ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVI, Issue 46, 22 August 1913, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE SMART SET. The Smart Set Company maintains its popularity, and in consequence large audiences are the rule at the Concert Chamber. To-night His Excellency the Governor {Lord Liverpool) and the Countess of Liverpool will attend the performance. THEATRE ROYAL. The programme at the Theatre Royal will be repeated to-night and on Saturday night, when a number of the artists will make their last appearance. For Monday ten new people will make their debut here, including The Lyrical Four ' (Misses O'Keefe and Edgar, and Messrs. Kennedy Black and Clifford O'Keefe), Gloria Mayne (a soprano who will give her act "Great Moments from Great Operas"), Bryant and Bryant (axe and saw manipulators), The Leopold Sisters (chair balancers and acrobats), and Ruby Wallace (a serio and dancer). "WITH SCOTT AT THE POLE." For Monday night next His Majesty's Theatre management announces a strong star attraction in "Antarctic Heroes" or "With Scott at the Pole," a picture of great public interest, filmed by Mr. H. G. Ponting, F.R.G.S., the English photographer who accompanied the expedition officially as kinernatographic expert. This work pictorially iilus> trates the doings of the Scott party in the south polar region, and is stated to be an invaluable record of the experiments conducted by the scientists attached to the expedition, and of the piscatorial and bird life of the cold zone. Quite apart from the public sympathy which exists for the sad fate of Captain Scott and his comrades, the film on its own merits is described as being particularly interesting. "Antarctic Heroes" will be accompanied by specially arranged music. Box plans for the season are now open at the Dresden, where seats may be reserved for any evening. THE KING'S THEATRE. The many good pictures in the current programme of the King's Theatre are attracting large audiences. The "star" film, "The School Principal," is a particularly interesting drama,, and this is supported by a good series of diverse subjects, including "Motor Racing in the Isle of Man," "The Ambitious Butler," and "Alice, or the Test of Friendship." THE NEW THEATRE. "Theodora," an adaptation of Victorien Sardou's work, is proving an attraction at The N«w Theatre. "Ann," "Polly at the Ranch," and "The Devil Fish," are among the most ' attractive supporting items. Special subjects will be added for children to-morrow afternoon. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. Good attendances testify to tho attractiveness of the current programme at the Empress Theatre. The A.B. Com* pany is represented by a story of pre-sent-day life entitled "The Enemy's Baby." "A Race to New York" is another of Edison Company's "What Happened to Mary" series of exciting adventures. The A.B. Company haa 6. pathetic domestic story, "Her Mother's Oath." The capital.of New South Wales is treated in "The City of Sydney." Special praise is also due to "The Blue Lake," "Election Day in California," and "The Golden Silence." A "feature" production will be announced tomorow evening for next Monday's programme. SHORTT'S THEATRE. Shortt's Picture Theatre was excellently patronised yesterday, "Tho Girl of the -Water Spring," ft light dramatic subject, proving most acceptable. The picture takes one into a mining camp and through much of the fascinating country "Out West." Two other dramatic studies are "A Sing, Hero," and "The Failure." Pictures depicting the escapades of the "Ned Kelly Gang' ? will be shown to-morrow. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. The Lubin feature picture "Tho Toll of Fear," and its supporting subjects, were screened to good houses at the People's Picture Palace yesterday. The star picture is an intensely dramatic one, and contains some strong features. "The Golden West" (an excellent scenic film), "A Wartime Siren" (Kalem drama), and numerous comedy subjects are most enjoyable. STAR PICTURES. There was an excellent attendance at the Star Picture Theatre, Newtown, last evening, and the weekly change of pro. gramme was received with evident appreciation. "The Web," a Vita-graph drama, includes a story picturing the adventures of a beautiful society woman. Other good pictures include "Nuremburg," "The Rapids," and the Path* Gazette. PICTURES AT LOWER HUTT. Miss Asta Nielsen features in the star subject to be shown at King George Theatre, Lower Hutt, to-morrow and Monday. The film entitled "A Girl Without a Country," is described as intensely interesting. There is an excellent selection of supporting eubjects, including "Knight Of Snows" (fairy drama), "The Victoria Crosi" (Vita drama), " The Double Event " .(Max Linder comedy), and others. r BOYS' INSTITUTE CONCERT. An enjoyable concert was given last evening in aid of the Boys' Institute, at St. Peter's Schoolroom. A large number of people were present, including Her Excellency the Countess of Liverrl, Captain Hutton, and Mrs. W. Massey. The schoolroom was tastefully decorated for the occasion, spring flowers being much in evidence. In an opening speech, Mr. D. C, Bates explained the object with which the concert was organised, and thanked all who had so kindly helped to make it a sue cess. The programme was a lengthy one, nearly every item being encored. Mrs. Bates, 8.A., whq proved herself to be an able elocutionist, gave two capital recitations, and was warmly applauded. Miss Cara Denhard gave much pleasure by her artistic singing, and was obliged to respond to an encore. She was also associated with Mr. Fletcher in the beautiful "Barcarole" from "Tales of Hoffman." Mr. Fletcher's songs included "Love's Messenger" and "I Know of Two Bright Eyes " Mr. House, who was in excellent voice, was obliged to respond to several encores, and a violin solo, Dardia's "Souvenir," by Master Eric Bates, was very well played indeed. Mrs. Woodward sang a couple of songs very sweetly, and Mr. Hickmott contributed "The Skippers of St. lyes." Songs were also sung by Mr. W. Goudie. The accompaniments which were a feature of the programme, were played by Mr. Christian Hellemann. OLYMPIA SKATING RINK. To-night the hockey match Hutt boys v. Olympia will be played, and to-morrow night the ladies will contest the final event in the competition series. KILBIRNIE SKATING RINK. To-morrow night at Kilbirnie Rink the couples' gliding competition is set <k>wn,_ for which two prizes are to be presented. The carnival will be held on WednMdny.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The excellent programme screened at His Majesty's Theatre continues to be appreciated by a large number of peo« pie. The principal attraction is a 'Citagraph drama, entitled "The Web," a powerful drama, full of exciting inoident. "Arabia, the Equine Detective,'' is another excellent picture. The Pathe Gazette includes many interesting topical events, and two beautiful scenic series are contained in "The Rapids" and "Nuremburg." "Rosie's Revenge" and "A Flirty Husband" provide plenty of comedy. TheV°K I%amm » will be repeated this evening.