ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2600, 23 October 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S- THEATRE. This afternoon and this evening will lie the last opportunity of seeing the current bill at His Majesty's Theatre. Chief among the attractors is Herbert Brooks, "tho King of Mystiliers," who puzzles all who witness his turn. His box trick is a remarkable piece of work, and his card tricks are astounding. Among tho other artists are Leonard Nelson, Lou Hoffman, Pollard and Jackson, the Do-He-Mi Trio, and the Musical Ibsons. Tho bill is a particularly entertaining and interesting one. THE ICING'S. "Sons of Satan," tho remarkable photoplay l'rom tho pen of William Le Queux," will bo shown l'or tho last time at tho King's Theatre to-night. If any have not yet seen the picture they would bo well advised to do so, as it is unusual in its story and treatment, besides being i\ powerful episode of the nefarious practices of tho modern society rogue. On Monday night a new programme will be submitted, which has as its top-liner what is described as an important product of tho World Film Corporation, entitled, "When It Strikes Home." The cast is a strong one, including Grace Washburn, the runner-up to Mary Pickford, in tho popular film-girl competition in America, and tho story which is by Chad. K. Harris, the famous song writer, is woven around the life of an American millionaire and his family. The son, in his cups, marries the inevitable chorus girl; tho rich man's money is used to separate them; so far, the plot is conventional enough, but from them on a beautiful and artistic story is evolved, in which Fate plays many caprices, and Time lays healing hand on hatred and revenge. There are said to be many powerful dramatic and affecting touches, the end being a great surprise, with a most artistic climax. Included in the programme will be a fine series of interesting views in "A Trip TJp the Clyde," which shows the building of battleships, speed trials, as well as the famous scenery of Scotland's great river. A good comedy, and the latest "Gazette" will also ho shown. Attention is drawn to the matinee this afternoon, and the special holiday programme at tho matineo 011 Monday. The box nlan, on Monday, will bo at the King's Theatre.

THE EMPRESS. The current programme will be screened for the last time this evening. It includes, in addition to the star feature, "In. the Blood," a very interesting Topical, showing transports in the Sea of Marmora, and among other viows one of the Hon. T. Mackenzie in London.

, "WOMEN AND WINE'." This remarkably powerful drama of Parisian life will form the main attraction at the Empress Theatre on Monday next. The production is by tho celebrated World Film Corporation, and is in five It- will be remembered by many as , being staged-with success by the lato Bland ago. The storytells of Richard Seymour, who inherits a fortune. Marcelle, an artist's model, fascinates the young man, and persuades him to visit Paris, and there, at the famous Moulin Rouge, proceeds to 6how him life—her life—the life that begins at midnight and disappears with tho coming of day. Seymour is cheated of all hia money,. and cast oft' by the adventuress, and lives in poverty. Subsequently there is a terrible duel between Marceiel and a woman of the demimondes, named La Colombs. The fight onds fatally, and Seymour is accused of the crime. By the strenuous efforts of his father and his sweetheart, whj) has. remained loyal to him, ho is saved, and he finds happiness. The settings in Paris and New York are said to be very brilliant and -elfoctive, and ..the • midnight dance at the Moulin Rouge,* when tlio Queen of-Beauty is chosen, provides what is claimed to be. one of tho most remarkable scenes in motion picture annals. On the samo programme there will bo Studies in Clay (Lubin cartoons), and tho Topical Budget.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Tho attendances at Everybody's have been exceptionally large this week, duo to tho excellent bill, which includes tho fifth episode of "Tho Million Dollar Mystery"; a Kalcm railroad drama, "Tho Midnight Limited"; and a Ivalem comedy, "I-'lashlight Flivvers." The whole series will be shown for tho last time to-day and to-night. Monday will See tho commencement of tho sixth episodo of "The Million Dollar Mystery," which is entitled "Tho Coaching Party of tho Countess." 111 this instance, at tho instigation of the Black Hand, the Countess invites Florence and Jones, tho butler, to a, party. Norton (tho reporter) suspecting treachery, rescues them. Th<J tables are turned, and the conspirators again defeated. A picture of special interest is "Britain's Now Army," showing tho Army in training. A coloured Patlio comedy, "WffFles on tho Riviera," serves to again introduce that prince of comedians, famous tho world over for his originality in humorous antics. "The New Valet," a comical Lubin study, and the "Gaumont Graphic," completo an up-to-date picture entertainment.

"DAMON AND PYTHIAS." 'Damon and Pytnias," the epeotacular photo-play now being shown at the People's Picture Palace, is a worthy successor to "Neptune's Daughter - ," and is the production of tho same Mm company. The piece is-magnificently staged and acted, and it is evident that great care has been taken in the selection of the artists. Cleo Sladison, who plays tho part of Damon's wife, acts with great feeling, particularly in the scene where she bids farewell to her husband, and later when sho is shown mourning with her little son, so pathotic is her interpretation that there aro few dry cyc9 among tho audience. One of tho thrilling soenes shows Agrigentum attacked by the Carthaginians, and Pythia's army hurrying to the rescue. Several of the light effectn during this siege. are remarkable. The chariots dashing at top speed, the ancient arms, etc., the clouds of dust, all contribute to a thrilling and yet artistic ensemble. The ,ai'ena scene is worthy of note, not alone because of tho realism of the chariot Tace, which is magnificent, but also on account of the enormous number of spectators depicted, It is clearly apparent that money has not been spared in this production, which the Universal Film Company claim is the most expensive yet made in America.

TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL. There will be an organ recital at the Town Hall to-night by Mr. Bernard Pago (City Organist), when four works, which are being played for the first, time at these recitals, will be heard. Three are by Debussy, aiul it will bo interesting to hear -Mr. Page's interpretation of thi9 great French composer's work, for Debussy is an artist with a new technique, and he speaks in a new musical language that ig.as strange as it is beautiful. Tho works to be performed are the 'Prelude" to the 'Blessed Damasol," for solo female choir and orchestra, written 011 Eosetti's poem. The prelude to "The Prodigal Son" and a short piece, called "The Little Shepherd," complete the Debussy group. The slow movement from a sonata by Sibelius will also bo played for the first time. This composer is well known to lovers of music by his "Filandia, Suite." Other items on the programme aro "Wood Music" from Siegfried (Wagner), Pastoralo by Cesar I'ranck, and Variations upon the HarmoniUs Blacksmith (Ksrl-Elcrt).

THE WELLINGTON MALE VOICE CHOIR, The Wellington Liedertafel will in future be known as the Wellington Malo Voico Choir. A similar change of .title is being adopted by other Liedertafel bodies in Now Zealand, as the result of an interchange of correspondence, the feeling being that British musical societies should bo distinguished by British names. The society's second concert of the prosent season will bo held in the Town Hall Concert CTiamber on Tuesday evening next. An excellent programme will bo presented, and the society will bo assisted by Mr. Herbert Bloy, solo violinist.