ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2641, 11 December 1915, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

KTS MAJESTY' 6 THEATRE. . The present bill at His Majesty'o Theatre is proving a strong draw to the public. Henri' French is an extraordinary person, who does balancing turns in a most off-hand manner, while acrobatics of -more than ordinary merit are the wares of Messrs. Nelson and Nelson.' - UTxoh, the niU6ical Jack-in-the-Dox, keeps the audienoe in merry mood, and, in addi-tion,-there are many turns which cornDice to make i)p a really attractive bill. A matinee will be held this afternoon. . . THE KING'S. The final screenings of the current programme at the ; King's Theatre will 'be 1 given this afternoon' and this evening. The bi({ feature film, "No Greater Love, Is a picture which appeals, strongly by its intensity and vividness of characterisation. Beautiful scenery, a clever plot, and powerful acting help to make the ptcTiiro successful; -A Vitngraph, comedy and a Pathe Gazette complete a splendid programme. .' -,-''p.p.D., OR THREE OF A KIND." A : comedy in four acts entitled "C.0.D., or Three of a Kind,", by the Vifcagraph. Company, ,which is statodto 1m clever aud . Qviginal, will be the principal attraction ' for next week's programme at the King's. Tho amusing adventures of three men on vacation, and . of their wives, vcho . also take a holiday, make one of the funniest pictures turned out by Vitagraph>. Company. Tile humour is said to, be. spontaneous, without'being vulgar,'-and' the production and acting is said to be excep"onaHy fiood. The picture is claimed ■ to.be the best legitimate comedy been screened. A strong supporting proframme' has been selected, including a ne military, .subject, "King Albert of Belgium at the; Front." THE EMPRESS.. . The popular' current programme will be . screened for the last time this evening, The star attraction, "God's; Wit? ; ness," and the Keystone, "Only a Messenger Boy," have been'responsible for big business all tho week., . ' , : : "THE MAN IN THE ATTIC." Monday's attraction at tho Empress will consist of a four-reel drama by the famous LindonV Film, Co., ' of such successes as. "The Middleman, "Lil o'_London," etc. The story of "The Man in tho Attic" is one dealing with l 'the struggles of the unfortunates who live In the slums of London. One Jacob Clay is; a miser, who owns Gooch Alley, where live a mother and her 'daughter. 1 The drama tells of the mysterious" death of ■ miser, arid now the : jirl's mother ia accused of tho crime, but is saved by a " young journalist who is in .love with tho daughter.:' Thefilm is produced with the .. remarkable realism ; which 'distinguishes, this .company's 1 work,, and the acting is • said to be quite above the ordinary standard., There is a supporting, programme of- unusual morit. A most- amusing comedy ,by- the World Film! Company is .-"Mashers and Splashers." Its, humour is enacted by 'a bevy of' beautiful girls - In bathing'suits, and two new comedians, named Burns and Staull. A special film shows the presentation:. of distinguished conduct medals at Harefield, England. John Bull's Animated Sketch Book eontains some: clever; cartoons.'-The Topical -/ Budget shows /military- preparations in Rumania, a body, of German prisoners captured at Loos, and many interesting incidents in England and France, / EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. . .The . attraction this week- .atEverybody's has ',been. Keystone's two-part comedy "A Rascal's Wolfish Way, Which burlesques the' life , of an "amateur Baffles." Tlds picture, with other ' suppofTTng subjects, finish up' their'. sereen- , togs to-nigfit.'; -Monday.- will see the commencement of a , feast of melodrama, when two star' feature dramas irill be presented. "The Secret Agent from Russia" is said »• be full of. pulse-quickening incidents,; and describes tho methods adopted by the executive of the Blaok Hand gang to trace a valuable',:'box of securities. Their Russian agent thinks he has discovered the secret, but .finds too lato that Olga, the pretty* schemer, has outwitted him. This is briefly the plot of the thirteenth episode of "The; Million Dollar Mystery, the serial | drama that is - attracting crowds wherever, screened." Tho - second) drama, "The Steeplejack's Revenge," portrays a sensational story of love and jealousy. Two lifelong friends quarrel over, a pretty -woman, and tho subsequent scenes show some sensational - happenings, including a thrilling fight on top of a steeple. Billy Reeves, the agile, comedian, is,featured as a gay seadog in "Billie Joins the Navy." "Over and Back," a comedy introduces beautiful Fay Tinchner. Labour Day, Wellington," is a local topical and a scenio ' picture of Scarborough shows the damage done by Gtrman raiders. "The Gauinont Gazette" has special war. pictures. Appropriate music will' be given by the Symphony Trio, Mr.' and Mrs. Herbert Bloy and- F. Johnston. , "THE MESSIAH," j ■Booking is heavy for "The' Messiah" eohoert by the Royal Wellington Choral Society at the Town Hall- next Tuesday evening. -Everything promises a splendid performance. Mr. Bernard Page will conduct a chorus.and orchestra numbering--250. and Mr. C. Kerry will preside at the Brand organ.. • The soloists include Mr. Sigurd Lestrup, a Danish baritone, who, owing to the war, is in New-Zealand instead of fulfilling Continental -engagements, The other soloists are: Soprano: Miss Nancy Rhodes, of Auckland; contralto: Mrs. Rosewarne, Napier; while ' the tenor .port ■ is to be'taken by .Mr. Srartis Duff, of Duhedin. 1 The box plan,

is open at the Bristol, where 3s. and 25.. seats can 'be reserved. A supply of one shilling tickets will he on sale at the box office on Monday. Ilutt and John6onvillo residents arc reminded that their trains will bo delayed until after the concert. Tho final rehearsal will be held in the Town Hall on Monday at 7.30, when only performers will bo admitted. ' CONCERT AT TRENTHAM. The New Zealand Natives' Association concerts are always very popular at Tren-tli-ani Camp, tho one held last night being no exception. Tho partv consisted of the Misses Bouttell, Scott, Pether"c"c \zj, and Messrs. Crawford, Molir, Connors, and Green. These entertainments, which are held at regular intervals, are.arranged by Mr. Culford Bell and Miss Betty Purdom. DRAMATIC RECiTAL. Miss Betty Purdom's pupils' recital to be given in the Concert Chamber next Thursday promises to be very attractive. A varied prosrammo has been arranged, in which over 30 children' will take part, and there will be many dainty costume items—character sketches and dialogues, a miniature play, as well as humorous and dramatic recitations. Miss Purdom has under her tuition several pupils of exceptional histrionic ability, and as . a largo audience iis • expected!, intending, patrons are advised to book their seats at the Bri6tol Piano Company. The whole of , the, proceeds of , the concert will be ■handed over to the' Mayor's Patriotic Fund. Messrs. Begg's, the Bristol, and Hak's are exhibiting some 'photoa of the children in their different sketches.SEASIDE PICTURES. A large audience witnessed- the screening of "Caprice" at the Sea-side Picture Palace, Lyall Bay, last evening, and was delighted with Mary Pickford. There is to be a matinee at 2.30 p.m. to-day, and at 8 to-night this excellent picture will be finally screened.. '