ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 July 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

TUB CIIEI'NI AV.SIs.YS. ■ j The. Cherniavskys, tlif- great Russian j artists, will give n concert here 011 July! •21st, 1015. The working man and music J do not appear to Im coniuvteil in any way, ami yet discoveries liy psychological. students show* that them is a relation and a very important one, between music and till! craft's and industries, in the same. M'iise music i- an important influence in all utilitarian projects. l?e----ceutly has been formed in l,oiulon a Society for the Brotherhood of Arts. The object is not only to organise tlm producers of works of art in the higher walks of life, lint to inspire the crafts and industries which means that tin; students of psychology who aiv the inaugurators of this new society have discovered the wonderful impetus music, gives to the industries and crafts. Morn and more knowledge every day seems to he given 1 to the world, and all tilose who have, the welfare of this district at heart should set about encouraging munie in our midst in all forms and shapes. Every worthy musical artist who visits us should ho received with open arms, for every note, means another step towards the development and. wealth producing aspects ot our town and country. We might well show our interest in this latest aspect of music, which students have revealed to us, by our determination to take advantage of the presence of Leo. .Lan and Mischel Cherniavsky,.wlio will ho with us shortly. Let us wake up and realise the opportunity that is coming and avail ourselves of it, for the betterment of our minds, our people and our industries. The above appeared in the. Auckland press. Let us appreciate theiu by crowding the theatre, 'to overflowing and thus encourage other great artists to visit our town. The plan is at Collier's, and seats should be book-, er at once. ALIEN' DU'OX!■: COMPANY 7 . Mr. Allen Doone's familiarity with the IrMi atmosphere and 'his close attention to detail is seen in the staging of his dramas. To night Mr: Uoone will begin his season at the Theatre, I'oyal. Tile opening production, "A Komance m ■ Irelandis said to hi l the linest Irish drama of to-day. as a. picture, of Ireland it has never been equalled, while, as it sweeps along with the speed of an express tram, the characters of the play give, it a vitality equalling the numerous dramatic, incidents like, ciear pools. "A Komauce in Ireland" reflects the nature of the Irish; it is an enjoyable love story and brisk characterisation confirms its claim to be the brightest musical comedy drama, ever played in any part of the world. As an exponent of Irish drama. Mr. Allen Doone has achieved much distinction and in all States of the Commonwealth and New Zealand has established a reputation of which any actor might feel proud. .Mi. Doone is a versatile sportsman as well as an actor, lie is a. great sculler, a crack shot, a champion cyclist, very good with, the gloves, but motoring,is his favorite pastime. Tomorrow evening "The Parish Priest" will be staged. The plans for the season, also a. day sille of tickets, are at Collier's. EM PIKE incTCKES. A gripping Majestic drama, entitled "The Sisters," was presented in the change of .programme at the Empire Theatre ilast evening. The story featured the pretty (iisli Sisters, and the remarkable resemblance of one to the other came, as a surprise to picture-lovers. "The Sisters" i» a domestic drama, telling how two young girls in a country town fall in love with the. one m-.tn, a city lawyer. He. marries the younger, and the other returns to -her country lover, and marries him. In the course of time the life of tlw sister who has married the lawyer is ill danger through the loss of her baTiy, and the other taster, who at one time, wax deeply jealous of the younger, gives up her baby and saves her sister's life. Eventually "restoration is made, and o. happier ending results. The story lias a gripping force, which the splendid acting tends to increase. A \ itagraph idyll, "Midst Woodland Shadows," is another line picture in the programme, and tile beautiful woodland scenery m&kea it especially interesting. ''The Banker's Double" is a clever melodrama- showing how a gang of robbers are trapped, by a daring detective, and excellent comedy is supplied bv "Ham and the Jitnev Bus." .'"Waterfalls of Satal" is a line scenic, and. the usual war topicals are given in the Caumont Graphic. The ■programme will be repealed this evening.