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ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. This ai'tei'uoon and this evening; the current programme at His Majesty's Theatre will bo repeated for the last time. It is an excellent bill, veiy well worth, seeing. Among: the newer artists is Leonard Nelson, the popular comedian with the catchy songs, demons and Dean are wonderful dancers, both in grace and eccentricity. Clever trick cycling is performed by M'Connell and Austin; and many other good artists appear to complete tho bill. THE KING'S. This afternoon and to-night aro the last opportunities for those who wish to see the splendid programme being submitted at the Kings Theatre. The pictures shown should bo especially attractive to the children as woll as giving pleasure to adults. On Monday night next a fine feature film will bo screened for the first time. It is a Mutual masterpiece entitled "Her Shattered Idol," in which- the' popular film actress, Miss Mae Marsh, plays the leading part. r Miss Marsh's splendid work in- "Home, Sweet Home," and more recently in "Tho Outcast," will be romembereS, and it is said- that her efforts in this picture outshine all her previous work. She is ably supported by Robert Harrori, a favourite actor from the legitimate stage.' "Hot Shattered Idol" is said to be a remarkably happy combination of laughter and thrilling situations. Love and romance, comedy and adventure axe oleverly interwoven, while a big neart interest remains. A wonderful piece of work is introduced in a great dream scene, where two giant cave-men fight for the woman of their ohoice. This is claimed to be' one of the strongest scenes qver screened., A strong supporting programme has been arranged, including a Selig animal drama entitled "His Jungle Sweetheart." Seats may be booked at the Bristol." SPEGIAL KELLERMAN MATINEE. The management announces that a special . matinee of Annette Kellerman in "Neptune daughter" will be given this afternoon' at the People's Picture Palace, starting at 3.30. It is also announced that Owing to tho enormous interest displayed in this picture romance the season will be extended for one more week, thus making a run of three woks, something hitherto unprecedented in picture-play annals in Wellington. Tins will-be post.

tively' the last week of tho Kellerman film, as previous bookings will not permit a further extension. To supply the demand of high-class theatres throughoutvAmerica there 20 companies of "Neptune's Daughter" touring the United States and Canada Annette Kellerman, the "Perfect Woman," is a revelation in her marvellous diving, swimming, and acting, and to yawn while this story is being unfolded upon the soreen is a thinj; impossible. The box plans are at tho Uristol.

. EVERYBODY'S .THEATRE. ■ . "Patty's Plucky Pup" his had a great run at Everybody's and he finishes his long-distance race to-night (Saturday), and so do all the attendant special features. On Monday a programme that for variety and excellence of . quality would be hard to beat, will be screened. The feature is a big Lubin grand, drama of 3000 feet ("Whom the Gods Would Destroy," wiich tells tkrillingly the life story of. two partners, their. trials and tribulations and;"the bitter enmity of one for the otfier.' Many sensational' scenes are picUral ■ in this splendid drama. A Keystone comedy, "Merely a Married Man," iri whioh the poor old husband plays second fiddle to a very stern ana. jealous wife... -It is said to ba very fumy,.-and full of comical situations. The lourth episode of "The Million Dollar Mystery" is entitled "Third Floor Flat," and in this sensational number Florence is lured to an apartment house on. the pretence that her father wants her. On arriving there she finds she has been trapped. Instead of fainting or shrieking, this courageous, girl plans a desperate escape. Marvellous as it.6eems, she does escape. The "Gaumont Graphic" (topical) completes a ..magnificent programme for thi discriminating patrons of Everybody's pailace picture' house.' ' THE EMPRESS. •' "While London will make its final, fade-away. from • the Empress screen after to-nighfs showing. The renowned old play has achieved a very substantial success, throughout the week "THE ENEMIES." The top-liner for Monday's change at the. Empress is' a Yitagranh feature entitled "The Enemies." Th'is is described as a stirring draula of the sea, of the vivid, forceful type similar to that which has made Jack London' 6 stories 60 popular. Harry Morey and beautiful Edith I Storey play the leads, and are supported by a very , fine cast. The picture is a portrayal of the vengeance wrought upon an unscrupulous man who started a young girl on the downward path, that ultimately led to her death from the continued use of stimulants. The brother of the unfdrtunato girl, a sea captain, after a long search', tracks down -the villain, whose name is Sargent and has' been "shanghaied." He takes , him to sea among a crow of ruffians ruled over by a brutal first. ma.te. The man is forced to endure every kind- of abuse and rough handling, and finally receives a fatal hurt in a row! . The captain reveals' himself to the wretched man, and in a terrible denunciation reminds him of how ho had wrecked his sister's life. He leaves Sargeant propped up .in the berth with the photograph of the dead girl before him. That night the moonlight reveals that his enemy is dead. A delightful love theme relieves the play from extreme sensationalism and the photography leaves , nothing to be desired. On' the same programme there is a oomedy entitled "How Mary Fixed It." This features the world's favourite, Maij Piokford, in one of her earliest triumphs. BAND CONCERT. 'This Town '.Hall was fairly well filled lasf evening, when the fine'brass band of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade (Earl of Liverpool's Own) gave a recital in conjunction with tlie "Armies of Europe at war? Film Company. The band, which is under the 'direction of Bandmaster-Ser-geant P; 33. Cole, has already earned a fine reputation at Palmerston North, where three* concerts wore given, and the impression mftde there was fully endorsed by last evening's 'audience. Added to a commendably' bright tone and good balance, there are all She evidences of strict ieTieavsal in its admirable precision, and bright attack and good release. Nothing, fis slovenly or blurred. Indeed the military precision and smartness were inclined at times to be just a trifle aggressive at the expense of the sentiment of the music, but the fault is not by any means a bad one, as it usually is quite the reverse with some of our bands. Conductor Cole is a man who knows precisely what he wants and gets it, and there was ever a ready response to his short staccato (left-hand) beat. The band played the • "Ravenswood" March brilliantly, showing good modulation arid vigorous attack in the ensemble passages. The dc- ' scriptiv© fantasia, "A Soldier's Life" (Douglas), with its episodioal incursions, including a realistio oattlo scene (with cffects), was loudly, acclaimed. The Poet and "Peasant" overture was' also nicely interpreted, and the "Raymond" overture gave particular pleasure. The band also playej "The, Soldier" song as a march, and "Our 80,v6," frmarch written by Mr. Ivan Levy, of Wellington. During the evoning mJChy picture# of seenor incideii- ' tal to tlie march were flashed on the screen, and Mr. Abel Rowe and Miss Miriam Russell contributed songs. A per- ■ contiigo of the receipts are to bo devoted towards the purchase of binoculars for officers of tlio Forces shortly leaving New Zealand for the front. All item that was immensely appreciated was the performance of the Regimental drummers and buglers, who positively electrified the audience with their inspiriting drumming and vigorous bugling. Tlie aotions of the biif drummors were a feature of the performance. At the conclusion of the concert the Band of Drummers of the Now Zealand Rifle Brigade were entertained at supper bv the New Zealand' Patriotic Sooioty in Maxwell's rooms in Willis Street. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. E. Fitzgerald, who proposed, tho health of. the , baud. ' Bandmaster Cole renlied thanking the Patriotic Society fortliosplendid manner in which the band hud been intertained in Wellington. Mr. J. Lewis proposed "The Boys at the Front." and Mr. Garnet' Holmes proposed "Our . Honoured Dead," and Mr." D. M'Konzio honoured ' Nitl'isps Ht tho'Hront," Ronjo •..contributed, bx JlearSi. AbeX. Kawa^.L"'

