ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2645, 16 December 1915, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A vaudeville programme of exceptional merit is attracting crowds to His MaJesty's Theatre nightly. Mr. Phil Percival is a first-class laughter-raiser, while merriment, is the order when Delavale and Gilbert occupy the stage. Henri Trench continues to do all manner of extraordinary balancing feats, and acrobatics in the most finished .style are performed by Decas. A triumph is achieved by Sterling and Love, a musical duo of considerable ability. Other artists are Ford and Davis (comedy songsters), Armstrong and Howarth, Charles and Dani, and Ted Russell. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The Secret Agent from Russia," the thirteenth episode of the serial thriller, the "Million Dollar Mystery," occupies the premier position in this week's programme at Everybody's Theatre. Another film of the dramatic order is "The Steeplejack's Revenge," depicting a thrilling encounter between two steeplejacks on a high scaffolding. "Over and Back," "Views of Scarborough," "Gaumont Graphic." and "Billy Joins the Navy" 'make up a good programme. , THE KING'S. The programme this week at the King's Theatre, is of a varied and interesting nature. A comedy of an original character is presented by the.Vitagraph Co. iu "C.C).D." or "Three of a Kind," which meets with popular approval, The story of tho three men, three wives, three "dudes,", three convicts, and the three country girls is cleverly fold, and the acting and production stamp it as above the ordinary. Amusement is also provided by a clever cartoon, "The Rooster's Nightmare," and the more serious side is shown in a fine sketch, "The Man Who Couldn't Sleep," in which Mark M'Dermott is seen to advantage; and "A Girt's Grit," which provides some thrilling inPictures of topical include a splendid military subject, "King Albert of Belgium," with the Trench Army; a 'brilliantly coloured scenic of the "Isle of the Zuyder Zee," and the latest "Pathe Gazette." Anthony Hope's romantic story, "The Prisoner of.Zenila," will tie shown next week. THE EMPRESS. "The Man in the Attic," the head-liner at the Empress Theatre, continues to give the girl in tne pay-box plenty of work to do, and the production promises to equal tho great success of previous films by "the London Him Company, who specialise in, the stories of metropolitan life. The supporting features are of high merit, the "Topical Gazette" being particularly interesting. One scene depicts a large body of Germans captured at Loos. They appear to be pleased to exchange the firing-line for the /concentration camp. Another scene Of unusual interest is that • showing Rumanian soldiers being drilled. The camera then takes us" to l'aris, *«iere a crowd of "veterans of the 1870 campaign aro seen at a memorial ceremony. ... Some new physical exercises carried out l>v sorno of Kitchener's new men form another scene, and there-are also shown some big re.cruiting rallies in London. Dudley Buxton. in "John Bull's Animated Sketch Book," shows some clever work, and an amusing pen-comedy, cartooning the inimitable Charles Chaplin; Australians, especially - "Sydneyites," will sco many familiar facas in a special film depicting the presentation, of distnguished conduct medals by Sir Geo. lieid in England. Great laughter nightly greets the comedy, called "Mashers and Splashers." MARIST BROS.' SCHOOL CONCERT. Tho entertainment given by the boys attending the Taslnan Street Marist Brothers' School in tho Town Hall last evening attracted a largo' rudience, and proved to be quite enjoyable in every particular. Tho • boy's, who are vory gifted vocally, sang several choruses, including "The Old Brigade," "Tho Last Rose of Summer" (in harmony), threo of Tom Moore's songs, and a sixteenth century chorale, entitled "Auhimn's Golden Leaf." Tho juniors - 'performed very prettily in tho action-song, "Bed-time," and tho boys of St. Joseph's Choir sang a number of choral selections quite admirably, under the baton of Bro. Fidelis. Masters Harry• and John M'Lean, skilled in the dances of Caledonia, danced a graceful Shoauu Triubbas, and John Solus stepped daintily, in the Highland Fling. The junior lads gave exhibitions of Swedish and wand drill, solos were sweetly sung by Masters Robt. Beveridge and Leo._ O'Brien, and Ralston Fitzgerald contributed a 'cello solo. Geo. Ashbridge appeared in character as Cardinal Wolsey, and recited the famous speech from "Henry VIII" (Shakespeare). Tho entertainment, concluded with a tableau vivant, entitled "The Christian Martyr," with vocal solos by Masters Jas. Ryan and James Beveridge. Among those present were: Archbishops Redwood and O'Shea, Dean Regnault, the Very Rev. Father Devoy, Father Smyth, and Hid Mayor (Mr. J. P. Lul(e). DRAMATIC RECITAL. Under < the patronage of the Countess vi Liverpool, who has also graciously signified her intention of being present, a dramatic recital will bo given in tho Concert Chamber this evening, at 8 o'clock, by Miss Betty Purdom's juvenile pupils. A varied programmo of dainty and attractive items will be presented, comprising character sketches and dialogues, humorous and dramatic scenes, a. miniature play, recitations, songs, and dances. A number of the city's mast talented children will appear, and someTery pretty costumes will bo worn, as may be seen from the photographs exhibited in the Bristol Piano Co., where seats may be booked. The proceeds of the concert will go to the Mayor's Wounded Soldiers' Fund, and the Mayor and Mayoress will also be present. SCHOOL CONCERT. "The Sleeping Beauty" was produced yesterday afternoon by the pupils of the - Lower Hutt District High School at St. James's Hall, Hutt. The proceeds are in aid' of the piano and prize fund. The various characters wero well sustained, and the teachers' deserve great credit for the manner in which the juvenile performers were trained. The following children were in the cast:—lCiug, Leonard Tcagle; Queen, Verina Atkins; Princess, Eva Haiselden; Prince, Leslie Forsyth; Fairy Queen, Agnes Atkins; Fairies, Marjdry Barnes, Nancy Ward, Marjory.Hansen, Jane Wornes, Olive Sheppard, Bertha Cross; The. Man in the Moon, Alex. Wright; Tho Lord Hijjh Chancellor, Dinaid Foster; Kit, Stanley Jobson.