ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2217, 1 August 1914, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

ALEXANDER WATSON RECITALS. Mr - Alexander Watson will commence his Wellington season in the Town Hall Concert Chamber to-night in Shakespeafe'e delightful comedy "Twelfth Night." Monday's entertainment will no doubt attract a largo attendance, especially admirers of DickensY works;, the subject being Nicholas Niokleby." On Tuesday evening an attractive programme composed mainly of Kipling's; will be given, and on Wednesday evening that remarkable poenv by Mr. Johii, Masefield, "The Everlasting Mercy," will be recited by Mr. .Watson.- Plans will be en view at the Dresden up to noon, after which hour seats may be , reserved at Christeson's, Manners Street.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. .There will be .a matinee and an evening performance at His Majesty's Theatre to-day. The principal' turn in the bill is the dancing performance of , the Jackelowsi an entertaining Russian troupe. There are many other good items in the programme. THE KING'S THEATRE. ' "The Lure of London" will be repeated at the King's Theatre this afternoon and this evening. It is a most interesting picture play with a strong plot. Other excellent pictures are included in the programme. ■■■ , ' v "HEARTS ADRIFT." ' On Monday night at the King's Theatre will be presented the Famous Players' Company's _ film, ."Hearts Adrift," with the popular Mary Pickford in tho principal part. "Hearts Adrift" is spoken of as a'play of; outstanding merit, and in it Miss Pickford is described as scoring -her. greatest .success. The season at Auckland is 1 said to have created quite a stir. The "Star" of _.that city said:—"Quite the most original and interesting picture, shown in Auckland is the production called 'Hearts Adrift,' and though thestory it telle is so extremely interesting and much out rof the ordinary, a great deal of its success is due to the charming acting of Miss Mary Pickford. in the chief part. This pictures never relaxes its hold'on the audience fora moment." The scene of tho drama, which ia described as aii epic of the sea .with a strong human undercurrent, is, set on a lonely island in the South Seas..Special-supporting films will be: "John Biuyvy and the Counter-Lunch Girl" (comedy). "Flying Foxes" (Nature study), "Picturesque Hourat" (scenic), "Blame the Wife*'- (comedy), and the latest "Graphic. , !. The King's Orchestra will accompany all screenings. Box plans for ""the season are: available at'the Dresden. ;

PICTURES." At -the Old* Opera House, "Everybody's Pictures" are shown daily with ■unabated' success. The present pro-, gramme of films, conspicuous amongst which are "The Golden Beetle Clan" andthat rare scenic gem, i"A Real English Winter," ivill be shown throughout the day and for the last time to-night. Monday's-new list . will be ' starfeatured by. "The, Black Triangle," "described,, as a Continental- dramatio wonder-play, centring round the mysterious disappearance of the daughter of a wealthy-, banker.' The ■ calling'in of'a "Prince of Detectives" and his wonderful adventures while tracing the' crime' and tracking down the villainsand bringing them to heel, combined with an interesting love story, are said to result in a play of interest much above, the average. Another film with a very promising title is'-''The\ Evolution of London Traffic." Other pictures will be: "Pathe's Latest Gazette" and a comic love affair, : '/The Fatal Dress ■ The -orchestra -will play at afternoon and evening sessions. , .';'■' THE EMPRESS THEATRE. , ' For the last time to-day and to-night the current programme,of the Empress Theatre' continuous pictures will appear. The le.ading >f ?dfaw' f is the Film D'Art "feature" drama, "The Blacksmith's Crime," which deals with the felony of a young blacksmith, who sets about to rob his employer. The pick . of. the; remaining, subjects are: "The Bee industry," "Williamson's Weekly", (topical), (.'The Darktown Belle" (Keystone farce-comedy), and "Dupin. as a' Doctor." A complete change will appear on Monday. . ... '... ,-■ ... ''THE FORTUNE; HUNTER." ' Box plans for. "The Fortune Hunter," trie comedy with which: those popular artists ■;,, will • commence 'their Wellington season next Thursday evening, under the management of J. 0. Williamson, Ltd.-, ,will, be opened at the Dresden oil Monday morning n*xt. ; "Hβ Fortune Hunter": comes to us with a reputation.. 'It -is seldom .that' critics are so unanimous in their eulogies, and'so .completely at one with the public' The happiest conditions have surrounded both play an deompany during the prolonged Australian ,tour., "Never Say Die" and "Officer 666" have been hardly less , successful., . ! ( .SUNDAY CONCERT. . , . An ■: enjoyable concert is expected to result, from the programme eelected for the; Professional Orchestra's fourth appearance this season. . The items new to local audiences will be Keler-Bela'a "Romantique" overture and a "Swing Song"- ("L'Escarpolette"), by Ethel Bains. Among other items by the orchestra are another batch of three numbers from Moskowski's \"lri Foreign Parts" Suite, namely Spaing Germany; and Hungary, the introduction to Act 111, "Lohengrin," and Mendelssohn's.. ''Cornelius" March. ;A most popular item with the audience should be Liszt's/exciting "Hungarian Rhapsodie," No. 2. Mr.. Herbert Bloy will, conduct. A silver coin collection will be mado at tho door in aid of the library ,'.■''■