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ENTERTAINMENTS

. PLIMMERrIIALL COMEDY CO. Tlio above popular combination opens at tho«Opern House to-night in what has aptly been described as tha greatest of all comedy dramas, "A Message From Mars." Ganthony's fine composition lends itself to wonderful scenic effects, nad the management of the Plimmer-Hall Co. liave left no stone unturned in order to produce tlio comedy on an extensive scale. The mysterious appearances and disappearances of the Martian, tile wonderful snow scene and tho weird visionary effects of the second act—not only aro these retained as in' the original production (a production that by tho way is still spoken of as a masterpiece in stage craft), but in the majority of instances are said to have been improved oh, as the result of tho experiments and experience of'years. Tho company, as will be seen from the cast of characters, is a powerful one. The . popular Miss Beatrice Day is seen as Aunt Martha—a representation which is said' by many leading critics to be easily her best! Mr. Pliinmer is responsible for an exceptionally fine character, study as the selfish /Horace Parker, while Mr. Winter Hall, as the Messenger, has a part right into his hands. The. plan is at the Bristol— the day sales at Christesou's. HIS 'MAJESTY'S THEATRE. 1 The outstanding feature in .the newvaudeville programme to bo produced by the Fuller Proprietary at .Ilis Majesty's Theatre to-night will be the first appearance of Jladauio Marion, who is described as "the quickest woman in the world." Madame Marion's specialty is quick, changing, in which she is stated to be amazingly clever. This artist presents a comedy,-in which she plays the parts of no fewer than seven female characters, the reason for the activities of these seven. ladies! being one mere man, whom they are conspiring to out- ] >vit. Mdme; Marion is 'said to presont . each character witln convincing completeness, and the'.various costumes will bear the closest inspection. Another artist appearing for the first time is I'ozart, who is.billed as the "vagabond pavement' artist," whose lightning paintings are said to be .most interesting. Miss Nellie Kolle, an English descriptive vocalist; who ■ has ' recently' played long seasons in the leading Australian theatres, will appear here for the first time in a repertoire of original songs.' The Rhodesburys, two American patter comedians, -will introduce a number of humorous songs and stories. To-night's programme will be completed by the inclusion of Mi6s Dorothy Harris in new ragtime songs, Val and Lottie Newman, Tho Testrqs, Bluffo, Victor and Alton. Tho bill will run for six nights and a matinee is announced for Saturday,

THE KING'S THEATRE. Tho attraction at this, popular house .of entertainment this evening is of the usual high standard. The celebrated song, Tosti's "Good-bye," has been ,"picturised" by "'the' weil-tnown Yitagraph Company, and the resulting film story constitutes this evening's main feature. 'I'ho drjiina is entitled "Good-bye, Summer,"' and, briefly, is the story of an artistic' lady who • lived in a "winter of sadness and discontent" duo to tho indifference of her husband, a decidedly practical' business man,' who crushed all her artistic tendencies , and lino nature with his cold and 6taid : manneiC'. The story shows how the wife met with an artist, j who reciprocated her ideals. The story'is well>worked out to an immensely pleasing/finale d'uo' to the love of the little uaiighter, who brings, summer and sunshine to the home. Tne screening of the picture will be accompanied by the singing of the song with full orchestral accompaniment. Also 011 the programme are "Clothes' Count,"-a sparkling comedy, , amusingly demonstrating this ob-vious-fact,: animated war cartoons, . and "Making a Rifle," a timely and interesting subject. Also the "War News", and "Love- m Armour," a, :Keystone comedy introducing a new comedian.

EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. To-day at noon at .Everybody's a new E;rograniine-'will":!3e : screened, with a big Edison special; "AYhere. is My y/andering Boy To-night r" "as the chief attraction. This photo-play is based upon the at-one-.time . immensely popular . English ballad of the same title, it is described as ;a film-drama :of intpnsc-emotion and exceptional power. The principal character is played-by that capable actor, ■Marc M'Dermott. During the action "of tho jilay the eong from which the drama tiikcs its name' will be vocally. Tendered. Tlioso , firm favourites, Mabel Norraand, "Fatty" Arbuckle, and Ford Sterling will create fun and laughter in "That Little Gold Bund," a society comedy. Other subjects .-listed-are:—"The Girl on the Trestle," ■ an exciting drama of railroad life, "The Reindeer" (nature study); and the latest I'attie Gazette. JIACMAHON'S THEATRE. : The second chapter of; the big .Bison serial, "The Master Key," will be shown as at MacMahon's Theatro in the Change of programme to-day, and the 'story develops,with sensational rapidity.' "Anil, - , .tho Blacksmith," is another big drama telling. the story of a brave woman's heroism and devotion to duty. In more dainty vein .is a touching story entitled "In ; the .Vale of Sorrow,"• whilst "The Lure. of the Green Table" is a strong gambling tragedy. Two capital comedies in "Ham, the Iceman," arid "Love'and Water" are included in the bill, and the Topical Gazette is rich in recent .happenings. "Tho Master ICey" will be givenin weekly instalments, every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, THE .EMPRESS. ' To-day. at 11 a.m., : at the Empress Theatre, will see the first screening 4 in Wellington Of a ' lengthy motion. Tecord of "New Zealand's Soldiers at Home and in Egypt;" -in which the camera' 'follows step by step our boys (who fought so valiantly at the Dardanelles) through the route, march from Trentham to.tho great, camp set 111 the desert in the shadow of tho Pyramids at Mena. Sections of speoial interest feature "The departure -of the sth Contingent," with-a. close view of the departing men's faceS; "The Main Body at Meiia"; "The, AVatch- in the Nile," and many cithers. What should prove a very welcome reappearance is the return of that firm film favourite, Katblyn Williams, who will be seen to great advantage in Selijj's romantic sensation of the "African, veldt,' "The. Leopard's Foundling." The drama is said to abound in exciting episodes and both Baby Lilian Wade and-Kathlyn Williams are described as. appearing to special advantage. Keystone presents a' new laugh generator, "Prom Plenty to Patches," .with funny man, Hogan, in the principal role. His ono desire in life is to accumulate money 011 the "Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford plan. Vitagraph presents "The Moonshine Maid und tho Man," a strong melodrama of western life, whdlo "Malooma of Paloona" is a comedy built. 011 a broadly liumorous basis. An interesting "War Budget" embraces amongst its sections ."The German Air Raid at Ipswich'-' and "Gallant Canadians with the famous guns at Ypres." RICKARDS'S TIVOLI FOLLIES. " Tho approaching season of Rickarcjs's Ti.voli Follies is attracting a,'good deal of interest. Mr. Hugh D.. M'lntosh, as controller, of the Rickards circuit, lias done a great,deal towards the improvement illustrated in Australian vaudeville, for during his last annual trip abroad Mr.

