ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2955, 15 December 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The principal attraction at His Majesty's Tlieatro this week is the Bert La Blanc's Musical Travesty Stars, a

"revue" company, who give a capital Sour's entertainment. Bert La Blanc himself is a most member, and ho is supported excellently by a number of gayiy-dressed people, included amongst whom are a party of girls, who sing a number of tuuei'nl choruses. A. sensational item on the programme is that of "The Alerts." The.male member of the duo does some remarkably dangerous juggling work with very sharp bayonets, battleaxes, and broadswords. Mr. Cornwallis is again on the programme, and his efforts are much appreciated. Others on the bill are AVi 1i'red Dubois, a smart juggler-and balancer; the Freda Boys; and Miss Cowley,

THE KING'S AMSIT TO THE SOMME

FRON. ■ _Tlie recent visit of His Majesty tho King to tlio Sonime battlefront has formen the subject of a second set ol' official war films following those of "The Big Push," which caused such interest throughout tho Empire \ recently. The King was met at Headquarters by Generals Foch and Joffre, the Prince of AV ales, and M. Poincare, and Mr. Lloyd George arived a little later. The films show a fresh series of views along the shell-scarred battle fronts. His Ma-' jesty on tho fields of Mametz, Contalinaison, and Fricourt, and his visit to the Canadian trenches and other colonial troops. Ho is seen watching a big strafang" of tho enemy trenches with 92 s, and also among tho dug-outs with the men in the front lines. The ordered tumult of war, ths splendours of our men, those guns of ours which never i eg £S i e ]\' r ® re » 'ko devastation of the battlefields, the graves of tho heroic dead, the patience of the wounded brought down from battle, all these the films show and much more, that should mako tho pulse of every Britisher who views them beat faster with pride for the men who are going through it all so cheerfully. These official war films will torm the main portion of tho new programme commencing at the King's theatre to-morrow. Thero will also bo the fine drama "Salvation Joan," starring Edna May, the original Belle of New York.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. io-mglit will seel the fiiiii] screening at wcrybody s of the society drama, "The Penis of Divorce," a picture which lias been drawing a very large crowd during the week. \V. S. Hart will be seen tomorrow at Everybody's in the Triangle Company s greatest success, "The .Captive God." Hart will be remembered lor Ins great work in the "Fighting Par- . son » it is said that in this production his efforts are far more thrillvi?i o Tl>O - P ictur e tells a story of a little Spanish boy who is cast upon the shore of the East Coast of early in the sixteenth centurv, when' Mexico was dominated by the" Aztec Indians. Xhe local natives, a tribe called Tehuans, bring him up as a god, and call him Cliiapa. When he reaches manhood Chiapa. is given authority over the entire tribe. Then tho Aztecs hear tnat under the white god the Tehuans are very prosperous, and start forth to conquer _ them. Running through the picture is a well-defined love story. ' EMPBESS, THEATEE. '"The Hyp'ocrites," now showing at the Empress Theatre, will be screened for the last time to-dnr and to-night. A striking depiction of "th# uiuler-tow" in the Ijoiling, bubbling maelstrom of life in the world's greatest city, is the judgment that has been passed upon the remarkable five-act Gold Eswater drama, "Wicked N.ew York," which' is to bo a, feature of the programme commencing to-morrow. With tho tional actress, Florence HeetV, in tho leading role of a New York wite, who is forced to slay to defend her home, tlio> play is finely developed, gnd abounds in highly-dramatic. incidents. Tho plot ia a strong one of conventional type, but tile-manner of its presentation, and the gripping art of .Florence Seed, have, it is stated, placed-it-in tho 'front rank of reoont film successes. Tho supporting items are a good selection. QtTEENI'S THEATRE. To-day will be tho last opportunity of ■witnessing that curious tragedy of the underworld, "The Thousand Dollar Husband," which is now heading a capital programme at the new Queen's Theatre in Cuba Street. To-morrow will see i the return of that immensely popular favourito of the picture stage, Mary Pickford, in "Poor- Little Peppina,'' a story of semi-grown-up lifo that . was specially written for this versatile artist. It is stated to be almost Shakespearean in its character, whilst full of incident and overflowing with vitality. An excellent programme has been secured to support this star feature, and special music has been arranged to accompany it. The theatre will be open continuously from 11 a.m. to 10.15 p.m.

M. EUGENE OSSIPOFF. Lovers of.good singing will bo pleased tj know that the celebrated llussian basso cantanto is again to tour New Zealand, and will give three recitals in the Town Hall, on Thursday, 21st, Friday 22nd, and Saturday, 23rd, threo nights only. Ho will bo supported by a company which includes Miss Bessie Kogera, elocutionist, and Miss Ethnee " ® a young Australian mezzo-soprano, whilst the pianiste of tho party will bo Miss Sylvia Roberts. Since M. Ossipoif s last visit to New Zealand ho has successfully toured China, Japan, Jndia, and the Philippines. His rich, baritone voice lends itself to the, arias from the .. .°P el '^ s * . Ho also makes a speciality oi introducing .into each of his 8 programmes the latest and most popular Mglish ballads. /

Last evening, at tho Maraimi Church hall, the local branch of tho Ilichmond l'reo Kindergarten Union, celebrated the closing witli a Christmas free gath- - ering. There wera a large number of guests present. The entire programme was contributed by the little scholars, who, in their white tunics and frocks witli coloured sashes, made a singularly pretty picture. Presents there were in 'plenty from the little ones for father and mother (each gifts mainly there own handiwork), and from the mysterious father Christmas tor each scholar. A special gift from the directors and students was presented by Miss liiley t-o Miss Salmond, a voluntary helper for some time past, who leaves in a few days for England to engage in patriotic work, a very hearty vote of thanks was carried by the audience at the call of the chairman to Misses D'Oyley, Scott, and Salmen, by whom scholars have been trained during tho year. Tea and light refreshments were provided by the committee and parents, all who attended the gathering.