ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVI, Issue 44, 20 August 1913, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE JULIUS KNIGHT SEASON. Mr. Julius Knight, accompanied by the members of the J. C. Williamson Company, arrived from Sydney by the Ulimaroa this morning. The company will comence its New Zealand tour at the Opera House to-morrow evening with the performance of the new comedy, "Milestones." Mr. Knight may be assured of a hearty welcome from his many admirers in this city. So much has been said and written in favour of the new play as to create a more than ordinary interest amongst theatregoers, with the result that the box office sales to date already assure a successful season. Probably no play has ever come to this country bearing such universally high credentials front press and public. "Milestones" has become quite an international success and is one of the very few English plays that have been as successful in. New York as in London. Its appeal to people of all ages and tastes, its sympathy with human nature, and the briskness of the dialogue have helped to make it one of the most remarkable comedy successes of recent years. THEATRE ROYAL. The present programme at the Theatre Royal is a bright and attractive one, comprising several excellent turns. One of the most popular is that provided by the St. Leonards, chair balancers, who well deserve the warm approbation bestowed upon their performance last night. Much amusement was caused by the unique performance of the three Decars and their educated donkey, Tomato. The other artists were also well received. To-night the bill will be repeated. "SMART SET." That capable band of entertainers, "Smart Set," continues to attract large audiences to the Concert . Chamber, Town Hall. Mr. Mayhafd Dakin,, principal comedian of the company, appears to possess an inexhaustible . repertoire, for, although he is called upon several times each evening, his items are all new and refreshing. Misses Georgie Martin, Mona Thomas, and Gwenyth Evans, and Messrs. Walter Geofge, Edward, Elliott (assisted by "Sunshine James"), Ernest Parkeg, and Edgar, Hulland also contribute enjoyably towards the evening's entertainment. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "The Web," a powerful drama by the Vitagraph Company, is the principal picture contained in the current programme presented at His Majesty's Theatre. There is plenty of scope in the picture for good acting, and this has been taken full advantage of by a clever company of actors. Another .good pic» ture was contained in "Arabia, the Equine Detective," in which an intelligent animal does some clever detective work, restoring some stolen jewels to their owner. There were many other good pictures, including "The Rapids," "Pathe's English Gazette," and "Rosie'fl Revenge," a laughable comedy drama. THE KING'S THEATRE. "Alice, or the Test of Friendship" and "The School Principal" are two excellent little plays now being shown at The King's Theatre, but are close run for popularity by "The Golden Wed' ding." Another film shows' Miss Ellahne Terriss and Mr. Seymour Hicks in a new dance. "The Ambitious Butler" and "The Express, C.0.D." provide the comedy section. The programme will be repeated this evening. THE NEW THEATRE. The last appearance will be made this evening of the current bill at The New Theatre. " Asta Neilsen in a Fix" is at the top of the list. John Bunny makes the most of his part in the comedy "Ma's Apron Strings." "Th© Engraver" (Lubin drama) and "The Man He Might Have Been " (Edison drama), are also suited to the popular taste. A complete change to-morrow will include "Theodora," described as an hour's episode of ancient Roman history, THE EMPRESS THEATRE, to-day and to-night the final screening is announced for the "feature" railway drama "Had She But Known," at the Empress Theatre. . The "feature" depicts the course of a deadly rivalry between an engine-driver and his stoker, who ar© in, love with the same girl. While their engine is speeding along the men come to bjows while the engine rushes on to meet with a terrific collision. The scenes of the smash are very realistic. There is another stirring production, the A.B. Company's drama "The Mistake." "Flirtation at Sea" (B. and C. comedy), Matrimonial Adventures" (Kalem comedy), "The Manoel Acrobatic Quartette" (vaudeville act), and "On the Shores of the Adriatic " (scenic), are pleasing items. A special new series will be introduced tomorrow. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. At the People's Picture Palace, the star drama " The Tramp Reporter," has provided diversion for many patrons. It is a well-told tale of a noble sacrifice. There are other good dramas in "The Scales of Justice'^ (Selig) and "In th© Blood." The Eclair Journal provides an interesting budget of picture news. To-morrOw there will be the usual change of programme for the week-end, and a particularly interesting assortment of films is promised. . STAR PICTURES. To-night will see the last of the present programme at the Star Theatre, Newtown, when "The Test of Friendship," "The Golden Wedding," "The School Principal," 1 "The Express, C.0.D." will be finally shown. To-mor-row new pictures will be screened, and they will include the dramatic subject "The Web." " BOYS' INSTITUTE CONCERT. A concert in aid of the Boys' Institute has been arranged by a committee of ladies, and is to take place at St. Peter's Schoolroom to-morrow evening. The Countess of Liverpool has consented to attend, and Mrs. Massey "will also be present. An excellent programme has been provided. The contributors will include Mesdames D. C. Bates, 8.A., J. F. Woodward, Miss Clara Denhard, and Messrs. D. Kenny, Carr, Fletcher, W. F. House, W. Goudie, C. Hickmott, and a young violinist, Master Eric Bates. ' The committee members are Mesdames Reading, Batten, Robertson, Brodie, Reich, Day, Mcc, Miss Kane, Miss Paul, Miss Welch, and Mesdames Bates and Renner treasurer and secretary. OLYMPIA SKATING RINK. To-night at the Olympia Rink the gliding event in the men s competition series will be held. A boys' hockey match, Hutt v. Olympia, is eet down for Friday evening, and on Saturday the final event (back two step) will be decided in the ladies' series. KILBIRNIE SKATING RINK. The usual private Tuesday evening* class was in attendance at the Kilbirnie Rink last night, when Mr. G. Andrewartha gave an exhibition of fancy skating. On Saturday a couples' gliding competition is set down. The carnival is to* be held next Wednesday.

SHOBTT'S PICTURES. The Edison feature picture, "Two Little Kittens," the clever fcnek film "The Little Wooden Soldiers," and the dramatic "Fate or Fortune" will be shown for the last time at Shortt's Thft» atre this evening. The programme all through is an enjoyable one, and all the films are worth seeing. To-morrow morning the usual change of programme will be made, when the latest films will be screened.