ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 July 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

TUK G'iKRXTAVS-KY MCSIC AXI) Cl-AS-SH' MEMOIuIiS.

TO-N'KJIIT. Tin' p:/.v. 'fully inspirational music of ' tlu' Chi.-rniavs'kvs takes one back in imagination to 'tlMit holv night wliirli m-paims consecrated to the .mysteries ~: l/o.'MSCS. .11l tliC i|IU-ll|l':' it, 1-OlljlU'C-i;p, mm sees in their mind's rye' tlit .IW 'iik' of IJ.-'i.i>hi conducted by tin- servants of tin- Temple along a narrow. i!i'.-,i gorge, mi either side of which rises Wilis with towering peaks. Throughout tie dark night nothing fkn lie he-.U'd'

s.-m-i- the ■jy.iiriniir of (ho stream flowing i-rfweeii its verdant .banks. Finally, the full moon ;i|'yeai's from behind a niount;tin, its \ellow diss: shining out above Viie sonrbre rocks. Its subtle .piagnotic light dissolves the darkness, ami su;lJ- .il\- tin- i-nchanled v.illi-v shows forth in {in: glory of the Klysian light. I-Vr A moment is seen its turf-covers! ground. iU proves of ash and poplar trees, its crystal spring's, ivy-colored grottoes, and its winding stream enlacing its woody isks. A light vapor si ems to envelop I lie plants in Voluptuous sleep. The bright sui'faee of the fountains seem ruffled with the sighs of nymphs, whilst va.gne lliitc music escapes from the .motionless noils. Over all hovers the silent incantation of Diana. The disciple of Delphi 'proiecds on his way as though in a dream. At times he halts and breathes in a delightful odor of honeysuckle and laurel. lint the magic light, appears for only a moment, then a cloud overshadows the moon. Da>knoss covers all, the rooks resume their tlri'eatening inspect, lights Hash on evcrv side mill -1- tile thickly foliaged trees, and then one wakes up, for the music has The f.'hcrniavs'kys appear hero to-night in the; Theatre Royal. They are certain to have a .packed house.

CilAni.T.S CTTAI'I.IX AT THE IvMPIIiK

The Keystone Company's Intent •comedy success, "Letting Acqiiaiiitod," is the main attraction of the new programme submitted :it lln' Empire Theatre last night. Charles Chaplin tigures in tli' leading role, and his eccentricities arc ■provocative of uproarious laughter. The episodes occur in a public park. Chaplin becomes bored by his aggressive "bettor half," and seeks diversion in another direction. Ambrose leaves his charming little wife (Mabel Normand) in order to render assistance to a motorist who cannot re-start his car. Chaplin forces his attentions, upon Mrs. Ambrose, who indignantly repulses him. Ambrose turns momentarily to his wife, and introduein}; Chaplin to lier, hurriedly returns to the motor-car. in whivh lie goes for a run. Mabel rails for help, and a des-perate-looking policeman ertisises Chaplin. In the meanwhile Ambrose returns to the car and endeavors to strike up an acquaintance with "Mrs. Chaplin." She. violently assaults h'im, and when Ambrose. Ilees the policeman pursues him. .Much laughter is caused through the ofl'oi'ts of'th;' "cop" to catch the two! husbands as they dodge around the shrubs. "Mrs. Anvbrose and Mrs. Chaplin meet .and exchange experiences. Eventually Chaplin regains the side of his wife, and she introdu', e s him to Mrs. Ambrose, with embarrassing results /or him. Later on Mrs. Ambrose introduces her husband to Mrs. Chaplin, and another "scene" occurs. The policeman liovcs in sight, and arrests the two husbands. Mutual apologies -and explanations ensue, and the policeman realises that he has no "case" n.gainst the hu--bands. Smarting under disappointment. the "cop" viciously clubs a harmless lover, .who gets away as fast as he can. The play is quite farcical, but none the Jess skilful in plot, and cleverly acted. Among the supporting items is a Majcs.tie. Yomolv of considerable merit entitled "The Lost T,ord Lovell." The Vitagraph Company is represented by a sensational drama, "A Close Call," with ■Miss Lilian Walker in the lead. Other films are: "The Passerby" (dramatic: n.inaneci, "Studdy's War Cartoons," "Kittens" (animal study). "A Clean S'nle" (Ln'iin drama) and the latest War Gazott'. Musical items bv Miss (Verge.

ROYAL PICTVRES. _ (Xcxt 'Monday and Tuesday at the Theatre Royal the management present "The Silence of Dean Maitland," an allAustralian -production adapted from Maxwell Orey's world-wide novel. 'Phis, film has aroused considerable interest in other towns, and should dnrw good houses here. Intending patrons are advised to book their seats. Plan at llol!'maim's. Usual prices. "RL'.vrv rrr.Ls the strixon."

An important event in the theatrical history of New 'Plymouth will take [dace on Monday, August hi, when Mr. E. J. Carroll will present Mr. Craham Mofj'att's original company of Scottish players in the world-famous coinedv, "Runtv Pulls the Strings," in the Theatre IVya'l. •■'liiiuty Pulls the Strings" is probably one, of the most suc;es-.fnl comedies ever written. 'Originally produced in the Ilaymai'ket Theatre, London, it was an instantaneous success. It was played for over (Kill consecutive nights to 'packed houses. In order to meet with the enormous demand for seats three matinees, in addition to the evening performance, had to 'be given. During its run in London it was seen 'by King (leoi'ge, Queen Mary, the .Prince of Wales and other . members of the Hoy.il Family. The. success was not eoulineii to London. It was produ.ed in Xow York, and for over ■AOO nights X■■•«• Yorkers raved about it. Thirteen different companies were then organised and produced the play in Creat 'Britain.'Canada, and America, all meeting with remarka'ble success. The company which will .produce the. comedy in New Plymouth was "specially organised by Mr. (Laham Moffatt, the author, from the nu-miber.s 0 f the various companies which have played "Runty" in Croat Britain and America, all of whom are fulLbred Scots. Mr. Mofl'att is assured of a hearty reception on the appearance in NVw Plymouth of "Bunty Pulls the Strings," and all intending patrons are advised to secure their seats without delay. The box plan is at Hoffmann's. 'On Tuesday. August 17. Mr. ami Mrs. Moffatt and their company will produce "A Scrape o' the iPen," now playing in Auckland.