M'lntosh secured tho services of Mr. Jack Haskell as producer of revues, and tlio ultimate success of this new idea lias been olearly demonstrated in the. last ' four months in the Tivoli theatres in Australia. Such well-known artists as .Tack Cannot, Frank Greene, Vera Pearce, Eileen Watson, with the added strength of many peoplo imported from Home, viz., Alfredo, Madame Clerc, Alvaretto, Rego and Stoppit, Murfayne, supported by a ballet and chorus of several dozen highlytrained girls, is said to result in a very bright, quick-moving entertainment. Mr. Robert: Parker, operatic baritone, is responsible for operatic arias and ballads. The box plans open at tho Bristol next Thursday.' SHORTT'S THEATRE. The movements of New Zealand's Main Expeditionary Force, from their training in camp at Trentham, to their departure from Egypt for the Gallinoli Peninsula, liave been duly chronicled in the I'ress, but only a very meagre idea of the life of "Our Boys" can be gained, when compared with actual photographs of them. Shortt's Pictures liavo secured what is described as a graphic film of the movements of New Zealand's Main Force at Wellington and Egypt, which will be screened at their theatre to-day and tonight, '-arid on Tuesday and Wednesday only. Included in. the film are some very good, pictures of tlio Maoris' farewell at Wellington, and the same troops at Malta. The supporting pictures will include the latest war nens, and a series of excellent dramas and comedies. ORGAN RECITAL, Through the exigencies of the Carnival ■ proceedings nt tho Town Hall the weekly recitals of the City Organist (Mr. Bernard Page) ■ had to bo suspended for . a week or two. They were resumed on Saturday evening, when, a most interesting programme was submitted and per-" formed with that artistry which characterises Mr. 'Page's work. In a -classic vein the-City Organist included Mendelssohn's "Overture in 3?"(0p. 32), the favourite "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" of Bach," a composition of rolling grandeur, and the weirdly beautiful Waldweben from the second act of "Siegfried" (from tho Wagnerian "ring"). Mr. Page once more played , the bracket of medieval music consisting of a "Payane" by Byrd, a "Capriccio Pastorale" by Frescobaldi, and. the "Musette" of Damdrieu; each of Vliich has a distinctly melodious charm, and gave the organist scope for somo delightful tone colouring. Tho nrogramme also included the popular "Humoreske" of Dvorak, an "Ave Maria" by Avsadelt, adapted, by Mr. Page, and "Psychological Poem"- by Rebikoff.

THE CHERNIAYSKYS. In the presence of one of tho largest, audiences of their present tour, tie Cherniavsky Trio gave their farewell recital at the Grand Opera Hmiso on Saturday night. The audience, which included His Excellency . aiid -tho Countess of Liverpool, gave each of the trio a most enthusiastic Teception, and was persistent in demanding double and triple encores. The item of the programme which probably excited most interest was t'lio playing by Jan Cherniavsky of Chopin's "Funeral March," in honour of the fallen soldiers. Tho famous funeral march was; played as probably never before heard in Wellington; indeed, it was almost an inspired rendition. The violinist of the party was accorded an ovation for his several numbers, while Miscliel Clierniavsky played artistically Chopin's Grand Polonaise for piano and 'cello, and several other 'numbers. The trio also played Tschaikowsky's famous Trio of Variations." - PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA. There a . crowded audience, at His Majesty's Theatre last night. ; when the' Wellington Professional Orchestra gave the fourth concert of the 1915 season. A delightful programme had been arranged,' and every item pleased. In addition to tho several pieces by the orchestra, Mr. .Tohn Yitetta played a harp 6010 "Concert Mazurka" (Scliucker), for which he was warmly applauded. Tho orchestral numbers were: Overture. "Maritana" (Wallace), Intermezzo from "Cavalleria Rusticana" (Mascagni), Humoresko (Dvorak), "Three African Dances" (Ring), "Entry of the Boyards" (Halvorsen), and oile of Johanri. Severin Svendsen's Norwegian. Rhapsodies. ■ :

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Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2511, 12 July 1915, Page 2

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ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2511, 12 July 1915, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2511, 12 July 1915, Page 2

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