ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 308, 7 June 1915, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

BAND CONCERT. «

• The band concert given at the Theatre Royal last evening by t'lie Citizens' Band proved very successful. The hall was crowded and many were unable to gain admission. There was a full musteT of the band under Bandmaster Cummins, and the programme as advertised was gone through without a hitch. The band received an undeniaible encohi for the descriptive fantasia, "The Smithy in the Wood," which piece was repeated. In addition to the items .by the (band, a cornet solo, " The Rosary," was contributed oy Bandsman A. Wylie. Vocal items were given by Miss R. Rae and Mr. G. V. Lambert, both (being encored. The accompaniments were provided by Misses .Pike and George. The whole programme waa well rendered, and met with the hearty appreciation of the audience. Tiie collection, which was taken up in aid of the national fund for .the reiisf of wounded New Zealanders, amounted to about £2ti. LONDON, DAY AND NIGHT.

Tile Empire to-night will screen what is best described as a one-hour tourist trip through the greatest city of the British Empire, the title of' which is "London, Day and Night." London lias a fascination .of its own, and it is the magnet that draws millions of visitors to England every*year to see the historic buildings, with their priceless associations. Castles, bridges, art galleries, Tail way stations, all have a history, anijj-it is quite the thing to do the grafld tour of London. To those who cannot afford to travel, this interesting picture! gives a magnificent idea 'of the new Babylon, which is now the pivot of Kitchener's wonderful army. It is hard to realise that London, in spite of tho war, is in suelifa normal state, unless you except its darkness. Where previously brilliancy of lighting was tihe rule, now intense darkness and gloom prevail. It will thcreforo be of interest to see things as they were 'when ine was peaceful and untroubled. The picture shows the official- quarters of Whitehall, St. Stephen's, Downing Street, with the War Office, Admiralty House, Pall Mall, clubland, the Exchange, the Bank, St. Paul's, on to the East End, Whi'tcchajiel and Petticoat T.ane. Numerous scenes that make, up the daily life of the Londoner are also illustrated. A series of views of the Thames by moonlight, Houses of Parliament, scenes at Ascot, and the Dominion's own quarters jnnkc up a subject that will both amuse and educate. Supporting subjects include "Fatty's Wine Party," a Keystone comedy, featuring ,Svd. Chaplain and Fatty Arbuckle; 'ißella's Elopement," a Vitagraph drama: "War Graphic," "War Topieals," and 'The Broken Circuit." Ivalem drama. Seats rnuv 'be reserved.