ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 2456, 8 May 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

JOSEPH BLASCHECK. To-night at the Grand Opera House fifche famous English humorist and entertainer, Mr. Joseph Blascheck, is •announced to present Mb new version : ef "Society Snapshots." It promises > to be a night of healthy fun and humour. Mr. Blascheck does not have ! to be vulgar to create merriment. His 1 performance at the Auckland Town Hall for two weeks speaks for the popularity of "Society Snapshots," and the public . is promised the same programme as given before Their Excellencies the Earl and Countess of Liverpool on two occasions in Auckland. New songs, dialogues, sketches, duets, etc., are to be presented for the first time in Wellington. G. B. Sims said: —"Never have ,we heard in this country so versatile ail artist— ; a man who can thrill us by his "dramatic power and convulse us with laughter by his coraedv in such a way as _ does Joseph Blascheck is Burely unique. It is true that there are many fine actors who aro able to play both comedy and tragedy well, but'it is impossible to imagine that any other living performer has the extraordinary range of powers that he has." Miss 'Alyce Austin, who shares the honours of the. programme with Mr. Blascheck, is said to be au exceptionally smart and taking lady entertainer. The box plan is at The Bristol, and day sales at Miss Lennox's. Day sale tickets ad- ■ mit (without extra charge) fifteen minutes before ordinary doors open. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. , .Patrons of His Majesty's Theatre will have tho last opportunity to-day of hearing the refined vocalism of the Randell Jackson English Concert Company. This company has been especially appreciated in Wellington, and .the numbers they have given have proved above the ' average. Last appearances of Carlton Max, Fred Swift, and other artists are also announced. The ordinary matinee will be given to-day. STANHOPE'S REVUE CO. The Fuller Vaudeville Proprietary, 111 catering for tho Wellington amusementloving public, announce the first production in this City on Monday evening next of au up-to-date revue. The revue, which is entitled "This is the Life," on its initial production at the Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco, was so successful that it was immediately engaged for a tour of Australasia by the firm's American agent. Mr. Paul Stanliojie, the producer, and who is also principal comedian, is said to be a tower of strength in the comedy department, and he is 6aid to be ably seconded by Mr. Les Bates. Miss Nityee de Guy, a soubrett.e, with an American reputation, is said to be the life and soul of the piece. Miss Ruby Kennedy, the only Australian in the cast, is cast for a prominent part. A corps of ballerinas accompanies the revue. Thebox plan may now he seen at the Bristol Piano Co. depot, and the prices will remain at the ordinary vaudeville scale. "THE VIOLETS." "The Violets" have established themselves well in public favour in Wellington, and are meeting with good support at the Concert Chamber of tne •Town Hall. Last night their efforts wero well appreciated, and Mr. George •Brooke was heartily encored for his singing. In fact all the numbers were so well liked that demands for repetition were frequent. Miss Dorothy Gardiner is a dainty little singer, ivhose comedy is very enjoyable, ivhile Messrs. Cntlibert Rose and Arthur Riscoe added to

the value of the entertainment. Ragtime had good exponents in Messrs. Otto Collins and Oswald Browne, while the dancing of Miss Marguerite _ Leroy was much appreciated. "The Violets" appear again to-night in the Concert Chamber. THE KING'S THEATRE.. "The Intriguers," a sensational drama, which heads the current picture programme at the King's Theatre, concerns a thief and his female accomplice, whose criminal careers are brought to a sudden end at- a big society function. Supporting it-ems include "The Wonders of Magnetism" (Edison), "The Red Signal" (Kalem), "Gussie, the Golfer" (comedy), and the "Pathe War Gazette-." The same programme will be repeated for the last time to-night, when the King's Symphony Orchestra will supply the music. EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. Crowded sessions still rule at Everybody's Pictures, where that fine film drama, "The Abduction," and a capital list of other subjects have met with strong appreciation throughout the week. These pictures will be withdrawn after to-night. On Monday, at noon, patrons will see the first screening of the latest English film release by the London Film Company, "Called Back," which reproduces in d6soft. picture form a London production of Hugh Conway's world-famed book of tho same title, which had such a tremendous vogue somo 20 years ago. Included in the cast are the names of many of the best actors and actresses on the English stage to-day, and their work m "Called Back" is described as being of rare quality. The story, which rivals in popularity the evergreen "East Lynne," is unquestionably captivating, and as the scenic settings are spoken of as being very beautiful, the narrative should gain. Other, subjects will be:—"The Superfluous Baby" (comedy-drama), "The Trossahs and Loch Katrine" (scenic), and the latest War Gazette, direct from Europe. . PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. A New Zealand drama with a strong plot, and photographed in the Dominion, is at present being featured at the People's Picture Palace in Manners Street, and yesterday it attracted big crowds at every session. It deals with the life of a back-blocks settler, and is entitled "Her Brother's Redemption," the story concerning a scapegrace brother who develops into a hero. An j excellent budget of topical news contains a view of tho mobilisation of the Swiss Army, a subject of particular interest on account of the Kaiser's reported threat to invade Switzerland.

GRAND SAORED CONCERT. . An unusually fine programme jb to be submitted to-morrow evening by the Wellington Tramways Band at His Majesty's Theatre. Selections by _ tlie band include a drum duet entitled "Test Piece" by tlio Champion Drummers of New Zealand, Messrs. _ Pago and Jacobs, and other notable items. Tho Lyric Four will be heard in vocal quartets, and Messrs. AV. Goudie (baritone) and H. F. AVood (tenor) will also give selections. RETURN OF THE COURT CARDS. That popular IJnglish costume comedy company, tho Court Cards, returns for a brief farewell season in the Grand Opera Houso, commencing ot S/itvrdav next. On their previous visit the Cards established themselves as warm favourites. For tho seven nights, of which Saturday next will be the tirist.

tho Court Cards will present entirely new items, most of which have been hut recently received from their London headquarters. It is unnecessary to recall to the mind of the public the charm of that versatile comedienne Miss Maude Fane, who on this occasion will interpret several new humorous items, especially written for ber. George Titchener, of the funny face, has a budget of fresh absurdities, while Edgar Warwick will be found pattering further from his store of whimsicalities. The artistry of Messrs. Sydney Mannering, George Graystone, and Albert Keats- has been appreciated elsewhere as it was here. There should bo a big demand for seats at the Bristol on Wednesday, to welcome and to farewell the Cards prior to their departure for Australia and India.

THE EMPRESS THEATRE. The final screening will take place today and to-night or the current programme of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures. Chief among an attractive selection is the seventh series 1 of the Selig Company's stirring wild animal drama, "The Adventures of Kathlyn." This subject includes some remarkable spectacular Bcenes in India, and there are several thrilling episodes. The supporting films include "A Fatal Bumping" (Keystone comedy), "Joffre Nibbling at 'Em" (Gaumont topical), "Prosecution" (Vita, drama), "The Australian Gazette." The change of programme on Monday will introduce the Reliance Company's drama, "The Wireless Voice," described as a realistic storv of modern life. It will be supported by "Ambrose's First Falsehood" (Keystone comedy), "The Last Assignment" (Edison drama), "British India" (scenic), and "The Topical Budget." ■ TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL. 'An organ recital will be given this evening at the Town Hall by the City Organist (Mr. Bernard F. Page). The programme has b6en drawn up by the prganist_ with his usual care and disorimination. Several works that have become very popular with lovers of musio, and included in this programme, are the finale to the "Sixth Symphony by Tschaikovsky, "Sonata in A Minor" (Karg-Elert), "Toccata and Fugue" (Dorian), by Bach, Claussmann's "Elegie," and Lemare's "Concertstuck."