ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2574, 23 September 1915, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There is a very entertaining bill proTided for patrons of His Majesty's Theatre this week. Among tlio principal artists are "May Erne and He," who put on a quaint and clever turn which is. full of humour and pleasant music. Mr. Lutos, the armless marvel, continues to work wonders with his feet, and others on the programmo are Edwards and Parkes, tho Casselli Sisters, Jemietts, the Rhodesburys, Orphoa, and Violet Trevenj6a. THE KING'S THEATRE. The King's has the usual first-quality programme. Its star picture this week is "Alone in London," in. which Miss Florence Turner appears in tho chief role. The story is of London's seamy side, and' it is'very, interesting, Some of ..the .scenes taken in the great metropolis are remarkably fine. "The Patlie Ga/ette" for the week is full of topical matter; "The Eight Girl" is a bright, comedy; and there are two other films entitled "A Trip, to Luxor" and "The Problem."

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. . "The Million Dollar Mystery" heads the bill at Everybody's Theatre this week. The film now being 'shown •is tho first instalment of this fine serial. It is particularly well worth seeing, and is endowed with episodes of a most gripping character. There are interesting supporting pictures, including "For Better—But Worse" (Keystone comedy), "Saints" and Sinners" (drama), and "A Question of Clothes" (comedy). THE. EMPRESS. Heading the new programme commencing to-day is a powerfully-enacted filmplay by the same producers who were responsible for that really fine dTama, recently shown, entitled "Winning Back." Tho Bronco films are always of very fine photographic quality, and this, combined with excellent acting and a sensational story well flavoured with romance, makes "Tho Kuse," to-day's new feature, an outstantting story. Also on tho 'programme is a' -highly amusing comedy by Keystone called "Hash House Frauds." A pretty scenic'shows alpine sports in Italy, and the Australian Gazette and Cartoons are as usual very interesting. There is also a pleasing Vitagraph drama, entitled "The Worthier Mn."

"TILLIE'S PUNCTURED ROMANCE."- : What is said to rank as one of the most remarkable comedy films ever screened will be shown at the Empress all next week. This is entitled as above, and, is 6000 ft. long. Marie Dressier, the highestsalaried comedienne in the world, takes the leading role, and she is supported by the ' redoubtable Chas. Chaplin, Mabel Normand, and the full strength, of the Keystone organisation. 11l America and Sydney the picture beat all for attendance and mirth-provoking proolivities, and it is anticipated that it will create much laughter in Wellington. Details will appear in later issue.

"NEPTUNE'S DAUGHTER." Just as Neptune was the ancient King of the Sea,' Annette Kellerman has become known the world over as the modern Quieen of the Sea. Miss Kellerman will be seen for,the first timo in New Zealand in the 'wonderful photo-play, "Neptune's Daughter," at the People's Picture Palace, commencing next Monday. This picture-drama liad its premiere at the Globe Theatro, New York City, where it played for ten consecutive months, receiving the support of metroipolitan critics, who declared' "Neptune's Daughter" a marvel of all picture productions. The production was mado at enormous cost, on the beautiful islands of Bermuda, where the natural scenery of a wonderful country has brought startling effects into an absorbing story' heretofore, never brought into play.' ThS' story, from the pen of . Captain'Peacocke, tells of the time when Neptune, King of the Sea, with his people, inhabited the depths of the ooean. Miss Kellerman plays the part of Annette, the mermaid daughter; of Neptune, who becomes a mortal !in order to .revenge the death ,of her baby : sister,, who has been caught in' a fisherman's net. Miss Kellerman's thrilling fight in the depths of the sea. after being thrown'from the highest point of the Bermuda' qliffsV together with the many sensational and darng feats of diving and swimming, the • numerous mermaids coming forth from' the foaming surf, disporting themselves along the shore,' are only a few of the wonderful scenes in this picture romance. ■ Matinees will be given daily., The box plans open at the' Bristol to-morrow mornings

; CHORAL' CLUB'S CONCERT. ■ Concerts are evidently somewhat o£ a drug 'in., the amusement market just now. The concert given by the Wellington Choral Club at the Concert Chamber last evening, though a very pleasing one, attracted a very sparse audience, which is not the least reflection on anyone'participating.. Indeed it tfas the best concert the club has given, and thoroughly deserved stronger support. The club's choir, under Madame Slueller's direction, sang Stevens's fine old glee, "Prom Oberon in-Fairyland" and Hatton's charming tart-song/"Softly Fall the Shades of Evening;" Miss Hardinge Maltby, who: is heard all too. seldom, recited with fine intelligence and poise, "A Man One Might Have Harried," and a paTtioularly good recruiting poem, entitled "The Roll Call" —one of the best of its class heard since the warring nations got into grips. Assisted by Miss Stella Putnam and Mr. Phillip Williams, Miss Maltby also appeared to distinct advantage hi an amusing sketch, entitled "A Lesson for Two." Miss Gladys Watkins sang "Golden Bird" (Haydn Wood), and a lovely .litle cradlo song as an ■ encore. Misses Marjorie WiggJ, Rona Godard, and Oka Lockwood contributed fancy dances with childish grace," and Mr. R. de Lacv Peek played a wii'.n»t solo. Miss D. Halliburton sang "I Hear You Calling Me," and, associated with Miss Harper, the familiar Barcarolle from "The Tales of Hoffmann" (OffenWh). Mr. W. Gondie was heard in "The Queen of Connemara" and "Coming Home, Miss Ti. Harper sang ' Tosti's "Gnod-Bve," and Miss Irene Fairclough recited "G<)d -Bless Daddy at-the War." The accomnanimenfcs were plaved by Miss Paul and Mi 6« V. Lewis. The proceeds of the eo'iceft were for the Wounded Soldiers' Fund.

The. Maori Opera Company's season came to a closo last evening, when"Hiuemon" was performed to an appreciative audience.