ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 49, 18 July 1914, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EMI'IKK I'll.TUiK I'ALA. Tliis cvi'iiiui; ii (in. 11..w pn>«r:s; Empire I'k-li.m; -.vi.i fe> MU-buiiLt . star (I'm,. "A mud. ni -K-kvll an.: is a. miry ol a man .ivwl a lii«—nn I'jylfi'ni; ii i iLii.i'll by d: 1 i a t'ili.' ■alis'urliiiijr sU'jijm: t,s iiwlu.'!'.', "Tiii l .)i*rl)oa,' did jxiUk'wm.)', jiihi a -inking lion of flii- In'm* oi !hi* ran 1 li. •

funny comedy, "S,vivi 1.0dn." ... admiralu; drama, iLa Vilagraph comedy. ■Through ;. and Dalmatia." an exipiisite : '•Falling in J.ove with .Metz." i'.. sparkling coined;,. I'allie's Kngii.-: zette. cuiitainiiy'il),. latest l'asiiiLv: events. Seats 'may be reserved a. 'Empire Theatre office, or rin" tcl • 3(ij. c At 2.30 to-day. the u-.ua;: matin. ■ 1 be held. THEATRE HOYAL FIOTOBIuS. ~ Another good audience was attracted last night to the Theatre Bovai Pictures on the second screening of the present programme, and greatly enjoyed the many photo-plays. A special'.'matmi'c will be given this afternoon, and as the programme is brimful of fun it should be greatly enjoyed bv the chi lire)!. To-night at 8 o'clock'will be the iast screening, when no doubt manv will avail, themselves of the opportunity To enjoy a good Saturday night's pleasure The star drama. "A Leak in the Foreign Office,'' is the. star' attraction. As a drama it contains nil the essentials of success the atmosphere of which is produced from the intrigues of a verv brilliant society circle, amount whom is a clever, scheming, agreeable free 'lance diplomat, who has created alarm amongst the ambassador* of for eigii powers by bis knowledge of ordinal documents. When certain inform."tion is _ discovered the ambassadors more with a certain swift insistent eagerness., and immediately ensues a maebform 0 f political intrigue, forming a mosaic of thrilling episodes, earning the audience breast-high on a wave of weird expectation from beginning to Wh '«t Key S one , latest m fh', I T TanS ' e '' "PMte'd with much laughter and has proved a smart «mied.v. Other first-class subjects are Cuered, which make up a fine two hours' amusement.

THE MUSICAL KENNEDYS. POPULAR AND VERSATILE ENTERTAINERS, j Speaking of these brilliant perfonn'■rs the Dominion says:-<'ln spite of unfavorable weather conditions, there [ *as a good audience -at the Orand mem. House last evening, when the Kennedy Concert Company presented a new programme of in?trumcnta!' and vocal items. This little group of entertainers is an excellent one, and those who have heard them ,hirin<r the Wellington season have been delighted at the excellent musical fare provided 'IV programmes which have been present.' 1 vtoive been Uf,] of reallv good music but they are not too classical. A charmiu" n;fwsper?ing of good -but popular itenr< niakM each entertainment a delist, and laet night's list of numbers was a j'ne example of careful selection. The 00l list, Mr. Laurie Kennedy, i, an exceptionally capable musician, and he met with a hearty reception. His numbers included extracts from the bestknovrn composers ami his tone and color were all that could be desired. Phe soprano of the group, JHss Dorot.iy Grace, was also well received Her voice is nicely modulated, and has a sweetness which i a at once captivating rhe Kennedys are putting their entertainments within the reach of all chs «s of Wieaire-goers hy bringing their farces to ;!s. 2s . and l s f 01 K t fc Nv . Zealand tour. The bos plan f or t ,e season opes ot Collier's on \i onil . v morning at 9 o'clock, '

THE JOLLY ROVERS. The musical comedy company "The Jolly Kovers." under the direction of Arthur \. Carbines, announces its grand opening reception lor Julv 30th, at the Theatre Royal. A long list of musical successes is ready for presentation, introducing many numbers of great variety fjiiife now to New Plrmoulhite> Rehearsal have hcen gninir with a fine swing, and every effort is being made to provide a 'most popr.'av and plcasiu" entertainment. The box plan opens at tollun-s on Saturday, July 2.1. Popular pnees wic] ho charged, 2s and Is. and seats c.ui be reserved for 2s.