ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 48, 17 July 1914, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE KENNEDYS. , TUB TALENTED ENTERTAIN EES. At the Theatre Royal on Wednesday ® evening next «. season extending over .three nights will be commenced by "The ' Kennedys,'' a company of noted m-usi- . cians of more than usual versatility. Their entertainments have had great success . in Australia and in the southern towns of Nevr Zealand. The company comprises six members: Madame Bertha j Kennedy at the piano, surrounded by , her gifted young eons, the eldest of ■ whom, Mr. Keith Kennedy, plays the \ violin; Mr. Lance the flute, and Mr. .Laurie the 'cello, as their principal instruments; in addition, they are at home with the cornet, -second fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and the mandola of the same genus. Mr. Lance sings, too. and one is almost surprised that they do not also divide the soprano and contralto soli between them. Mr. Keith Kennedy, the violinist, has graduated in a school whidh scornfully laughs at mechanical: difficulties and intricacies, once the terror of older generations. His tone is pure and almost infallibly true, superior technical proficiency easily and lightly maintained. Mr. Lance Kennedy is quite a virtuoso on the flute, producing a good tone quality. The youngest member, Mv. Laurie, of the 'cello, 17 years of age only, is by far the most temperamental of the family. Endowed with a high twfonwal mastery of the beautiful instrument he plays with the spirit and impetuosity of happy, aspiring, passionate youth. Miss Dorothy Grace possesses a light, pretty, and flexible- soprano voice, use-d to the .best advantage, and Miss liose Fitzgsrj'ald, whose contralto is, on the contrary, | of tihe veiled quality, mellow and sweet. ] sings with taste and feeling'. The box plan will be opened at Collier's next •Monday morning at 9 o'clock. EMPIRE PICTURE PALACE. To those who have not yet seen the great and thrilling star feature, SflOO feet in length, entitled "The Yellow Jack," we would point out thai;-the last opportunity occurs to-night It is r undoubtedly one of the greatest detective dramas yet produced, being replete with tense excitement and sensation thoughout. Tile popular screen-detective Keen \ 'takes the leading character, and noth- ' ing finer could be wished for, both as regards clever and excellency of photography. In fact, a clearer and , finer production has not been seen here. | The exciting chase, in which all types , of vehicles are employed, is distinctly thrilling. Kalem's great comedy "Vac- ) cinating the Village," ia a positive screamer throughout, and has "token" ,! with the large audiences during the [ past two nights exceedingly well. The remaining pictures are all of exceptional merit, and the appropriate and pleas- ' ing musical selections rendered by the j Empire orchestra greatly add to the enjoyment of the evening's entertainment. Seats may -be reserved at the.Empire. 'Phono 3C5. THEATRE ROYAL PICTURES. ■Moving pictures are continuing to retain the patronage of the public, nnd p show no signs of a diminution, but on the contrary are gaining adherents every week. One main reason for this ' no doubt is the unlimited supply of new ideas brought forward on each pro- ' .gramme, thus retaining the interest of : their patrons. Last night's programme at r the Theatre Royal pictures made another i Theatre Ropal pictures made another J fine two hours' entertainment, and the s excellent array of subjects took the audience through quite a maze of pleaft- < ure. The star drama was from the Tlian- > honser Company, "A Leak in Ob's Fore'gn Office," 2000 ft of story with interesting complications and exciting situations, dealing ,_with political intrigue ■ in high society. The Keystone Company, with Stirling, the comedian, in ■ 1 the principal role, caused great laughter with the "Tango Tangle," meeting with , 1 a deserving reception for its clever com- , cdy. Many other fascinating films are , included, and patrons can be sure of , an enjoyable outing to-nighf and toI morrow afternoon and evening.