ENTERTAINMENTS
"I'M SORRY!" To-night at His Majesty's Theatre tho Stanhope American Burlesque Company will present an entirely new revue, "I'm Sorry 1" A northern contemporary, speaking of this revue, says:'"Paul Stanhopo appeared in tho role of Mike Murphy, n seaman, and in this capacity lie delighted his audience with his apparent ignorance and his broad humour, and during the time he occupied tho stage ho bad tho audience in convulsions of laughter." Mr. Los Bates will appear as a sailor, and is a good foil to the chief comedian. Miss Fritzeo do Guy is said to have a good part, which eotains a number of new songs and dances. Miss Ruby Kennedy will appear as a fascinating widow. Mr. Frank Norton will lend support, and tho 'Frisco Quartet will submit a new repertoire of part songs. New dances will be provided by the Revue Ballet, and new scenery has been painted for the piece, whilst, the lighting effects are said to bo quite unique. In addition to tho revue the first half of the programme will be devoted to a vaudeville olio, a number of the artists being neiv to Wellington, and will include Rhode and Crumley, an American musical sketch due, Mr. Les Warton, coon comedian, will reappear, and several artists who were in last week's bill have been re-engaged. "THE VIOLETS." Those bright and popular entertainers, "Tho Violets," played to a good audience on Saturday evening, and their excellent entertainment was heartily appreciated. To-night they will stage an entirely new bill, which in variety and general attractiveness promises to be the equal at least of its forerunners. The artists by this time aro well known to local concert patrons, and it might be remarked that the company's season here is drawing to a close. THE KING'S THEATRE. India is one of the most striking examples of the far-sightedness of the British Imperial policy in the government of overseas possessions. A short century ago this homogeneous, mighty Empire was seething with armed fanatics thirsting to drive out the hated English. Of this period is "Shannon of the Sixth," the Kalem military drama screening to-night at the King's Theatre. The story deals with a gallant lieutenant stationed at Calcutta, and his romantic attachment for the daughter of the commanding General. The regiment is ordered to Delhi to suppress a rising of the natives. The film snows how the native troops pretend to obey their white officers, and then shoot them in the back. .There is an assault on tho temple where the British and their families havo tak»n refuge. The placo is taken, but iifWown up by the defenders rather tlian allow the womenfolk to fall into the hands of the captors. The play passes from one thrilling situation to another, until the exciting climax, when the Lieutenant rescues tho General's daughter from the natives, ■who had tied her to tho mouth of a cannon. Delightfully graceful is the harem dancing scenn in tho fourth act; the Oriental settings of Delhi are particularly line. Also on the programme is a joyous family comedy, "Dr. Smith's Baby." Tho latest "Topical Budget of War News" and "Australia Will Be There" (New South Wales' farewell to her soldier sons). Tho various candidates for tho Queen Carnival are expected to bo screoncd to-morrow night. "WILL THEY NEVER COME?" To-day at noon at Everybody's Picturo Theatre tho big Australasian success, "Will They Never Come?" .willbe unfolded. Judging by the furoro the film drama created in tho Commonwealth, the fact that New Zealand's Minister of Defence, after seeing the picture, bestowed his official patronage upon it, patrons may expect something of special merit. it is claimed for this patriotic play that quite apart from its proved power to attract overflowing attendances it has done a good deal towards assisting the cause of recruiting in Australia. It was produced with the permission and patronage of the Commonwealth Government, which permitted 1(1,000 of the Australian Contingent to appear in it. The march through Sydney and the departure of tho troops lor Egypt en route to tho Dardanelles is spoken of as a very tine section that arouses genuine enthusiasm. The plot discloses a powerful storv of noble devotion to duty, contrasted with the love of tho thought-less-minded for mere pastime and pleasure. The strong list of supporting films include: "Giddy, Gay, and Ticklish" (tho latest Keystone). "Brilliant French Victory in Vosges (showing flight of part of the Germany army), "Her Winning Trick" (comedy), and the most recent "Topical Budget." THE EMPRESS THEATRE. An entirely now programme will be presented at tho Empress Theatre continuous pictures to-da'y, when the chief production will be the Vitagraph "feature" drama, "Tho MischiefMaker." This is described as a powerful domestic drama,' enacted by tho Vitagraph Company's "star" players. The Keystone Company will be represented by the farce-comedy, "Hogan's Wild Oats," in which Miss Mabel Normand figures in the chief role. There will also be a captivating rural drama, "The Taming of Sunnybrook Nell." The story is written around a country girl's infatuation for an unworthy city man. Happenings in various parts of Europe aro illustrated in "The Topical Budget." A mirth-provoking skit, "The Groom's Doom," will complete the series. "CAVALLERIA RUSTIOANA." The story of how Pietro Mascagni's beautiful "Intermezzo" was given to the world is a very interesting one. When ho married, ho and his wife were almost penniless. In despair Mascagni sat down, determined to do or die, and after weeks' work composed the music of "Cavalleria Rusticana." He sent the score to a publisher; but all hope seemed taken from him when, shortly afterwards, his beloved music was returned to him. Things had reached a serious pass when he heard that a prize had been offered by an Italian newspaper for the best two-act opera. With tears ill her eyes, his wife begged him to try and win it ivith the rejected work. Mascagni at first would not consent; but he at last gave in, took the rejected score from a drawer, and began _ to look through it. Then the inspiration of his life came to him, and he wrote out th'e world-famed intermezzo which ho added to the opera. When it was finished, despair seized him, aJid ha flung the intermezzo into the fireplace. Luckily his wife came in at that moment, and was just in time to save the precious manuscript. "Cavalleria" wa> sent to the committee chosen, to judge of tho besi opera sent in, and no sooner had the intermezzo been played by the orchestra than it was unanimously decided to giv< Mascagni tho prize. To-morrow night, in tho Town Hall, the Royal Choral Society will perform this opera undei . Mr. Maughan Burnett. Tho final rehearsal will be held in tho Town Hal at 8 o'clock to-night. The box plai: is at the liristol Piano Company. ORGAN RECITAL. Great interest is being taken in the organ recital to bo given this evening ii Wesley Church, Taranaki Street, Mr. Norman Collie, Mus. liac. Mr 1 Collie comes fresh from successes ii the Old Land, and as the organ in ' lev Church is eminently suited for re i fit;il purposes, a musical treat, is anticipated. The programme will inelud( . numbers by Schubert, Bach, Bocllmann aud ffwgsr,
while Mr. Reginald Blow, L.R.A.M., will render vocal items by Mendelssohn, Dvorak, and Leoni. Tho recital will commence at 8 o'clock, and a collection will bo taken in aid of tho funds of our Now Zealand Hospital Ship. MACMAHON'S THEATRE. Tho change of programme at MaoMahon's Theatre to-day is headed by a big five-act military photo-drama, "The Ordeal," which embodies a thrilling story of lovo and adventuro in tho Franco-Prussian war. Tho Sydney "Herald" characterises tho film as "one of the finest practical stimulants to recruiting at the present juncture that it would bo possible to imagine." It is stated that the drama also possesses the unique record of having beon officially boycotted by tho German community on its production in America, where a strong but unavailing effort was made by the Germans to have ita presentation forbidden. This big picture will be supported by a delightful downstairs comedy, "Tho Maid from Sweden," the very latest "Patho Gazette." and other attractive picture features. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PAXAOE. The People's Picture Palace was crowded on Saturday evening, when "The Sign of the Cross" was again shown. The management will mako its customary change of programme today, and a bill well up to tho high standard of the P.P.P. has been arranged for. Those who like drama will find it here, and those who have no objection to a good laugh will discover that they have no option in the matter. The varied nature of the programme embraces other classes of subjects, notably the class which comes under the head of topical, and is especiauly interesting in these days of world war. — BAXTER BUCKLEY. Mr. Baxter Buckley has consented to give a pianoforte recital in the largo Town. Hall on Wednesday evening next, in aid of the National Fund for the relief of our wounded and dependents of those killed. Mr. Baxter Buckley has drawn up an excellent programme, which includes, among other items, a very appropriate collection of short national pieces, under the heading, "Allies' Group," and comprises compositions from British, Russian, Italian, and Belgian composers. Vocal items will be contributed by Mr. Frank Charlton and Mr. T. D. Collins, whilst Miss Esther Fisher acts as accompanist. The recual is expected to considerably swell the National Fund. Box plan opens at the Bristol this morning.
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