Lett Exton, Bandsman Haybittle, and Al bert Light, and' Mr. Leslie Jones contri buted a pianoforte solo. At the conclusion of tho snppor cheers wore given for tho Patriotic Society and for the )jand

J- C. WILLIAMSON'S NEW ENGLISH MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY. Three of the brightest, merriest, and most ingenious musical comedies over seen 111 Wellington will,, it is stated, bo presented by J. C. Williamson's now English Musical Comedy, Company, at the Grand Opera House, commencing nest Saturday ovening. The first production will be what is described as a frisky 1 rench frivolity, entitled "The Girl in the laxi.' This much-heralded musical play is said to abound in sparkling humour, clever dialogue, light and catchy music, and fascinating dances. "Tlie Girl in the iaxi" has for its sole object the creating and maintaining of laughter but as a leading critic remarked ono can remember when it is all over what one has laughed at and not regret it. The second production, which takes place on October 21, will be the brilliant musical play, in'three acts, "High Jinks," and, like '■Tho Girl iii the Taxi," it is said to abound in • riotous fun and melodious music. The plot briefly centres round a 6ones of matrimonial mishaps, land eome wonderful scent, a sniff of which produces the most exhilarating and: hilarious effects. Tho musio, like the play, is full of vitality, and there is some •wonderfully good dancing introduced. "High Jinks' took New. York by stonn, and was the rage there for a season that brought muoh mutual joy. In Australia, •it also achieved big things. The final production of the season will bo the latest London Gaiety success, "The Girl on the Film" For-this play it was necessary for the company to appear as picture actors. A film that figures in tho story had to be taken. The business of going through the acting to the camera makes I ono of the many .fine comedy scenes of the Inew mueioal play. The three comedies will be played by a company' of English artists, entirely new to Wellington. Tho box plans for the season of eleven nights will open at the Bristol next Thursday morning, at 9 o'clock. "JOAN OF ABC" AND "THE REVENGE." The Wellington Musical Union's performance of the above notable choral works under the baton of Mr. Herbert Claughton is fixed for Tuesday,. October 19, in the Town Hall. The society has secured tho services of Madage : Wielart, of Auckland, in tho title role of "Joan of Arc." Since Madame's last appearance in Wellington, she has toured Europe, gaining fresh laurels in operatio music. The other vocalists are: Mr. H. P. Green, of Mastertoii, and Messrs. C. Ckrkson mid Charlton, of / Wellington. ' Mi.ss P. Hanify will perform the solo pianoforte part in Weber's "Concerto in P Minor." The Society's full chorus and orchestra of about 160 performers will be represented. The chorus and orchestra aro notified that a full rehearsal will be held on Monday and; Friday next in St. Andrew's Hdll at 7.30. All performers are requested to attend..

FAREWELL PIANOFORTE RECITAL. At the Concert Chamber.on October 15 Mr. Baxter Buckley will give hid last recital before leaving for London. Ho will be assisted by. Mr. 3?. J. Woodward and Mr Prank Charltoni These recitals have become' popular in Wellington, and as usual a. few numbers .entirely new to Wellington audiences/will be given.: ,The box plan opens at the Bristol on Monday next, when seats may; be' reserved. . An excellent musical programme is in hand for the Victoria University' College Glee Club's concert on October 15. It includes glees and,part songs by well-known Wellington artists. This concert, which will be held'in the college gymnasium, deserves every the proceeds being devoted to the Hospital Ship Fund.

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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2588, 9 October 1915, Page 13

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ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2588, 9 October 1915, Page 13

ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2588, 9 October 1915, Page 13

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