond Belt" is. a leading attraction at Everybody's Theatre this week. The plot shows how the diamond belt, valued at £10,000, is stolen from the premises of a great jeweller, and Sexton Blake, the celebrated detective, is called m to track down the" gang of criminals suspected. His many adventures provide interesting matter for dramatic picture portrayal. Supporting films, include an amusing Keystone comedy "The Plumber," "Jack Spratt as a Wounded Prussian," "The Gaumont Graphic, and the latest war topicals.

THE EMPRESS THEATRE. The new programme at the Empress Theatre continuous pictures to-day and to-night -will bring forward the sixth Beries of Selig's sensational wild animal "feature" dama, "The Adventures of Kathlyri," entitled "Three Bags of Silver." In the preceding chapter of tho story Kathlyn, aided by her daring friend Bruce, escapes from the prißOn, and her father, Colonel Hare, also obtains his freedom. In the new chapter they all proceed together to Alhabad, the walled city of the desert, where they are well received by the Rajan, who occupies the important position or keeper of the Sacred White Elephant. Soon after Kathlyn and her party arrive the elephant is stolen by a neighbouring tribe, and exciting adventures follow. The supporting films will be: The Australian Gazette," "The Archaeologist (Flying A comedy), Studdy_s; nar Studies" (Gaumont topical), and Other People's Business" (Keystone comedy).

"THE VIOLETS." When several clever performers become associated together and form a combination the result may be said to work out for the benefit of the public and all concerned. That is the position claimed for "The Violets. Report speaks favourably of their merit as entertainers individually and collectively. "The Violets" are heralded as a firstclass attraction. Their items are said to differ greatly from the usual costnmocomedy company, and are presented with an agreeable, completeness. Many mechanical effects of a varied nature are introduced, amongst them being an ingenious system of stage lighting. A unique and pleasing feature about this company is the fact that the position of producer is filled by Mias Dorothy Gardner, a gifted daughter of minion. During the,season this young lady's work in the dual capacity of producer ajid performer in ll Jj e Sreatlv in evidence. "The Violets" will mako their first appearance in Wellington at, the Town Hall Concert Chamber next Wednesday night. The plan opens on Saturda? morning at the Bristol Piano Co.

PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. Owing to the late arrival of the Sydney steamer yesterday, the management of the People's Picture Palace, are unable to give particulars of their new programme commencing at n o'clock this morning. .Cable advice states that the "feature" of the programme had an exceptionally successful "run" in London. Several of the latest war topicals will he included m the programme.