ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2644, 15 December 1915, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The new programme at His Majesty's this week contains some exceptionally entertaining turns by artists of undoubted cleverness. An attractive item is that of Sterling and Love, who apear in a military scena, "Falling In and Falling Out." The lad p.- of the pair is «a vocalist of merit, and her partner, besides making fun, makes music with bugle and comet. Decar is a French acrobat and clown. He is a. wonderful acrobat, and his comedy is irresistible. The other artists are such as to make a very strong vaudevillo combination. THE KING'S THEATRE. At tho King's Theatre this week tho feature film on the programme is a Vitagraph cor jdy, entitled "C.0.D.," or "Three of a Kind." It is framed on a bright idea, and, with a talented cast to act tho parts, the story provokes genuine laughter. There are many amusing episodes in the adventures of the three men and 'their wives, before explanations are given, tho whole picture, being cleverly worked out. A film taken en the French front, during the visit of King Albert of the Belgians, shows muich of .tho character of the soldier Kinf, who was associated in the picture with President Poincare and General Jofl're. A very funny subject, indeed,'is "The Rooster's Nightmare," cartoons of a poultry run. The "Pathe Gazette" has the usual topical pictures from Europe, a feature being the training of the new armies of the Allies. One of the Pathe coloured scenics deals interestingly with the isles of the Zuyder Zee. A Kalem railroad drama, "A Girl's Grit," and'ah Edison drama, "The Man who Could not Sleep," complete an excellent programme. Appropriate musical items are played by the King's Symphony Orchestra, under tho direction of Mr. A, p. Jerome. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The Million Dollar Mystery" sorial is still running at Everybody's Theatre. This week the episode is entitled "The Secret Agent from Russia," j\nti it tells how the gang of criminals trfikl to get possession unlawfully of a box of valuable securities, Fuji; of thrills is the fib entitled "A Steeplejack's Revenge." There are two steeplejacks and one woman in the case, and the steeplejacks decide to settle the argument at the top of a high scaffolding. Other films on the bill are: "Over and Back" (a comedy featuring Fay Tickner), "The Gaumont Graphic," "Labour Day in Wellington," "Billy Joins the Navy," and some views of Scarborough. THE EMPRESS. There, is a strong and well varied pro- ] gramme being screened at the Empress Theatre. The chief item is the London Film Company's four-part drama "The Man in the Attic." This story of the East End slums of London is a well-act-ed and powerfully-constructed story. The London 'Film Company is noted for its realistic portrayals of London life, and that "The. Man in the Attic" is well up to the usual high standard is proved by tho crowded houses - now ruling. The minor films include a thoroughly amusing comedy wherein two comedians nam-' ed Burns and Stull cause much laughter by their antics with some bathifig girls. The film is called "Mashers and Splashers." The topical budget is crammed with more than ordinarily interesting incidents in Europe. Thero is depicted a large body of German prisoners, who were captured at Loos, being marched to a concentration camp. A regiment of Rumanians are seen undergoing strict training for their part in the world war- In Paris a. group of veterans of/the' 1870 war are shown laying a memorial wreath on a monument in the Place de Concorde. .A group of Irish Nationalists are seen trench digging. Dudley Buxton's clever cartoons include some animated sketches of the inimitable Chas. Chaplin. A special film shows Sir Geo. Reid presenting distinguished conduct medals to the Australian heroes. - MALE VOICE CHOIR, This society's final concert of the present season is being held this evening in the Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall. Tho choir will be heard in an. interesting programme of unaccompanied part-songs, and will have tho assistance of Mrs. F. P. Wilson, soprano vocalist. Some interesting instrumental items by Handel and Cowe'n will bo rendered by a quartet of pianoforte and strings. The seating plan 10 at the Bristol. ' ELOCUTIONARY RECITAL. Miss Betty Purdom will present her juvenile pupils in tho Concert Chamber of the Town Hall to-morrow evening in a dramatic and humorous recital, which promises to be of 'unusual interest. Almost all the items will be costume sketches, and these include a miniature version, of "Cinderella"; a 'dramatic I Romany sketch, "Miss Milligan's Girls," "Patchwork Philosophy," '"The Old Navy," "No, Sir," "Hubert and Arthur," "Dainty Little Lady," American sketch and dance, and many others. The whole proceeds will go to the Mayor's Patriotic Fund, and tho Conccrt Chamber has been lent by the City Council for the occasion. Intending patrons ere. advised to book their seats at the Bristol.