THE KING'S THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 76, 29 March 1912, Page 2

THE KING'S THEATRE.

Those who visit The King*, Theatre this week should be specially interested in a film depicting the everyday life of the scarab— the sacred beetle of the Egyptians. This production, which was introduced in the change of progrommo last evening, faithfully portrays the ingenious habits of this wonderful little beetle, the intelligence of which is, its special virtue. It is shown collecting its food, rolling it into a ball— larger than itself — for the convenience of conveying it to a secret spot, guarding it against pillagers, and 6onieLimes engaging in tierce battle. The whole picture is admirably taken and should prove attractive to these to whom this cla*s of production appeals. The dramatic section of the bill was fetrongly represented,- the moet popular being the powerful drama "Gipsy Blood," which was first nhown at Ihe King's at the beginning of the week. The stirring episodes in this drama were keenly watched. "Her Real Mate" and "Tho Housekeeper," two strong Patho dramas seemed to hit the popular taste and much merriment waa caused by "The Dude Cowboy." A very interesting item in the evening's entertainment was the Pathe Animated Gazette, which was full of many interesting events. The remainder of the programme wae made up ab follows :— "Winning an Heiress" and "Naughty Lea" (comics), and a splendid study of doge of all sizes and breeds entitled, "Who's Who in Doggieland." The same bill will be repeated to-ni||ht and to-morrow night, I and there wilJ be a prize matineo toI morrow afternoon. THE NEW THEATRE. A new departure was inaugurated at Messrs. Macmahon and Donnelly's theati-6 in Manners-street to-day, when two com-" plete changes of programme were preeented. This practice is to bo followed each Friday in the future. To-day's bill included some very fino pictures, notably "Boy Scouts to the Rescue" (an exclusive American picture),' "A Range Romance" (another exclusive American story of life in the Wild West), "Making. Safes" (an exceptionally interesting picture showing the whole process of a huge industry), "The Lady Teacher," and several laughable comic pictures. Tonight's programme will contain two outstanding features — "The Eternal Mother" and "The Three Bears." STAR THEATRE. The change of programme last evening at the Star Picture Theatre attracted a larga number of people, who evidently appreciated the lengthy and' diversified programme presented by the management. A dramatic series, the tale of a flood, entitled "The Freshet," was followed with much interest. "Tho Vengeance of Visconti" was another interesting drama. Mirth followed the attempts of a man to win a heiress, and "The Dude Cowboy" was responsible for hearty laughter. PUPILS' CONCERT. There was a large attendance of the public at the concert which was given by Mr. H. Percival Clarke and his violin pupils at the Concert Chamber of the i'own Hall last evening, and the manner in which the performers acquitted themselves was a. high compliment to ' tho quality of their education. For the most part each item waa played with ease and confidence, aud though there waa a slight tendency to become out of tune on the part of several pupile,- it wa* due doubtless to nervousness, and a firet acquaintance with the footlights. The performance opened with " The Lost. Chord," arranged from the song by Sir A. Sullivan, by Mr. Clarke, and played bjr thirty pupils. This was admirably given aud warmly applauded. Another <good concerted number was " Moderate ,and Allegro." Miss Margaret M'Garrey, a young ' pupil of promise, contributed "Chopin's 2nd Nocturne, op. 9," and, " The-, frayep," which 1 were very well! played indeed^ with taste and expression. Another young debutante, Mists Eugenia Russell, played "Sonata No. 6," from Beethoven, and Wieniawski's difficult "Kuyawiak, 2nd Mazurka/ 1 very eucceesfully. She was the recipient of several bouquets. There were Beveral other items, including solos by • Misa 1 Nellie Rita Page, and Meßßi'B. Backhouse. N. Sewell, J. Ridler, B. O'B'rien, and 'H. Sandilands, which wero played with more or less Biiccees. Mr. Percival Clarke also contributed two bracketed numbers, "Bach's Air on G •String" and "Bohemian Dance." Mr. Clarke extracted » fine singing tone, which, with hi 6 excellent technique, mode the number a most enjoyable one. Mies Annie Jensen was the solokt of the evening. Her songs were "A- Summer Night " and " A Song of Autumn," which were tastefully sung 1 . The accompaniments were played by Miss Paulino Anketell. PICTURES AT LOWER HUTT. "The Elopement," an exciting photoplay will head the programme at the King George Theatre, Lower Hutt, tomorrow evening. The picture is full of exciting incidents, and the plot ie novel and interesting. The- remainder of the programme will be up to the usual high standard, and will include ''The General's Daughter," "Red Deer's Devotion/ and "Man to Man." In future pictures will be shown on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The Athenie Social Athletic Club, which consists of members of the victualling department of tho R.M.S. Athenie, pluyed a football match at Miramai yesterday afternoon. In the evening they invited all who had worked with them on the way out, but ' were leaving the ship at Welliugton, to a farewell supper at the Hotel Windsor. Chief Steward Me. Rigby occupied tho chair. The following contributed items to an interesting programme :— Messrs Hurdy. Woods, Brough, E. Wilson.. Sullivan, Hatch, "Kelly^ Durdie. Green, Strivens. Binke, Tetire, Jones, Farthing, Durling, Mills, and Abbott. Altogether a very enjoyable evening was spent.