ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2742, 10 April 1916, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Important changes aro announced in llio new programme to bo presented l).v the Fuller Vaudeville Proprietary at His Majesty's Theatre to-night. Several . imported artists will make their debut, and anions the most prominent of these will be Hie Paulas) os, who are billed as tho "Three Live Waiters," whose acrobatic absurdities are stated to be most divertAnother feature attraction will be Milner and Story, a pair of English patter comedians, whoso act is reported to be full of merit and exceedingly amusing. Another debut of equal importance will be thnt of The Glockers, who will provide a quaint exhibition of wafer juggling. Jf'Connell and Austin, American trick cyclists, have been specially engaged for a farewell season. A number of successes have been retained from last week's bill, notably the Harrison-Stew-art Duo, Alf Holt. De Baker's Models, Jfav and .Tune, Eddie Burns, and the Mullatieys, all of whom will deliver fresh items. The present bill has been scheduled for six nights and the- weekend matinee.

THE KING'S THEATRE.-, What is described as a most impressive and inspiring naval film, and Koo ?? ~e . Seas," will bo screened at the Kmg' s Theatre all this week, commencing to-night. The picture shows in contrast the fleet of Germany safely bottled, up in Kiel harbour, but preparing by exhaustive manoeuvring for the inevitable meeting with the British Fleet. The submarines and torpedo destroyers are seen at work, and altogether a fine view of the enemy's fleet is shown. The picture, which was taken quite recently, reached England through the friendly services of a neutral nation. The British Fleet is represented by the great patrols of the North. Sea—the policemen of the dep,' who protect the merchant and passenger service irorn the murderous tactics of the enemy. In addition to the 2000 ft. naval picture, there will be a, 4500 ft. com-edy-drama, "The Bachelor's Romance," said to bo beautifully produced by the Famous Players Co., and delightfully enacted by a most capable company, headed by the noted character actor, John Emerson. The story tells of the love a flairs of « middle-aged scholar, who succumbs to the charms of his young ward. Pathos and comedy arc cleverly intermingled. A new series of war cartoons and the latest Pathe Gazette complete a strong programme. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. ■"Whoso Diggoth a Pit" is the striking title of the chief picture in the new programme which will be screened all this week, commencing this morning,, at 11 o'clock, at the Empress Theatre. The drama is produced, so it is said, in a remarkably vivid manner by the T/mdoii Film Co., with such sterling actors as Gerald Ames and Charles Roek in the principal parts. The picture has received much favourable comment for its force and grip and well-developed plot. Briefly, tho plot tells of the deception and greed .of a young financier, who takes advantage of the knowledge that his partner intends leaving him a substantial legacylias, in fact, made a will to that effect. The young fellow, bfiing in financial difficulties, chooses rather the easy way out, and listening to his evil self plans that tho senior partner isliould die in such i; way that no suspicion would fall on him— the junior partner. However, fate plays tricks with the plan, and in the end the young man falls into the pit of his own making. The picture, to quote an exchange, "is teeming with exciting moments." An excellent supnlcmentnrvprogramme has been arranged, and includes a big Vitaaraph comedy, "Getting Rid of Katie," "Britain in the Grin of Winter," "Knock-out Dugan's Find," another comedy on broad lines, and tho always welcome Pathe Gazette. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A grand dramatic star, "A Garret in Bohemia," will bo the head-liner of the now bill to bo screened at Everybody's to-day. The London Film Company is responsible for the big story of London life. "A Garret in Bohemia" is expected to be a' popular picture all this week on account of the real life characters it portrays. ' It shows how tho poor help the poor ,and a drama of power is worked around scenes in a squalid and sordid quarter of the world's metropolis. The poor blind fiddler, fallen on evil days* is looked after by a ministering angel in the guise of a teacher of painting, and the lovo affairs of the composer and the young lady painter Arc helped on by the action of the fiddler in giving its composer an inspiration that brings wealth fo him, and enables him to marry the lady across the roncl. The leading parts ore played by Miss Edna Fengarth and Ben Webster, who hnvp been associated together in many dramatic successes. Other good pictures include: "A Bath. Tub Mystery" (Lubin comedy), '"G-au-mont Graphic," with tho latrert war notes, a real laugh-raising VitngTaph comedy. "She Took a Chance," and -an interesting industrial subject.

DARDANELLES EXPEDITION,

"With the Anzacs through Gallipoli" by moving picture will be screened, commencing at noon to-day, at the People's Picture Palace, and will be shown all the week. These interesting films are stated to be the only ones ever taken of this historical event of Australians and New Zealanders fighting for Die first time on a European battlefield. The films 6how forty scenic different places and happenings at Gallipoli and Inibros Island. Suvla Bay, with the troops and mules landing, the enormous number of .transports in'the harbour, and the General Headquarters Staff at Suvla - Bay are the first pictures. Prom these the spectators are taken to toe trenches and shown our boys in actual warfare, repelling an attack by the Turks, Some of the notable places shown are Shrapnel Gully and the main communication trench to all positions, Lone Pine and Walker's Ridge. The life of our b'oys is shown from the landing at Suvla Bay to the trenches—the way they worked and lived until relieved, and taking a spell at Inibros Harbour. A big supporting programme will include topical, comedy, and dramatic subjects. Special music will be played in the evening by the orchestra under the baton of G. Van Deck.

HARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT. A final reminder is given of the concert to bo given this evening in the Town Hall (Concert Chamber) by the Wellington .Harmonic Society, under the conductorship of Mr. H. Temple White. No fewer than nine purt-songs by standard composers will be sung by the welltrained choir of over 50 voices, while .lira. •T. P. AVoodwurd will sing, Miss Frieda Walter will play violin solos, and Mr. W. W. Crawford will give elocutionary items. Altogether a well-selected programme has been arranged, and ate the sale of tickets has been heavy, patrons are advised to book seats to-dhy at the Bristol. The concert will commence at 8 o'clock.