ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2515, 17 July 1915, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

; THE .PLIIIMER-lIALL CQMPANY,

The Plimmer-Hall -Comedy Company gavo a- final .performance of "A -Message from Mars" in'tho Grand Opeia House lust flight. . Tho Company will bi'ing'their season to u.. close this'evening with areViral of Pinero'a great lflay, ?"J?ho Second Mrs.'lamiueray," with Miss Beatrice Day m the imnio part. Speaking of her performance in' Christchurch' the "Times" -. this : city should be grateful; to- Mr. Plimmer and Mr. Hall for-having given them an opportunity of seeing -what was undoubtedly tho finest Paula, seen here." -And so it has bwm everywhere., Miss Day has always been recognised as ■ one • of tho greatit «. of-tl,l th, ' B p dlfiicult The part. T1„. ' ' i-- y: i-V' f l"oray ana - Cayley Drummle. «ro in the -safe hands of Messrs.- Phrnmer and Hall, and Mr GilMterSvtTT 1110 character, study as Sir George OrrWe Thn RICKARDS' TIVOLI REVUE The approach of the Tivoli Follies has tenniarked by oxcclienit booking and KlimiW ko' Mlntoshs big combination a welcome at tho Giand Opera House on Monday evening next. Eobert Parker, the grand o baritone, is a feature of the fellies' prjl! tofr? m< f and ] \° ' S offerin S 11 great reper•o.?emho excerpts and standard ballads quite new ito this country. Isazelle dArmand comes from America, under special contract, to introduce her artistry in revue burlesque work. This fascinating lady has made many friends since her arrival in tho colonics from America, and in Jier asociation with Jack Cannot will demonstrate her versatility in piquant potted plays. Vera Pearce, tho beauteous burlesquo: comedienne; is billed for a varied repertoire of songs with catchy choruses. _ . Alfredo, a veritable virtuoso violinist, is said ito furnish some exquisite items from accepted masters, descending to a melange of American melodies. Box Pips fie at the Bristol Piano Company. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. the past week the artists appearing at His Majesty's Theatre have been.greeted with full tenses. Included Jii tlie bill presented are some excellent turns, the one of outstanding interest being that supplied by Madame Marion, since her first appearance here on Tuesday evening, this versatile performer has become decidedly popular. .Other good turns include Miss Nellie Kolle, the impersonator of male characters, and Miss Dorothy Harris, a' singler of ragtime songs. A matinee will bo held this afternoon, at which popular prices will bo charged, THE KING'S THEATRE. The song-picture at this popular house lias met with a flattering reception all the week. "Good-bye, Summer" bids farewell ito-night. ; The other pictures include films of our class, wounded from Gallipoli. The usual Saturday matinee w : ll take place at 2.30 to-day. Monday's main feature consists of a Vitagraph feature, entitled "On the Stroke of Five." Tho film has a powerful plot, as follows:—On his brother Vance's graduation form coir lege, _ Guy Lansing Reynolds, a lawyer, promises to take him to Paris. 'When the time comes Guy finds lie cannot accompany Vance, but promising to follow shortly, sends him on. In Paris, Vance falls into: .tho toils. of . Vera, an adventuress, and follows her to the "Schwarzwald Haus," in the Black Forest, where she leads him to believe she returns his love. Prince Eugen, an old and wealthy friend of Vera's arrives at tho inn. She returns to Pari? with the Prince, leaving « note telling Vance she no longer cares for him. Disillusioned, he shoots himself on the very day.his brother arrives at the little. German'toivn, Guy swears vengeance on Vera. He follows her to Paris, making her' acquaintance under, an name. • Sho, falls in love with him. He is gradually attracted, and inclined to relent, but his hate is rekindled by finding a half-burnt picture of Vance in the fireplace. -The end is highly dramatic, and well thought out. There aro some excellent supporting features, including war cartons and educational subjects. EVERYBODY'S.' Tho last chance of seeing "Whore is My Wandering Boy?" and supporting items will lie to-day. A film giving splendid views of "Our Wounded Heroes from Gallipolf' was introduced last night, and Teceived with applause. Every incident in the procession, embarkation, at the Town Hall, etc., is faithfully portrayed. On. Monday at Everybody's "1914, or Scotland for King and Country,"will be the star picture.. This picture is a story of war and red'ruin, and of the desolation that follows in tho trail of the Germans. The title of the film serves as an indication of its topicality and the' fact that the scenario, ia from .the pen of "Rita" (Mrs. Desmond Huiiiplirejy a .novelist of distinction and wide appeal) will commend, it to picture patrons; - "1914" is a story of the present war told m a series of highly realistic and very ambitious incidents admirably carried out. Some of the scenes Bhowing the fighting in the trenches and at close quarters are said to.be better than any war film produced since hostilities commenced.- To these war-like scenes is. added a story of. real interest in which sentiment plays its allotted part to the complete' satisfaction -of 'all concerned. Excellently .acted by Miss Jane Gail and Mr. Gerald Ames among others, and produced" by the London Film Company, makers *>f'"On'His". Majesty's Service,'' "England's-Menace,"., etc;, this film is described as one. that will prove an irresistible attraction'.- Supporting the star item are some' very fine subjects, r.otably- a Keystone., comedy, "That Springtime Feeling," with Charles Murray in a._ laughable part. /:-THE,EMPRESS. "Our, Wounded Heroes Back from the Dardanelles;" a special film taken oil Thursday, attracted much attention, and was : loudly applauded at tho Empress Theatro dast evening. Tho picture is a lengthy regofd, and'in clear photography shows "Troopship'Willochra, "Descendirig.vi.hc "Gangway," Motor. Procession," "Scenes?of .'excitement at'. Town Hall," etc. were, evidently taken at cloteifrpge;'pd" tho, , faces of the'soldiers aro ; : finely, shown. The personality of Jess Willard,tho world's-champion boxer, imparts; Special, 'inlterest to the drama, "Heart-Punch. 1 " That strong detective play, -Following a Clue," Ambrose's Little Hatchet" (Keystone),' "French President's Visit to the Front," and "Australian Gazette" will '.be withdrawn after to-night. Monday's new list features a Vitagraph special star drama of magnitude and merit, "The Locked Door," a strongly Socialistic play, dealing-with tho relations between capital and labour. Popular "Fatty Arbuckle" will createi laughter in "Faitty'6 Itcckless Fling," and other subjects will be-.—"War Budgot," "Tillie and the Nut" (comedy), and "John Bull's Visiting Card," a big special cartoon. : . ALLEN DOONE COMPANY. Allen, Doone, after , an absence of over two years, will make his reappearance in Wellington Grand Opera Houso on Monday,, July C, when ho. will present for tho first time here,' "BarTy of Ballymore." Mr. Doone will be seen in the character of- Tom Barnr, an antist, and his leading lady, Miss Edna Keeley, will play Lady Mary Bannon, "Barry of Ballymore" has been drawing big audiences during the recent seasons in both Melbourne and Sydney. The vocal comedian in this romantic play has a congenial part which, it is said, lie handles admirably. The piece is said , to be replete with amusing situations and sparkling Irish humour. A feature of'tho play is the.delightful singing of Mr. Doonc, and a host of little children, who aro woll trained and remarkably tuneful. The box plan will be opened on Wednesday next, at 10 o'clock. " ' : ' HARMONIC SOCIETY,- " ' ■ On- Wednesday evening next, at 8 o'clock, the Wellington Harmonic Society will; make its first appearance in tho I Town Hall (Concert Chamber). This society has been fortunate in securing as 1 conductor, Mr. H. Temple White, whoso work in connection with tho Foilding Choral Society and the Fcilding Choir ia well known. Those who had the pleasureof hearing the Feilding Choir in the Town HalL in their unaccompanied part songs will have some idea of what to cxiitet from the Harmonic Sooidty, In addition

