ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 118, 20 May 1914, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. t Tho final performance of "Undo Tom's Cabin" \yas given in tho Opera House last evening. by the George YVilloughby New Dramatic Company. This evening the company will introduce for a season, of four nights a stirring melodrama, of the early American mining days, called ''At Cripple Creek," and the large public which likes entertainment of tho thrilling type may expect a play quite to their taste. The hero and heroine pursue the difficult course of their love romance m a gold mining camp in the Western States, subject to the persistent interference of enemies, who make their days anything but pleasant. Attempts are made tc flood and blow up the mine ; girls are. sold by auction; a child iis rescued in mid-air by an American friend — and the whole etory abounds in vigorous situations. The staging and effects are said to be of unusually finequality. Musical items aiid dances will be given by the Era Comedy Four and the National Duo. "At Cripple Creek" will be played for four nights.. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There -vvas another large attendance at His , Majesty's Theatre last evening, and hearty appreciation of the programmes was expressed by the audience. Prido of place was taken by Josephine Gassman. and her troupe of piccaninnies, who contributed plenty of fun, songs, and dancing, and were recalled again and again. Fernandez and May also presented a unique act, extracting as they did music, from grand opera selections to ragtime, from many weird and original instruments, including a big barrel. "La Franco" was again seen to advantage in some beautiful poses, while Carlton Max (a clever ventriloquist), Dennis Carney, Elsio Knowles, and Knowles and Lee all helped to contribute to an interesting programme. THE DANDIES. The Orange Dandies maintain theit popularity, and continue to attract large audiences at the Concert Chamber of ' the iown Hall. Every item in the present c f c ' le « t programme was heartily applauded last evening, and encores were frequently demanded. To-morrow evening there will be a change of programme. THE KING'S THEATRE. The very excellent reproduction of 'London by Day and Night," which is of a decidedly interesting aud instructive character, attracted a 1 crowded audience to the King's Theatre last evening. The scenes depicted cover a big field, ranging from Windsor Castle to Petticoat Lane on a Sunday mom ing. Another outstanding picture is that which shows so admirably the whole of the 4£ miles race for the Liverpool Grand National, 1914. The wonderful jumping ability of tho winner. "Sunlock," is much admired. The supporting films are all meritorious. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. "The_ Banker's Ruse" and the present supporting programme of tho Empress Theatro continuous pictures will be shown for the lact time this evening. Tomorrow's star attraction will be tho Vltagrapjh Company's latest dramatic success "Heartsease." A casual meeting between a beautiful French girl and an English tourist leads to their marriage. But in. later years the French woman finds that her husband has a cold disposition, and her only comfort is in the company of her second son. The lad subsequently displays extraordinary heroism in a thrilling episode when their mansion catches fire. The supporting subjects will comprise "His Indian Nemesis (Kalem Indian drama), "An Itinerant Wedding" (A.K. comedy), "The Skittle Match" (Eiko comedy) , "The Shadowgraph Message" (a powerful drama), and "Simple Simon's Family Drama" (Gaumont comedy). PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. The American Civil War has been drawn upon to provide the story of "A Southern Cinderella," wJiich was the principal feature of the current programme at the People's Picture Palace. This picture, with its supporting films, will bo shown finally to-night, and tomorrow will be followed by a new programme. shortt¥Theatre. The current programme at Shortt'a Continuous Picture Theatre will bo displayed for the last time to-day. Tho bill includes "The False Typiste," "Makers and Spenders," and "When the Debt was Paid," all fino and interesting dramas, and has proved a very popular one. An entirely new programme will be put on to-morrow. THE BRITANNIA. "Sweet Nell of Old Drury," with Miss Nellie Stewart in the title role, will be screened for the last time to-night at the Britannia Theatre. To-morrow's new programme includes as a star feature a Pathe foux"-reel drama entitled "In Mid Atlantic," The principal part is played by Mile. Rubina, the popular French actress who lately appeared in "The Black Countess," "King of the Air," and "Honesty." A lovo story of more than usual interest runs throughout the production. The special feature of this photo-play is a heroic dance at sea. The other subjects to be shown are "Kairwan," "The Girl and the Middy," and the latest Pathe Gazette. STAR THEATRE; NEWTOWN 1 . , "London by Day and Night" is attracting largo audiences. The representation of the Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase is also greatly appreciated. OLYMPIA SKATAING RINK. To-night at Olympia Rink the ladies commence their hockey tournament with the match Hinemoa v. Tui. To-morrow evening they will be interested in a gliding competition, and the men's tournament will bo advanced another stage, when Wellington meet Petone. On Fiiday Athletic meet Southern.