artists are assisting in tho programme. Miss Cara Denhard and Mr. Charles Clarkson are the vocalists, Miss Frieda Walter and Mr. Eric Meier will contribute violin items, while Mr. W. W. Crawford, from Dunediu, will make liis first appearance before a Wellington audience in a dramatic recital, "Tlio Battle of Alma/' and a character sketch from Dickens—Scrooge, in "A Christmas Carol." Popular prices aro being charged—2s. for the gallwy and front seats, and. Is. for the rest of ithe liall. A crowded audience is expected. WELLINGTON MUSICAL UNION. At tlia Town Ml on Tuesday next, at 8 p.m., the Wellington Musical Union will render Stanford's "The Last Post" and Coleridge Taylor's "Hiawatha's Wedding I'east and "The Death of Minnehaha," as a popular concert, the proceeds of which aro to be devoted to the Mayor's fund for our wounded soldiers.' '"The Last Post" was composed during the timo of the Boer war, and is entirely patriotic. "Hiawatha" has always drawn crowded audiences whenever performed. The soloists aro Mrs. Percy CoTter, L.A.8., A.T.C.L., Mr. Harry Phipps, and Mr. Hamilton Bodges. Mr. Herbert S. Claugliton, L.T.C.L., will conduct. The box plan is at the Bristol, where 2s. teats pan be reserved, OHO AN KECITAL. : Among. the many orchestral transcriptions made by Mi". Bernard F, Page for his recitals at the Town Hall; to-night's programme includes for the first time one irom the great symphonies of Beethoven, namely, the first movement from the Pastoral Symphony (No. 6). It will no doubt be looketl forward' to- with great pleasure by :all lovers ofmu6ic, A romance by Rachmaninoff, voluntary by Greeno (15951755), .and' a .prelude by Clerambault (1676-1749) ivill "be heard for the first time at these recitals. The other items of the programme are by Bach, Cesar Fraflfk, and Wagner.